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Chai Hu (Thorowax Root , Bupleurum)

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Cool Chai Hu (Radix Bupleuri)

Channels:
GB, LIV, PER, TB

Properties:
Bitter, Spicy, Cool

Latin Name:
Radix Bupleuri


Chai Hu means "Kindling of the Barbarians"

Actions

  • Resolves Shao Yang Disorders and Lowers Fever
    For alternating chills and fever, bitter taste in the mouth, flank pain, vomiting, irritability, and chest constriction.
  • Relieves Liver Qi Constraint
    For dizziness, vertigo, chest pain, menstrual disorders, and emotional instability. Also used to treat wood attacking earth symptoms.
  • Raises the Yang Qi in cases of Middle Jiao Deficiency
    For hemorrhoids, anal and uterine prolapse, and diarrhea.

Contraindications and Cautions

  • Contraindicated in cases of Liver Heat and cough from Yin Deficiency
  • Over dosage may cause nausea and vomiting.
  • Other side effects may include increased bowel movement and drowsiness.

Herb-Drug Interactions

  • This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Toxicity and Overdose

  • This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Dosage

  • 3-12 grams.
  • Part used: root.

Combinations:

  1. Bai Shao (Radix Albus Paeoniae Lactiflorae)
  2. Chai Hu (Radix Bupleuri)

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

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