Chai Hu Gui Zhi Tang 柴胡桂枝汤
Bupleurum and Cinnamon twig Decoction
Tradition:
TCM
Source / Author:
Discussion of Cold Induced Disorders (Shang Han Lun) C.220
Herb Name | Latin | Amount |
|---|---|---|
Bupleurum chinensis | 12 grams | |
Pinellia ternata | 6 grams | |
Scutellaria baicalensis | ||
Panax ginseng | ||
Cinnamomum cassia | ||
Paeonia lactiflora | 4 ½ grams ea. | |
Glycyrrhiza uralensis | 3 grams | |
Zingiber officinalis | 3 slices | |
Ziziphus jujuba | 6 pieces |
Preparation:
Decoction
Function:
Harmonises Interior and Exterior, Harmonizes Liver and Spleen, Resolves Shaoyang disorder
Use:
Fever, Chills, nausea, distention in abdomen.
1. Shaoyang diisorder where the Exterior hasn’t resolved
2. Epigastric pain due to Liver and Spleen disharmony
3. Cholecystitis
4. Gall Stones
5. Influenza
6. Chronic Bronchitis
7. Gastro-duodenal Ulcers
8. Liver Cirrhosis
9. Chronic Hepatitis
10. Chronic Pancreatitis
Dose:
The above is divided into three equal doses to be taken over the day.
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
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