Chai Hu Jia Long Gu Mu Li Tang (Bupleurum Plus Dragon Bone and Oyster Shell Decoction)
Formula 9 of 9 in Formulas that Calm the Spirit
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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
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
There are 12 Substances in this Chinese Medicne
Chai Hu (Thorowax Root , Bupleurum)Quantity = 12 grams
Channels:
GB, LIV, PER, TB
Properties:
Bitter, Spicy, Cool
Latin:
Radix Bupleuri
Chinese:
柴胡
Tone Marks:
chái hú
Translation:
Kindling of the Barbarians
Quantity = 4.5 grams
Channels:
GB, LI, LU, ST
Properties:
Bitter, Cold
Latin:
Radix Scutellariae Baicalensis
Chinese:
黄芩
Tone Marks:
huáng qín
Quantity = 6-9 grams
Photo Note:
Sheng Ban Xia Shown
Channels:
LU, SP, ST
Properties:
Spicy, Warm, Toxic
Latin:
Rhizoma Pinelliae Tematae
Chinese:
半夏
Tone Marks:
bàn xià
Translation:
Half Summer
Quantity = 4.5 grams
Channels:
LU, SP
Properties:
Sweet, Slightly Bitter, Slightly Warm
Latin:
Radix Ginseng
Chinese:
人参
Tone Marks:
rén shēn
Translation:
Man root
Quantity = 4.5 grams
Channels:
LU, SP, ST
Properties:
Spicy, Warm
Latin:
uncooked Rhizoma Zingiberis
Chinese:
生姜
Tone Marks:
shēng jiāng
Quantity = 4.5 grams
Channels:
HT, LU, BL
Properties:
Spicy, Sweet, Warm
Latin:
Ramulus Cinnamomi Cassiae
Chinese:
桂枝
Tone Marks:
guì zhī
Quantity = 4.5 grams
Channels:
HT, SP, LU
Properties:
Sweet, Bland, Neutral
Latin:
Scierotium Poriae Cocos
Chinese:
茯苓
Tone Marks:
fú líng
Alt Names:
Yun Ling, Bai Fu Ling, Fang Ling Kuai
Quantity = 4.5 grams
Channels:
HT, KI, LIV
Properties:
Sweet, Astringent, Neutral
Latin:
Os Draconis
Chinese:
龙骨
Tone Marks:
lóng gŭ
Translation:
Dragon Bone
Quantity = 4.5 grams
Channels:
LIV, KI
Properties:
Salty, Astringent, Cool
Latin:
Concha Ostreae
Chinese:
牡蛎
Tone Marks:
mŭ lì
Quantity = 6 grams (add close to end)
Channels:
HT, LI, LIV, ST
Properties:
Bitter, Cold
Latin:
Radix Et Rhizoma Rhei
Chinese:
大簧
Tone Marks:
dà huáng
Translation:
Big Yellow
Quantity = 6 pieces
Channels:
SP, ST
Properties:
Sweet, Warm
Latin:
Fructus Zizyphi Jujubae
Chinese:
大枣
Tone Marks:
dà zăo
Alt Names:
Hong Zao, Hei Da Zao, Hei Zao
Translation:
Big Date
Quantity = 4.5 grams
Channels:
HT, LIV, SP
Properties:
Spicy, Cool, Toxic
Latin:
Minium
Chinese:
黄丹
Tone Marks:
qiān dān
Alt Names:
Huang Dan
Translation:
Lead Elixir
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