State/School

California License Exams, Pacific College Comps

Translation

Minor Bupleurum Decoction

Formula Type

Harmonize Lesser Yang Warp Disorders

Formula Sub Type

Harmonize Lesser Yang - Stage Disorders

Actions

Harmonize and release lesser yang disorders.

Source

Shang Han Lun (Eastern Han - approximately 200 AD)

Ingredients

1. Chai Hu24g
2. Huang Qin9g
3. Ban Xia24g
4. Sheng Jiang9g
5. Ren Shen9g
6. Zhi Gan Cao9g
7. Da Zao12 pieces

Indication

For lesser yang stage disorders, where the pathogenic factor alternates or is trapped between the exterior and interior. Symptoms include alternating chills and fever, dry throat, dizziness, bitter or sour taste in the mouth, irritability, fullness in the hypochondria and chest, difficult breathing, heartburn, nausea and vomiting with low appetite. Tongue coat is thin and white, pulse is wiry.

This formula has a wide range of application and can be modified to treat many disorders.

Contraindication

1. Ascendant yang or fire
2. Deficiency below and excess above.
3. For short-term use only