Chai Hu Qing Zao Tang
Star柴胡清燥汤 (Bupleurum Decoction to Clear Dryness)
Source: Discussion of Warm Epidemics (1642)
Last updated October 1, 2026
Description
Chai Hu Qing Zao Tang (Bupleurum Decoction to Clear Dryness), from Discussion of Warm Epidemics (1642).
Associated formula of Xiao Chai Hu Tang.
Actions: Harmonizes and releases the lesser yang; Clears heat; Generates fluids
Indications: Heat entering the membrane source that was improperly treated, with incompletely cleared heat and injured fluids
Pattern: Residual heat in the membrane source with fluid injury
Usage: For improperly treated heat in the membrane source with fluid damage.
Category: Formulas that Harmonize Lesser Yang-Warp Disorders.
Source: Scheid V, Bensky D, Ellis A, Barolet R. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas & Strategies, 2nd ed. Eastland Press, 2009, p. 111.
Composition
| Herb | Amount | % | Role | Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Chai Hu
dose printed as 6-12g; as printed: Bupleuri Radix (chai hu) 6-12g
|
g | — | — | |
|
Huang Qin
dose printed as 4.5-9g; as printed: Scutellariae Radix (huang qin) 4.5-9g
|
g | — | — | |
|
Gan Cao
dose printed as 3-6g; as printed: Glycyrrhizae Radix preparata (zhi gan cao) 3-6g
|
g | — | — | |
|
Sheng Jiang
dose printed as 2-4 slices; as printed: Zingiberis Rhizoma recens (sheng jiang) 2-4 slices
|
g | — | — | |
|
Da Zao
dose printed as 4-6 pieces; as printed: Jujubae Fructus (da zao) 4-6 pieces
|
pieces | — | — | |
|
Chen Pi
dose printed as 6-9g; as printed: Citri reticulatae Pericarpium (chen pi) 6-9g
|
g | — | — | |
|
Tian Hua Fen
dose printed as 9-12g; as printed: Trichosanthis Radix (tian hua fen) 9-12g
|
g | — | — | |
|
Zhi Mu
dose printed as 9-12g; as printed: Anemarrhenae Rhizoma (zhi mu) 9-12g
|
g | — | — |
Preparation
The source text does not specify dosage; doses listed are the book's.
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Full herb lists
- This formula = Ju Pi Tang + Chai Hu, Da Zao, Gan Cao, Huang Qin, Tian Hua Fen and Zhi Mu
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