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| Health Benefits |
| For: Menopause • Gastritis • Neurosis • Schizophrenia • Insomnia • Anxiety • Irritability • Fatigued • Lower urinary track infection • Depression • Hypertension • Atherosclerosis • Pelvic inflammatory disease • Hysteria • Maniere's disease • Epilepsy |
| Attributes: Antidepressant • Hypotensive • Anti-cholesterol • Sedative • Emotional stress reliever |
| Categories (Click on ⌕ for other formulas in the category) |
| Category: Calm the Spirit ⌕ Subcategory: Sedate and Calm the Spirit ⌕ Family: Chai Hu Lei Fang ⌕ Source: Shang Han Lun ⌕ Related Formula: Chai Hu An Shen Tang |
| Actions |
| Unblock and harmonize Tai-Yang, Yang-Ming, and Shao-Yang stages • Sedate and calm the spirit |
| Indications and Contraindications |
| Appearance: Tongue -Red • Slippery Pulse -Wiry • Rapid Face/other - |
| Patterns: Yangming stage heat • Shao yang stage heat • Disorder in three yang stages |
| Indications: Insomnia • Whole body fatigue • Constipation • Urinary discomfort • Anxiety • Heart palpitations • Chest fullness • Depression |
| Contraindications: Spleen and stomach deficiencies • Replace Qian Dan with Zhe Shi (Haematitum) |
| Properties |
| Characteristics: Data adapted from product found online. |
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| HERBS |
Cat/Dose |
Actions |
Properties |
| Chai Hu • Thorowax • 柴胡♠ |
Release Exterior Wind Heat
12 g |
Harmonize interior and exterior • Reduce fevers • Reduce chills • Soothe liver Qi • Clear muscle layer heat • Tonify stomach QiPungent and dispersing |
Antibiotic • Antipyretic • Anti-inflammatory • Antibaterial • Antiviral • Analgesic • Hepatoprotective • Immunemodulatory • Chemoprotective • Anti-tumor • Cholagogic • Sedative • Immunostimulate |
| Huang Qin • Baical Skullcap • 黄芩♠ |
Clear Heat Dry Dampness
4.5 g |
Clear heat • Dry dampness • Stop bleeding • Calm fetus • Calm liver yang rising • Clear damp heat |
Antibiotic • Anti-inflammatory • Antioxidative • Antipyretic • Cholagogic • Hepatoprotective • Hypoglycemic • Hypotensive • Neuroprotective • Sedative |
| Ban Xia • Pinellia Root • 半夏♣ |
Phlegm Cold
6g -9g |
Transforms damp-phlegm • Direct stomach Qi downward• Stop cough/ wheezing • Relieve nausea & vomiting • Dissolve nodules and swellingsFan Ban Xia - deep fried with vinegar, Ming Fan, and Sheng Jiang • Jiang Ban Xia - fried with ginger juice |
Warming • Drying • Antitussive • Antiemetic |
| Ren Shen • Ginseng • 人参♣ |
Tonify Qi
4.5 g |
Tonify yuan qi • Tonify lung qi • Tonify heart qi • Calms spirit • Stop thirst • Helps impotence • Treats qi collapse • Tonify Spleen • Generate fluid • Stop thirst • Strengthen anti-pathogenic qi |
adaptogen • anti-aging • anticoagulant • antiplatelet • antioxidant • antiplatelet • immunity booster • anti-inflammatory • antidepressant • hepatoprotective • stimulant |
| Da Zao • Jujube • 大枣♦ |
Tonify Qi
6 Pieces |
Tonify spleen • Tonify qi • Calm the spirit • Harmonize other herb's properties • Nourish blood |
Antibacterial • Antidepressant • Anti-inflammatory • Expectorant • Hepatoprotective • Hypotensive • Sedative |
| Gui Zhi • Cinnamon Twig • 桂枝♣ |
Release Exterior Wind Cold
4.5g |
Unblock yang Qi • Warm channels • Expel Cold in muscle layer • Improve circulation • Relieve pain |
Antimicrobial • anticoagulant • teratogenic • emmenagogue • antiparasitic • antibiotic • hypoglycemic •analgesic • anti-inflammatory • antioxidant • free radical scavenging • sedative • memory enhancer |
| Sheng Jiang • Ginger (Raw) • 生姜♦ |
Release Exterior Wind Cold
4.5 g |
Release exterior • Stops vomiting • Relieve Nausea • Stops cough • Reduce herb toxicity • Regulate central flow of Qi |
