CHAI HU
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Radix Bupleuri

Nomenclature

CHAI HU
柴胡
Radix Bupleuri
Other Names

Bupleuri


Properties:

Bitter Acrid
Liver / LR Gall Bladder / GB Pericardium / PC San Jiao / SJ


Dosage and Toxicity

3-10gm
Max-60


Functions

Cools wind heat, Harmonizes the Exterior and interior (Shaoyang Syndrome)
Xiao Chai Hu Tang, Da Chai Hu Tang, Chai Ge Jie Ji Tang
Guides to the Liver
Spreads the Liver and relieves Liver Qi stagnation
Xaio Yao San, Chai Hu Shu Gan Tang, Si Ni San

Rises up, Lifts Yang Qi (Prolapsed organs)
Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang


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Footnotes: Fresh best to disperse heat and raise qi, vinegar fried is best to harmonize shaoyang and rib side pain

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