Zhishi-Chaihu Decoction

Zhishi-Chaihu Decoction,For restlessness and confusion, vomiting and nausea, alternating chills and fever, chest and diaphragm oppression, pain in the limbs and joints, and tidal fevers occurring in the evening and at night.

Formulas Name : Zhishi-Chaihu Decoction

Chinese Name : 枳实柴胡汤

Drug Formulation

Zhi Shi: half liang (roasted with wheat bran until purple, seeds removed); Chai Hu (stems removed): 2 liang; Huang Qin: 1.5 liang; Ren Shen: half liang; Gan Cao (roasted): 1.5 liang.

Source

From *Jisheng*, cited in *Pujifang*, Volume 133.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For restlessness and confusion, vomiting and nausea, alternating chills and fever, chest and diaphragm oppression, pain in the limbs and joints, and tidal fevers occurring in the evening and at night.

Instructions for Use

Take 4 qian per dose; add 1.5 zhan of water, 3 slices of fresh ginger, and 1 jujube. Decoct together until reduced to 7 fen; strain and take while warm, three times a day, at any time.

Zhishi-Chaihu Decoction,From *Jisheng*, cited in *Pujifang*, Volume 133.,For restlessness and confusion, vomiting and nausea, alternating chills and fever, chest and diaphragm oppression, pain in the limbs and joints, and tidal fevers occurring in the evening and at night.

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