Qianhu Zhike Decoction

Qianhu Zhike Decoction,Indicated for heat accumulation in the upper burner, manifested as headache, dizziness, chest and diaphragm distress, thick and sticky nasal discharge and saliva, phlegm-induced nausea, and loss of appetite.

Formulas Name : Qianhu Zhike Decoction

Chinese Name : 前胡枳壳汤

Drug Formulation

Qianhu (with root tip removed) 1 liang, Ginseng 1 liang, Red Poria (with black skin removed) 1 liang,Zhike (pulp removed, fried with wheat bran) half liang, Banxia (washed 7 times in boiling water to remove slime, then dried) half liang, Jiegeng (fried) half liang, Gancao (roasted, coarsely chopped) half liang, Sanggen Baipi (coarsely chopped) half liang, Xuanfu Hua (finely ground) half liang, Maimendong (core removed, dried) 3 fen.

Source

*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 54.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

Indicated for heat accumulation in the upper burner, manifested as headache, dizziness, chest and diaphragm distress, thick and sticky nasal discharge and saliva, phlegm-induced nausea, and loss of appetite.

Instructions for Use

Take 3 qian per dose; add 1 zhan of water and 3 slices of fresh ginger; decoct together until reduced to 6 fen; strain; take warm after meals.

Qianhu Zhike Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 54.,Indicated for heat accumulation in the upper burner, manifested as headache, dizziness, chest and diaphragm distress, thick and sticky nasal discharge and saliva, phlegm-induced nausea, and loss of appetite.

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