XIAO CHAI HU TANG 小柴胡湯 - Minor Bupleurum Formula
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 Safety & Side Effects
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 Ingredients
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Botanical / English
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Pin Yin
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| Rx. Bupleurum | Chai Hu |
| Rx. Scutellariae | Huang Qin |
| Rz. Pinelliae Preparatum | Zhi Ban Xia |
| Rz. Fresh Ginger | Sheng Jiang |
| Rx. Panax Ginseng (or Rx. Codonopsis) | Ren Shen (or Dang Shen) |
| Rx. Fried Licorice | Zhi Gan Cao |
| Fr. Jujube | Da Zao |
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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)