Chai Hu Jie Du Tang
Star柴胡解毒汤 (Bupleurum Decoction to Relieve Toxicity)
Source: An Hui Zhong Yi Xue Yuan (1990)
Last updated October 1, 2026
Description
Chai Hu Jie Du Tang (Bupleurum Decoction to Relieve Toxicity), from the An Hui Zhong Yi Xue Yuan (Anhui University School of Medicine) — a variation of Xiao Chai Hu Tang.
Actions: Releases the exterior, clears heat and toxins from the interior, drains Liver and Gallbladder damp-heat (as described).
Presentation: Chronic shaoyang disorders with accumulated heat and toxins.
Composition: Herbs listed without doses.
Source: Chen JK, Chen TT. Chinese Herbal Formulas and Applications: Pharmacological Effects & Clinical Research. Art of Medicine Press, 2009, p. 215.
Composition
| Herb | Amount | % | Role | Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Chai Hu
as printed: Chai Hu (Radix Bupleuri)
|
g | — | — | |
|
Huang Qin
as printed: Huang Qin (Radix Scutellariae)
|
g | — | — | |
|
Yin Chen
as printed: Yin Chen (Herba Artemisiae Scopariae)
|
g | — | — | |
|
Zhi Zi
as printed: Zhi Zi (Fructus Gardeniae)
|
g | — | — | |
|
Da Huang
as printed: Da Huang (Radix et Rhizoma Rhei)
|
g | — | — | |
|
Hu Zhang
as printed: Hu Zhang (Rhizoma et Radix Polygoni Cuspidati)
|
g | — | — | |
|
Yu Jin
as printed: Yu Jin (Radix Curcumae)
|
g | — | — | |
|
Bai Shao
as printed: Bai Shao (Radix Paeoniae Alba)
|
g | — | — | |
|
Fu Ling
as printed: Fu Ling (Poria)
|
g | — | — | |
|
Ge Gen
as printed: Ge Gen (Radix Puerariae Lobatae)
|
g | — | — | |
|
Ma Bian Cao
as printed: Ma Bian Cao (Herba Verbenae)
|
g | — | — | |
|
Qing Pi
as printed: Qing Pi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae Viride)
|
g | — | — | |
|
Wu Wei Zi
as printed: Wu Wei Zi (Fructus Schisandrae Chinensis)
|
g | — | — | |
|
Nu Zhen Zi
as printed: Nu Zhen Zi (Fructus Ligustri Lucidi)
|
g | — | — | |
|
Xia Ku Cao
as printed: Xia Ku Cao (Spica Prunellae)
|
g | — | — |
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Full herb lists
- This formula = Yin Chen Hao Tang + Bai Shao, Chai Hu, Fu Ling, Ge Gen, Hu Zhang, Huang Qin, Ma Bian Cao, Nu Zhen Zi, Qing Pi, Wu Wei Zi, Xia Ku Cao and Yu Jin
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