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Huang Qi Gui Zhi Wu Wu Tang 黄芪桂枝五物汤Astragalus and Cinnamon twig Five Decoction Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Essentials from the Golden Cabinet (c. 220) Herb Name Huang Qi (Astragalus)Gui Zhi (Cinnamon twig)Bai Shao (White Peony) Sheng Jiang (fresh Ginger)Da Zao (Jujube fruit) Latin Astragalus membranaceusCinnamomum cassiaPaeonia lactifloraZingiber officinaleZiziphus jujuba Amount 12–30 grams6–12 grams9–15 grams12–18…
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…
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,…
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:…
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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