Da Chai Hu Tang
Ingredients: Radix Bupleuri (chai hu), Rhizoma Pinelliae praeparatum (zhi ban xia), Rhizoma Zingiberis recens (sheng jiang), Radix Scutellariae (huang qin), Radix Paeoniae alba (bai shao), Fructus Aurantii immaturus (zhi shi), Rhizoma Rhei (da huang), Fructus Jujubae (da zao).
| Mandarin: 大柴胡湯 Pin-Yin: Da Chai Hu Tang English: Major Bupleurum Combination Romaji: Dai Saiko* To Kanji: 大柴胡湯 Kampo: Yes |
Source:
- Discussion of Cold Damage (Shang Han Lun)
How it works:
- Harmonizes and disperses shaoyang
- Removes retained internal heat
Clinical Applications:
- Combined yangming and shaoyang disorder
- Fire in the liver and gallbladder
Da Chai Hu Tang harmonizes the body and balances shaoyang to treat combined yangming and shaoyang disorder and fire in the liver and gallbladder. This formula targets these conditions by harmonizing and dispersing shaoyang, and removing retained internal heat.
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English Name |
Pin-Yin Name |
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Bupleurum |
Chai Hu |
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Scute |
Huang Qin |
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Immature Bitter Orange |
Zhi Shi |
|
Rhubarb Root |
Da Huang |
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White Peony |
Bai Shao |
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Pinellia |
Zhi Ban Xia |
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Fresh Ginger |
Sheng Jiang |
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Jujube |
Da Zao |
Main Ingredient(s):
In this formula, Bupleurum resolves shaoyang disorders and brings harmony to the interior and exterior.