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Xiao Chai Hu Tang ("Minor Bupleurum Decoction") is a famous classical formula from the Shang Han Lun. It is traditionally used to harmonise the Shao Yang level and the Liver and Stomach.
Traditional actions in Chinese medicine:
- Harmonises Shao Yang
- Harmonises the Liver and Stomach
- Supports the digestive system
Traditionally used for:
- Alternating feelings of hot and cold
- Fullness and discomfort in the chest and sides of the ribs
- A bitter taste in the mouth
- Reduced appetite and nausea
- Irritability
How to take: Granules mixed with warm water. Follow the dosage on the pack or your practitioner's advice.
If you have a liver condition or take regular medication, please speak to your GP before use.
Please note: Please speak to one of our practitioners before use, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or have a medical condition. This product is not a substitute for medical care.
If you have any questions, call us or book a free consultation with one of our Chinese medicine herbalists online or in our clinics in Dublin 4 or Dún Laoghaire.
Xiao Chai Hu Tang Keli / Harmonising Formula / 小柴胡汤
Rx. Bupleuri Chai Hu
Resolves Shao Yang disorders, reduces fever, spreads Liver Qi and relieves Stagnation.
With Huang Qin, for Heat in the Shao Yang with alternating chills and fever, and nausea and for restoring normal function of the Liver and Gallbladder.
With Huang Qin, Zhi Ban Xia and Ren Shen, for Shao Yang Heat.
With Huang Qin, Zhi Ban Xia, Ren Shen and Zhi Gan Cao, for weak patients.
Rx. Scutellariae Huang Qin
Clears Lung Heat, drains Fire and calms ascending Liver Yang.
Rz. Pinelliae Preparatum Zhi Ban Xia
Dries Dampness, transforms Phlegm, descends Rebellious Qi, harmonizes the Stomach and stops vomiting.
With Huang Qin, for Phlegm-Heat induced Rebellious Qi with cough, nausea, and vomiting.
With Sheng Jiang, for vomiting due to Cold, Thin Mucus.
Rz. Zingiberis Recens Sheng Jiang
Releases the exterior, disperses Cold, stops vomiting, stops cough and reduces the toxicity of other herbs.
With Da Zao, alleviates epigastric pain, nausea, and vomiting by strengthening the Spleen.
With Zhi Ban Xia, for vomiting and productive cough due to Phlegm-Dampness.
Rx. Ginseng Ren Shen
Tonifies Yuan, Spleen, Stomach, Lung and Heart Qi.
Fried Rx. Glycyrrhizae Zhi Gan Cao 2-9g Resolves Phlegm, stops cough, clears Heat. and moderates and harmonizes the properties of other herbs.
With Ren Shen, relieves palpitations and anxiety.
With Sheng Jiang, enhances the effects of other Qi and Blood tonifying herbs by facilitating their digestion and absorption.
Fr. Jujube Da Zao
Strengthens the Spleen, tonifies Qi and moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs.
