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Zhi-Pu Decoction

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Zhi-Pu Decoction,In cases of typhoid fever that has progressed to the interior stage, presenting with fever, dry mouth, chest fullness, and restlessness; in severe cases, delirium and pulling off clothing; for cases of interior excess.

Formulas Name : Zhi-Pu Decoction

Chinese Name : 枳朴汤

Drug Formulation

Zhi Ke (fried with wheat bran) 1 qian, Hou Po (fried with ginger juice) 1 qian, Jie Geng 1 qian, Chai Hu 1 qian, Guang Pi 1 qian, Shan Zha 1 qian 5 fen, Ge Gen 1 qian 5 fen, Gan Cao 2 fen (roasted).

Source

From *Gujin Yiche* (Comprehensive Treatise on Medicine Through the Ages), Volume 1.

Benefits

In cases of typhoid fever that has progressed to the interior stage, presenting with fever, dry mouth, chest fullness, and restlessness; in severe cases, delirium and pulling off clothing; for cases of interior excess.

Instructions for Use

Add Amomum and fresh ginger; decoct in water and take orally.

Zhi-Pu Decoction,From *Gujin Yiche* (Comprehensive Treatise on Medicine Through the Ages), Volume 1.,In cases of typhoid fever that has progressed to the interior stage, presenting with fever, dry mouth, chest fullness, and restlessness; in severe cases, delirium and pulling off clothing; for cases of interior excess.

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