The Prescription of Zhizi Houpo Tang

The Prescription of Zhizi Houpo Tang is also named 栀子厚朴汤, 梔子厚樸湯

Source

The book Shang Han Lun

Ingredients

Explanation

Zhi Zi: Being bitter in flavor and cold in nature, purging pathogenic heat.

Zhi Shi: Promoting the flow of qi, disintegrating masses and relieving fullness.

Hou Po: Promoting the flow of qi to relieve distention.

Effect

Promote the flow of qi, disintegrate masses and relieve fullness.

Administration

Decoct in water for oral dose to be taken twice.