Da Chai Hu Tang
Traditional Chinese Herbal Formula for Digestive Buildup, Rib-Side Fullness & Shaoyang Patterns
Da Chai Hu Tang is a classical formula in Traditional Chinese Medicine used for patterns involving Shaoyang disharmony combined with internal buildup.
It is commonly selected when digestive symptoms occur along with fullness, irritability, constipation, or discomfort through the chest, ribs, or upper abdomen.
Is This Formula Right for You?
Da Chai Hu Tang is traditionally used for patterns involving:
- Bloating or fullness after eating
- Constipation or difficult bowel movements
- Rib-side or upper abdominal tension
- Nausea or reflux-type symptoms
- Digestive discomfort worsened by stress or stagnation
Not sure? Chinese herbal formulas work best when matched to your exact pattern.
What Does Da Chai Hu Tang Do?
- Harmonizes Shaoyang patterns in TCM
- Relieves internal buildup
- Supports digestive movement
- Reduces fullness, stagnation, and heat-related digestive tension
Ingredients
- Bai Shao Yao (White Peony Root)
- Ban Xia (Pinellia Rhizome)
- Chai Hu (Bupleurum Root)
- Da Huang (Rhubarb Root and Rhizome)
- Da Zao (Jujube Fruit)
- Huang Qin (Scutellaria Root)
- Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger)
- Zhi Shi (Immature Bitter Orange)
How to Use
Use as directed on the product label or by a qualified healthcare provider trained in Chinese herbal medicine.
Food & Lifestyle Support
To support this formula:
- Avoid greasy, fried, and overly rich foods
- Eat regular meals and avoid overeating
- Support digestion with walking after meals
- Reduce stress and tension when possible
Why Choose This Formula?
- Based on classical Chinese medicine principles
- Designed for more complex digestive patterns
- Traditionally used when fullness, stagnation, and internal buildup occur together
Important Information
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Individual results may vary.
Consult your healthcare provider before use, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or taking medications.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Da Chai Hu Tang used for?
It is traditionally used in TCM for digestive patterns involving fullness, constipation, rib-side tension, and Shaoyang disharmony with internal buildup.
Is this for simple bloating?
Not usually. This formula is more often used for a more complex pattern involving stagnation, heat, and digestive buildup.
Can this help with constipation?
It may be used when constipation appears as part of this specific TCM pattern rather than simple dryness or deficiency alone.
Is this a stress-related digestive formula?
It can be, especially when digestive symptoms are paired with tension, irritability, or rib-side fullness.
Need Help Choosing the Right Formula?
If your symptoms don’t perfectly match, you may need a different formula.
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