Description
This formula is based on a modification of Zhang Zhong-jing's Xiao Chai Hu Tang (Minor Bupleurum Decoction) from his late Han dynasty Shang Han Lun (Treatise on Damage [Due to] Cold). It was created by Gan Guo-dong and Huang Qiu-xing from the Shunde Municipal Integrated Chinese-Western Medical Hospital. Blue Poppy's version is a 9:1 extract, 500mg capsules.
Pattern discrimination:
Liverspleen disharmony with dampness pouring downward. Liver depression has resulted in depressive heat affecting the functions of the stomach, heart, and lungs, while spleen qi vacuity has resulted in nonconstruction of the heart spirit and failure to upbear the clear.
Dosage:
Three capsules two times per day.
Ingredients
Chai Hu (Radix Bupleuri) 47 mg
Fu Ling (Poria) 35 mg
Bai Shao (Radix Alba Paeoniae) 35 mg
processed Ban Xia (Rhizoma Pinelliae) 35 mg
Niu Xi (Radix Achyranthis Bidentatae) 35 mg
Yuan Zhi (Radix Polygalae) 35 mg
Mai Men Dong (Tuber Ophiopogonis) 35 mg
Ye Jiao Teng (Caulis Polygoni Multiflori) 35 mg
Huang Qi (Radix Astragali) 28 mg
Dang Shen (Radix Codonopsis) 28 mg
Huang Qin (Radix Scutellariae) 23 mg
Da Zao (Fructus Jujubae) 23 mg
Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis) 23 mg
Chen Pi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae) 23 mg
Fang Feng (Radix Saposhnikoviae) 23 mg
Gan Cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae) 23 mg
uncooked Sheng Jiang (Rhizoma Zingiberis) 14 mg
Other Ingredients: None.
