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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 lacti
flora
Pinellia ternata, prepared
Zingiber o
fficinale
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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