Formulas · Harmonize 和解 · Sanghallon (傷寒論)

Bupleurum and Cinnamon Twig Decoction

Sihogyeji-tang

한글 시호계지탕 · Pinyin Chai Hu Gui Zhi Tang

柴胡桂枝湯

Composition 構成

Siho Chai Hu
柴胡 시호 · Bupleurum

8 g
Chief 君
Hwanggeum Huang Qin
黃芩 황금 · Scutellaria

4 g
Deputy 臣
Gyeji Gui Zhi
桂枝 계지 · Cinnamon Twig

4 g
Deputy 臣
Baekjakyak Bai Shao
白芍藥 백작약 · White Peony

4 g
Assistant 佐
Insam Ren Shen
人蔘 인삼 · Ginseng

4 g
Assistant 佐
Banha Ban Xia
半夏 반하 · Pinellia

4 g
Assistant 佐
Saenggang Sheng Jiang
生薑 생강 · Fresh Ginger

3 g
Envoy 使
Daejo Da Zao
大棗 대조 · Jujube

3 g
Envoy 使
Gamcho Gan Cao
甘草 감초 · Licorice

2 g
Envoy 使

Total 36 g per packet (첩) · representative dosage — verify against source texts.

Received this formula from your practitioner? Amounts shown here are classical reference values — granule and prepared products differ. Always follow your prescribed dosage and directions.

Actions 效能

Harmonizes the Shaoyang while releasing lingering exterior
Relieves joint aches with chest and hypochondriac fullness

Indications 主治

Pattern-based

Combined Taiyang-Shaoyang pattern
Lingering cold with joint pain and mild nausea
Alternating chills and fever with body aches

Biomedical correlates

Protracted colds that will not fully resolve
Post-viral aches with digestive upset
Recurrent low-grade febrile episodes

Clinical commentary 臨床

Half Sosiho, half Gyeji-tang, at half doses each — the formula for the cold caught between two stages. A Kampo favorite for the lingering illness that is neither here nor there. — Eui Young (Justin) Chung, L.Ac., Dipl. O.M.