Minor Bupleurum by Kan

Minor Bupleurum is a faithful rendition of Minor Bupleurum Decoction (Xiao Chai Hu Tang), a famous classical formula from the Shang Han Lun by Dr. Zhang Zhong-Jing. This formula addresses Lesser Yang (Shao Yang) disharmony and harmonizes the pivot between exterior and interior patterns.

TCM Actions

• Harmonizes the Shao Yang, soothes the Liver, Transform Phlegm, supports the Correct (Zheng) Qi

Clinical Applications

• Supports healthy liver and gallbladder function
• Supports healthy immune system function
• Supports healthy digestive system function
• Traditionally used to address patterns associated with occasional bitter taste in the mouth
• Traditionally used to address patterns associated with occasional fullness in the chest or hypochondriac area
• Traditionally used to address patterns associated with occasional alternating chills and heat
• Traditionally used to address patterns associated with occasional anxiety, depression, irritability, or agitation

Ingredients

• Chai hu (Bupleurum root)
• Huang qin (Chinese skullcap root)
• Jiang ban xia (Ginger cured pinellia rhizome)
• Gan cao (Chinese licorice root and rhizome)
• Bai ren shen (White Asian ginseng root and rhizome)
• Hong zao (Red jujube fruit)
• Gan jiang (Ginger rhizome)

Cautions

Contraindicated for anyone taking Interferon. Use caution with patterns of Liver Yang rising.