Xiao Chai Hu Tang Wan (Bupleurum Pills) | by Lao Wei
$12.26
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Xiao Chai Hu Tang Wan (Bupleurum Pills) | by Lao Wei
$12.26
Size 1.19 fl. oz (33g), 100 capsules
Also called Minor Bupleurum Decoction or Heparex Extract
What it is:
Xiao Chai Hu Tang Wan is used for various applications related to Shao Yang Syndrome, or Lesser Yang Stage disorder, in traditional Chinese medicine. Typical indications include alternating fever and chills, chest and rib-sides fullness and discomfort, a bitter taste in the mouth and dry throat, reduced appetite, nausea, vomiting, and irritability. This product can also relieve occasional menstrual issues due to liver Qi stagnation, including premenstrual tension.
Xiao Chai Hu Tang Wan is similar to Xiao Yao Wan, with the exception being Xiao Yao Wan addresses blood deficiency.
Which concerns is it good for?
✔ Alternating fever and chills
✔ Chest congestion
✔ Cold and flu
✔ Jaundice
✔ Hepatitis
✔ Cholecystitis
✔ Menstrual issues
Key benefits:
- Stimulates the immune system
- Preventive formula for "recurring" external invasions, i.e., respiratory allergies
- Strengthens digestion
- Made in USA
Traditional Chinese medicine benefits:
- Harmonizes Shao Yang
- Dispels wind heat
- Soothes the liver
What else you need to know:
Bupleurum, the main ingredient in this formula, can induce apoptosis or cell death in cancer cells and inhibit cancer cell growth or division. This formula is one of the most researched in the world, particularly for lung cancer.
Suggested usage:
- Take 4 pills, 2 times a day with warm water.
Chinese Thorowax (Bupleurum Root), Tangshan Root, Ban Xia (Pinellia Tuber), Huang Qin (Skullcap), Gan Cao (Licorice), Ginger, Jujube Fruit, Magnesium Stearate (Inactive ingredient)
Frequently asked questions
What is Xiao Chai Hu Tang?
Xiao Chai Hu Tang, or Minor Bupleurum Decoction, is one of the best known classical formulas in Chinese medicine. This Lao Wei version, Xiao Chai Hu Tang Wan, comes in pill form.
What is Xiao Chai Hu Tang used for?
In Chinese medicine, Xiao Chai Hu Tang is used to harmonize the Shao Yang level and soothe the Liver. It is traditionally used when a lingering cold leaves you feeling hot and cold by turns, with a bitter taste, a poor appetite or a queasy stomach.
What is the difference between Xiao Chai Hu Tang and Xiao Chai Hu Wan?
They are the same formula. Tang is the original decoction name and wan means pill. This product is the pill form.
What herbs are in Xiao Chai Hu Tang Wan?
Bupleurum root (chai hu), codonopsis (dang shen), pinellia tuber (ban xia), skullcap root (huang qin), licorice, ginger and jujube fruit.
How do you take Xiao Chai Hu Tang Wan?
Take 4 pills 2 times a day with warm water.
Is Xiao Chai Hu Tang the same as Xiao Yao Wan?
No. Both soothe the Liver, but Xiao Yao Wan (Free and Easy Wanderer) also nourishes the blood and is often chosen for stress and monthly cycle discomfort. Xiao Chai Hu Tang is more often used after a cold that has not fully cleared.