Formula
Minor Bupleurum Decoction
小柴胡汤xiao chai hu tang
1 source
7 herbs·from Shanghan Lun (Treatise on Cold Damage)
In the Shanghan Lun (《傷寒論》) tradition, this formula is described for a Shaoyang (lesser-yang) presentation: alternating chills and fever, fullness and discomfort in the chest and rib-sides, a silent reluctance to eat or drink, and vexation with a tendency to retch — with variable accompanying signs such as thirst, abdominal pain, or cough. A historical indication, not a modern diagnostic or treatment recommendation.
Source
传统主治（traditional context, not a modern clinical claim）：傷寒五六日中風，往來寒熱，胸脇苦滿，嘿嘿不欲飲食，心煩喜嘔，或胸中煩而不嘔，或渴，或腹中痛…
Shanghan Lun (Treatise on Cold Damage)《伤寒论》辨太阳病脉证并治中·小柴胡汤证（宋本96条）
References
- Self-authored English rendering of the classical formula name (pinyin + sense translation); not a verbatim excerpt, no modern proprietary source.
Composition
- Bupleurum (Chai hu)半斤
- Scutellaria (Huang qin)三兩
- Ginseng三兩
- Pinellia (Ban xia)半升
- Licorice三兩
- Fresh Ginger (Sheng jiang)三兩
- Jujube (Da zao)十二枚
Citations
- Shanghan Lun (Treatise on Cold Damage) · Zhang Zhongjing · 《伤寒论》辨太阳病脉证并治中·小柴胡汤方（组成·宋本96）Cited from Shanghan Lun (Treatise on Cold Damage) for its composition.
- Shanghan Lun (Treatise on Cold Damage) · Zhang Zhongjing · 《伤寒论》辨太阳病脉证并治中·小柴胡汤证（宋本96条）；hash 锚 img-free 逐字子片段Cited from Shanghan Lun (Treatise on Cold Damage) for its traditional indications.
- Shanghan Lun (Treatise on Cold Damage) · Zhang Zhongjing · 《伤寒论》辨太阳病脉证并治中·小柴胡汤方（煎服法+仲景加减法·宋本96）Cited from Shanghan Lun (Treatise on Cold Damage) for its preparation & usage.