Chai Hu (Thorowax Root , Bupleurum)

Herb 2 of 12 in Cool, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior

Channels:

GB, LIV, PER, TB

Properties:

Bitter, Spicy, Cool

Latin:

Radix Bupleuri

Chinese:

柴胡

Tone Marks:

chái hú

Translation:

Kindling of the Barbarians

Chinese Herb Actions

• Resolves Shao Yang Disorders and Lowers Fever
  For alternating chills and fever, bitter taste in the mouth, flank pain, vomiting, irritability, and chest constriction.
• Relieves Liver Qi Constraint
  For dizziness, vertigo, chest pain, menstrual disorders, and emotional instability. Also used to treat wood attacking earth symptoms.
• Raises the Yang Qi in cases of Middle Jiao Deficiency
  For hemorrhoids, anal and uterine prolapse, and diarrhea.

Chinese Herb Contraindications & Cautions

• Contraindicated in cases of Liver Heat and cough from Yin Deficiency
• Over dosage may cause nausea and vomiting.
• Other side effects may include increased bowel movement and drowsiness.

Herb-Drug Interactions

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Chinese Herb Dosage

• 3-12 grams.
• Part used: root.

Chinese Herb Combinations:

1. Bai Shao (Radix Albus Paeoniae Lactiflorae)
2. Chai Hu (Radix Bupleuri)

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

• Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang (Tonify the Middle and Augment the Qi Decoction)
  Category: Formulas that Tonify the Qi
• Chai Ge Jie Ji Tang (Bupleurum and Kudzu Decoction to Release the Muscle Layer)
  Category: Formulas that Release Exterior Wind-Heat
• Chai Hu Jia Long Gu Mu Li Tang (Bupleurum Plus Dragon Bone and Oyster Shell Decoction)
  Category: Formulas that Sedate and Calm the Spirit
• Da Chai Hu Tang (Major Bupleurum Decoction)
  Category: Formulas that Harmonize Lesser Yang-stage Disorders
• Fu Yuan Huo Xue Tang (Revive Health By Invigorating the Blood Decoction)
  Category: Formulas that Invigorate the Blood in the Treatment of Traumatic Injury
• Long Dan Xie Gan Tang (Gentiana Longdancao Decoction to Drain the Liver)
  Category: Formulas that Clear Heat from the Organs
• Pu Ji Xiao Du Yin (Universal Benefit Decoction to Eliminate Toxins)
  Category: Formulas that Clear Heat and Relieve Toxicity
• Ren Shen Bai Du San (Ginseng Powder to Overcome Pathogenic Influences)
  Category: Formulas that Release Exterior Disorders with Interior Deficiency
• Si Ni San (Frigid Extremities Powder)
  Category: Formulas that Regulate and Harmonize the Liver and Spleen
• Wan Dai Tang (End Discharge Decoction)
  Category: Formulas that Stabilize the Womb
• Xiao Chai Hu Tang (Minor Bupleurum Decoction)
  Category: Formulas that Harmonize Lesser Yang-stage Disorders
• Xiao Yao San (Rambling Powder, Free and Easy Wanderer)
  Category: Formulas that Regulate and Harmonize the Liver and Spleen
• Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang (Drive Out Stasis in the Mansion of Blood Decoction)
  Category: Formulas that Invigorate the Blood and Dispel Blood Stasis