Minor Bupleurum Decoction with Fangfeng

Minor Bupleurum Decoction with Fangfeng,For Shaoyang wind-spasm that persists after sweating or purgation, with alternating periods of calm and agitation, a fixed gaze, locked jaw, alternating chills and fever, and a string-like pulse.

Formulas Name : Minor Bupleurum Decoction with Fangfeng

Chinese Name : 小柴胡加防风汤

Drug Formulation

2 liang of Bupleurum, 0.5 fen of Ginseng, 0.6 fen of Pinellia (processed), 0.3 fen of Scutellaria, 7.5 liang of fresh ginger, 7.5 liang of licorice, 1 liang of Fangfeng, and 3 jujubes.

Source

From *This Matter Is Hard to Know*.

Processing

Coarsely chop the ingredients.

Benefits

For Shaoyang wind-spasm that persists after sweating or purgation, with alternating periods of calm and agitation, a fixed gaze, locked jaw, alternating chills and fever, and a string-like pulse.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 liang per dose; boil with 3 zhan of water until reduced to 1.5 zhan; strain and take while warm.

Minor Bupleurum Decoction with Fangfeng,From *This Matter Is Hard to Know*.,For Shaoyang wind-spasm that persists after sweating or purgation, with alternating periods of calm and agitation, a fixed gaze, locked jaw, alternating chills and fever, and a string-like pulse.

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