Xuan Fu Dai Zhe Tang. 旋复代赭汤
Inula and Hematite Decoction
TCM
Discussion of Cold-induced Disorders (Shang Han Lun)
Prepare a standard decoction. The Hematite should be crushed and decocted for 45–60 minutes before adding the other herbs.
The original dose of Hematite was 3 grams, but today, up to 15 grams is used. The original dose of Licorice was 9 grams, but today, 3 grams is commonly used. The original dose of fresh Ginger was 15 grams, but today, 6 grams is commonly used.
Harmonizes the Stomach, directs Qi downwards, resolves Phlegm
White slippery tongue coat with a wiry and weak pulse.
1. Persistent Belching
2. Hiccough
3. Regurgitation
4. Nausea and Vomiting
5. Chronic Gastritis
6. Acid Reflux
7. Gastroduodenal Ulcer
8. Hiatus Hernia
9. Morning Sickness
10. Esophageal Cancer
11. Dizziness or Vertigo
12. Meniere’s Disease
The above decoction is divided into 3 equal doses to be taken over the course of a day.
None noted
1. Codonopsis Dang Shen is commonly substituted for Ginseng at 2–3 times the dose.
2. If there is no Deficiency, Ginseng can be omitted.
3. If there is more Damp obstruction with little Qi deficiency, Atractylodes Bai Zhu can replace Ginseng.
4. Also for excess Damp, add Citrus Chen Pi, Poria Fu Ling.
5. Severe Phlegm and Damp, add Citrus Chen Pi, Poria Fu Ling, Pinellia Ban Xia, dry Ginger (Gan Jiang).
6. For more pronounced Cold in the Stomach, use dry Ginger in place of fresh Ginger.
7. Cold limbs and Diarrhea, add dry Ginger (Gan Jiang) and Atractylodes Bai Zhu.
8. With Food Stagnation, add immature Orange (Zhi Shi)
9. For Heat or Damp-Heat in the Stomach, add Scutellaria Huang Qin and Coptis Huang Lian.
10. Stomach Yin deficiency, add Ophiopogon Mai Men Dong.
11. With Stomach Pain, add Cyperus Xiang Fu, Costus Mu Xiang.
12. Cough and Wheezing, add Mulberry bark (Sang Bai Pi) and Fritillaria Chuan Bei Mu.
13. Dizziness or Vertigo, add Gastrodia Tian Ma, Uncaria Gou Teng, Atractylodes Bai Zhu.
14. Meniere’s Disease, add dry Ginger (Gan Jiang), Calamus (Shi Chang Pu), Evodia (Wu Zhu Yu)
15. Stomach Cancer, take with Chai Hu Shu Gan Tang
This formula is used for rising Stomach Qi with Damp-Phlegm obstructing the Stomach, and some degree of Deficiency.
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Inula and Hematite Decoction
Tradition:
TCM
Source / Author:
Discussion of Cold-induced Disorders (Shang Han Lun)
Herb NameXuan 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) |
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Preparation:
Prepare a standard decoction. The Hematite should be crushed and decocted for 45–60 minutes before adding the other herbs.
The original dose of Hematite was 3 grams, but today, up to 15 grams is used. The original dose of Licorice was 9 grams, but today, 3 grams is commonly used. The original dose of fresh Ginger was 15 grams, but today, 6 grams is commonly used.
Function:
Harmonizes the Stomach, directs Qi downwards, resolves Phlegm
Use:
White slippery tongue coat with a wiry and weak pulse.
1. Persistent Belching
2. Hiccough
3. Regurgitation
4. Nausea and Vomiting
5. Chronic Gastritis
6. Acid Reflux
7. Gastroduodenal Ulcer
8. Hiatus Hernia
9. Morning Sickness
10. Esophageal Cancer
11. Dizziness or Vertigo
12. Meniere’s Disease
Dose:
The above decoction is divided into 3 equal doses to be taken over the course of a day.
Cautions:
None noted
Modifications:
1. Codonopsis Dang Shen is commonly substituted for Ginseng at 2–3 times the dose.
2. If there is no Deficiency, Ginseng can be omitted.
3. If there is more Damp obstruction with little Qi deficiency, Atractylodes Bai Zhu can replace Ginseng.
4. Also for excess Damp, add Citrus Chen Pi, Poria Fu Ling.
5. Severe Phlegm and Damp, add Citrus Chen Pi, Poria Fu Ling, Pinellia Ban Xia, dry Ginger (Gan Jiang).
6. For more pronounced Cold in the Stomach, use dry Ginger in place of fresh Ginger.
7. Cold limbs and Diarrhea, add dry Ginger (Gan Jiang) and Atractylodes Bai Zhu.
8. With Food Stagnation, add immature Orange (Zhi Shi)
9. For Heat or Damp-Heat in the Stomach, add Scutellaria Huang Qin and Coptis Huang Lian.
10. Stomach Yin deficiency, add Ophiopogon Mai Men Dong.
11. With Stomach Pain, add Cyperus Xiang Fu, Costus Mu Xiang.
12. Cough and Wheezing, add Mulberry bark (Sang Bai Pi) and Fritillaria Chuan Bei Mu.
13. Dizziness or Vertigo, add Gastrodia Tian Ma, Uncaria Gou Teng, Atractylodes Bai Zhu.
14. Meniere’s Disease, add dry Ginger (Gan Jiang), Calamus (Shi Chang Pu), Evodia (Wu Zhu Yu)
15. Stomach Cancer, take with Chai Hu Shu Gan Tang
This formula is used for rising Stomach Qi with Damp-Phlegm obstructing the Stomach, and some degree of Deficiency.
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