The pattern of conditions Xiao Chai Hu Tang deals with is known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Shao Yang Syndrome or Lesser Yang Stage disorder. Traditionally, this means that an external evil has penetrated the body (such as Wind) but was not released properly or completely. The evil then sinks deeper into the body, becoming stuck in the level described as in-between the interior and exterior energetic systems. According to TCM, this "half-interior, half-exterior" level corresponds primarily with the GallBladder and Liver organs/meridians. Typical presentations of this pattern include a feeling of both chills and heat, a feeling of rib-sides fullness, a bitter taste in the mouth, reduced appetite, and short temper.

Xiao Chai Hu Tang consists of seven herbs. The chief Chinese herb, Chai Hu (Bupleurum) is an important herb for dealing irritability due to Liver Qi stagnation. Chai Hu is cooling and soothes the Liver with an ascending action that prevents the evil from penetrating further into the interior. Here, Chai Hu is combined with Huang Qin (Scutellaria) which aids in draining heat from the Liver and Gall Bladder system and vents evils. Together, these two herbs have a powerful calming effect.

Zhi Ban Xia (prepared Pinellia) and Sheng Jiang (Ginger) work together to harmonize the middle burner (Spleen/Stomach) by transforming phlegm, directing rebellious Qi downward, and improving appetite. Dang Shen (Codonopsis) is a powerful Qi and Blood tonic that assists in expelling evils by restoring the body's own constitutional strength. Da Zao (Jujube) and Gan Cao (Licorice) harmonize the bitter properties of some of the other medicinals in the formula and also mildly assist Chai Hu.

Together, these seven herbs have a remarkable synergistic effect that can be applied to a wide range of presentations.

References

Bupleurum root	Bupleurum chinense	(Chai Hu)
Chinese skullcap root	Scutellaria baicalensis	(Huang Qin)
Pinellia cured rhizome	Pinellia ternata	(Zhi Ban Xia)
Codonopsis root	Codonopsis pilosula	(Dang Shen)
Jujube fruit	Ziziphus jujuba	(Da Zao)
Chinese licorice root & rhizome	Glycyrrhiza uralensis	(Gan Cao)
Ginger fresh rhizome	Zingiber officinale	(Sheng Jiang)

Guang Ci Tang® Xiao Chai Hu Pian (Bupleuri Relaxe™) 40 grams in 200 mg 200 tablets @ 5:1 strength.

At a true 5:1 concentration, this product represents the most potent form of Xiao Chai Hu Pian (Wan/Tang) on the market. One tablet is equal to 1 gram of raw herb.

Please note that Guang Ci Tang® Xiao Chai Hu Wan in the pill form, which has the same formulation as the tablet, is discontinued.

Xiao Chai Hu Pian tablets are made with 100% natural herbs that are tested for authenticity, quality, and potency. A traditional water decoction is prepared with the herbs to reproduce the time-tested efficacy of the formula, and this water decoction is concentrated with our proprietary technology to form a potent extract that is made into easily absorbed tablets, which are remarkably effective, easy to use, and safe. The tablets are produced by Guang Ci Tang® in our state of the art cGMP-certified facility and imported in accordance with U.S. FDA guidelines. When you choose Guang Ci Tang® products, you are taking advantage of a wonderful fusion of science and tradition that incorporates the highest standards in the field of Chinese medicine today.

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The standard dosage for Bupleuri Relaxe™ is 5 tablets each time, taken 2 to 3 times daily with or before meals. One bottle lasts users 13 to 20 days. The dose may be doubled for a quicker and stronger response as needed. Consult your practitioner for precise dosage recommendations based on body weight and other factors.

Bupleuri Relaxe™ has a mild action and therefore it usually takes time before its effects become apparent.

Side effects

Xiao Chai Hu Tang Pian (Wan) has been safely used with few adverse effects.

Warning

1. Not for use during pregnancy.

Allergy

Bupleuri Relaxe™ is gluten free

Precaution