A young child, 6 years old, has been ill for 5 days. Symptoms include alternating chills and fever, vomiting, abdominal distension and fullness, occasional abdominal pain, slight dysphoria, refusal to eat, no bowel movement for three days, yellow urine, deep and wiry pulse, and a white and greasy tongue coating. Treatment involves Major Bupleurum Decoction:
Bupleurum 15g, Rhubarb Rhizoma 7.5g, Immature Orange Fruit 7.5g, Skullcap Root 7.5g, Pinellia 3.5g, Peony Root 7.5g, fresh ginger 3 slices, Chinese Date 5 pieces
, decocted with water and taken twice a day.