Chái Hú Shū Gān Sǎn (柴胡疏肝散, Bupleurum Liver-Spreading Powder) is a Chinese herbal formula from the Regulate qi & blood category, with Chái Hú as chief herb. It contains Chái Hú, Bái Sháo, Chén Pí, Zhǐ Ké, Chuān Xiōng, Xiāng Fù and Zhì Gān Cǎo. Actions: spreads Liver qi; invigorates Blood; relieves pain — stronger Liver qi mover than Xiao Yao San.
| Pinyin | Chái Hú Shū Gān Sǎn (Chai Hu Shu Gan San) |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 柴胡疏肝散 |
| English | Bupleurum Liver-Spreading Powder |
| Category | Regulate qi & blood |
| Chief | Chái Hú |
| Tongue | Thin white coat |
| Pulse | Wiry |
Ingredients
| Herb | Dose |
|---|---|
| Chái Hú | 6g |
| Bái Sháo | 4.5g |
| Chén Pí | 6g |
| Zhǐ Ké | 4.5g |
| Chuān Xiōng | 4.5g |
| Xiāng Fù | 4.5g |
| Zhì Gān Cǎo | 1.5g |
Actions
Spreads Liver qi; invigorates Blood; relieves pain — stronger Liver qi mover than Xiao Yao San
Indications
Liver qi stagnation: hypochondriac and chest pain, belching, sighing, irregular menstruation
Test yourself
What herbs are in Chái Hú Shū Gān Sǎn?
Chái Hú Shū Gān Sǎn contains Chái Hú 6g, Bái Sháo 4.5g, Chén Pí 6g, Zhǐ Ké 4.5g, Chuān Xiōng 4.5g, Xiāng Fù 4.5g and Zhì Gān Cǎo 1.5g.
What is Chái Hú Shū Gān Sǎn used for?
Liver qi stagnation: hypochondriac and chest pain, belching, sighing, irregular menstruation.
What are the actions of Chái Hú Shū Gān Sǎn?
Spreads Liver qi; invigorates Blood; relieves pain — stronger Liver qi mover than Xiao Yao San.
What tongue and pulse go with Chái Hú Shū Gān Sǎn?
Tongue: Thin white coat. Pulse: Wiry.
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