Minor Bupleurum and Dried Ginger Decoction

Minor Bupleurum and Dried Ginger Decoction,For patients with shanghan who, on the 5th or 6th day, experience sudden onset of fever, alternating chills and fever, fullness and discomfort in the chest and flanks, a sullen disposition with no desire to eat or drink, restlessness, a tendency to vomit, and coughing.

Formulas Name : Minor Bupleurum and Dried Ginger Decoction

Chinese Name : 小柴胡干姜汤

Drug Formulation

Chaihu, Banxia, Gancao, Huangqin, Wuweizi (half a sheng), and Ganjiang (2 liang).

Source

Formula from *Treatise on Cold Damage*; name cited in *Illustrated Songs on Cold Damage: A Guide to Saving Lives*, Volume 4.

Benefits

For patients with shanghan who, on the 5th or 6th day, experience sudden onset of fever, alternating chills and fever, fullness and discomfort in the chest and flanks, a sullen disposition with no desire to eat or drink, restlessness, a tendency to vomit, and coughing.

Minor Bupleurum and Dried Ginger Decoction,Formula from *Treatise on Cold Damage*; name cited in *Illustrated Songs on Cold Damage: A Guide to Saving Lives*, Volume 4.,For patients with shanghan who, on the 5th or 6th day, experience sudden onset of fever, alternating chills and fever, fullness and discomfort in the chest and flanks, a sullen disposition with no desire to eat or drink, restlessness, a tendency to vomit, and coughing.

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