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Da Chai Hu Tang 大柴胡汤
Major Bupleurum Decoction

Tradition:
TCM

Source / Author:
Discussion of Cold Induced Disorders (Shang Han Lun) C.220

Herb Name
Chai Hu (Bupleurum)
Huang Qin (Baical Skullcap)
Zhi Shi (Unripe Bitter Orange)
Da Huang (Rhubarb)
Bai Shao (White Peony)
Zhi Ban Xia (Pinellia root)
Sheng Jiang (fresh Ginger)
Da Zao (Jujube)
Latin
Bupleurum chinense
Scutellaria baicalensis
Citrus aurantium
Rheum palmatum
Paeonia lactiflora
Pinellia ternata, prepared
Zingiber officinale
Ziziphus jujuba
Amount
12–15 grms
9 grams
6–9 grams
6 grams
9 grams
12–15 grms
9 grams
4–8 pieces

Preparation:
Decoct in 12 cups of water down to half

Function:
Clears Heat and Damp,

Use:
Fever and chills, fullness in the chest and hypochondria, bitter taste, nausea, vomiting, fullness or distention in the epigastrium, yellow tongue coat and forceful pulse
1. Gastroenteritis
2. Cholecystitis
3. Cholelithiasis
4. Dysentery
5. Acute Pancreatitis
6. Peritonitis
7. Hepatitis
8. Migraine

Dose:
a cupful three times daily

Cautions:
None noted

Modifications:
1. Severe abdominal pain add Cyperus Xiang Fu and Corydalis Yan Hu Suo
2. Acute Cholecystitis, add Lonicera Jin Yin Hua, Taraxacum Pu Gong Yin, Forsythia Lian Qiao, Viola Zi Hua Di Ding.

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