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Chai Hu Gui Zhi Tang

ByAdam Tate

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 Herb Name Chai Hu (Bupleurum)Ban Xia (Pinellia)Huang Qin (Scutellaria)Ren Shen (Ginseng)Gui Zhi (Cinnamon twig)Bai Shao (White Peony)Zhi Gan Cao (Fried Licorice)Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger)Da Zao (Jujube) Latin Bupleurum chinensisPinellia ternataScutellaria…

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Zhi Gan Cao Tang

ByAdam Tate

Zhi Gan Cao Tang 炙甘草汤Honey-fried Licorice Decoction Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Discussion of Cold-induced Disorders (Shang Han Lun) Herb Name Zhi Gan Cao (Fried Licorice)Ren Shen (Ginseng)Gui Zhi (Cinnamon twig)Sheng Di Huang (Rehmannia)Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogon)E Jiao (Donkey hide gelatin)Huo Ma Ren (Cannabis seed)Sheng Jiang (fresh Ginger)Da Zao (Jujube) Latin Glycyrrhiza uralensisPanax ginsengCinnamomum cassiaRehmannia…

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Gan Cao Gan Jiang Tang

ByAdam Tate

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) Herb Name Gan Jiang (dried Ginger)Zhi Gan Cao (Fried Licorice) Latin Zingiber officinale Glycyrrhiza uralensis honey-fried Amount 6 grams12 grams Preparation: Decoction Function: Warms the Lungs, Strengthens the Stomach, clears Cold Use:…

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Zhu Sha An Shen Wan

ByAdam Tate

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) Herb Name Zhu Sha (Cinnabar) *Huang Lian (Coptis)Dang Gui (Chinese Angelica)Sheng Di Huang (Rehmannia)Zhi Gan Cao (Fried Licorice) Latin Mercuric sulphideCoptis chinesisAngelica sinensisRehmannia glutinosaGlycyrrhiza uralensis…

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Ba Zhen Tang (TCM)

ByAdam Tate

Ba Zhen Tang 八珍汤Eight Treasure Decoction Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Experiential Formulas from the Auspicious Bamboo Hall, 1326 Herb Name Ren Shen (Ginseng)Dang Gui (Chinese angelica)Bai Zhu (White Atractylodes) Fu Ling (Poria)Shu Di Huang (Rehmannia)Bai Shao (White Peony)Chuan Xiong (Sichuan lovage) Zhi Gan Cao (Fried Licorice) Latin Panax ginsengAngelica sinensisAtractylodes macrocephalaPoria cocosRehmannia glutinosaPaeonia lactifloraLigusticum…

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Li Zhong Wan

ByAdam Tate

Li Zhong Wan 理中丸 Regulate the Middle Pill Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Discussion of Cold Induced Disorders (Shang Han Lun) C.220 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 9 grams ea. Preparation: Powder and form honey…

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Juan Bi Tang

ByAdam Tate

Juan Bi Tang 蠲痺汤Remove Painful Obstruction Decoction Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Medical Revelationr (Yi Xue Xin wu) Herb Name Qiang Huo (Notopterygium)Du Huo (Pubescent Angelica)Qin Jiao (Large-leaf Gentian)Sang Zhi (Mulberry twig)Hai Feng Teng (Kadsura Pepper)Dang Gui (Chinese Angelica)Chuan Xiong (Chinese Lovage)Ru Xiang (Frankincense)Mu Xiang (Costus)Rou Gui (Cinnamon)Zhi Gan Cao (Fried Licorice) Latin Notopterygium incisumAngelica…

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Shen Ling Bai Zhu San (Ginseng, Poria and Atractylodes Decoction)

ByAdam Tate

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) Herb Name Ren Shen (Ginseng)Bai Zhu (Atractylodes)Fu Ling (Poria)Zhi Gan Cao (Fried Licorice)Shan Yao (Chinese Yam)Bai Bian Dou (Hyacinth bean)Lian Zi (Lotus seed)Yi Yi…

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Bao Yuan Tang

ByAdam Tate

Bao Yuan Tang  保元汤Preserve the Basal Decoction Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Herb Name Rou Gui (Cinnamon)Ren Shen (Ginseng)Huang Qi (Astragalus)Zhi Gan Cao (Fried Licorice)Gan Jiang (Ginger) Latin Cinnamonum cassiaPanax ginsengAstragalus mongholicusGlycyrrhiza uralensisZingiber officinalis Amount 2 grams 6–9 grams 3 grams ea. Preparation: Decoction Function: Strengthens Spleen, Increases Qi, Warms the Yang Use: Fatigue, weakness,…

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Sheng Hua Tang

ByAdam Tate

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) Herb Name Dang Gui (Chinese Angelica)Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum)Tao Ren (Peach kernel)Pao Jiang (Fried Ginger)Zhi Gan Cao (Fried Licorice) Latin Angelica sinensisLigusticum chuanxiongPrunus persicaZingiber officinalis Glycyrrhiza uralensis Amount 24 grams9 grams6 grams 1 ½…

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E Jiao Ji Zi Huang Tang

ByAdam Tate

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) Herb Name E Jiao (Ass hide gelatin)Ji Zi Huang (Egg Yolk)Sheng Di Huang (Rehmannia)Bai Shao (Chinese Peony)Zhi Gan Cao (fried Licorice)Gou Teng (Uncaria)Shi…

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Dang Gui Si Ni Tang

ByAdam Tate

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) Herb Name Dang Gui (Chinese Angelica)Bai Shao (White Peony)Gui Zhi (Cinnamon twig)Xi Xin (Asarum)Zhi Gan Cao (Fried Licorice)Mu Tong (Akebia)Da Zao (Jujube) Latin Angelica sinensisPaeonia lactifloraCinnamomum cassiaAsarum chinenseGlycyrrhiza uralensis Akebia quinataZizyphus jujuba Amount…

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