Da Chai Hu Tang
Classical TCM Formula Profile
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大柴胡湯 · Dà Chái Hú Tāng
A classical formula for Shaoyang-Yangming concurrent disease with alternating fever/chills, constipation and epigastric fullness.
Quick Facts
- Formula Category
- Harmonising Formulas
- Primary Pattern
- Shaoyang Syndrome
- Primary Function
- Harmonize Shaoyang, drain interior heat, move stool
- Primary Therapeutic Principle
- Harmonize Shaoyang and simultaneously drain Yangming heat accumulation
- Classical Source
- Shang Han Lun (Zhang Zhongjing, Eastern Han)
- Available as Granules
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Formula Overview
A classical formula for Shaoyang-Yangming concurrent disease with alternating fever/chills, constipation and epigastric fullness.
Therapeutic Principle
Traditionally selected when the presentation matches the core pattern of this formula.
Composition
(Sovereign / Minister / Assistant / Envoy)
Related Conditions
Related Health Topics
How does this formula compare?
| Compare | Da Chai Hu Tang | Xiao Chai Hu Tang | Da Cheng Qi Tang | Fang Feng Tong Sheng San |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Function | Harmonize Shaoyang, drain interior heat, move stool | Harmonise Shaoyang, release the pivot | Strongly purge Heat accumulation and constipation | Release exterior, clear heat, drain downward, resolve toxin |
| Formula Category | Harmonising Formulas | Harmonising Formulas | Purgative Formulas | Exterior-Releasing Formulas |
| Typical TCM Pattern | Shaoyang Syndrome | Qi Stagnation | Stomach Heat | Wind-Heat |
| Main Conditions | Fever ·Constipation ·Abdominal Pain ·Nausea | Fever ·Chest Tightness ·Nausea ·Poor Appetite | Constipation ·Bloating ·Abdominal Pain ·Fever | Fever ·Constipation ·Headache |
| Main Herbs | Bupleurum Root ·Scutellaria / Baikal Skullcap ·Pinellia Rhizome ·Rhubarb Root and Rhizome ·Immature Bitter Orange | Bupleurum Root ·Scutellaria / Baikal Skullcap ·Pinellia Rhizome ·Ginseng Root ·Fresh Ginger | Rhubarb Root and Rhizome ·Mirabilite / Glauber's Salt ·Magnolia Bark ·Immature Bitter Orange | Saposhnikovia Root ·Schizonepeta / Japanese Catnip ·Forsythia Fruit ·Ephedra Herb ·Mentha / Peppermint |
| Classical Source | Shang Han Lun (Zhang Zhongjing, Eastern Han) | Shang Han Lun (Zhang Zhongjing, Eastern Han) | Shang Han Lun (Zhang Zhongjing, Eastern Han) | Classical TCM formulary |
Clinical Perspective
Da Chai Hu Tang is distinguished from Xiao Chai Hu Tang, Da Cheng Qi Tang, Fang Feng Tong Sheng San by its specific pattern focus and herb strategy.
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.