(Cinnamon twig)

(Baical Skullcap) | (Bupleurum) | (Cinnamon twig) | (Fried Licorice) | Chai Hu | Gan Jiang (Ginger) | Gui Zhi | Huang Qin | Mu Li (Oyster shell) | Tian Hua Fen (Trichosanthes root) | Zhi Gan Cao

Chai Hu Gui Zhi Gan Jiang Tang
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Chai Hu Gui Zhi Gan Jiang Tang 柴胡桂枝干姜汤 Bupleurum, Cinnamon twig and Ginger Decoction Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Shang Han Lun, c. 220 Preparation: Boil in 12 cups of water down to 6 cups; discard the herbs and boil again to 3 cups. (Source text)Today, it is often prepared as a standard decoction, boiling…

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(Cinnamon twig) | (dried Ginger) | (Ephedra) | (Fried Licorice) | (Pinellia root) | (White Peony) | Asarum | Bai Shao | Gan Jiang | Ge Jie (Gecko) | Gui Zhi | Ma Huang | Schisandra) | Wu Wei Zi | Xi Xin | Zhi Ban Xia | Zhi Gan Cao

Xiao Qing Long Tang
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Xiao Qing Long Tang 小青龙汤 Minor Bluegreen Dragon Decoction Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Discussion of Cold Induced Disorders (Shang Han Lun) C.220 Preparation: Prepared as a deoction; also in powders or pills Function: Clears Wind-Cold, transform congested fluids, Warm Lungs, Lowers Qi Use: Fever and Chills without Sweating, Coughing, copious sputum or hard-to-expectorate phlegm,…

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(Cinnamon twig) | (Ephedra) | (fresh Ginger) | (Fried Licorice) | (Jujube fruit) | (White Peony) | Bai Shao | Da Zao | Ge Gen (Pueraria) | Gui Zhi | Ma Huang | Sheng Jiang | Zhi Gan Cao

Ge Gen Tang
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Ge Gen Tang 葛根汤Pueraria Decoction Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Discussion of Cold Induced Disorders (Shang Han Lun) C.220 Preparation: Decoction.The source text advises to cook Pueraria and Ephedra first, adding them to 10 cups of water and boiling down to 8 cups. Then add the remaining herbs and cook until 3 cups remain. Function:…

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(Apricot seed) | (Cinnamon twig) | (Ephedra) | (Fried Licorice) | Gui Zhi | Ma Huang | Xing Ren | Zhi Gan Cao

Ma Huang Tang
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Ma Huang Tang 麻黄汤Ephedra Decoction Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Discussion of Cold Induced Disorders (Shang Han Lun) C.220 Preparation: Decoct in 6 cups of water for 20 minutes. Function: Clears Wind and Cold, stops Cough and Wheezing Use: 1. Wind-Cold with Fever and Chills (chills more severe), no sweating, headache, body aches, floating pulse.2….

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