Da Chai Hu Tang 大柴胡汤
Major Bupleurum Decoction
TCM
Discussion of Cold Induced Disorders (Shang Han Lun) C.220
Decoct in 12 cups of water down to half
Clears Heat and Damp,
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
a cupful three times daily
None noted
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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Major Bupleurum Decoction
Tradition:
TCM
Source / Author:
Discussion of Cold Induced Disorders (Shang Han Lun) C.220
Herb NameChai 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) |
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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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