Ba Wei Dai Xia Fang (Eight Ingredient Formula for Vaginal Discharge)
From: Selected Formulas of Famous Physicians (1781)

Ba Zheng San (Eight Herb Powder for Rectification)
From: Formulary of the Pharmacy Service for Benefiting the People of the Taiping Era by Tai Yi Ju (Imperial Medical Bureau) (1107)

Bai Hu Cheng Qi Tang (White Tiger Order the Qi Decoction)
From: Revised Popular Guide to the Discussion of Cold Damage by Yu Gen-Chu, Revised by He Bing-Yuan (Qing dynasty)

Chai Hu Jia Long Gu Mu Li Tang (Bupleurum Plus Dragon Bone and Oyster Shell Decoction)
From: Discussion of Cold Damage by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Chai Qin Cheng Qi Tang (Beuplurum and Scutellaria Decoction to Order the Qi)
From: Journal of Chinese Integrative Medicine by Xue et al. (July 2005)

Cheng Qi Yang Rong Tang (Order the Qi and Nourish the Nutritive Decoction)
From: Discussion of Warm-Heat Pathogens (early 18th century)

Da Chai Hu Tang (Greater Bupleurum Decoction)
From: Discussion of Cold Damage by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Da Cheng Qi Tang (Major Order the Qi Decoction)
From: Discussion of Cold Damage by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Da Huang Dang Gui San (Rhubarb and Angelica Powder)
From: Essential Subtleties on the Silver Sea by Unknown, attributed to Sun Si Miao (Maybe composed in the Song - Ming Dynasty, published ~1579)

Da Huang Fu Zi Tang (Rhubarb and Aconite Decoction)
From: Essentials from the Golden Cabinet by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Da Huang Gan Cao Tang (Rhubarb and Licorice Decoction)
From: Essentials from the Golden Cabinet by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Da Huang Huang Lian Xie Xin Tang (Rhubarb and Coptis Decoction to Drain the Heart)
From: Discussion of Cold Damage by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Da Huang Lian Bai Tang (Rhubarb, Coptis and Phellodenron Decoction)
From: Collected Medical Writings of Jiang Chun-Hua (contemporary) by Jiang Chun-Hua

Da Huang Mu Dan Tang (Rhubarb and Moutan Decoction)
From: Essentials from the Golden Cabinet by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Da Huang Xiao Shi Tang (Rhubarb and Saltpeter Decoction)
From: Essentials from the Golden Cabinet by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Da Xian Xiong Tang (Major Decoction [for pathogens] Stuck in the Chest)
From: Discussion of Cold Damage by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Da Xian Xiong Wan (Major Pill [for pathogens] Stuck in the Chest)
From: Discussion of Cold Damage by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Dan Zhong Gou Shi Chen Liao Yang Cao Yao Fang (Pericardium Dog Time Recuperative Herbal Prescription)
From: Treatise on Armament Technology by Mao Yuanyi (1621)

Dang Gui Long Hui Wan (Tangkuei, Gentian and Aloe Pill)
From: Formulas from the Discussion Illuminating the Yellow Emperor's Basic Questions (1172) by Liu Wan-Su

Dang Tan Tang (Flush the Phlegm Decoction)
From: Essays on Medicine Esteeming the Chinese and Respecting the Western by Zang Xi Chun / Zang Shou Fu (1918-1934)

Dao Chi Cheng Qi Tang (Guide Out the Red and Order the Qi Decoction)
From: Systematic Differentiation of Warm Pathogen Diseases by Wu Tang / Wu Ju Tong (1798)

Dao Shui Wan (Guide Out Water Pill)
From: Formulas from the Discussion Illuminating the Yellow Emperor's Basic Questions (1172) by Liu Wan-Su

Di Dang Tang (Appropriate Decoction)
From: Discussion of Cold Damage by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Dian Dao San (Reversal Powder)
From: Complete External Therapies of Chinese Drugs by Xu Xiangcai

Die Da Jiu (Trauma Liniment)
From: A Tooth from the Tiger's Mouth (2004) by Tom Bisio

Er Qing Gao (Double Dark Plaster)
From: Orthodox Lineage of External Medicine by Chen Shi-Gong (1617)

Er Tong Fa Shao Yu (Children's Fever Bath)
From: Shen-nong.com

Fang Feng Tong Sheng San (Saposhnikovia Powder that Sagely Unblocks)
From: Formulas from the Discussion Illuminating the Yellow Emperor's Basic Questions (1172) by Liu Wan-Su

Feng Yin Tang (Wind Drawing Decoction)
From: Essentials from the Golden Cabinet by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Fu Fang Da Cheng Qi Tang (Revised Major Order the Qi Decoction)
From: Integrated Chinese and Western Medical Treatment of the Acute Abdomen (1973)

Fu Yuan Huo Xue Tang (Revive Health by Invigorating the Blood Decoction)
From: Illustration of Medicine (Jin Dynasty)

Fu Zi Xie Xin Tang (Aconite Decoction to Drain the Heart)
From: Essentials from the Golden Cabinet by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Gui Zhi Jia Da Huang Tang (Cinnamon Twig Decoction plus Rhubarb)
From: Discussion of Cold Damage by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Gun Tan Wan (Vaporise Phlegm Pill)
From: Essential Teachings of Dan-Xi by Zhu Dan-Xi (1732)

Hou Po Qi Wu Tang (Seven Substance Magnolia Bark Decoction)
From: Essentials from the Golden Cabinet by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Hou Po San Wu Tang (Magnolia Bark Three Substance Decoction)
From: Essentials from the Golden Cabinet by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Hua Shi Bai Du Tang (Transform Dampness and Resolve Toxins Decoction)
From: Trial Version 6 and 7 of Diagnosis and Treatment Protocol for COVID-19 (2020)

