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Zhishi Decoction

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Zhishi Decoction,Heat-induced distension. Abdominal distension with fever, hard, impacted stools; the pulse is typically洪数 (loud and rapid).

Formulas Name : Zhishi Decoction

Chinese Name : 枳实汤

Drug Formulation

Zhishi (pulp removed, stir-fried with wheat bran) half liang; Houpo (processed with ginger, stir-fried) 1 liang; Da Huang (steamed with wine) 3 qian; Gan Cao (roasted) 3 qian; Gui Xin (not exposed to fire) 2.5 qian.

Source

From *Jisheng*, cited in *Yifang Leiju*, Volume 130.

Benefits

Heat-induced distension. Abdominal distension with fever, hard, impacted stools; the pulse is typically洪数 (loud and rapid).

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Take 4 qian per dose; add 1.5 zhan of water, 5 slices of fresh ginger, and 2 jujubes. Decoct until reduced to 7 fen, strain, and take while warm; no specific time of day is required.

Zhishi Decoction,From *Jisheng*, cited in *Yifang Leiju*, Volume 130.,Heat-induced distension. Abdominal distension with fever, hard, impacted stools; the pulse is typically洪数 (loud and rapid).

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