Chai Hu Jia Long Gu Mu Li Tang

(Bupleurum Plus Dragon Bone and Oyster Shell Decoction)

Sub-Category:

• Formulas that Nourish the Heart and Calm the Spirit

Pattern:

• Tai-Yang, Yang-Ming, and Shao-Yang Stage Mixed

Actions:

• Unblocks the Tai-Yang, Yang-Ming, and Shao-Yang, Tonifies Deficiency, and calms the Spirit

Possible Tongue Appearance:

• Red tongue with a slippery coat

Possible Pulse Patterns:

• Wiry rapid pulse

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

• None Noted
• This formula contains one or more toxic substances (while some Chinese herbs are toxic, it must be noted that many come prepared, or are combined, to mitigate their toxicity).

Preparation Notes:

• Decoction. Dai Zhe Shi or Sheng Tie Luo is usually substituted for Qian Dan, which is toxic.
• Double or triple the dosage of Dang Shen or Hai Er Shen is commonly substituted for Ren Shen
• Consume warm

Originally Appeared In:

• On Cold Damage (Shang Han Lun)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

• Pericardium, Gall Bladder, Liver, Lungs, Large Intestine, Stomach, Spleen, Heart, Kidneys

Substances in this Formula (12 Total):

	Chai Hu (Thorowax Root , Bupleurum) Qty: 12 grams Chan: GB, LIV, PER, TB Prop: Bitter, Spicy, Cool Latin: Radix Bupleuri Cat: Cool, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior
	Huang Qin (Baical Skullcap Root) Qty: 4.5 grams Chan: GB, LI, LU, ST Prop: Bitter, Cold Latin: Radix Scutellariae Baicalensis Cat: Herbs that Clear Heat and Dry Dampness
	Ban Xia (Pinellia Rhizome) Qty: 6-9 grams Chan: LU, SP, ST Prop: Spicy, Warm, Toxic Latin: Rhizoma Pinelliae Tematae Cat: Warm Herbs that Transform Phlegm-Cold
	Ren Shen (Ginseng Root) Qty: 4.5 grams Chan: LU, SP Prop: Sweet, Slightly Bitter, Slightly Warm Latin: Radix Ginseng Cat: Herbs that Tonify Qi
	Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger Rhizome) Qty: 4.5 grams Chan: LU, SP, ST Prop: Spicy, Warm Latin: uncooked Rhizoma Zingiberis Cat: Warm, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior
	Gui Zhi (Cinnamon Twig, Cassia Twig) Qty: 4.5 grams Chan: HT, LU, BL Prop: Spicy, Sweet, Warm Latin: Ramulus Cinnamomi Cassiae Cat: Warm, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior
	Fu Ling (Sclerotium of Tuckahoe, China Root, Poria, Hoelen) Qty: 4.5 grams Chan: HT, SP, LU Prop: Sweet, Bland, Neutral Latin: Scierotium Poriae Cocos Cat: Herbs that Regulate Water and Drain Dampness
	Long Gu (Fossilized Mammal Bones) Qty: 4.5 grams Chan: HT, KI, LIV Prop: Sweet, Astringent, Neutral Latin: Os Draconis Cat: Substances that Anchor, Settle, and Calm the Spirit
	Mu Li (Oyster Shell) Qty: 4.5 grams Chan: LIV, KI Prop: Salty, Astringent, Cool Latin: Concha Ostreae Cat: Substances that Anchor, Settle, and Calm the Spirit
	Da Huang (Rhubarb Root and Rhizome) Qty: 6 grams (add close to end) Chan: HT, LI, LIV, ST Prop: Bitter, Cold Latin: Radix Et Rhizoma Rhei Cat: Purgatives
	Da Zao (Date, Jujube) Qty: 6 pieces Chan: SP, ST Prop: Sweet, Warm Latin: Fructus Zizyphi Jujubae Cat: Herbs that Tonify Qi
	Qian Dan (Lead Oxide) Qty: 4.5 grams Chan: HT, LIV, SP Prop: Spicy, Cool, Toxic Latin: Minium Cat: Substances for External Application

References

Formulas

• 15. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies (First Edition)
  - Dan Bensky
• 18. Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas (First Edition)
  - Him Che. Yeung
• 16. The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula Study Guide (First Edition)
  - Qiao Yi

Herbs

• 13. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (Revised Edition)
  - Dan Bensky
• 25. Lancet 2000 January 8;355(9198):134-138 (Article)
  - Fugh-Berman A.
• 17. Handbook of Chinese Herbs (Second Edition)
  - Him Che. Yeung
• 12. Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology (First Edition)
  - John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen
• 26. Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals (Third Edition)
  - Max Wichtl

Only use Chinese herbs or formulas under the direct care and supervision of a licensed Acupuncturist/Herbalist.
Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.