CHAI LING TANG

Symptoms

Alternating chills and fever (classic Shao Yang presentation).

Fullness or discomfort in the chest and hypochondrium.

Nausea, vomiting, or lack of appetite.

Urinary difficulty (scanty or painful urination) or edema.

Thirst with a desire to drink, but sometimes vomiting immediately after drinking (Shui Ni).

Diarrhea or loose stools with a feeling of heaviness.

Dizziness or a "cloudy" feeling in the head due to dampness.

Tongue: White, greasy or slippery coating.

Pulse: Wiry (Xian) and potentially slippery (Hua).

Ingredients
Chai Hu (Bupleuri Radix)
Raw Herbs 12g * Granules 7.7g

Huang Qin (Scutellariae Radix)
Raw Herbs 18g * Granules 11.5g
 
Ban Xia (Pinelliae Rhizoma)
Raw Herbs 14g * Granules 9.0g

Ren Shen (Panax ginseng Radix)
Raw Herbs 9g * Granules 5.8g

Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix)
Raw Herbs 14g * Granules 9.0g
 
Sheng Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens)
Raw Herbs * Granules 3.9g

Da Zao (Jujubae Fructus)
Raw Herbs 6g * 3.8g

Ze Xie (Alismatis Rhizoma)
Raw Herbs 16g * Granules 10.3g

Fu Ling (Poria Sclerotium)
Raw Herbs 18g * Granules 11.5g

Zhu Ling (Polyporus Sclerotium)
Raw Herbs 18g * Granules 11.5g

Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Macr. Rhizoma)
Raw Herbs 15g * Granules 9.6g

Gui Zhi (Cinnamomi Ramulus)
Raw Herbs 10g * Granules 6.4g

Posology

Granules: 3 to 9g per day after main meals, diluted in hot water.

Raw Herbs: Boil in 1000–1200ml of water and drink 1 to 3 cups per day.

Description

Chai Ling Tang represents a sophisticated strategy to simultaneously harmonize the pivot (Shao Yang) and transform Dampness by promoting urination. It is particularly effective for gastrointestinal disorders or urinary issues that arise during or after an external invasion.

Chai Hu and Huang Qin harmonize the Shao Yang, venting heat and resolving the pivot constraint.

Ze Xie, Fu Ling, and Zhu Ling are potent diuretics that leach out dampness and resolve water retention (Shui Shi).

Bai Zhu and Gui Zhi assist in the transformation of fluids. Bai Zhu strengthens the Spleen to prevent further dampness, while Gui Zhi warms the Yang to facilitate the "vaporization" of water in the Bladder.

Ban Xia and Sheng Jiang harmonize the Stomach and stop nausea, which is often aggravated by the presence of internal fluids.

Ren Shen, Da Zao, and Zhi Gan Cao protect the Zheng Qi (Upright Qi) and support the Middle Jurner, ensuring the body has the energy to move the fluids.

Contraindications

Not suitable for patterns of Yin Deficiency with signs of heat and dryness (due to the drying nature of the diuretics).

Not suitable for patterns of Yin Deficiency with signs of heat and dryness (due to the drying nature of the diuretics).

Contraindicated during pregnancy unless specifically indicated by a professional (due to the strong downward-moving action of the diuretics).

Use with caution in cases of severe exhaustion or extreme dehydration.