Diaphoretic Prescriptions Composed of Drugs Pungent in Flavor and Warm in Nature
Guizhi Er Yuebi Yi Tang
Name
The Prescription of Guizhi Er Yuebi Yi Tang
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.
The Effect of Guizhi Er Yuebi Yi Tang
Effect
Relieve exterior syndrome by means of diaphoresis, clear internal heat.
Administrations
Decoct in water for oral dose to be taken twice.
Sources and further reading
We cite classical materia medica and modern reference works. This article is health education, not medical advice.
- Shennong Bencao Jing (The Divine Farmer's Materia Medica), Han dynasty.
- Bencao Gangmu (Compendium of Materia Medica), Li Shizhen, 1578.
- Chinese Pharmacopoeia, current edition — identity, quality and safety monographs.
- NCCIH and WHO reference material on traditional medicine safety.
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