Shi Zao Tang (Ten Jujube Decoction)
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Sub-Category:
- Formulas that Purge Heat Accumulation
Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:
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- This formula contains one or more toxic substances.
While some Chinese herbs are toxic, many come prepared, or are combined, to mitigate their toxicity.
Preparation Notes:
- Powder or pills. Grind Gan Sui, Jing Da Ji, and Yuan Hua into an even powder. Take in 0.5-1 Gram doses in the morning on an empty stomach with a warm decoction made from Da Zao.
- This formula should cause 5-6 bowel movements a day, if fewer than 1-2 bowel movements a day, another dose can be administered one to two days later.
Originally Appeared In:
- On Cold Damage (Shang Han Lun)
Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:
- Lungs, Large Intestine, Kidneys, Spleen, Heart, Liver
There are 3 Substances in this Chinese Medicne
Gan Sui (Kansui Root)Quantity = Equal quantity each herb
Channels:
KI, LI, LU
Properties:
Bitter, Sweet, Cold, Toxic
Latin:
Radix Euphorbiae Kansui
Chinese:
甘遂
Tone Marks:
gān suì
Translation:
Sweet Process
Quantity = Equal quantity each herb (Jing Da Ji)
Channels:
LIV, SP, HT
Properties:
Sweet, Cool
Latin:
Herba Cirsii Japonici
Chinese:
大蓟
Tone Marks:
dài jì
Alt Names:
Jing Da Ji
Translation:
Big Thistle
Quantity = Equal quantity each herb
Channels:
KI, LI, LU
Properties:
Bitter, Spicy, Warm, Toxic
Latin:
Flos Daphnis Genkwae
Chinese:
芫花
Tone Marks:
yuán hu
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