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Xiao Chaihu Decoction without Pinellia, with Trichosanthes Decoction

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Xiao Chaihu Decoction without Pinellia, with Trichosanthes Decoction,For malaria accompanied by thirst, as well as labor-induced malaria.

Formulas Name : Xiao Chaihu Decoction without Pinellia, with Trichosanthes Decoction

Chinese Name : 小柴胡去半夏加栝楼汤

Drug Formulation

Bupleurum 8 liang, Scutellaria 3 liang, Ginseng 3 liang, Jujubes 12 (split), Licorice 3 liang, Fresh Ginger 3 liang, Trichosanthes root 4 liang.

Source

From *Treatise on Cold Damage* (Shanghan Lun), cited in Volume 5 of *Wai Tai*.

Processing

Cut the ingredients into pieces.

Benefits

For malaria accompanied by thirst, as well as labor-induced malaria.

Instructions for Use

Boil 1 dou 2 sheng of water until reduced to 6 sheng; strain out the residue, then boil again until reduced to 3 sheng. Take 1 sheng while warm, three times a day.

Note

Avoid seaweed and Chinese cabbage.

Xiao Chaihu Decoction without Pinellia, with Trichosanthes Decoction,From *Treatise on Cold Damage* (Shanghan Lun), cited in Volume 5 of *Wai Tai*.,For malaria accompanied by thirst, as well as labor-induced malaria.

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