桂枝二越婢一汤

Source

The book Shang Han Lun

Ingredients

• Gui Zhi 2.3 g,
• Shao Yao 2.3 g,
• Ma Huang 2.3 g,
• Zhi Gan Cao 2.3 g,
• Da Zao 4 dates,
• Sheng Jiang 3.1 g,
• Shi Gao 3 g.

Explanation

Gui Zhi: Expelling pathogenic factors from the muscles and skin by means of diaphoresis, warming the channels to dispel pathogenic cold.

Zhi Gan Cao: Invigorating the spleen and stomach, tempering the actions of all the other ingredients.

Shao Yao: Tonifying blood and replenishing Yin.

Sheng Jiang: Dispersing wind-cold.

Ma Huang: Relieving superficies syndrome by means of diaphoresis, facilitating the flow of the lung-Qi to stop asthma.

Da Zao: Invigorating the spleen-Qi, relieving the liver depression, treating deficiency of the heart.

Shi Gao: Removing heat and restlessness.

Effect

Relieve exterior syndrome by means of diaphoresis, clear internal heat.

Administration

Decoct in water for oral dose to be taken twice.