Chai Hu An Shen Tang
Star柴胡安神汤 (Bupleurum Decoction to Tranquilize the Spirit)
Source: Tian Jin Zhong Yi Xue Yuan (1989)
Last updated October 1, 2026
Description
Chai Hu An Shen Tang (Bupleurum Decoction to Tranquilize the Spirit), from the Tian Jin Zhong Yi Xue Yuan (Tianjin University of Chinese Medicine) — a variation of Chai Hu Jia Long Gu Mu Li Tang.
Actions: Calms the shen (spirit); Nourishes the blood; Tonifies qi.
Composition: Modified Chai Hu Jia Long Gu Mu Li Tang: Qian Dan removed; herbs added to calm the shen, nourish blood and tonify qi. No doses printed.
Source: Chen JK, Chen TT. Chinese Herbal Formulas and Applications: Pharmacological Effects & Clinical Research. Art of Medicine Press, 2009, p. 720.
Composition
| Herb | Amount | % | Role | Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Chai Hu
as printed: Chai Hu (Radix Bupleuri)
|
g | — | — | |
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Zhi Zi
as printed: Zhi Zi (Fructus Gardeniae)
|
g | — | — | |
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Mu Li
as printed: Mu Li (Concha Ostreae)
|
g | — | — | |
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Huang Qin
as printed: Huang Qin (Radix Scutellariae)
|
g | — | — | |
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Sheng Jiang
as printed: Sheng Jiang (Rhizoma Zingiberis Recens)
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g | — | — | |
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Suan Zao Ren
as printed: Suan Zao Ren (Semen Ziziphi Spinosae)
|
g | — | — | |
|
Gou Teng
as printed: Gou Teng (Ramulus Uncariae cum Uncis)
|
g | — | — | |
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Xi Yang Shen
as printed: Xi Yang Shen (Radix Panacis Quinquefolii)
|
g | — | — | |
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Ye Jiao Teng
as printed: Shou Wu Teng (Caulis Polygoni Multiflori)
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g | — | — | |
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Bai Zhu
as printed: Bai Zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae)
|
g | — | — | |
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Chuan Xiong
as printed: Chuan Xiong (Rhizoma Chuanxiong)
|
g | — | — | |
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Dang Gui
as printed: Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis)
|
g | — | — | |
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Gui Zhi
as printed: Gui Zhi (Ramulus Cinnamomi)
|
g | — | — | |
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Fu Ling
as printed: Fu Ling (Poria)
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g | — | — | |
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Ban Xia
as printed: Ban Xia (Rhizoma Pinelliae)
|
g | — | — | |
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Da Huang
as printed: Da Huang (Radix et Rhizoma Rhei)
|
g | — | — | |
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Da Zao
as printed: Da Zao (Fructus Jujubae)
|
g | — | — | |
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Gan Cao
as printed: Gan Cao (Radix et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae)
|
g | — | — |
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Formula family
Full herb lists
- This formula = Xiao Chai Hu Tang without Ren Shen + Yi Gan San + Da Huang Gan Cao Tang + Gui Zhi, Mu Li, Suan Zao Ren, Xi Yang Shen, Ye Jiao Teng and Zhi Zi
- This formula = Yi Gan San + Xiao Chai Hu Tang + Da Huang Gan Cao Tang + Gui Zhi, Mu Li, Suan Zao Ren, Xi Yang Shen, Ye Jiao Teng and Zhi Zi
- This formula = Da Huang Gan Cao Tang + Yi Gan San + Xiao Chai Hu Tang + Gui Zhi, Mu Li, Suan Zao Ren, Xi Yang Shen, Ye Jiao Teng and Zhi Zi
- This formula = Xiao Ban Xia Tang + Yi Gan San + Xiao Chai Hu Tang + Da Huang Gan Cao Tang + Gui Zhi, Mu Li, Suan Zao Ren, Xi Yang Shen, Ye Jiao Teng and Zhi Zi
Each entry reads as the larger formula written out: “+” adds its other catalogue cores, then the herbs none of them hold. A catalogue formula counts as a core only when at least 80% of its herbs are present, no more than 1 is absent, and the absent herb is not its chief.
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