Classical Formula Glossary
Da Chai Hu Tang (Major bupleurum decoction) 大柴胡湯
| Formula Type | Formulas that Release Exterior-Interior Excess |
| Diagnosis | Concurrent lesser yang and yang brightness warp disorder. |
| Action | Harmonizes and releases the lesser yang, and drains internal clumping due to heat. |
| Indication | Alternating fever and chills, fullness in the chest and hypochondria, bitter taste, nausea, vomiting, epigastric distention or fullness and pain, burning diarrhea or no bowel movements, slight irritability.Tongue: yellow coatPulse: wiry, forceful |
| Remarks | For a wide range of symptoms accompanying obstruction of the epigastric area and flanks including headache, tinnitus, wheezing and fevers. |
| Ingredients |
Chai Hu (Organic) (15 g) Huang Qin (Organic) (9 g) Zhi Shi (Chao) (tested) (9 g) Da Huang(tested) (6 g) Bai Shao (tested) (9 g) Ban Xia (Fa) (Organic) (24 g) Sheng Jiang (Organic) (9 g) |
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