Chaihu Shugan San

Chaihu Shugan San,Flank pain due to stagnation of anger, alternating chills and fever, pain accompanied by distension and oppression, inability to bend forward or backward, tendency to sigh deeply, and a string-like pulse. Currently used for neurosis, otitis media, etc. Flank pain. Flank pain due to liver excess, inability to turn from side to side, and tendency to sigh deeply.

Formulas Name : Chaihu Shugan San

Chinese Name : 柴胡疏肝散

Drug Formulation

Chaihu 2 qian, Chenpi (stir-fried with vinegar) 2 qian, Chuanxiong 1.5 qian, Shaoyao 1.5 qian, Zhike (stir-fried with wheat bran) 1.5 qian, Gancao (roasted) 0.5 fen, Xiangfu 1.5 qian.

Source

From *Zhun Sheng: Categorized Formulas*, Volume 4, citing *Tong Zhi*.

Benefits

Flank pain due to stagnation of anger, alternating chills and fever, pain accompanied by distension and oppression, inability to bend forward or backward, tendency to sigh deeply, and a string-like pulse. Currently used for neurosis, otitis media, etc. Flank pain. Flank pain due to liver excess, inability to turn from side to side, and tendency to sigh deeply.

Instructions for Use

Prepare as one dose. Add 2 zhong of water, decoct until reduced to 8 fen, and take before meals.

Chaihu Shugan San,From *Zhun Sheng: Categorized Formulas*, Volume 4, citing *Tong Zhi*.,Flank pain due to stagnation of anger, alternating chills and fever, pain accompanied by distension and oppression, inability to bend forward or backward, tendency to sigh deeply, and a string-like pulse. Currently used for neurosis, otitis media, etc. Flank pain. Flank pain due to liver excess, inability to turn from side to side, and tendency to sigh deeply.

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