Minor Bupleurum Decoction with Added Ginger, Tangerine Peel, and Bamboo Shavings

Minor Bupleurum Decoction with Added Ginger, Tangerine Peel, and Bamboo Shavings,Yang-pattern symptoms: coughing and retching with tidal fever.

Formulas Name : Minor Bupleurum Decoction with Added Ginger, Tangerine Peel, and Bamboo Shavings

Chinese Name : 小柴胡加生姜橘皮竹茹汤

Drug Formulation

Bupleurum, Pinellia, Ginseng, Licorice, Scutellaria, Ginger, Jujube, Ginger, Tangerine Peel, Bamboo Shavings.

Source

From *Zhi Zhi*, cited in Volume 1 of *Pocket Edition*.

Benefits

Yang-pattern symptoms: coughing and retching with tidal fever.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 liang per dose; decoct in 2 zhan of water until reduced to 1 zhan; strain and drink in one gulp; take at any time.

Minor Bupleurum Decoction with Added Ginger, Tangerine Peel, and Bamboo Shavings,From *Zhi Zhi*, cited in Volume 1 of *Pocket Edition*.,Yang-pattern symptoms: coughing and retching with tidal fever.

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