Tiao Wei Cheng Qi Tang 调胃承气汤Regulate Stomach and Order the Qi Decoction Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Discussion of Cold Induced Disorders (Shang Han Lun) C.220 Preparation: Decoct Rhubarb and Licorice in 3 cups of water down to 1 cups, then strain and dissolve in the Mirabilitum Mang Xiao. Function: Slowly purges Heat accumulation Use:…
Xiao Yao San 逍遥散Happy Wanderer, Or Free and Easy PowderOr Rambling Powder Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Formulary of the Pharmacy Service for Benefitting the People in the Taiping Era: 1107 Preparation: Powder. It may be prepared as a decoction with the above doses. Function: Moves Qi, calms the Liver, benefits Spleen, Qi and Blood…
Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi Tang 香砂六君子汤Six Gentleman with Costus and Amomum Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Formulas of Famous Physicians Formulas Past and Present, 1675 Preparation: Decoction; often used in pill or powder formIf used in Decoction, Ginseng powder (1 gram) can be taken along with the decoction, or Codonopsis Dang Shen can substitute….
Huang Long Tang 黄龙汤Yellow Dragon Decoction Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Shang Han Liu Shu (Six Texts on Cold-Induced Disorders), 1445 Preparation: Boil the herbs in 2 bowls of water with 3 slices of fresh Ginger and 2 Jujubes (Da Zao) until half is gone, adding a little Platycodon Jie Geng towards the end. Function:…
Chai Hu Shu Gan San 柴胡疏肝散Bupleurum Powder to Spread the Liver Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Collected Treatises of Jing-Yue Preparation: Powder Function: Moves Liver Qi, harmonises Qi and Blood, eases Pain Use: Chills and Fever, hypochondriac fullness and pain, irritable, abdominal pain or cramping; tender breasts, painful menstruation1. Gastritis, Chronic Gastritis2. Peptic Ulcer3. Cholecystitis4….
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,…
Ban Xia Bai Zhu Tian Ma Tang 半夏白术天麻汤 Pinellia, Atracylodes and Gastrodia Decoction Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Awakening of the Mind in Medical Studies, 1732 Preparation: Standard Decoction Function: Stops Wind, clears Phlegm, dries Damp, strengthens the Spleen and calms the Liver Use: In the following conditions there is excess mucus in the head…
Ma Xing Shi Gan Tang 麻杏石甘汤Ephedra, Apricot kernel, Gypsum and Licorice Decoction Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Discussion of Cold Induced Disorders (Shang Han Lun) C.220 Preparation: Decoct the Gypsum for 45 minutes before adding the other ingredients. Function: Opens the Lungs, moves Lung Qi, clears Heat, stops Cough and Wheezing Use: Fever (with or…
Zuo Gui Yin 左归饮Restore the Left [Kidney] Decoction Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Collected Treatises of [Zhang] Jing-Yue, 1624 Preparation: DecoctionNote: the dose of Rehmannia Shu Di is sometimes used in doses of up to 60 grams. But this dosage is heavy, cloying, difficult to digest and liable to produce Damp. Function: Strengthen Kidneys, Nourish…
Shi Quan Da Bu Tang 十全大补汤 All-Inclusive Great Tonifying Decoction Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Transmitted Trustworthy and Suitable Formulas (1180) Preparation: Prepared as a decoction; it is also used in pill form. Function: Tonifies Qi and Blood, Warms and clears Cold Use: Weakness, fatigue, lethargy, poor appetite, pale tongue with thin, white coat; weak,…
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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