Author: Wu Tang / Wu Ju Tong, 吴瑭 / 吴鞠通
Year: 1798
Source: Systematic Differentiation of Warm Pathogen Diseases (Wen Bing Tiao Bian, 溫病條辨)
Category: Formulas that Regulate Qi
Pattern: Rebellious Stomach Qi due to Heat in the Stomach
Key Symptoms: Hiccup
Ingredients
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Chen Pi
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Pinyin: Chen Pi
Chinese: 陈皮
Pharmaceutical: Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae
Taxonomy: Citrus spp.
English: Aged Tangerine Peel |
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Tastes: Pungent, bitter, warm
Meridians Entered: Spleen and Lung |
Actions & Indications:
- Regulates Qi, adjusts the Middle and relieves the diaphragm
Spleen/Stomach Qi Stagnation with epigastric or abdominal distention, fullness, bloating, belching, nausea and vomiting
- Dries Dampness and transforms Phlegm
Phlegm-Damp Obstructs the Lung with coughing, a stifling sensation in the chest and/or diaphragm and copious, viscous sputum
Turbid Damp Obstructs the Middle with a stifling sensation in the chest, abdominal distention, anorexia, fatigue, loose stools and a thick, greasy tongue coat
- Helps prevent Stagnation from tonic herbs
Tonic herbs causing Stagnation
- Descends Qi
Qi Rebellion
- Aids fasting
Mentioned in the Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing as part of the superior class of herbs which can, with protracted taking, remove foul breath, precipitate the Qi, and enable one to
communicate with spirits. This may suggest it was part of supplementing the diet when engaging in an "avoiding grain" (Bigu 辟穀) fasting regime to cultivate life (Yangsheng 養生).
- Suppresses Gu Parasites
Gu Sydnrome (Fruehauf, 1998)
Chronic inflammatory disease (Fruehauf, 2015)
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Standard Dosage: 3-10g in decoction.
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Zhu Ru
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Pinyin: Zhu Ru
Chinese: 竹茹
Pharmaceutical: Caulis Bambusae in Taeniam
English: Bamboo Shavings |
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Tastes: Sweet, lightly cold
Meridians Entered: Lung, Heart and Stomach |
Actions & Indications:
- Clears Heat and transforms Hot Phlegm
Lung Heat with viscous sputum a stifling sensation in the chest or hemoptysis (Phlegm-Heat in the Lungs)
Gallbladder Fire harboring Phlegm and Phlegm-Heat
- Clears Heat and stops vomiting
Stomach Heat with bad breath, vomiting bitter or sour fluid, aversion to Heat, a greasy, yellow tongue coat (due to either Excess or Deficiency)
- Cools the Blood and stops bleeding
Blood Heat bleeding
- Calms the fetus
Restless fetus
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Standard Dosage: 6-10g in decoction.
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Shi Di
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Pinyin: Shi Di
Chinese: 柿蒂
Pharmaceutical: Calyx kaki
Taxonomy: Diospyros kaki
English: Sharon Fruit Calyx / Persimmon Calyx |
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Tastes: Bitter and bland
Meridians Entered: Stomach |
Actions & Indications:
- Descends Qi and stops hiccups
Stomach dysfunction with belching, or hiccup
Treats both Hot and Cold patterns with additional appropriate herbs
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Standard Dosage: 6-10g in decoction.
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Preparation: Decoction. Add 3 teaspoons of ginger juice to the strained decoction.
Actions: Directs rebellious Qi downwards, clears Heat, stops hiccup.
Contraindications: Stoamch Deficiency
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Reference Notes: (click to display)
Most formulas are found in Scheid, Bensky, Ellis & Barolet (2009): Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas & Strategies and Chen & Chen (2015) Chinese Herbal Formulas and Applications. Others are from translations of primary sources. It is recommended that the original material is cross-referenced for mistakes and additional information.
Substitutions have been taken from Ken Lloyd & Prof. Leung (2004): Mayway UK Substitution List or the above publications and are intended as suggestions to help navigate the tight restrictions in the UK quickly. More applicable substitutions may be appropriate in specific situations.
Individual herb information has initially been sourced from TCM Wiki and American Dragon for basic data and then updated manually with my own notes.
These pages are intended to assist clinicians and are not intended for self-diagnosis or treatment for which a qualified professional should be consulted.
