Chai Hu Shen Zhu Tang - 柴胡參术湯 - Bupleurum, Ginseng And Atractylodes Decoction
| English: | Bupleurum, Ginseng and Atractylodes Decoction |
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Herbs And Actions
| Pharmaceutical Latin | Pin Yin | Dosage | Actions |
| Rx. Ginseng | Ren Shen | 1-9g | Tonifies Qi. With Shu Di Huang, for Qi and Yin Deficiency. With Bai Zhu, tonifies the transformation and transportation functions of the Spleen. |
| Rx. Rehmanniae Preparata | Shu Di Huang | 9-30g | Nourishes the Blood and nourishes Liver and Kidney Yin. With Dang Gui, for Blood Deficiency marked by dizziness, palpitations, insomnia and menstrual dysfunction. With Ren Shen, for Qi and Blood Deficiency. |
| Rx. Glycyrrhizae | Gan Cao | 1.5-14g | Tonifies the Spleen, augments Qi and moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs. With Ren Shen, relieves palpitations and anxiety. |
| Rx. Angelicae Sinensis | Dang Gui | 3-15g | Tonifies, invigorates and harmonizes the Blood. With Shu Di Huang, for Heat symptoms due to Yin Deficiency and Devastated Blood. |
| Rz. Atractylodis Macrocephalae | Bai Zhu | 3-15g | Tonifies the Spleen and augments Qi. |
| Rx. Bupleuri | Chai Hu | 3-12g | Spreads Liver Qi and relieves Stagnation. With Qing Pi, for intercostal pain due to Qi obstruction in the Liver channel. |
| Rz. Chuanxiong | Chuan Xiong | 3-10g | Invigorates the Blood and promotes the movement of Qi. With Dang Gui, harmonizes, nourishes and invigorates the Blood and disperses Blood Stasis. |
| Per. Citri Reticulatae Viride | Qing Pi | 3-10g | Spreads Liver Qi and breaks up Stagnant Qi. With Chai Hu, restores the Qi circulation between the Upper and Lower Jiaos to treat long-term Qi Stagnation moving to Blood Stasis. |
Formula Actions
- Soothes the Liver
- Clears Stagnation
- Tonifies Qi
- Nourishes Blood
Syndromes
- Liver Qi Stagnation With Qi and Blood Deficiency
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