Formulas that Harmonize the Shao Yang

Question 1

What are the ingredients in xiao chai hu tang?

Answer 1

Chai hu, huang qin, ban xia, sheng jiang, ren shen, da zao, zhi gan cao.

Question 2

What are the actions of xiao chai hu tang?

Answer 2

Harmonize the shao yang.

Question 3

Which formula is indicated for alternating chills and fever, dry throat, bitter or sour taste, dizziness, irritability, sensation of fullness in the chest and hypochondria, heartburn, nausea and vomiting, reduces appetite, a thin, white tongue coating, and a wiry pulse?

Answer 3

Xiao chai hu tang.

Question 4

What are the differing symptoms between tai yang, shao yang, and yang ming disorders?

Answer 4

Tai yang - simultaneous chills and fever, shao yang - alternating chills and fever, yang ming - fever without chills.

Question 5

What pulses are indicated for tai yang, shao yang, and yang ming disorders?

Answer 5

Tai yang - floating, shao yang - wiry, and yang ming - rapid.