CHAI HU CANG ZHU TANG - 柴胡苍术汤 - BUPLEURUM AND ATRACTYLODES DECOCTION

English:	Bupleurum and Atractylodes Decoction
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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin	Pin Yin	Dosage	Actions
Rx. Bupleuri	Chai Hu	3-12g	Resolves Shao Yang disorders, reduces fever, harmonizes the Exterior and Interior, spreads Liver Qi and relieves Stagnation.
Rz. Atractylodis	Cang Zhu	3-10g	Induces sweating, expels Wind-Dampness and clears Dampness from the Lower Jiao.
Rz. Chuanxiong	Chuan Xiong	3-10g	Expels Wind, alleviates pain, invigorates the Blood and promotes the movement of Qi.
Rx. Saposhnikoviae	Fang Feng	3-10g	Expels Wind-Dampness and alleviates pain. With Cang Zhu, for pain due to Wind-Damp Bi with aching joints, heavy limbs and generalized aching and discomfort.
Rx. Glycyrrhizae	Gan Cao	3-6g	Moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs and guides the herbs to all twelve channels.
Rx. Angelicae Pubescentis	Du Huo	3-10g	Disperses Wind-Cold-Dampness, releases the Exterior and alleviates pain, especially in the low back and legs. With Fang Feng, for numbness in the legs.
Per. Citri Reticulatae	Chen Pi	3-9g	Regulates Qi, adjusts the Middle, relieves the diaphragm, dries Dampness and transforms Phlegm.

Formula Actions

• Dispels Wind
• Warms Cold
• Eliminates Dampness

Syndromes

• Cold Dampness in the Lower Jiao
  
• Shao Yang Cold-Damp

Clinical Manifestations

Chronic cold pain in the lower back and body with a heavy sensation A preference for warmth Pain worse in Damp weather Pain radiating downward and to the lower limbs Limited movement of the lower spine Severe hardness and stiffness in the lumbar area with obvious tenderness A cord-like, swollen sensation of the supraspinous ligament on palpation A movable cord-like sensation at the origin of the sacro-spinal muscle Pain and other symptoms worsen gradually A long-lasting course of illness A heavy sensation in the head The lower back region feels Cold to the touch The pain is a deep, unremitting ache The pain may be occasionally be severe Twisting and bending are difficult The pain is aggravated by cold weather Lying down provides no improvement

Stiffness which is worse on rainy days Aversion to Cold Cold extremities Sciatica Copious urination Extreme heavy sensation in the lower back Absence of thirst Maybe headaches Nausea Loose stools A poor appetite Maybe general body aches Spontaneous contracture of the limbs Maybe a feverish sensation in the upper body Craves hot drinks and compresses Dizziness Vomiting Profuse, purulent leukorrhea with a foul odor T: Pale C: White or Greasy and white at the root P: Deep, thready and moderate or Deep and slow or Moderate or Slippery and slow

Treats

Low back pain

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

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