Zexie Tang
The Prescription of Zexie Tang
Source
The book Bei Ji Qian Jin Yao Fang
Ingredients
- Ze Xie 9 g,
- Ban Xia 9 g,
- Sheng Jiang 9 g,
- Chai Hu 9 g,
- Di Gu Pi 15 g,
- Shi Gao 24 g,
- Zhu Ye 15 g,
- Fu Ling 6 g,
- Ren Shen 6 g,
- Gan Cao 3 g,
- Gui Xin 3 g.
- Chun Xin 15 g.
Explanation
Ze Xie: Promoting diuresis and eliminating dampness.
Sheng Jiang: Dispersing accumulation of pathogens, regulating the stomach to arrest vomiting.
Zhi Gan Cao: Invigorating the spleen and stomach, tempering the actions of all the other ingredients.
Ban Xia: Dissolving phlegm and dispersing accumulation of pathogens, keeping the adverse Qi flowing downward and regulating the stomach.
Ren Shen: Powerfully reinforcing original qi, tonifying zang-organ qi, promoting the generation of body fluid to alleviate thirst.
Fu Ling: Inducing diuresis and draining dampness, invigorating the spleen and inducing tranquilization.
Chai Hu: Clearing away heat through the superficies of the body to relieve exterior syndrome.
Di Gu Pi: Clearing deficiency heat, clearing lung fire, cooling blood.
Rou Gui: Reinforcing fire and strengthening yang, dispelling cold to alleviate pain, warming meridians and collaterals.
Shi Gao and Zhu Ye: Clearing away heat and relieving restlessness.
The Effect of Zexie Tang
Effect
Tonify qi, strengthen yang, dispel cold and purge heat.
Administrations
Decoct in water for oral dose to be taken.