Chai Hu Gui Zhi Tang  柴胡桂枝汤
Bupleurum and Cinnamon twig Decoction

Tradition:

TCM

Source / Author:

Discussion of Cold Induced Disorders (Shang Han Lun) C.220

Herb Name Chai Hu (Bupleurum) Ban Xia (Pinellia) Huang Qin (Scutellaria) Ren Shen (Ginseng) Gui Zhi (Cinnamon twig) Bai Shao (White Peony) Zhi Gan Cao (Fried Licorice) Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger) Da Zao (Jujube)

Latin Bupleurum chinensis Pinellia ternata Scutellaria baicalensis Panax ginseng Cinnamomum cassia Paeonia lactiflora Glycyrrhiza uralensis Zingiber officinalis Ziziphus jujuba Amount 12 grams 6 grams 4 ½ grams ea. 3 grams 3 slcies 6 pieces

Preparation:

Decoction

Function:

Harmonises Interior and Exterior, Harmonizes Liver and Spleen, Resolves Shaoyang disorder

Use:

Fever, Chills, nausea, distention in abdomen.
1. Shaoyang diisorder where the Exterior hasn’t resolved
2. Epigastric pain due to Liver and Spleen disharmony
3. Cholecystitis
4. Gall Stones
5. Influenza
6. Chronic Bronchitis
7. Gastro-duodenal Ulcers
8. Liver Cirrhosis
9. Chronic Hepatitis
10. Chronic Pancreatitis

Dose:

The above is divided into three equal doses to be taken over the day.

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

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