Chai Hu
"Kindling of the Barbarians"
Cool, Pungent Herbs that Release the Exterior
Channels: GB, LIV, PER, TB
Properties: Bitter, Spicy, Cool
Common: Thorowax Root , Bupleurum
Latin: Radix Bupleuri
- Resolves Shao Yang disorders and lowers fever: for alternating chills and fever, bitter taste in the mouth, flank pain, vomiting, irritability, and chest constriction.
- Relieves liver qi constraint: for dizziness, vertigo, chest pain, menstrual disorders, and emotional instability. Also used to treat wood attacking earth symptoms.
- Raises the yang qi in cases of middle jiao deficiency: for hemorrhoids, anal and uterine prolapse, and diarrhea.
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Contraindications:
- Contraindicated in cases of liver heat, cough from Yin Deficiency, and overdosage may cause nausea and vomiting.
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Dosage:
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