Shi Gao (Gypsum)

Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogon) | Niu Xi (Achyranthes) | Shi Gao (Gypsum) | Shu Di Huang (Rehmannia) | Zhi Mu (Anemarrhena)

Yu Nu Jian
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Yu Nu Jian 玉女煎Jade Woman Decoction Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Collected Treatises of Jing-yue (Jing Yue Pan Shu) Preparation: Prepare a standard decoction. Function: Clears Stomach Heat, Nourishes Yin Use: Fever, thirst, headache, dry, red tongue coating, floating, weak and large pulse1. Toothache,2. Bleeding or Inflamed Gums, Gingivitis, Periodontitis3. Loose Teeth4. Trigeminal Neuralgia5. Hyperthyroidism6….

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Bai Shao (Chinese Peony) | Bo He (Mint) | Chuan Xiong (Sichuan Lovage) | Da Huang (Rhubarb) | Dang Gui (Chinese Angelica) | Du Huo | Fang Feng | Gan Cao (Licorice) | Hua Shi (Talcum) | Huang Bai (Phellodendron) | Huang Lian (Coptis) | Huang Qi (Astragalus) | Huang Qin | Jie Geng (Platycodon) | Jing Jie (Schizonepeta) | Lian Qiao (Forsythia) | Ma Huang (Ephedra) | Mang Xiao (Mirabilite) | Qiang Huo | Quan Xie (Scorpion) | Ren Shen (Ginseng) | Shi Gao (Gypsum) | Shu Di Huang (Rehmannia) | Tian Ma (Gastrodia) | Xi Xin (Asarum) | Zhi Zi (Gardenia)

Qu Feng Zhi Bao Dan
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Qu Feng Zhi Bao Dan 祛风至宝丹Great Treasure Special Pill to Dispel Wind Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Wondrous Lantern for Peering into the Origin and Developmnt of Miscellaneous Diseases (Za Bing Yuan Liu Xi Zhu) Preparation: Powder and form Honey pills. Often formed into boluses of 6 grams Function: Dispels Wind, Purges Heat Use: Used…

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Cang Zhu (Dark Atractylodes) | Chan Tui (Cicada Slough) | Dang Gui (Chinese Angelica) | Fang Feng (Saposhnikovia) | Gan Cao (Licorice) | Hei Zhi Mu (Sesame) | Jing Jie (Schizonepeta) | Ku Shen (Sophora) | Mu Tong (Akebia) | Niu Bang Zi (Burdock seed) | Sheng Di Huang (Rehmannia) | Shi Gao (Gypsum) | Zhi Mu (Anemarrhena)

Xiao Feng San
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Xiao Feng San 消风散Eliminate Wind Powder Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Orthodox Lineage of External Medicine, 1617 (Wai Ke Zheng Zong) Preparation: Powder Function: Disperses Wind, Clears Heat and Damp Use: Rashes or red patches over the skin with itching and exudation with red tongue and strong or rapid pulse.This is an important formulas for…

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(Fried Licorice) | Geng Mi (nonglutinous Rice) | Ren Shen (Ginseng) | Shi Gao (Gypsum) | Zhi Gan Cao | Zhi Mu (Anemarrhena)

Bai Hu Jia Ren Shen Tang
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Bai Hu Jia Ren Shen Tang 白虎加人参汤White Tiger plus Ginseng Decoction Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Discussion of Cold Induced Disorders (Shang Han Lun) C.220 Preparation: The Gypsum is crushed and decocted for 30–45 minutes before adding the herbs. The Ginseng can be cooked separately in a double boiler then added to the strained decoction….

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(Antelope) | (Calcite) | (Cimicifuga) | (Cinnabar) | (Fried Licorice) | (Magnetite) | (Mirabilite) | (Rhinoceros horn) * | (Scrophularia) | Aloeswood | Birthwort | Chen Xiang | Ci Shi | Clove | Ding Xiang | Gold | Han Shui Shi | Hua Shi | Jin | Ling Yang Jiao | Mang Xiao | Musk | Niter | Qing Mu Xiang | She Xiang | Sheng Ma | Shi Gao (Gypsum) | Talcum | Xi Jiao | Xiao Shi | Xuan Shen | Zhi Gan Cao | Zhu Sha

Zi Xue Dan
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Zi Xue Dan 紫雪丹Purple Snow Special Pill Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Imperial Grace Formulary of the Tai Ping Era * Twice the amount of Water Buffalo horn extract is used in place of Rhinoceros horn. Preparation: Crush the minerals (not the cinnabar or salts) and boil in water three times; boil the herbal ingredients…

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Bai Yun Xiang (Melicope) | Bo Leng Gua Zi (Herpetospermum) | Chen Xiang (Aloeswood) | Chong Lou (Paris root) | Ding Xiang (Clove) | Guang Zao (Choerospondias) | Hei Yun Xiang (Bdellium) | Jie Geng (Platycodon) | Ju Hua (Chrysanthemum) | Ma Qian Zi (Nux Vomica) | Mu Xiang (Costus) | Niu Dan Gao (Cow Bile) | Qing Pi (Green Orange peel) | Rou Dou Kou (Nutmeg) | Shi Gao (Gypsum) | Tan Xiang (Sandalwood) | Xuan Fu Hua (Inula flower) | Yuan Zhi (Polygala) | Zhi Cao Wu (Aconite)

An Shen Zhen Jing Er Shi Pian
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

An Shen Zhen Jing Er Shi Pian 安神镇惊二十味丸Calm the Shocked Mind 20 Pills Tradition: Mongolian Source / Author: * Herpetospermum seed is Stir-fried** Aconite and Nux Vomica are prepared according to traditional methods Preparation: Powder and form pills. Function: Calms the Mind, Moves the Qi, Calms Fright Use: Palpitations, short of breath, restless spirit, distention…

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Bai Zhi | Bing Pian (Borneol) | Bo He (Mint) | Chi Shao Yao (Red Peony) | Chuan Xiong (Sichuan Lovage) | Da Huang (Rhubarb) | Dang Gui (Chinese Angelica) | Fang Feng (Saposhnikovia) | Gan Cao (Licorice) | Huang Bai (Phellodendron) | Huang Lian (Coptis) | Huang Qin (Scutellaria) | Jie Geng (Platycodon) | Jing Jie | Ju Hua (Chrysanthemum) | Lian Qiao (Forsythia) | Lian Xin (Lotus pumule) | Niu Huang (Bezoar) | Shi Gao (Gypsum) | Xiong Huang (Realgar) | Zhi Zi (Gardenia)

Niu Huang Shang Qing Wan
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Niu Huang Shang Qing Wan 牛黄上清丸Bezoar Pill to Ascend the Clear Tradition: TCM Source / Author: National Collection of Chinese Herbal Prepared Medicines (Quan Guo Zhong Cheng Yao Chu Fang Ji) Preparation: Powder and form Honey pills. Function: Clears Wind-Heat, Clears Heat and Toxin Use: 1. Headache2. Red, sore, swollen Eyes3. Throat or Gum swelling…

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Geng Mi (nonglutinous Rice) | Shi Gao (Gypsum) | Zhi Gan Cao (Fried Licorice) | Zhi Mu (Anemarrhena)

Bai Hu Tang
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Bai Hu Tang 白虎汤White Tiger Decoction Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Shang Han Lun Preparation: Decoct in water until the rice is cooked, then drink the tea. Function: Clears Heat from Qi level, clears Stomach Fire, moistens and relieves Thirst Use: High Fever with profuse sweating, Thirst, Irritability, strong and rapid pulse1. High Fever2. Meningitis3….

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