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rx
formula
Bupleurum and Cinnamon C.
chinese formulae
definition
Bupleurum and Cinnamon C. = Chai Hu Gui Zhi Tang = "Bupleurum & Cinnamon Twig Decoction".
sources: Hsu, 1980, p. 117; Bensky and Barolet, p. 138.
signs and symptoms: Joint pain with crepitus, chronic recurrent vertebral subluxations, fatigue, headache, epigastric pain.
. tongue and pulse:
indications: Liver Invading Spleen. With the appropriate presentation, may be used in conditions conventionally diagnosed as neurosis, nervous exhaustion, irritability, insomnia, common cold, influenza, headache, intercostal neuralgia, stomachache, gastric ulcer, abdominal pain, abdominal distension, hepatitis, jaundice, gallbladder disorders, acute inflammation of the large intestine, chronic appendicitis, constipation, gynecologic disorders, and arthralgia.
cautions and contraindications: This formula can injure the Qi and cause flushing up (headache, dizziness, and bleeding gums) if taken long term. It is contraindicated in patients with an Shi (Excess) above and Xu (Deficiency) below, Liver Fire, or bleeding of the gums. Use with caution in cases of Liver Yang Rising, hypertension, or hematemesis due to Yin Xu (Deficiency).
ingredients: dosage for one day:
» 5 grams: bupleurum (chai hu).
» 4 grams: pinellia (ban xia).
» 2.5 grams: cinnamon twig (gui zhi), white peony (bai shao yao).
» 2 grams: jujube (da zao), ginseng (ren shen), scute (huang qin).
» 1.5 grams: licorice (gan cao).
» 1 gram: ginger (sheng jiang).
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