
Properties: Bitter, pungent, warm
Meridans Entered:
Primary: Stomach and Large Intestine
Suggested Daily Dosage: 3-10g in decoction.
Cautions: It is contraindicated for loose stool due to spleen insufficiency or qi sinking. Use with caution for pregnant women.
This herb is prohibited from use in the UK under the banned and restricted herbal ingredients list issued by the MHRA and so is generally substituted with Zhi Shi and Yi Li Ren, or Fei Zi and Yu Li Ren for expelling parasites.
Interactions:
Bian Zhi Xin Qi Yin (Modified Formulation of Heart Qi Drink)
From: Collection of Treasured Essentials (date unknown)
Chai Hu Da Yuan Yin (Bupleurum Drink to Reach the Source)
From: Revised Popular Guide to the Discussion of Cold Damage by Yu Gen-Chu, Revised by He Bing-Yuan (Qing dynasty)
Chu Qi Han Shi Yu Fei Fang (Early Stage Cold-Damp Lung Stagnation Prescription)
From: Diagnosis and Treatment Protocol for Novel Coronavirus Pneumonia (Trial Version 7), Chinese Medical Journal 2020, 133(9): 1087-1095.
doi: 10.1097/CM9.0000000000000819 by Wei Pei-Fang (editor), National Health Commission & National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine (2020)
Chu Qi Shi Re Yu Fei Fang (Early Stage Damp-Heat Lung Accumulation Prescription)
From: Diagnosis and Treatment Protocol for Novel Coronavirus Pneumonia (Trial Version 7), Chinese Medical Journal 2020, 133(9): 1087-1095.
doi: 10.1097/CM9.0000000000000819 by Wei Pei-Fang (editor), National Health Commission & National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine (2020)
Da Yuan Yin (Reach the Source Drink)
From: Discussion of Warm Epidemics (1642) by Wu You-Xing / You-Ke
Dan Dao Qu Hui Tang (Drive Roundworms from the Biliary Tract Decoction)
From: New Acute Abdomen by Qingdao Taixi Hospital (1978)
Fei Er Wan (Fat Baby Pill)
From: Comprehensive and Subtle Discussion of Children's Health (1156)
Hua Chong Wan (Dissolve Parasites Pill)
From: Formulary of the Pharmacy Service for Benefiting the People of the Taiping Era by Tai Yi Ju (Imperial Medical Bureau) (1107)
Ji Ming San (Powder to take at Cock's Crow)
From: Effective Medical Formulas Arranged by Category by Master Zhu (1266)
Jia Jian Da Yuan Yin (Modified Reach the Source Drink)
From: Warp and Weft of Warm Diseases by Wang Shi-Xiong / Wang Meng-Ying (1852)
Jie Nue Qi Bao Yin (Seven Treasure Drink to Check Malarial Disorders)
From: Formulary of the Pharmacy Service for Benefiting the People of the Taiping Era by Tai Yi Ju (Imperial Medical Bureau) (1107)
Lei Shi Xuan Tou Mo Yuan Fa (Lei's Method for Disseminating and Venting from the Membrane Source)
From: Discussion of Season Diseases (1882)
Lian Mei An Hui Tang (Picrorhiza and Mume Decoction to Calm Roundworms)
From: Revised Popular Guide to the Discussion of Cold Damage by Yu Gen-Chu, Revised by He Bing-Yuan (Qing dynasty)
Liu Mo Tang (Six Milled Decoction)
From: Indispensable Tools for Pattern Treatment by Wang Ken-Tang (1602)
Mu Xiang Bing Lang Wan (Auklandia and Betel Nut Pill)
From: Confucians' Duties to Their Parents by Zhang Cong-Zheng / Zi-He (1228)
Mu Xiang Bing Lang Wan (Auklandia and Betel Nut Pill)
From: Medical Formulas Collected and Analysed by Wang Ang (1682)
Mu Xiang Bing Lang Wan (Auklandia and Betel Nut Pill)
From: Essential Teachings of Dan-Xi by Zhu Dan-Xi (1732)
Nei Liu Huang Lian Tang (Internal Flow [Promoting] Decoction with Coptis)
From: Collection of Writings on the Mechanism of Disease, Suitability of Qi, and the Safeguarding of Life as Discussed in Basic Questions (1186)
Nei Shu Huang Lian Tang (Internal Dispersing Decoction with Coptis)
From: Collection of Writing on the Mechanism of Illness, Suitability of Qi and the Safeguarding of Life as Discussed in the Basic Questions (1186)
Nu Shen San (Woman's Spirit Powder)
From: Formulary and Mnemonics from 'No Mistake' Pharmacy (1956)
Qu Tao Tang (Expel Tapeworm Decoction)
From: Chinese Pharmacopoeia
Shao Yao Tang (Peony Decoction)
From: Discussion of Cold Damage by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)
Shi Liu Wei Liu Qi Yin (Sixteen Ingredient Drink for Qi Flow)
From: Introduction to Medicine (1575) by Li Chan / Jian-Zhai
Shu Zao Yin Zi (Dredging and Cutting Drink)
From: Formulas to Aid the Living by Yan Yong-He (1253)
Si Mo Tang (Four Milled Decoction)
From: Formulas to Aid the Living by Yan Yong-He (1253)
Tian Tai Wu Yao San (Top Quality Lindera Powder)
From: Comprehensive Recording of Sagely Beneficence from the Zhenghe Era (1117) by Song Imperial Court
Tong You Tang (Free Darkness Decoction)
From: Secrets from the Orchid Chamber by Li Gao / Li Dong Yuan (1276)
Wu Mo Yin Zi (Five Milled Drink)
From: Concise Medicine (1587)
Yan Nian Ban Xia Tang (Pinellia Decoction to Extend Life)
From: Arcane Essentials from the Imperial Library by Wang Tao (752)
Zhou Che Wan (Vessel and Vehicle Pill)
From: Formulary of the Pharmacy Service for Benefiting the People of the Taiping Era by Tai Yi Ju (Imperial Medical Bureau) (1107)
Zong Qi Han Shi Yu Fei Fang (Mid-Stage Cold-Damp Lung Stagnation Prescription)
From: Diagnosis and Treatment Protocol for Novel Coronavirus Pneumonia (Trial Version 7), Chinese Medical Journal 2020, 133(9): 1087-1095.
doi: 10.1097/CM9.0000000000000819 by Wei Pei-Fang (editor), National Health Commission & National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine (2020)
Zu Heng Xiao Zhong Tang (Calf and Ankle Swelling Dispersing Decoction)
From: Ten Lectures on the Use of Formulas from the Personal Experience of Jiao Shu-De by Jiao Shu-De (2005)
Individual herb information has sourced mainly from TCM Wiki and American Dragon for basic data and then updated manually with my own notes. Zhou, Xie and Yan (2011): Encyclopedia of Traditional Chinese Medicines, Vol. 5, has been used for entries not available from those sources with additional material searched for and filled in where available. Western herbs not appearing in the Chinese literature have used Ross (2010): Combining Western Herbs and Chinese Medicine: A Clinical Materia Medica, White Rabbit Institute of Healing and therapeutika.ch. Choices of which source to use or combine have been my own.
These pages are intended to assist clinicians and are not intended for self-diagnosis or treatment for which a qualified professional should be consulted. Actions and indications are taken from traditional uses and do not necessarily reflect the evidence base which should be researched independently. Dosages are for guidance only and will vary dependening on the potency of the batch and the tolerance of the individual so should be evaluated by a professional based on individual needs.
