Bai Zhu (White Atractylodes)

(Ginseng) | (Poria) | Bai Shao Yao (White Peony) | Bai Zhu (White Atractylodes) | Fu Ling | Ren Shen | Zhi Fu Zi (Processed Aconite)

Fu Zi Tang
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Fu Zi Tang 附子汤Prepared Aconite Decoction Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Discussion of Cold Induced Disorders (Shang Han Lun) C.220 Preparation: Prepare as a decoction; the Aconite is soaked, washed, then decocted for 45–60 minutes before adding the other ingredients. Function: Warms the Yang, clears Cold and Damp Use: Coldness, cold extremities, damp-cold pain in…

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(Agastache) | (Angelica dahurica) | (Areca husk) | (Fried Licorice) | (Magnolia bark) | (Perilla leaf) | (Pinellia root) | (Platycodon) | (Poria) | (Tangerine peel) | Bai Zhi | Bai Zhu (White Atractylodes) | Chen Pi | Da Fu Pi | Fu Ling | Hou Po | Huo Xiang | Jie Geng | Zhi Ban Xia | Zhi Gan Cao | Zi Su Ye

Huo Xiang Zheng Qi Shui
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Huo Xiang Zheng Qi Shui 藿香正气水Agastache Water [tincture] to Rectify the Qi Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Imperial Grace Formulary of the Tai Ping Era Preparation: Beat the herbs and steep in 45% alcohol, enough to cover by 4 finger- breadths, for 10 days, shaking daily, then strain. It can also be prepared as a…

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(Anemarrhena) | (Cinnamon twig) | (Ephedra) | (fresh Ginger) | (Processed Aconite) | (White Peony) | Bai Shao | Bai Zhu (White Atractylodes) | Fang Feng | Gan Cao | Gui Zhi | Licorice | Ma Huang | Sheng Jiang | Zhi Fu Zi | Zhi Mu

Gui Zhi Shao Yao Zhi Mu Tang
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024November 23, 2025

Gui Zhi Shao Yao Zhi Mu Tang 桂枝芍药知母汤Cinnamon Twig, Peony, and Anemarrhena Decoction Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Discussion of Cold Induced Disorders (Shang Han Lun) C.220 Herb Name Gui Zhi (Cinnamon twig)Ma Huang (Ephedra)Zhi Fu Zi (Processed Aconite)Zhi Mu (Anemarrhena)Bai Shao (White Peony)Bai Zhu (White Atractylodes)Fang FengSheng Jiang (fresh Ginger)Gan Cao (Licorice) Latin Cinnamomum…

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(Saposhnikovia) | Bai Zhu (White Atractylodes) | Fang Feng | Huang Qi (Astragalus)

Yu Ping Feng San
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 26, 2026

Yu Ping Feng San 玉屏风散 Jade Windscreen Powder Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Essential Teachings of [Zhu] Dan Xi, 1481 Preparation: PowderCan also be used in decoction using 9 grams each of Atractylodes Bai Zhu, Saposhnikovia Fang Feng with 12–20 grams of Astragalus Huang Qi. Function: Tonifies Qi, strengthen the Exterior (Surface of the Body),…

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(Borneol) | (Cinnabar) | (Nutgrass) | (Rhinoceros horn) * | Aloeswood | An Xi Xiang | Bai Zhu (White Atractylodes) | Benzoin | Bi Ba | Bing Pian | Chebulic Myrobalan | Chen Xiang | Clove | Costus | Ding Xiang | Frankincense | He Zi | Long Pepper | Mu Xiang | Musk | Ru Xiang | Sandalwood | She Xiang | Storax | Su He Xiang | Tan Xiang | Xi Jiao | Xiang Fu | Zhu Sha

Su He Xiang Wan
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Su He Xiang Wan 苏合香丸Storax Pill Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Imperial Grace Formulary of the Tai Ping Era, 752 (Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang) * Synthetic Musk or Musk substitutes are often used today.** Water Buffalo horn concentrate is used in place of Rhinoceros horn Preparation: Powder and form honey pills…

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(Tangerine peel) | Bai Shao (White Peony) | Bai Zhu (White Atractylodes) | Chen Pi | Fang Feng (Saposhnikovia)

Bai Zhu Shao Yao San
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Bai Zhu Shao Yao San 白术芍药散Atractylodes and Peony Powder, or, Important Formula for Painful Purging Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Collected Treatises of [Zhang] Jing-Yue, 1624 Preparation: Traditionally prepared as a powder, it is typically prepared as a decoction in modern times with the doses given above. Function: Tonify the Spleen, calm the Liver, clear…

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(Baical Skullcap) | (Chinese angelica) | (Ephedra) | (Forsythia) | (Gardenia fruit) | (Mirabilite) | (Peppermint) | (Platycodon) | (Rhubarb root) | (Schizonepeta) | (Sichuan lovage) | (White Peony) | Bai Shao | Bai Zhu (White Atractylodes) | Bo He | Chuan Xiong | Da Huang | Dang Gui | Fang Feng (Saposhnikoviea) | Gan Cao (Licorice) | Gypsum | Hua Shi | Huang Qin | Jie Geng | Jing Jie | Lian Qiao | Ma Huang | Mang Xiao | Shi Gao | Talcum | Zhi Zi

Fang Feng Tong Sheng San
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Fang Feng Tong Sheng San 防风通圣散Ledebouriella Powder that Sagely Unblocks Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Formulas from the Discussion Illuminating the Yellow Emperor’s Basic Questions (Huang di su wen man ming lun fang) * Rhubarb root is wine-fried Preparation: Powder Function: Clears Wind, purges Heat, clears the Exterior Use: Fever and chills, dizziness, red eyes,…

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(fresh Ginger) | (Poria) | (Processed Aconite) | (White Peony) | Bai Shao | Bai Zhu (White Atractylodes) | Fu Ling | Sheng Jiang | Zhi Fu Zi

Zhen Wu Tang
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Zhen Wu Tang 真武汤True Warrior Decoction Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Discussion of Cold Induced Disorders (Shang Han Lun) C.220 Preparation: Decoction; the source text says to boil in 8 cups of water down to 3 cups. Today, Aconite is boiled for 45–60 minutes before adding the other ingredients. Function: Warms the Yang, clears Damp,…

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(Chinese angelica) | (Sichuan lovage) | Bai Shao (White Peony) | Bai Zhu (White Atractylodes) | Chuan Xiong | Dang Gui | Fu Ling (Poria) | Ze Xie (Water Plantain root)

Dang Gui Shao Yao San
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Dang Gui Shao Yao San 当归芍药散Dang Gui and Peony Powder Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Essential of the Golden Cabinet, c. 220 Preparation: Powder Function: Nourish Blood, Tonify the Liver and Spleen, resolve Damp, promote Urine Use: Used for Dampness and fluid accumulation due to Blood and Spleen deficiency; Cramping; Palpitations and Anemia; Cold extremities;…

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