Chai Hu (Chao)
Radix Bupleuri (ad intimum tost)柴胡炒焦
- Nature
- Neutral
- Flavours
- Bitter, slightly Acrid/Pungent
- Meridians
- Gallbladder, Liver, Pericardium, Triple Burner
- Class
- Acrid-Cool Exterior-Resolving Medicinals (Xin Liang Jie Biao Yao)
- Dosage
- 3–10 g
Actions / Functions
- Chai Hu (Chao): this preparation reduces Chai Hu’s perspiration-promotion function, favoring its Pure Yang-upbearing action
- Generates (elevates) Yang