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Xiao Chai Hu Tang (Minor Bupleurum Decoction)

Xiao Chai Hu Tang

Minor Bupleurum Decoction

Category
Formulas that Harmonize
Subcategory
Formulas that Harmonize Lesser Yang-stage Disorders
Ingredients
7 herbs
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  • Harmonizes Shao Yang Stage disorders
  • Harmonizes and Tonifies the Middle Jiao.

Indications

  • Alternating chills and fever
  • Dry mouth and throat
  • Bitter taste in the mouth
  • Irritability
  • Dizziness
  • Fullness and discomfort in the hypochondria and chest
  • Loss of appetite
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Heartburn

Western Uses:

  • Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
  • Influenza
  • Bronchitis
  • Pulmonary Tuberculosis
  • Epidemic Parotitis
  • Malaria
  • Cholecystitis
  • Hepatitis
  • Jaundice
  • Amenorrhea
  • Post Partum Fever
  • Lymphadenitis
  • Intercostal Neuralgia

Ingredients

7 substances in Xiao Chai Hu Tang — each links to its full herb monograph.

Ban XiaBan Xia24 gWarm Herbs that Transform Phlegm-ColdChai HuChai Hu24 gCool, Spicy Herbs that Release the ExteriorDa ZaoDa Zao12 piecesTonify QiHuang QinHuang Qin9 gClear Heat and Dry DampnessRen ShenRen Shen9 gTonify QiSheng JiangSheng Jiang9 gWarm, Spicy Herbs that Release the ExteriorZhi Gan CaoZhi Gan Cao9 gTonify Qi

Preparation & dosage

Decoction. 2-3 Times the amount of Dang Shen can be substituted for Ren Shen. Chai Hu and Ban Xia are often reduced to 12 Grams, Zhi Gan Cao is often reduced to 6 Grams, and Da Zao to 4 Pieces.

Safety — read before use

The ascending nature of this formula can injure Qi, possibly causing dizziness, headache, or gum bleeding if taken for a long period of time

  • Do not use in cases where there is excess above and deficiency below.
  • Do not use in cases of Liver fire, Liver yang rising, and hypertension.
  • Do not use in cases of Yin deficiency with vomiting of blood.
  • Possible side effects of this formula include chills, fever, and sweating.

    • Originally Appeared In:

    • On Cold Damage (Shang Han Lun)

    Sources & References

    Compiled and edited by Thomas Dehli, Founder & Editor, Sacred Lotus

    The information here is referenced from numerous sources — teachers, practitioners, class notes from Five Branches University, the books below, and the published research literature, with citations given as resolvable PubMed identifiers. Where sources disagree, I have flagged the discrepancies directly. If facts couldn't be verified, I have left them out. How we source our content.

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