The Prescription of Chai Ping Tang

Source

The book Zeng Bu Nei Jing Shi Yi Fang Lun

Ingredients

• Yin Chai Hu 6 g,
• Huang Qin 4.5 g,
• Ren Shen 3 g,
• Ban Xia 3 g,
• Gan Cao 1.5 g,
• Chen Pi 3.6 g,
• Cang Zhu 4.5 g,
• Hou Po 3 g,
• Hong Zao 2 dates,
• Sheng Jiang 10 g.

Explanation

Yin Chai Hu: Clearing deficiency heat.

Cang Zhu: Removing dampness to promote the function of the spleen.

Hou Po: Promoting the circulation of Qi, resolving dampness, relieving distention and fullness in the abdomen.

Ban Xia and Chen Pi: Removing dampness, regulating the stomach, checking upward adverse flow of Qi and relieving vomiting.

Gan Cao: Regulating the stomach and tempering the actions of all the other ingredients.

Sheng Jiang and Da Zao: Regulating the function of the spleen and stomach.

Ren Shen and Huang Qi: Tonifying qi.

Huang Qin: Clearing heat and removing toxicity.

Effect

Harmonize Shaoyang, eliminate dampness and harmonize the stomach.

Indications

Malaria due to dampness.

Administration

Decoct in water for oral dose to be taken twice.