Zhizi Houpo Tang

Name

1. 栀子厚朴汤
2. 梔子厚樸湯

The Prescription of Zhizi Houpo Tang

Source

The book Shang Han Lun

Ingredients

• 9 Zhi Zi
• Hou Po 12 g,
• Zhi Shi 9 g.

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.

The Effect of Zhizi Houpo Tang

Effect

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

Administrations

Decoct in water for oral dose to be taken twice.