Description
Xiao Chai Hu Tang (Minor Bupleurum Decoction) is a classical formula from Zhang Zhong-jing's late Han dynasty Shan Han Lun (Treatise on Damage [due to] Cold). This 10:1 powdered extract harmonizes various organ systems and supports the body's natural balance during times of internal disharmony with heat patterns.
TCM Actions
- Harmonizes the constructive and defensive, the liver and spleen, liver and stomach, stomach and spleen, and stomach and intestines; also transforms phlegm and eliminates dampness
Clinical Applications
- Traditionally used to address patterns associated with shao yang aspect wind evils with alternating fever and chills, dry throat, bitter or sour taste in the mouth, irritability, fatigue, chest and ductal oppression and fullness, nausea and vomiting, and poor appetite
- Supports healthy function in cases of liver-spleen disharmony with heat in the lungs, liver-gallbladder, stomach, and intestines
- Traditionally used to address patterns associated with liver depression qi stagnation
- Supports healthy spleen qi function
- Traditionally used to address patterns associated with damp heat in the stomach and intestines
- Supports healthy digestive function with stomach heat patterns
- Traditionally used to address patterns associated with lung heat
- Supports healthy liver-gallbladder function with damp heat patterns
Ingredients
- Chai Hu (Radix Bupleuri) — 79 mg
- Dang Shen (Radix Codonopsis) — 79 mg
- Ban Xia (Rhizoma Pinelliae) — 79 mg
- Huang Qin (Radix Scutellariae) — 79 mg
- Da Zao (Fructus Jujubae) — 79 mg
- Sheng Jiang (uncooked Rhizoma Zingiberis) — 52.5 mg
- mix-fried Gan Cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae) — 52.5 mg
Recommended Dosage
Three capsules two times per day equal not less than 30 grams of bulk medicinals. However, because our extraction process is so much more efficient than stove-top decoction, we believe this amount of extract is actually more like the equivalent of 45-60 grams of bulk-dispensed herbs.
Cautions
Use with care in cases with headache and dizziness if taken long-term. Also use with care in cases of ascendant hyperactivity of liver yang, upward flaming of liver fire, or yin vacuity with internal heat.
Clinical Classification
Clinical Classification
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