Expectorant • Cough Suppressant • Digestive • Hypotensive • Antiplatelet • Stimulant • Analgesic • Anti-inflammatory • Antipyretic • Cholagogic • Antiemetic • Antimutagenic |
| Fu Ling • Poria Mushroom • 茯苓♣ |
Drain Dampness
4.5 g |
Dry dampness • Tonify spleen • Calm spirit • Relief edema • Detox food poisoning • Promote urination |
Diuretic • Antibacterial • Anti-inflammatory • Anti-allergic • Hypoglycemic • Antacid • Sedative • Immunity booster |
| Long Gu♣ |
4.5 g |
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Mu Li ♣
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4.5 g |
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| Da Huang • Rhubarb • 大黄♠ |
Downward Draining
4.5 g |
Drain downward • Promote menstruation • Reduce accumulation • Drain fire • Cools blood • Clear heat • Dry dampness • Resolve blood stasis |
Anti-inflammatory • Antibiotic • Antipyretic • Choleretic • Cholagogic • Hemostatic • Immunity booster • Laxative • Nephroprotective |
Qian Dan ♣ ⌕
Minium (substituted with Zhe Shi - Hematite) |
4.5 g
Causes anemia from lead poisoning |
Calming effect |
Modern version of this formula does not contain Qian Dan. |
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Decoction Directions:
- Qian Dan is a heavy metal and is usually substituted by other herbs with similar function. Qian Dan is potentially toxic.
- Leave out Da Huang and boil all other ingredients in 8 cups of water until the liquid is reduced by half. Then add Da Huang and bring to boil. Take 1 cup per dose.
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| Modifications |
For |
| – Da Huang |
Loose stool or gastrointestinal sensitivity[14],[22] |
| – Ren Shen + amount of Da Huang |
Constipation[14] |
| + Long Dan + Xia Ku Cao |
Vertigo, nightmares, and fever[14],[22] |
| + Chang Pu + Yuan Zhi |
Heavy phlegm[14] |
| + amount of Chai Hu and Ren Shen |
Seizures[14] |
| + Zhu Sha + Suan Zao ren + Ye Jiao Teng |
Insomnia and irritability[14] |
| + Gou Teng + Du Zhong |
Insomnia and palpitation from high blood pressure[22] |
| + Huang Lian + Tian Hua Fen |
Irritability and chest fullness[22] |
| + Tian Ma + Gou Teng |
Delirium[22] |
| + Huang Qi + Ren Ren |
Qi deficiency fatique[22] |
| + Du Zhone + Niu Xi |
Lower back pain[22] |
| – Ren Shen + Sheng Tie Luo |
Manic Episode [24] |
| Caution |
ALERT: Contraindications of each herb - use with caution under these conditions:
Chai Hu: Do not use as intramuscular injections • Liver fire • Hyperactive liver yang • Cytochrome P450, 2C9, 2E1, 2D6, and 3A4 • Greater than 19g may lead to liver injury
Huang Qin:
Ban Xia: Yin deficiency cough • Bleeding • Dehydration • Heat • Pregnancy • Incompatible with Wu Tou and Fu Zi • Antidepressant drugs • Blood pressure medication • Terfenadine (antihistamine) • Foods: lamb, goat
Ren Shen: Autoimmune disorder • Blood thinner medication • Diabetes medication • Blood pressure medication • Caffeine • Yin deficiency • Stagnant fire • Hypertension • Bleeding disorders • Pain in chest • Excess heat
Da Zao: Epigastric discomfort and bloating • Food stagnation • Damp excess • Damp Phlegm • Intestinal worms
Gui Zhi: Pregnancy • Liver Wind • Measles • Open skin sores
Sheng Jiang: Lung heat • Dry cough • Phlegm heat • Full heat • Yin deficiency with heat • Vomiting from stomach heat • Gallstones • Exterior deficiency with unexplained sweating • Horse meat
Fu Ling: Foods: Vinegar, pickled food
Long Gu:
Mu Li:
Da Huang: Pregnancy • Nursing • Menstruation • Qi deficiency • Blood deficiency • Stomach deficiency cold • Spleen deficiency cold • Normal or loose stool • Normal blood flow • Postpartum
Qian Dan: This herb is no longer in use today because it is a toxic heavy metal. It is often substituted with Zhe Shi (Hematite). |
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