Immune Balance Decoction for immunity: uses, preparation and dosage
Immune Balance Decoction is one of the remedies our library returns for immunity. It is recorded in Shānghán Lùn. Here is what those texts actually say, in ordinary English.
Traditionally used for
Shaoyang syndrome, Alternating fever-chill, Hepatobiliary disorders, Long-Covid residue.
How it was prepared
Bupleurum 24 g, Scutellaria 9 g, Pinellia 9 g, Ginseng 9 g, Ginger 9 g, Jujube 4 pcs, Licorice 9 g.
Classical dose
Decoct in 1.2 L → 600 ml, divided three doses warm.
Where it fits for immunity
Build daily immune resilience. Immune Balance Decoction is usually used as part of a short cycle rather than indefinitely. Pair it with the vetted products below, or see the full immunity shortlist.
Vetted products for immunity
Turmeric
Turmeric · Sun-cured · stone-milled · dvi-māsa fermented
- · Suśruta Saṃhitā · Sūtra 38
- · Bhāva Prakāśa · Haritakyādi 64
Tulsī
Tulsī · Dawn-harvested · shade-dried · hand-rolled
- · Charaka Saṃhitā · Sūtra 25
- · Rāja Nighaṇṭu · Pippalyādi
Reishi
Reishi · Whole-fruiting dual-extract · 8-hour decoction
- · Shénnóng Běncǎo Jīng · Upper Class
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Educational information drawn from historical texts. Not medical advice — always consult a clinician.