Minor Bupleurum Combination - Bupleuri Relaxe™

History of XIAO CHAI HU TANG

Minor Bupleurum formula was first published in the SHANG HAN LUN (Discussion of Cold Induced Disorders)
- Zhang Zhong-Jing, Eastern Han -

XIAO CHAI HU TANG Uses

Xiao Chai Hu Tang treats Shao Yang or Lesser Yang Stage Disorders, indicating that an external evil (pathogen) has penetrated deeper into the body, producing symptoms of both superficial and deeper conditions. An example of this is a common cold that has not been properly purged from the surface. The pathogen then sinks deeper into the body, becoming stuck between the interior and exterior. This "half-interior, half-exterior" condition often effects the Shao Yang Channels of the Liver/ Gall Bladder and Pericardium/ San Jiao Channels.

• Alternating fever and chills
• Chest and rib fullness
• Bitter taste in the mouth
• Thirst
• Reduced appetite
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Irritability

• Nervous or Anxious
• Low Appetite
• Cold Common Symptoms
• Weakened Digestion
• Intermittent Fever
• Mild Headache
• Ear infections
• Difficulty Sleeping
• Irritable
• Nauseous
• Spontaneous Sweating
• Bitter Taste
• Dry Throat
• Blurry Vision

XIAO CHAI HU TANG Safety & Contraindications

• Contraindicated for those with Excess above and deficiency below.
• Contraindicated for those with Liver Fire.
• Contraindicated for those with bleeding gums.
• Use with caution for those with Liver Yang Rising.
• Use with caution for those with hypertension.
• Use with caution for those with hematemesis due to Yin Deficiency.
• Use with caution for those with Yin and/or Blood Deficiency.

Traditional Chinese Medicine is powerful and reliable, but it can be complex. As TCM is not based on symptoms alone, self-diagnosis and self-treatment aren't recommended. Best to start a low cost online-herbal-consultation. 

XIAO CHAI HU Dosage

Tablets: 5 tablets taken 2 to 3 times daily, or as prescribed.  A course of treatment is a minimum of 4 Bottles.

Granules: 2-4 grams, taken 2-3 times a day, best on an empty stomach

Whole Herbs: Using a container made of ceramic, glass, or stainless steel (no aluminum, iron or copper) boil 1 packet of herbs in 2-3 quarts of water for until 2 cups of medicine remain.
- Strain herbs; save and refrigerate for a second boiling.
- Drink 1 cup in the AM. And 1 cup in the PM.
- If desired, repeat the following day, using the saved herbs from the refrigerator.

XIAO CHAI HU TANG Ingredients

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* What’s the Difference Between, PIAN, WAN, TANG, SAN?

• PIAN = Tablet (modern looking pill)
• WAN = Pill (old-style or handmade pill, or black teapill)
• TANG = Water Decoction (boiled whole herbs)
• SAN = Powder (milled or granulated)