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Chai Hu, Gui Zhi

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Chai Hu
Chai Hu

Bupleurum roots

Temperature Cool
Taste Bitter
Organ Affinity Gallbladder, Liver
Parts Used Dried root and rhizome
Role in
In general Chai Hu's main actions are as follows: "Harmonizes exterior and interior. Smoothes the Liver and upraises the Yang."

In the context of Chai Hu Gui Jiang Tang, it is used because it removes Qi Stagnation in the Exterior. Bupleurum root vents the Lesser Yang.
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Gui Zhi
Gui Zhi

Cinnamon twigs

Temperature Warm
Taste Pungent, Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Lungs, Spleen
Parts Used Dried young branches
Role in
In general Gui Zhi's main actions are as follows: "Adjusts the nutritive Ying and defensive Wei Qi. Relieves the Exterior through sweating. Warms and disperses Cold. Removes obstruction of Yang. Promotes the circulation of Yang Qi in the chest. Regulates and moves blood."

In the context of Chai Hu Gui Jiang Tang, it is used because it removes Qi Stagnation in the Exterior. Cinnamon twigs disperse newly-contracted Wind-Cold.
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Huang Qin
Huang Qin

Baikal skullcap roots

Temperature Cold
Taste Bitter
Organ Affinity Gallbladder, Heart, Large Intestine, Lungs, Small Intestine, Spleen
Parts Used Dried root
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Huang Qin assists the action of the key herbs by focusing on the lurking Heat in the Interior. It also drains Heat from the Lesser Yang.
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Mu Li ke
Mu Li ke

Oyster shells

Temperature Cold
Taste Salty
Organ Affinity Urinary Bladder, Gallbladder, Kidneys, Liver
Parts Used The shell
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Mu Li ke assists the action of the key herbs by focusing on the lurking Heat in the Interior. It has a long history in the treatment of malarial disorders. Its cooling action is of undoubted importance, its ability to soften and thereby remove constraint is equally useful. It is also recommended for expelling pathogens from the Greater Yang, Lesser Yang, and Terminal Yin Channels.
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Gan Jiang
Gan Jiang

Dried ginger

Temperature Hot
Taste Pungent
Organ Affinity Heart, Kidneys, Lungs, Stomach
Parts Used Dried rhizome
Role in
Gan Jiang promotes Qi circulation in the Middle Burner. It also warms the Yang Qi of the Spleen, and enables it to transform accumulated Body Fluids.
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Tian Hua Fen
Tian Hua Fen

Snake gourd roots

Temperature Cold
Taste Bitter, Sour, Sweet
Organ Affinity Stomach, Lungs
Parts Used Dried root
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Tian Hua Fen promotes Qi circulation in the Middle Burner. Snake gourd root enriches the Fluids of the Stomach, which have been damaged by Heat constraint.
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Gan Cao
Gan Cao

Liquorice

Temperature Neutral
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Lungs, Spleen, Stomach
Parts Used Dried root and rhizome
Role in
Gan Cao harmonizes the opposing flavors and qualities of the herbs in the formula, enabling them to disperse the pathogens that are at the root of this disorder while replenishing the body's own true Qi.
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Important Medical Disclaimer

The information provided here is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice or to replace consultation with a qualified healthcare professional. This formula is a dietary supplement and has not been evaluated by the FDA. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, have a medical condition, or are taking other medications. Discontinue use and consult your healthcare provider if you experience any adverse reactions.

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Cautions & Warnings

Chai Hu Gui Jiang Tang is typically safe for most individuals, but it can lead to side effects in some cases. Pregnant, nursing, or postpartum women, as well as those with liver conditions, should use this formula cautiously and preferably under professional supervision.

As with any Chinese herbal remedy, it is advisable to seek guidance from a qualified Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioner before beginning treatment with this formula.

TCM Properties

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Important Medical Disclaimer

The information provided here is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice or to replace consultation with a qualified healthcare professional. This formula is a dietary supplement and has not been evaluated by the FDA. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, have a medical condition, or are taking other medications. Discontinue use and consult your healthcare provider if you experience any adverse reactions.

This is just partial information on the formula's TCM properties. More detailed information is available on the formula's dedicated page

Formula Category

Formulas that vent membrane source

Main Actions

  • Harmonizes and releases the Lesser Yang
  • Removes Stagnation
  • Warms the Interior
  • Dispels Cold

Formula Origin

Essentials from the Golden Cabinet (220 AD)

Formula Description

Chai Hu Gui Jiang Tang is a 7-ingredient Chinese Medicine formula with Bupleurum Roots (Chai Hu) and Cinnamon Twigs (Gui Zhi) as principal ingredients.

 

Invented in 220 AD, it belongs to the category of formulas that vent membrane source. Its main actions are: 1) harmonizes and releases the Lesser Yang and 2) removes Stagnation .

 

In Chinese Medicine health conditions are thought to arise due to "disharmonies" in the body as a system. These disharmonies are called "patterns" and the very purpose of herbal formulas is to fight them in order to restore the body's harmony.

 

In this case Chai Hu Gui Jiang Tang is used by TCM practitioners to fight patterns like Interior Cold. From a Western Medicine standpoint, such patterns can give rise to a range of conditions such as common cold, malaria or hepatitis for instance.