Zhi Gan Cao (Fried Licorice)

Bai Shao (White Peony) | Ban Xia (Pinellia) | Chai Hu (Bupleurum) | Da Zao (Jujube) | Gui Zhi (Cinnamon twig) | Huang Qin (Scutellaria) | Ren Shen (Ginseng) | Sheng Jiang (fresh Ginger) | Zhi Gan Cao (Fried Licorice)

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

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…

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Da Zao (Jujube) | E Jiao (Donkey hide gelatin) | Gui Zhi (Cinnamon twig) | Huo Ma Ren (Cannabis seed) | Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogon) | Ren Shen (Ginseng) | Sheng Di Huang (Rehmannia) | Sheng Jiang (fresh Ginger) | Zhi Gan Cao (Fried Licorice)

Zhi Gan Cao Tang
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

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,…

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(dried Ginger) | Gan Jiang | Zhi Gan Cao (Fried Licorice)

Gan Cao Gan Jiang Tang
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Gan Cao Gan Jiang Tang 甘草干姜汤 Licorice and Ginger Decoction Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Essentials from the Golden Cabinet (c. 220 CE) Preparation: Decoction Function: Warms the Lungs, Strengthens the Stomach, clears Cold Use: Cold extremities, excess salivation, irritable, dizziness, frequent Urination; Pale, wet tongue with weak or deep and slow pulse. This can…

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Dang Gui (Chinese Angelica) | Huang Lian (Coptis) | Sheng Di Huang (Rehmannia) | Zhi Gan Cao (Fried Licorice) | Zhu Sha (Cinnabar)

Zhu Sha An Shen Wan
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Zhu Sha An Shen Wan 朱砂安神丸Cinnabar Calm the Spirit Pill Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Clarifying Doubts about Injury from Internal and External Causes (Nei Wai Shang Bian Huo Lun) * Cinnabar is refined (washed well) with water. Preparation: Powder the herbs and from Honey pills, then coat with the Cinnabar. Function: Calms the Heart…

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(Chinese angelica) | (Ginseng) | (Poria) | (Rehmannia) | (Sichuan lovage) | (White Atractylodes) | (White Peony) | Bai Shao | Bai Zhu | Chuan Xiong | Dang Gui | Fu Ling | Ren Shen | Shu Di Huang | Zhi Gan Cao (Fried Licorice)

Ba Zhen Tang (TCM)
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Ba Zhen Tang 八珍汤Eight Treasure Decoction Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Experiential Formulas from the Auspicious Bamboo Hall, 1326 Preparation: Prepare a standard decoction. Traditionally, the herbs were powdered and taken with a decoction of fresh Ginger and Red Chinese Dates. Function: strongly tonifies Qi and Blood, benefits Spleen and Liver Use: 1. Severe weakness;…

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(dried Ginger) | (Ginseng) | (White Atractylodes) | Bai Zhu | Gan Jiang | Ren Shen | Zhi Gan Cao (Fried Licorice)

Li Zhong Wan
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Li Zhong Wan 理中丸 Regulate the Middle Pill Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Discussion of Cold Induced Disorders (Shang Han Lun) C.220 Preparation: Powder and form honey pills Function: Warms and strengthens the Spleen and Stomach Use: Nausea, poor appetite, abdominal pain, pale tongue with white coat, deep and weak pulse1. Chronic Gastritis2. Gastric or…

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Chuan Xiong (Chinese Lovage) | Dang Gui (Chinese Angelica) | Du Huo (Pubescent Angelica) | Hai Feng Teng (Kadsura Pepper) | Mu Xiang (Costus) | Qiang Huo (Notopterygium) | Qin Jiao (Large-leaf Gentian) | Rou Gui (Cinnamon) | Ru Xiang (Frankincense) | Sang Zhi (Mulberry twig) | Zhi Gan Cao (Fried Licorice)

Juan Bi Tang
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Juan Bi Tang 蠲痺汤Remove Painful Obstruction Decoction Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Medical Revelationr (Yi Xue Xin wu) * Cinnamon twig (Gui Zhi) can be used in place of Rou Gui. The twig is better to warm and open the channels, whereas the bark is better in more severe cold. Preparation: Prepare a standard decoction.In…

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Bai Bian Dou (Hyacinth bean) | Bai Zhu (Atractylodes) | Fu Ling (Poria) | Jie Geng (Platycodon) | Lian Zi (Lotus seed) | Ren Shen (Ginseng) | Sha Ren (Greater Cardamon) | Shan Yao (Chinese Yam) | Yi Yi Ren (Job's Tears) | Zhi Gan Cao (Fried Licorice)

Shen Ling Bai Zhu San (Ginseng, Poria and Atractylodes Decoction)
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Shen Ling Bai Zhu San 參苓白術散Ginseng, Poria and Atractylodes Powder Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Imperial Grace Formulary of the Tai Ping Era (Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang) Preparation: PowderIt is also prepare a standard decoction, using approximately 9 grams for each of the herbs listed as 100 grams, and 6 grams…

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Gan Jiang (Ginger) | Huang Qi (Astragalus) | Ren Shen (Ginseng) | Rou Gui (Cinnamon) | Zhi Gan Cao (Fried Licorice)

Bao Yuan Tang
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Bao Yuan Tang 保元汤Preserve the Basal Decoction Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Preparation: Decoction Function: Strengthens Spleen, Increases Qi, Warms the Yang Use: Fatigue, weakness, poor digestion, shortness of Breath, aversion to Cold. Weak pulse, pale tongue with white coat.1. Palpitations2. Congestive Heart Failure3. Arrhythmia4. Hypotension5. Diarrhea6. Asthma7. Emphysema8. Hypothyroidism9. Kidney failure Dose: The above…

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Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum) | Dang Gui (Chinese Angelica) | Pao Jiang (Fried Ginger) | Tao Ren (Peach kernel) | Zhi Gan Cao (Fried Licorice)

Sheng Hua Tang
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Sheng Hua Tang 生化汤Generation and Transformation Decoction Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Women’s Diseases According to Fu Qing-Zhu (Fu Qing Zhu Nu Ke) Preparation: Form a standard decoction, sometimes a little wine is added to the strained decoction.Traditionally decocted in equal parts of rice wine and boy’s urine. Function: Moves the Blood, resolves Stasis, eases…

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Bai Shao (Chinese Peony) | E Jiao (Ass-hide Gelatin) | Fu Shen (Poria core) | Gou Teng (Uncaria) | Ji Zi Huang (Egg Yolk) | Luo Shi Teng (Trachelospermum) | Mu Li (Oyster shell) | Sheng Di Huang (Rehmannia) | Shi Jue Ming (Abalone shell) | Zhi Gan Cao (Fried Licorice)

E Jiao Ji Zi Huang Tang
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

E Jiao Ji Zi Huang Tang 阿胶鸡子黃汤Ass-Hide Gelation and Egg Decoction Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Revised Popular Guide to the Discussion of Cold-induced Disorders (Chong Ding Tong Su Shang Han Lun) Preparation: Decoct the shells for 30–45 minutes before adding the herbs. After straining, dissolve in the Gelatin and stir in the Egg Yolks….

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Bai Shao (White Peony) | Da Zao (Jujube) | Dang Gui (Chinese Angelica) | Gui Zhi (Cinnamon twig) | Mu Tong (Akebia) | Xi Xin (Asarum) | Zhi Gan Cao (Fried Licorice)

Dang Gui Si Ni Tang
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

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….

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