|
Shaoyang Stage |
Da Chai Hu Tang |
大
柴
胡
湯 |
Major Bupleurum Decoction
Functions: Harmonizes & releases Shaoyang, clear Heat & benefit
Gallbladder
Formula
| |
Chai Hu
|
Radix
bupleuri
|
12-15g
|
| |
Huang Qin
|
Radix
scutellariae
|
9g
|
| |
Zhi Shi
|
Fructus
immaturus citri aurantii
|
6-9g
|
| |
Da Huang
|
Radix et
rhizome rhei
|
6g
|
| |
Bai Shao
|
Radix
paeoniae lactiflorae
|
9g
|
| |
Ban Xia
|
Rhizome
pinelliae ternatae
|
12-15g
|
| |
Sheng Jiang
|
Rhizome
zingiberis officinalis recens
|
6-9g
|
| |
Da Zao
|
Fructus
zizyphi jujubae
|
4 pieces
|
Indications: Shaoyang and Yangming disorder, or excess in the
Gallbladder and Stomach. Alternating fever and chills, fullness of
the chest and hypochondria, bitter taste in the mouth, vomiting and
P- wiry, all show Shaoyang stage disorder. Firm abdominal masses or
distended pain of the abdomen, no bowel movements (constipation) or
hot burning diarrhea, T- yellow coat, P- strong, all show Yangming
stage disorder. When the Gallbladder attacks the Stomach there may
be continuous vomiting.
This formula is based on xiao
chai hu tang for shaoyang disorders, and
da cheng qi tang for yangming
disorders. Bai shao is added for the abdominal spasms. The forumla
purges internal heat stagnation.
Bio-medically this formula may be indicated in conditions of; acute
gastroenteritis, stomach flu, dysentery, cholecysititis,
cholelithiasis, acute pancreatitis, hepatitis, pleurisy,
peritonitis, migraines, trigeminal neuralgia, hypertension, and
malaria with fever predominant
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