Pulse-Regulating Decoction

Pulse-Regulating Decoction,For cases of shanghan occurring between the Start of Spring and before the Clear and Bright Festival, when yin energy is already strong, the pulse before the Guan position is weak, the pulse after the Guan position is strong, the patient avers wind, and there is no spontaneous sweating.

Formulas Name : Pulse-Regulating Decoction

Chinese Name : 调脉汤

Drug Formulation

1 liang of kudzu root, half a liang of Fangfeng (stem removed), 3 qian of Qianhu (shoots removed), and half a liang of licorice (roasted).

Source

From *Essentials of Shanghan* (Volume 1).

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a powder.

Benefits

For cases of shanghan occurring between the Start of Spring and before the Clear and Bright Festival, when yin energy is already strong, the pulse before the Guan position is weak, the pulse after the Guan position is strong, the patient avers wind, and there is no spontaneous sweating.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose; add 1 zhan of water and 1 piece of ginger (split open, about the size of a jujube). Decoct until reduced to 7 parts, strain, and take while warm. If the cun pulse is weak, add 3 jujubes (split open) and decoct them together.

Pulse-Regulating Decoction,From *Essentials of Shanghan* (Volume 1).,For cases of shanghan occurring between the Start of Spring and before the Clear and Bright Festival, when yin energy is already strong, the pulse before the Guan position is weak, the pulse after the Guan position is strong, the patient avers wind, and there is no spontaneous sweating.

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