Chai Hu Jia Long Gu Mu Li Tang
Bupleurum Plus Dragon Bone and Oyster Shell Decoction
- Category
- Formulas that Calm the Spirit
- Subcategory
- Formulas that Sedate and Calm the Spirit
- Ingredients
- 12 herbs
Actions
- Unblocks the Tai-Yang
- Yang-Ming
- Shao-Yang
- Tonifies Deficiency
- Calms the Spirit
Ingredients
12 substances in Chai Hu Jia Long Gu Mu Li Tang — each links to its full herb monograph.
Ban Xia6-9 gWarm Herbs that Transform Phlegm-Cold
Chai Hu12 gCool, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior
Da Huang6 gadd close to endPurgatives
Da Zao6 piecesTonify Qi
Fu Ling4.5 gRegulate Water and Drain Dampness
Gui Zhi4.5 gWarm, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior
Huang Qin4.5 gClear Heat and Dry Dampness
Long Gu4.5 gAnchor, Settle, and Calm the Spirit
Mu Li4.5 gAnchor, Settle, and Calm the SpiritNo specimen photographQian Dan4.5 gSubstances for External Application
Ren Shen4.5 gTonify Qi
Sheng Jiang4.5 gWarm, Spicy Herbs that Release the ExteriorPreparation & dosage
Decoction. Dai Zhe Shi or Sheng Tie Luo is usually substituted for Qian Dan, which is toxic.
Safety — read before use
None Noted
Originally Appeared In:
- On Cold Damage (Shang Han Lun)
Sources & References
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