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Da Chai Hu Tang 大柴胡汤
Major Bupleurum Decoction
Major Bupleurum Decoction
Tradition:
TCM
Source / Author:
Discussion of Cold Induced Disorders (Shang Han Lun) C.220
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Herb Name
Chai Hu 柴胡 (Bupleurum)
Huang Qin 黄芩 (Baical Skullcap) Zhi Shi 枳实 (Unripe Bitter Orange) Da Huang ⼤黄 (Rhubarb root) Bai Shao yao 白芍药 (White Peony) Zhi Ban Xia 制半夏 (Pinella root) Sheng Jiang 生姜 (fresh Ginger) Da Zao 大枣 (Jujube) |
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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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