Xiao Chai Hu Tang (Minor Bupleurum Decoction)

Formulas in this Category Xiao Chai Hu Tang Da Chai Hu Tang Hao Qin Qing Dan Tang Da Yuan Yin Si Ni San Xiao Yao San Tong Xie Yao Fang Ban Xia Xie Xin Tang

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Sub-Category:

• Formulas that Harmonize Lesser Yang-stage Disorders

Pattern:

• Shao-Yang Stage Disorders

Actions:

• Harmonizes Shao Yang Stage disorders
• Harmonizes and Tonifies the Middle Jiao.

Indications:

• Alternating chills and fever, dry mouth and throat, bitter taste in the mouth, irritability, dizziness, fullness and discomfort in the hypochondria and chest, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, and heartburn

Possible Tongue Appearance:

• Normal with a thin white coat

Possible Pulse Patterns:

• Wiry pulse

Western Uses:

• Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
• Influenza
• Bronchitis
• Pulmonary Tuberculosis
• Epidemic Parotitis
• Malaria
• Cholecystitis
• Hepatitis
• Jaundice
• Amenorrhea
• Post Partum Fever
• Lymphadenitis
• Intercostal Neuralgia

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

• The ascending nature of this formula can injure Qi, possibly causing dizziness, headache, or gum bleeding if taken for a long period of time
• Do not use in cases where there is excess above and deficiency below.
• Do not use in cases of Liver fire, Liver yang rising, and hypertension.
• Do not use in cases of Yin deficiency with vomiting of blood.
• Possible side effects of this formula include chills, fever, and sweating.

Preparation Notes:

• Decoction. 2-3 Times the amount of Dang Shen can be substituted for Ren Shen. Chai Hu and Ban Xia are often reduced to 12 Grams, Zhi Gan Cao is often reduced to 6 Grams, and Da Zao to 4 Pieces.

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

There are 7 Substances in this Chinese Medicne

Chai Hu (Thorowax Root , Bupleurum)
Quantity = 24 grams Huang Qin (Baical Skullcap Root)
Quantity = 9 grams Ban Xia (Pinellia Rhizome)
Quantity = 24 grams Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger Rhizome)
Quantity = 9 grams Ren Shen (Ginseng Root)
Quantity = 9 grams Zhi Gan Cao (Honey Fried Licorice Root)
Quantity = 9 grams Da Zao (Date, Jujube)
Quantity = 12 pieces

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