Xiao Chai Hu Tang Wan (Minor Bupleurum Decoction)

Clinical Usages

• Shao Yang Syndrome (or "lesser yang stage") - alternating fever and chills, hypochondriac pain, irritability, bitter taste in mouth, poor appetite, nausea.  Often used for illnesses (chronic or short-term) such as the flu, etc. that have "cleared" but not completely.  People will describe not feeling quite right or having a range of low level symptoms for months or longer after a particular illness.  Instead of fever and chills alternating they may manifest with cold extremities and warm interior or other variations.
• A range of liver related conditions including malaria, jaundice, hepatitis, liver cancer, meniere's disease, general protection from medicines that may harm the liver, etc. among issues with other digestive organs - pancreatitis, stomatitis, gastritis.
• Liver/speen disharmonies resulting in broader issues such as depression, chronic fatigue syndrome, menstrual irregularities (PMS, cramping, etc.).
• Other general immune issues such as the common cold, flu, tonsillitis, general seasonal allergies with the right underlying factors.

Clinical Categorization

• Harmonize
• Regulate and Harmonize the Liver and Spleen

Cautions

• Use with caution with yin and/or blood deficiencies.
• Avoid cold, raw, and spicy foods while taking xiao chai hu tang.