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rx
formula
Bupleurum and Peony F.
chinese formulae
definition
Bupleurum and Peony F. = Jia Wei Xiao Yao San or Dan Zhi Xiao Yao San = "Augmented Rambling Powder".
sources: Hsu, 1980, p. 87; Yeung, p. 72; Bensky and Barolet, p. 148.
signs and symptoms: Irritability, gynecological problems, headaches, dizziness, narcolepsy or insomnia, lassitude of the arms and legs, cirrhosis, red eyes, dry mouth, palpitations, poor appetite, lower abdominal pressure, painful urination, menstrual irregularity, increased menstrual flow or uterine bleeding.
tongue and pulse: red tongue with wiry rapid pulse.
indications: Liver Qi Stagnation with Xue Xu (Blood Deficiency) causing Internal Heat. With the appropriate presentation, may be used in conditions conventionally diagnosed as stomatitis, chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis, urethritis, cystitis, constipation, leukorrhea, chronic endometritis, menopausal disturbance, infertility, premenstrual tension, menstrual irregularity, eczema, hyperkeratosis of the palms, and leukoderma.
cautions and contraindications:
ingredients: dosage for two days:
» 9 grams: white peony (bai shao yao), poria (fu ling).
» 6 grams: moutan (mu dan pi), bupleurum (chai hu), Chinese angelica (tang kuei) (dang gui), white atractylodes (bai zhu).
» 3 grams: gardenia (zhi zi), honey-baked licorice (gan cao).
» 1 gram: fresh ginger (sheng jiang), mentha (bo he).
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