Chinese: Chai Hu Gui Zhi Gan Jiang Tang
English: Bupleurum, Cinnamon Twig, and Ginger Decoction
Source: Shanghanlun (Treatise on Cold Damage Diseases)
Pulse: fine-bowstring
Tongue: red tip, thin, dry, white coat
Abdomen: shinkahiko, kyokyokuman, saijyoki
Indications: This herbal formula has been used for patients with following health conditions and symptoms:
- Anxiety
- Fatigue
- Shortness of breath
- Chill
- Neck and Shoulder tension
- Dry mouth
- Cough
- Night sweat
- Insomnia
- Nervousness
- Depression
There are many other health conditions that may respond well to this herbal formula, in particular patients exhibiting indicative traditional diagnostic signs and symptoms.
Abdominal pattern (fukusho) of Saikokeishikankyoto (from Fukusho Kiran Yoku 1809)