Chai Hu Jia Long Gu Mu Li Tang by Blue Poppy’s Great Nature Classics is a formula that comes from Zhang Zhong-jing’s late Han dynasty Shan Han Lung.

Dang Shen (Radix Codonopsis), Fu Ling, Ban Xia, Sheng Jiang, Gui Zhi, and Da Zao (Fructus Jujubae), fortify the spleen and supplement the qi. In this case, Gui Zhi warms the spleen and, therefore, helps to supplement the spleen.

Huang Qin (Radix Scutellariae) and Da Huang (Radix Et Rhizoma Rhei) clear heat.

Mu Li (Concha Ostreae), Long Gu (Os Draconis), Da Zao, and Fu Ling quiet the spirit.

Actions: Courses the liver and rectifies the qi, fortifies the spleen and supplements the qi, clears heat, transforms phlegm, and eliminates dampness, constructs, nourishes, heavily settles, and quiets the spirit.

Pattern: Liver/spleen disharmony with depressive heat, phlegm dampness, and disquieted heart spirit

Chinese Symptomology: Signs & Symptoms of Liver depression: Irritability, chest oppression, a desire to be left alone, ribside pain, cold hands as a stress response, depression, a bowstring pulse or sighing. Signs & Symptoms of Spleen vacuity: Fatigue, cold hands and nose, lack of strength, a fat, enlarged tongue with teeth marks on its edges or orthostatic hypotension.

Western Symptomology: Liver/spleen disharmony with depressive heat, phlegm dampness, and disquieted heart spirit manifesting as irritability, heart palpitations, insomnia, vexation and agitation. Possible Western medical indications include depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, periand menopausal syndromes, first or second degree AV block, hyperthyroidism, Meniere's disease, gastritis, gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD), and postconcussion syndrome.

Suggested Use:
Adults take 3 capsules 2 times per day or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.

Chai Hu Jia Long Gu Mu Li Tang Ingredients in 3 capsules:
Mu Li (Concha Ostreae) 90 mg
Long Gu (Os Draconis) 90 mg
Chai Hu (Radix Bupleuri) 76.5 mg
Huang Qin (Radix Scutellariae) 76.5 mg
Ban Xia (Rhizoma Pinelliae) 76.5 mg
Dang Shen (Radix Codonopsis) 76.5 mg
Fu Ling (Poria) 76.5 mg
Sheng Jiang (uncooked Rhizoma Zingiberis) 76.5 mg
Gui Zhi (Ramulus Cinnamomi) 45 mg
Da Zao (Fructus Jujubae) 45 mg
Da Huang (Radix Et Rhizoma Rhei) 21 mg