formula | Four Bupleurum Drink Si Chai Hu Yin |
source | Jingyue Quanshu Volume 51 |
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bubble_chart Composition Bupleurum 3-9 gm (roasted), Licorice Root 3 gm, Fresh Ginger 3-7 slices, Angelica Sinensis 6-9 gm (use less for diarrhea), Ginseng 6-9 gm or 15-21 gm.
bubble_chart Preparation and Dosage
Use 400 ml of water, decoct until reduced to 200 ml, and administer while warm.
bubble_chart Efficacy
Reinforcing healthy qi and relieving exterior.
bubble_chart Indications
Insufficient original qi, or enduring hunger and overexertion, leading to external contraction of wind-cold; or six pulse conditions being tight, rapid, faint, and fine, indicating that the righteous is unable to overcome the pathogenic factors.
bubble_chart Formula Modification
For those with chest and diaphragm stagnation and discomfort, add 3 grams of Dried Tangerine Peel.