Minor Bupleurum Decoction
Shao Yang Stage disorders This educational formula record links its documented ingredients and traditional context; it is not a prescribing recommendation.
Key reference facts
- Formula type
- classical
- Actions
- Harmonizes and releases Shao Yang Stage disorders; Relieves the Liver; Harmonizes the Liver and Spleen
- Pattern terms
- Shao Yang Stage disorders; Gu Syndrome; Liver Qi Stagnation with Spleen Dampness; Heat in the Liver, Gallbladder, Stomach and/or Lungs
- Safety note
- CONTRAINDICATIONS Contraindicated for those with Excess above and deficiency below. Contraindicated for those with Liver Fire. Contraindicated for those with bleeding gums. Use with caution for those with Liver Yang Rising. Use with caution for those with hypertension. Use with caution for those with hematemesis due to Yin Deficiency . Use with caution for those with Yin and/or Blood Deficiency . HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS Acute Pneumonitis maybe associated with interferon in combination with this formula. Concurrent use of this formula and Interleukin 2 may have a synergistic anti-tumor effect against murine renal cell carcinoma. Concurrent use of this formula and antiviral drugs such as zidovudine (AZT), lamivudine (3TC), or AZT plus 3TC may have a synergistic antiviral effect. Concurrent use of this formula and 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) may have a synergistic in treating of cancer. This formula has a beneficial effect in preventing and/or treating damage induced by drugs such as halothane, danazol, D-galactosamine, and carbon tetrachloride.
Related library records
Source reference: American Dragon ยท Minor Bupleurum Decoction