Da Chai Hu Tang (Major Bupleurum Decoction)

Formulas in this Category Xiao Chai Hu Tang Da Chai Hu Tang Hao Qin Qing Dan Tang Da Yuan Yin Si Ni San Xiao Yao San Tong Xie Yao Fang Ban Xia Xie Xin Tang

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Sub-Category:

• Formulas that Harmonize Lesser Yang-stage Disorders

Pattern:

• Simultaneous Yang-Ming and Shao-Yang Disorder

Actions:

• Harmonizes the Shao-Yang, clears heat, and purges accumulation

Indications:

• Alternating fever and chills, fullness or oppression in the chest and hypochondrium, bitter taste in the mouth, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain, constipation or diarrhea, low appetite

Possible Tongue Appearance:

• Yellow tongue coat

Possible Pulse Patterns:

• Wiry, rapid, and forceful pulse

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

• Use cautiously in patients with a weak constitution.

Preparation Notes:

• Decoction. In modern preparation, the dosage of Chai Hu and Ban Xia is often reduced to 12-15 Grams. Sheng Jiang is often reduced to 6-9 Grams, and Da Zao to 4 Pieces.

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

There are 8 Substances in this Chinese Medicne

Chai Hu (Thorowax Root , Bupleurum)
Quantity = 24 grams Huang Qin (Baical Skullcap Root)
Quantity = 9 grams Zhi Shi (Immature Fruit of the Bitter Orange)
Quantity = 6-9 grams Da Huang (Rhubarb Root and Rhizome)
Quantity = 6 grams Bai Shao (White Peony Root)
Quantity = 9 grams Ban Xia (Pinellia Rhizome)
Quantity = 24 grams Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger Rhizome)
Quantity = 15 grams Da Zao (Date, Jujube)
Quantity = 12 pieces

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