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Xiao Chi Hu Tang 小柴胡汤
Lesser Bupleurum Decoction


Tradition:
TCM

Source / Author:
Shang Han Lun, c. 220

Herb Name
Chai Hu 柴胡 (Bupleurum)
Huang Qin
黄芩 (Baical Skullcap)
Ban Xia
半夏 (Pinellia root)
Sheng Jiang
⽣姜 (fresh Ginger)
Ren Shen
人参 (Ginseng)

Da Zao 大枣 (Jujube)
Zhi Gan Cao
甘草 (Fried Licorice)

Latin
Bupleurum chinense
Scutellaria baicalensis
Pinellia ternata
Zingiber o
fficinale
Panax ginseng
Ziziphus jujuba
Glycyrrhiza uralensis

Amount
12 grams



9 grams ea.

4 pieces
6 grams


Preparation:
Prepare a standard decoction; traditionally in 12 cups down to half, strain, then boil down to 3 cups to be taken in 3 equal doses; may be used as powder or pills.

Function:
Harmonises Shaoyang; strengthens Spleen and Qi, clears Heat and Damp

Use:
1. Fever with Chills

2. Low energy, poor appetite, irritability, nausea and vomiting, bitter taste 3. Acute Fevers: Rheumatic, Acute Viral
4. Tonsillitis, Sinusitis, recurring Ear infection (especially in infants)
5. Acute and Chronic Hepatitis

6. Low Grade Fevers
7. Chronic Viral, Bacterial or Parasitic Infection
8. Peptic Ulcers, Gastritis
9. Weakness in children; children that get recurring infections
10. Postpartum disorders including Fever
11. Jaundice, Cholecystitis, Cholelithiasis (Gall stones)
12. Malaria


Dose:

The above is taken over the course of the day; smaller doses for children.
Used as a powder or pills in doses of 6–9 grams, 2–3 times daily.


Cautions:
None noted

Modifications:
1. Dan Shen Codonopsis is usually used in place of Ginseng in 2–3 times the dose.
2. Abdominal pain, omit Scutellaria
Huang Qin and add Paeonia Bai Shao
3. Malarial disorders, add Artemisia Qing Hao


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This is a very commonly used formula in TCM. It strengthens the Spleen, digestion, Qi and Immune system while gently clearing Phlegm and Heat. It is useful for acute Infections and Epidemics in the Young, Old or Weak; it supports the Body in numerous chronic disease; it balances and strengthens the Spleen and Liver;

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