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Xuan Fu Dai Zhe Tang

Xuan Fu Dai Zhe Tang. 旋复代赭汤Inula and Hematite Decoction Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Discussion of Cold-induced Disorders (Shang Han Lun) Herb Name Xuan Fu Hua (Inula flower)Dai Zhe Shi (Hematite)Ban Xia (Pinellia)Ren Shen (Ginseng)Zhi Gan Cao (Fried Licorice)Da Zao (Jujube)Sheng Jiang (fresh Ginger) Latin Inula japonicaHaematitumPinellia ternataPanax ginsengGlycyrrhiza uralensisZizyphus jujuba Zingiber officinalis Amount 9…

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Shi Pi Yin

Shi Pi Yin 實脾飲Bolster the Spleen Decoction Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Effective Formulas from Generations of Physicians (Shi Yi De Xiao Fang) Herb Name Fu Zi (Aconite)Gan Jiang (Dry Ginger)Fu Ling (Poria)Bai Zhu (Atractylodes)Mu Gua (Chinese Quince)Hou Po (Magnolia bark)Mu Xiang (Costus)Da Fu Pi (Betel husk)Cao GuoZhi Gan Cao (Fried Licorice) Latin Aconitum carmichaeliZingiber…

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Wen Pi Tang

Wen Pi Tang 温脾汤Warm the Spleen Decoction Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Formulary of the Pharmacy Service for Benefitting the People in the Taiping Era (1107) Herb Name Da Huang (Rhubarb)Gan Jiang (dried Ginger)Ren Shen (Ginseng)Zhi Fu Zi (Processed Aconite)Zhi Gan Cao (Fried Licorice) Latin Rheum palmatumZingiber officinalePanax ginsengAconitum carmichaeliGlycyrrhiza uralensis Amount 6–12 grams 6…

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Si Ni Tang

Si Ni Tang  四逆湯 Frigid Extremities Decoction Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Discussion of Cold-induced Disorders (Shang Han Lun) Herb Name Fu Zi (Aconite)Gan Jiang (Ginger)Zhi Gan Cao (Fried Licorice) Latin Aconitum carmichaeliZingiberis officinalisGlycyrrhiza uralensis Amount 6–9 grams4.5 grams6 grams Preparation: Prepare a standard decoction, cooking the Aconite for 45 minutes before adding the other…

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Ge Gen Huang Qin Huang Lian Tang

Ge Gen Huang Qin Huang Lian Tang  葛根黄芩黄连汤Pueraria, Scutellaria and Coptis Decoction Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Discussion of Cold Induced Disorders (Shang Han Lun) C.220 Herb Name Ge Gen (Pueraria) Huang Lian (Coptis)Huang Qin (Scutellaria)Zhi Gan Cao (Fried Licorice) Latin Pueraria montanaCoptis chinensisScutellaria baicalensis Glycyrrhiza uralensis Amount 15–24 grams9 grams6 grams6 grams Preparation: Decoction.The…

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Fu Zi Li Zhong Wan

Fu Zi Li Zhong Wan 附子理中丸 Aconite Regulate the Middle Pill Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Formulary of the Pharmacy Service for Benefitting the People in the Taiping Era (1107) Herb Name Gan Jiang (dried Ginger)Ren Shen (Ginseng)Bai Zhu (White Atractylodes) Zhi Fu Zi (Processed Aconite)Zhi Gan Cao (Fried Licorice) Latin Zingiber officinalePanax ginsengAtractylodes macrocephala…

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San Jia Fu Mai Tang

San Jia Fu Mai Tang 三家复脉汤Three Shell Restore the Pulse Decoction Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Systematic Differentiation of Warm Diseases (Wen Bing Tiao Bian) Herb Name Zhi Gan Cao (fried Licorice)Sheng Di Huang (Rehmannia)Bai Shao (Chinese Peony)Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogon)Huo Ma Ren (Cannabis seed)E Jiao (Donkey Hide Gelatin)Mu Li (Oyster shell)Bie Jia (Soft-shlled Turtle…

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Gan Cao Gan Jiang Fu Ling Bai Zhu Tang

Gan Cao Gan Jiang Fu Ling Bai Zhu Tang 甘草干将茯苓白术糖Licorice, Ginger, Poria and Atractylodes Decoction Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Essentials from the Golden Cabinet (c. 220 CE) Herb Name Gan Jiang (dried Ginger)Ren Shen (Ginseng)Bai Zhu (White Atractylodes) Zhi Gan Cao (Fried Licorice) Latin Zingiber officinalePanax ginsengAtractylodes macrocephala Glycyrrhiza uralensis honey-fried Amount 12 grams6…

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Zhen Ren Yang Zang Tang

Zhen Ren Yang Zang Tang 真人养脏汤True Man’s Decoction to Nourish the Organs Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Imperial Grace Formulary of the Tai Ping Era (Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang) Herb Name Ren Shen (Ginseng)Bai Zhu (Atractylodes)Rou Gui (Cinnamon)Rou Dou Kou (Nutmeg) *He Zi (Chebula)Ying Su Ke (Poppy capule) **Bai Shao (White…

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Bu Gan Tang

Bu Gan Tang  補肝汤Strengthen the Liver Decoction Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Herb Name Mu Gua (Chaenomeles)Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum)Shu Di Huang (Rehmannia)Dang Gui (Chinese Angelica)Bai Shao (White Peony)Suan Zao Ren (Zizyphus seed)Zhi Gan Cao (fried Licorice) Latin Chaenomeles sinensisLigusticum chuanxiongRehmannia glutinosaAngelica sinensisPaeonia lactifloraZizyphus spinosaGlycyrrhiza uralensis Amount 6 grams ea.15–24 grams 9 grams ea.6 grams3 grams…

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Tao He Cheng Qi Tang

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:…

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Si Ni San

Si Ni San 四逆散Frigid Extremities Powder Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Shang Han Lun, C.220 Herb Name Chai Hu (Bupleurum) Zhi Shi (Unripe Bitter Orange) Bai Shao (White Peony) Zhi Gan Cao (Fried Licorice) Latin Bupleurum chinenseCitrus aurantiumPaeonia lactifloraGlycyrrhiza uralensis Amount 9–12 grams ea.12-24 grams6–9 grams Preparation: Powder Function: Moves the Liver Qi, opens Obstructions,…

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