Chai Hu Jia Long Gu Mu Li Tang

Chai Hu Jia Long Gu Mu Li Tang from Empirical Health is a classical Chinese herbal formula powder, based on the traditional Chai Hu Jia Long Gu Mu Li Tang (Bupleurum, Dragon Bone, and Oyster Shell Decoction), originating from Zhang Zhong-jing’s Shang Han Lun (Treatise on Cold Damage, ~3rd century AD).

This foundational formula harmonizes and releases the Shaoyang layer, calms the spirit, settles fright, subdues Yang, and resolves phlegm. In modern Western terms, it supports balanced nervous system function, helps maintain emotional stability during stress or transition, promotes calm sleep and mental clarity, and assists with comfort in patterns of agitation or overstimulation—making it particularly useful for patterns of Shaoyang disharmony with phlegm-heat disturbing the Heart and spirit, such as irritability, restlessness, anxiety or panic attacks, insomnia (trouble falling asleep or restless sleep), palpitations, chest oppression, dizziness, fullness in the chest/ribs, bitter taste in the mouth, alternating chills and fever, or a wiry/slippery pulse with a red tongue tip, commonly seen in acute emotional upset, post-trauma anxiety, perimenopausal mood swings with heat/agitation, or stress-induced insomnia and palpitations in TCM terms.

Key Ingredients (classical composition):

• Chai Hu (Bupleurum Root) – harmonizes Shaoyang and relieves constraint.
• Huang Qin (Scutellaria Root) – clears heat from the upper jiao and Shaoyang.
• Ban Xia (Prepared Pinellia Rhizome) – transforms phlegm, descends rebellious Qi, and harmonizes the Stomach.
• Long Gu (Dragon Bone) – settles fright, calms the spirit, and subdues Yang.
• Mu Li (Oyster Shell) – settles fright, calms the spirit, and subdues Yang.
• Ren Shen (Ginseng Root) – tonifies Qi and supports the Spleen/Heart.
• Fu Ling (Poria) – drains dampness and calms the spirit.
• Da Huang (Rhubarb Root) – drains heat and purges accumulation (small dose).
• Gui Zhi (Cinnamon Twig) – warms Yang and harmonizes the exterior/interior.
• Da Zao (Jujube Fruit) – tonifies the middle and harmonizes.
• Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger) – harmonizes the Stomach and disperses cold.
• Gan Cao (Licorice Root) – harmonizes and moderates the formula.

Preparation suggestion: Place 1 tsp (~5 g) of powder into 100 ml of boiling water, let cool, strain and drink warm. Drink twice daily, or as otherwise directed by your healthcare professional.

Storage: Keep in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Seal tightly after opening.

This product contains no preservatives or artificial additives. Use under the guidance of your practitioner—this provides classical, effective support for Shaoyang disharmony with spirit disturbance patterns involving anxiety, insomnia, palpitations, irritability, chest oppression, and emotional agitation in a professional setting.