Shi Zao Tang
十棗湯 shí zǎo tāng, "Ten-Jujube Decoction"

Translated Name: Ten-Jujube Decoction

Category:

Formulas that Drain Downward,

Drive Out Excess Water

Powder

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Pinyin Pronunciation:

Components (4):

	Herb	Common Name	Quantity	Unit
甘遂	Gan Sui	kan-sui root		grams
芫花	Yuan Hua	genkwa flower		grams
大棗	Da Zao	jujube, Chinese date	10	pieces
京大戟	Jing Da Ji	euphorbia root		grams

	Tongue: White, slippery coating.		Pulse: Depth: Deep (Submerged, Sinking, Deep) Qualities: Wiry (String-taut)
	Cautions: This formula should be used with extreme caution in weak or pregnant patients. If severe diarrhea occurs, cold rice porridge should be taken. In cases of weakness, this formula should be taken in turn with another that strengthens the spleen and augments the qi: and purges while the other tonifies.		Reference Source: Discussion of Cold Damage (Wiseman version)
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