Description
Chai Hu Jia Long Gu Mu Li Tang is a classical formula from the Discussion of Cold Damage (c. 220), also known as Bupleurum plus Dragon Bone and Oyster Shell Decoction. This time-tested formula combines liver-coursing herbs with calming minerals and digestive support to address complex patterns involving emotional stress and physical tension.
Ingredients
- Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix) 24g
- Huang Qin (Scutellariae Radix) 6g
- Zhi Ban Xia (Pinelliae Rhizoma preparatum) 15g
- Dang Shen (Codonopsis Radix) 18g
- Gui Zhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus) 9g
- Fu Ling (Poria) 9g
- Long Gu (Fossilia Ossis Mastodi) [pre] 9g
- Mu Li (Ostreae Concha) [pre] 9g
- Da Huang (Rhei Radix et Rhizoma) [add] * 12g
- Dai Zhe Shi (Haematitum) [pre] 2g
- Sheng Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma recens) **
- Da Zao (Jujubae Fructus) 12g
Recommended Dosage
1 bag over 2-4 days. The above dosage is doubled from the original source.
Cautions
* Da Huang is in a separate bag, so that the practitioner can choose to either remove it from the process, cook it the full amount with the other herbs, or have the patient add it the last 5-10 minutes.
** Sheng Jiang is not included and should be added by the practitioner or patient before cooking. Sheng Jiang can be purchased at the local supermarket.
The above formula has been slightly modified to suit modern clinical practice in the United States.
Clinical Classification
Clinical Classification
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