Wu Ling San 五苓散Five Ingredient Powder with Poria Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Discusssion of Cold-induced Disorders (Shang Han Lun) Preparation: PowderAlso prepared as a decoction with 3–4 times the dose, cooking for only 20 minutes Function: Clears Damp, Promotes Urine, Strengthens the Spleen and Warms the Yang Use: There are 3 patterns this formula…
Gui Zhi Jia Long Gu Mu Li Tang 桂枝加龙骨牡蛎汤Cinnamon twig with Fossil Bone and Oyster shell Decoction Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Essentials from the Golden Cabinet (Jin Gui Yao Lue) Preparation: Decoction. Today, 15–30 grams of Oyster shell and Fossil bones is used, and they should be cooked for 45 minutes before adding the…
Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan 桂枝茯苓丸Cinnamon twig and Poria Pill Gyejibongnyeong-Hwan (Korean)Keishi-bukuryo-gan (Japan) Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Essential of the Golden Cabinet, c. 220 Preparation: Powder and form Pills.Today it is frequently used in the form of decoction with the above amounts being used per day.Also made into tinctures. Function: Moves the Blood, clears…
Wen Jing Tang 温经汤Warm the Menses Decoction Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Essentials from the Golden Cabinet (Jin Gui Yao Lue) Preparation: Prepare a standard Decoction, adding the Gelatin to the strained decoction. Function: Nourishes the Blood, Warms the Menstruation, clears Cold, dispels Stasis Use: 1. Persistent Uterine Bleeding2. Irregular Menstruation3. Dysmenorrhea4. Spotting or Bleeding…
Huang Lian Tang 黄连汤Coptis Decoction Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Discussion of Cold-induced Disorders (Shang Han Lun) Preparation: Prepare a standard decoction (in 10 cups of water down to 6 cups)Coptis is originally ordered in a dose of 9 grams in the original text, but this is usually reduced to 6 grams.Codonopsis Dang Shen typically…
Tao He Cheng Qi Tang 桃核承气汤Peach kernel Order the Qi Decoction Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Discussion of Cold-induced Disorders (Shang Han Lun) Herb Name Tao Ren (Peach kernel)Da Huang (Rhubarb)Gui Zhi (Cinnamon twig)Mang Xiao (Mirabilite)Zhi Gan Cao (Fried Licorice) Latin Prunus persicaRheum palmatumCinnamomum cassiaSodium sulphateGlycyrrhiza uralensis Amount 12 grams ea.6 grams ea. Preparation: Prepare…
Chai Hu Gui Zhi Tang 柴胡桂枝汤 Bupleurum and Cinnamon twig Decoction Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Discussion of Cold Induced Disorders (Shang Han Lun) C.220 Preparation: Decoction Function: Harmonises Interior and Exterior, Harmonizes Liver and Spleen, Resolves Shaoyang disorder Use: Fever, Chills, nausea, distention in abdomen.1. Shaoyang diisorder where the Exterior hasn’t resolved2. Epigastric pain…
Zhi Gan Cao Tang 炙甘草汤Honey-fried Licorice Decoction Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Discussion of Cold-induced Disorders (Shang Han Lun) Preparation: Prepare a standard decoction, crushing the Cannabis seed before decocting, and adding the gelatin to the strained decoction.Traditionally is was prepared with half alcohol and half water (slightly more water). Today, if alcohol is used,…
Chai Hu Jia Long Gu Mu Li Tang 柴胡加龙骨牡蛎汤Bupleurum, Dragon Bone and Oyster Shell Decoction Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Source: Discussion of Cold-induced Disorders (Shang Han Lun) * Hematite is usually substituted for Minium in modern times. Preparation: Decoction. The Rhubarb is added in the last few minutes of decocting. Function: Clears Heat, Calms…
Dang Gui Si Ni Tang 当归四逆汤Dang Gui Frigid Extremities Decoction Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Discussion of Cold-induced Disorders (Shang Han Lun) Preparation: Prepare a standard decoction. Function: Warms the Channels, Clears Cold, Open Obstructions, Nourishes Blood Use: Cold Hands and Feet, Pale tongue with white coating, deep and weak pulse1. Rheumatoid Arthritis2. Fibromyalgia3. Sciatica4….
Shen Qi Wan 肾⽓丸, or Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan 金匱肾气丸 Kidney Qi Pill, or Kidney Qi Pill from the Golden Cabinet Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Essential of the Golden Cabinet, c. 220 Preparation: Powder and form small pills with Honey. It can be prepared as a decoction using half or one-third of the…
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