Xiao Chai Hu Tang 小柴胡湯 - Minor Bupleurum Formula

Minor Bupleurum Combination - Bupleuri Relaxe™ History of XIAO CHAI HU TANG Minor Bupleurum formula was first published in the SHANG HAN LUN (Discussion of Cold Induced Disorders)- Zhang Zhong-Jing, Eastern Han - XIAO CHAI HU TANG Uses Xiao Chai Hu Tang treats Shao Yang or Lesser Yang Stage Disorders, indicating that an external evil (pathogen) has penetrated deeper into the body, producing symptoms of both superficial and deeper conditions. An example of this is a common cold that has not been properly purged from the surface. The pathogen then sinks deeper into the body, becoming stuck between the interior and exterior. This "half-interior, half-exterior" condition often effects the Shao Yang Channels of the Liver/ Gall Bladder and Pericardium/ San Jiao Channels. Alternating fever and chills Chest and rib fullness Bitter taste in the mouth Thirst Reduced appetite Nausea Vomiting Irritability Nervous or Anxious Low Appetite Cold Common Symptoms Weakened Digestion Intermittent Fever