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Bupleurum, Cinnamon Twig, and Dried Ginger Decoction
柴胡桂枝干姜汤 〔柴胡桂枝乾薑湯〕 chái hú guì zhī gān jiāng tāng
Source: Jīn Guì Yào Lüè 金匮要略
Alternate Chinese names: Chái hú guì jiāng tāng (柴胡桂姜汤 Bupleurum, Cinnamon Twig, and Dried Ginger Decoction)
Ingredients
- Chái hú (柴胡 Bupleuri Radix, bupleurum [root]) 15g
- Guì zhī (桂枝 Cinnamomi Ramulus, cinnamon twig) 9g
- Gān jiāng (干姜 Zingiberis Rhizoma, dried ginger) 9g
- Tiān huā fěn (天花粉 Trichosanthis Radix, trichosanthes root) 15g
- Huáng qín (黄芩 Scutellariae Radix, scutellaria [root]) 9g
- Mǔ lì (牡蛎 Ostreae Concha, oyster shell) 24g
- Gān cǎo (甘草 Glycyrrhizae Radix, licorice [root]) (mix-fried) 6g
Actions: Harmonizes and resolves the lesser yáng (shào yáng); disperses cold and interrupts malaria.
Indications: Malaria with pronounced aversion to cold and
Category: Harmonization formulas / Lesser yáng harmonization formulas
Method: Decoct with water.
Similar: Dá yuán yǐn (达原饮 Membrane-Source-Opening Beverage)
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