Calm Dragon Formula is a modification of Minor Bupleurum Decoction (Xiao Chai Hu Tang) with Dragon bone and Oyster shell added to anchor and pull downward the properties to the level of primal Yin and Yang. This formula was first recorded in the Shang Han Lun by Zhang Zhong-Jing and addresses a range of Liver Qi stagnation patterns marked by uprising of Liver Yang affecting all three Yang channels. It drains and disperses uprising Qi while supporting the Middle Burner and harmonizing the Shao Yang pivot. TCM Actions Harmonizes the Shao Yang level, calms the Etheral Soul (Po) and Spirit (Shen), cools Liver Heat and subdues Yang Clinical Applications Supports healthy emotional balance during occasional anxiety, depression, irritability, or agitation Supports comfort during occasional fullness in the chest Supports healthy sleep patterns during occasional insomnia Supports comfort during occasional premenstrual syndrome Supports emotional wellbeing Supports healthy energy levels during occasional fatigue, lethargy Supports restful sleep when experiencing disturbed sleep with vivid dreaming Ingredients Chai hu (Bupleurum root) Jiang ban xia (Ginger cured pinellia rhizome) Hong zao (Red jujube fruit) Zhi zi (Gardenia fruit) Duan mu li (Oyster shell) Fu ling (Poria) Gui zhi (Chinese cinnamon twig) Huang qin (Chinese skullcap root) Bai ren shen (White Asian ginseng root and rhizome) Dai zhe shi (Hematite) Long gu (Dragon bone) Gan jiang (Ginger rhizome) Cautions Use with caution during pregnancy. Not for use in patterns of deficiency.
