Xiao+Chai+Hu+Tang+(Minor+Bupleurum+Decoction)

Xiao Chai Hu Tang (Minor Bupleurum Decoction)
T: thin white coat P: wiry
 * Category:** Harmonize [Shaoyang syndrome]
 * Preparation:** Decoct in water.
 * Function:** Harmonizes and releases lesser yang-stage disorders
 * Indications:** Alternating fever and chills, dry throat, bitter taste in the mouth, dizziness, irritability, sensation of fullness in the chest and hypochondria (often experienced as difficulty taking deep breaths), heartburn, nausea and vomiting, reduced appetite
 * Clinical Applications:** Upper respiratory tract infection, influenza, bronchitis, pulmonary tuberculosis, epidemic parotiditis, jaundice, malaria, acute viral hepatitis, post-partum fever, acute pyelonephritis, cholecystitis, lymphadenitis, intercostal neuralgia, chronic gastritis, peptic ulcer, acute pancreatitis, pneumonia, pleurisy, tonsillitis, typhoid fever of unknown origin, epilepsy, anigna pectoris, allergic rhinitis, perimenopausal syndrome, migraine, periaural eczema, mastitis, supporative otitis media
 * Contraindications:** Liver Yang rising

**Ingredients:**
Chai Hu (Bupleurum) - 12-15g. Huang Qin (Scutellaria, Baical Skullcap Root) - 9g. Zhi Ban Xia -9-12g. Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger) - 9g. Ren Shen (Ginseng Root) - 9g. Zhi Gan Cao (Prepared Licorice Root) -9g Da Zao (Jujubae Fructus) -12 pieces

**Analysis:**
//Chief:// -Harmonizes Shaoyang -Spreads Liver Qi
 * Chai Hu:** combines with Huang Qin to drain heat from Gallbladder and Liver

//Deputy://
 * Huang Qin:** helps Chai Hu

//Assistant:// -transforms phlegm, descends Qi
 * Ban Xia, Sheng Jiang:** warms and harmonizes the middle Jiao


 * Ren Shen:** tonifies the Spleen Qi

-Moderates Ban Xia and Sheng Jiang
 * Zh Gan Cao, Da Zao:** nourishes the middle Jiao

**Modifications:**
Poor appetite: + Shan Zha (6-9g.)