Chai Hu Jia Long Gu Mu Li Tang
Classical TCM Formula Profile
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柴胡加龙骨牡蛎汤 · Chái Hú Jiā Lóng Gǔ Mǔ Lì Tāng
A Shang Han Lun formula for Shaoyang disorder with spirit disturbance — chest fullness, irritability, difficulty turning, delirium or restlessness — using Chai Hu to harmonise and Long Gu / Mu Li to settle.
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- Formula Category
- Calm the Shen Formulas
- Primary Pattern
- Qi Stagnation
- Primary Function
- Harmonise Shaoyang, calm the spirit, relieve constraint
- Primary Therapeutic Principle
- Harmonise the pivot, drain heat and settle the spirit with heavy minerals
- Classical Source
- Shang Han Lun (Zhang Zhongjing, Eastern Han)
- Available as Granules
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Formula Overview
A Shang Han Lun formula for Shaoyang disorder with spirit disturbance — chest fullness, irritability, difficulty turning, delirium or restlessness — using Chai Hu to harmonise and Long Gu / Mu Li to settle.
Therapeutic Principle
Traditionally selected for Shaoyang constraint with marked restlessness and spirit disturbance — harmonising plus heavy settling, rather than pure Shaoyang harmonising or pure essence-securing.
Composition
(Sovereign / Minister / Assistant / Envoy)
Related Conditions
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How does this formula compare?
| Compare | Chai Hu Jia Long Gu Mu Li Tang | Xiao Chai Hu Tang | Gui Zhi Jia Long Gu Mu Li Tang | Chai Hu Gui Zhi Gan Jiang Tang |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Function | Harmonise Shaoyang, calm the spirit, relieve constraint | Harmonise Shaoyang, release the pivot | Harmonise Yin and Yang, secure essence, calm the spirit | Harmonise Shaoyang, warm and transform fluids |
| Formula Category | Calm the Shen Formulas | Harmonising Formulas | Calm the Shen Formulas | Harmonising Formulas |
| Typical TCM Pattern | Qi Stagnation | Qi Stagnation | Yang Deficiency | Qi Stagnation |
| Main Conditions | Anxiety Restlessness ·Insomnia ·Chest Tightness ·Emotional Depression | Fever ·Chest Tightness ·Nausea ·Poor Appetite | Insomnia ·Anxiety Restlessness ·Spontaneous Sweating ·Premature Ejaculation | Fever ·Chest Tightness ·Dry Mouth & Throat ·Abdominal Pain |
| Main Herbs | Bupleurum Root ·Dragon Bone / Fossilized Bone ·Oyster Shell ·Scutellaria / Baikal Skullcap ·Ginseng Root | Bupleurum Root ·Scutellaria / Baikal Skullcap ·Pinellia Rhizome ·Ginseng Root ·Fresh Ginger | Cinnamon Twig ·White Peony Root ·Fresh Ginger ·Jujube / Chinese Date ·Honey-fried Licorice | Bupleurum Root ·Cinnamon Twig ·Dried Ginger ·Trichosanthes Root ·Scutellaria / Baikal Skullcap |
| Classical Source | Shang Han Lun (Zhang Zhongjing, Eastern Han) | Shang Han Lun (Zhang Zhongjing, Eastern Han) | Jin Gui Yao Lue (Zhang Zhongjing, Eastern Han) | Shang Han Lun (Zhang Zhongjing, Eastern Han) |
Clinical Perspective
Chai Hu Jia Long Gu Mu Li Tang harmonises Shaoyang and settles the spirit. Xiao Chai Hu Tang is the base Shaoyang formula without heavy settling. Gui Zhi Jia Long Gu Mu Li Tang secures essence for Yin-Yang disharmony. Chai Hu Gui Zhi Gan Jiang Tang warms and transforms fluids with Shaoyang constraint.
For educational reference only, based on traditional pattern differentiation — not a substitute for professional advice.
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Medical Disclaimer
For general TCM education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified TCM practitioner or licensed healthcare provider before use, especially if pregnant, nursing, on medication, or managing a chronic condition.