The herbal formula "chai hu gui zhi gan jiang wan" , 柴胡桂枝乾薑湯, which in english is "bupleurum, cinnamon twig and ginger decoction", is categorized within the "clear heat" functional grouping and within the "clear heat from the qi level" sub-category.
You may also see this formula referenced by: Chai Hu Gui Jiang Tang, Chai Hu Gui Zhi Gan Jiang Tang, Bupleurum, Cinnamon Twig and Ginger Combination.
Of many possible clinical applications, it may be considered to influence the following issues/symptoms:
Chai Hu Gui Zhi Gan Jiang Wan has some precautions to be considered (see our precautions list).
Our shop contains chai hu gui zhi gan jiang wan from the following manufacturer:
For many reasons such as availability, ecological choices, and/or price, each manufacturer or herbalist may well adjust the exact composition of a specific formula. Chai Hu Gui Zhi Gan Jiang Wan is generally comprised of the following herbs:
Clears shao yang disorders and reduces fever - alternating chills and fever, bitter taste in the mouth, irritability, vomiting, stifling sensation in the chest. Relieves liver qi stagnation (often u…
Tonifies the spleen and augments qi - spleen deficiency w/shortness of breath, fatigue, loose stools (si jun zi tong). Qi and/or blood deficiency w/irregular pluse or palpitations (Zhi Gan Cao Tang)…
Warms the middle and expels cold - warms spleen and stomach both in conditions of excess due to externally contacted cold, as well as cold from deficiency due to yang qi deficiency. Rescues devastat…
Releases muscle layer and adjusts ying and wei qi levels Useful in wind-cold-damp bi syndromes to warm channels and disperse cold Resolves blood stagnation particularly from cold - dysmenorrhea Un…
Clears heat, drains fire, especially from the upper warmer - heat patterns with fever, irritability, thirst, cough, thick, yellow sputum, hot sores and swellings. Clears heat, dries dampness - damp-…
Calms the spirit - palpitations, anxiety, restlessness, insomnia. Benefits the yin, anchors floating yang - irritable, insomnia, dizziness, headache, tinnitus, blurred vision, bad temper, red flushe…
Clears and drains lung heat, transforms phlegm, moistens lung dryness. Drains heat, generates fluid (fluids injured) - thirst, irritability, wasting and thirsting disorder, cough, thick sputum. Reli…
A single formula, alone, may not be sufficient to fully address a particular TCM diagnostic pattern. Formulas may be used alone, in combinations, and/or in stages. Chai Hu Gui Zhi Gan Jiang Wan is a candidate for consideration when needing to influence lung wind invasion - wind heat.
Chai Hu Gui Zhi Gan Jiang Wan may potentially be used, in coordination with a well tailored overall approach, to influence the following conditions: common cold, flu and/or insomnia
As noted above, chai hu gui zhi gan jiang wan is within the clear heat functional group. And it appears within the sub-category "clear heat from the qi level", which contains the following formulas:
In 6 channel theory, Yang ming channel heat or the "4 bigs" - big thirst, big sweat, big thirst, big pulse - accordingly, fever, thirst, profuse sweating, aversion to heat. Many symptoms may fit t…
Clears fire toxins (damp heat, toxic heat, fire) from all three jiaos - formula has an antibiotic function which has a broad range of uses in conditions arising from damp heat in the body. Acute bac…
All formulas in the primary category of "clear heat" are listed below.
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