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柴胡　枳实　芍药　甘草

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🌿 1. 柴胡 (Chái Hú – Bupleurum Root)

• Nature/Flavor: Slightly cold, bitter, acrid.

• Meridians: Liver, Gallbladder, Pericardium, San Jiao.

• Functions:

  • Harmonizes Liver Qi, relieves stagnation.

  • Releases exterior syndromes (like alternating fever & chills).

  • Lifts Yang Qi (helps with organ prolapse, fatigue).

• Common Uses: Stress, irritability, irregular menstruation, digestive upset due to liver qi stagnation.

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🌿 2. 枳实 (Zhǐ Shí – Immature Bitter Orange)

• Nature/Flavor: Slightly cold, bitter, acrid.

• Meridians: Spleen, Stomach, Large Intestine.

• Functions:

  • Breaks up stagnant Qi in the middle jiao.

  • Dissolves phlegm and reduces accumulation.

  • Promotes bowel movement.

• Common Uses: Abdominal bloating, constipation, indigestion, chest oppression.

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🌿 3. 芍药 (Sháo Yào – Peony Root, usually 白芍 Bái Sháo)

• Nature/Flavor: Slightly cold, sour, bitter.

• Meridians: Liver, Spleen.

• Functions:

  • Nourishes blood and preserves Yin.

  • Softens the Liver, alleviates pain (esp. abdominal cramping).

  • Regulates menses.

• Common Uses: Menstrual pain, abdominal spasm, muscle cramps, irritability from liver yin deficiency.

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🌿 4. 甘草 (Gān Cǎo – Licorice Root)

• Nature/Flavor: Neutral (or slightly warm when dry-fried), sweet.

• Meridians: Heart, Lung, Spleen, Stomach.

• Functions:

  • Tonifies Spleen Qi.

  • Moistens Lungs, relieves cough.

  • Moderates spasms & pain.

  • Harmonizes other herbs in a formula (very common).

• Common Uses: Fatigue, cough, sore throat, abdominal pain, toxicity antidote.

🌿 Why These Four Together?

This combination is a classic TCM formula called 柴胡疏肝散 (Chái Hú Shū Gān Sǎn) or a variation of 小柴胡汤 (Xiǎo Chái Hú Tāng).

• It helps soothe Liver Qi stagnation, regulate digestion, reduce bloating, and relieve abdominal discomfort.

• Often used for stress-related digestive issues, mood swings, or irregular menstruation.

⚠️ Note: These herbs must be properly balanced in dosage and combined according to syndrome differentiation. Self-use without guidance may not be safe.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, dosage depends on the formula, the person’s body constitution, and the specific condition being treated. But I can give you the classical reference dosage range for each of the four herbs from the Chinese Pharmacopoeia and classic formulas:

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📏 Typical Dosage (Decoction form)

1. 柴胡 (Chái Hú – Bupleurum Root)

   • 3–10g (some formulas use up to 15g)

   • Too much may cause nausea or dizziness.

2. 枳实 (Zhǐ Shí – Immature Bitter Orange)

   • 3–10g

   • Stronger action on moving qi and reducing fullness; not suitable for weak patients if overdosed.

3. 芍药 (Sháo Yào – usually 白芍 Bái Sháo, White Peony Root)

   • 6–15g

   • Nourishes blood, softens the liver, relieves pain.

4. 甘草 (Gān Cǎo – Licorice Root)

   • 3–10g (commonly 6g)

   • Acts as harmonizer; large doses can cause water retention or high blood pressure if used long term.

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⚖️ Common Formula Example (Chai Hu Shu Gan San – 柴胡疏肝散)

• 柴胡 (Chai Hu) → 9g

• 枳实 (Zhi Shi) → 6g

• 芍药 (Bai Shao) → 9g

• 甘草 (Gan Cao) → 6g
  (Plus other herbs depending on the variation, e.g., 川芎, 香附, 陈皮)

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⚠️ Important Safety Notes:

• Dosage should be adjusted based on age, constitution, and condition.

• Not suitable for pregnant women without professional guidance.

• Should be decocted (boiled in water) unless prescribed in granule/powder form.

• Always best taken under the guidance of a licensed TCM practitioner.