Huang Lian Shang Qing Wan (Coptis Pill to Cleat the Upper [Jiao])
From: Nationwide Collection of TCM Patent Formulas (1962)

Huang Long Tang (Yellow Dragon Decoction)
From: Six Texts on Cold Damage (1445) by Tao Hua

Huang Qi Dang Gui Jiu (Astragalus and Tangkuei Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various

Hui Chun Dan (Special Pill to Restore Life)
From: Medicinal Teachings from the Respectfully Decorated Hall (late 18th Century)

Ji Jiao Li Huang Wan (Stephania, Zanthoxylum, Tingli Seed and Rhubarb Pill)
From: Essentials from the Golden Cabinet by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Jia Jian Ba Zheng San (Modified Eight Herb Powder for Rectification)
From: Essential Teachings of Dan-Xi by Zhu Dan-Xi (1732)

Jia Wei Da Chai Hu Tang (Modified Greater Bupleurum Decoction)
From: Revised and Expanded Discussion of Warm-Heat Pathogen Diseases (1907)

Jiang Dan Tang (Direct Nitrogen Downward Pill)
From: Shanghai Journal of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacology (1987) 3:19 by Fang Shu-Yuan

Jin Gu Die Da Wan (Sinew and Bone Injury Pills)
From: Chinese Pharmacopoeia (2000)

Jin Huang San/Gao (Golden Yellow Powder / Plaster)
From: Orthodox Lineage of External Medicine by Chen Shi-Gong (1617)

Jin Yang Guang Gao (Golden Sunshine Paste)
From: Product label by Sheng Chun Tang Pharmaceuticals

Lei Wu Fang (Tripterygium and Aconite Prescription)
From: HealthCMi.com (2018)

Li Dan Pai Shi Tang (Boost the Gall Bladder to Expel Stones Decoction)
From: Jiang Chunhua's Prescriptions by Jiang Chunhua (20th Century)

Li Dan Tang (Boost the Gall Bladder Decoction)
From: New Acute Abdomen by Qingdao Taixi Hospital (1978)

Lian Hua Qing Wen Jiao Nang (Forsythia Flower Capsules for Clearing Heat)
From: Shi Jia Zhuang Yi Ling Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. by Shi Jia Zhuang Yi Ling Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. (2002)

Lian Qiao Bai Du Pian (Forsythia Fruit Tablet for Removing Toxin)
From: Unknown, probably a modern patent

Liang Ge San (Cool the Diaphragm Powder)
From: Formulary of the Pharmacy Service for Benefiting the People of the Taiping Era by Tai Yi Ju (Imperial Medical Bureau) (1107)

Liu Mo Tang (Six Milled Decoction)
From: Indispensable Tools for Pattern Treatment by Wang Ken-Tang (1602)

Ma Zi Ren Wan (Hemp Seed Pill)
From: Discussion of Cold Damage by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Mu Huang Er Zi Jian (? Yellow, 2 Seed Wash)
From: Complete External Therapies of Chinese Drugs by Xu Xiangcai

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)

Niu Huang Cheng Qi Tang (Ox Gallstone Decoction to Order the Qi)
From: Systematic Differentiation of Warm Pathogen Diseases by Wu Tang / Wu Ju Tong (1798)

Niu Huang Shang Qing Wan (Ox Gallstone Pill to Cleat the Upper [Jiao])
From: Nationwide Collection of TCM Patent Formulas (1962)

Nu Shen San (Woman's Spirit Powder)
From: Formulary and Mnemonics from 'No Mistake' Pharmacy (1956)

Qi Bao Qing Xin San (Seven Treasures Powder to Clear the Heart)
From: Essential Subtleties on the Silver Sea by Unknown, attributed to Sun Si Miao (Maybe composed in the Song - Ming Dynasty, published ~1579)

Qing Bi Tang (Clear the Nose Decoction)
From: Nakakura Pharmacy in Japan (19th Century)

Qing Dan Xie Huo Tang (Clear the Gallbladder and Drain Fire Decoction)
From: Integrated Chinese and Western Medical Treatment of the Acute Abdomen (1973)

Qing Gan San (Clear the Liver Powder)
From: Essential Subtleties on the Silver Sea by Unknown, attributed to Sun Si Miao (Maybe composed in the Song - Ming Dynasty, published ~1579)

Qing Liang Gao (Cool Clearing Paste)
From: A Collection of Zhao Bingnan's Clinical Experiences by Zhao Bingnan (1975)

Qing Xin Li Ge Tang (Clear the Heart and Enable the Diaphragm Decoction)
From: Indispensable Tools for Pattern Treatment by Wang Ken-Tang (1602)

Qing Yan Li Ge Tang (Clear the Throat and Enable the Diaphragm Decoction)
From: Precious Collection for Throat Diseases (Qing dynasty)

Qing Yi Tang (Clear the Pancreas Decoction)
From: Integrated Chinese and Western Medical Treatment of the Acute Abdomen (1973)

Ren Shen Xie Fei Tang (Ginseng Decoction to Drain the Lung)
From: Golden Mirror of the Medical Tradition by Wu Qian (1742)

Run Chang Wan (Moisten the Intestines Pill)
From: Discussion of the Spleen and Stomach by Li Gao / Li Dong Yuan (1249)

San Hua Fu Sui Tang (Three Transformations Successful Recovery Decoction)
From: Ten Lectures on the Use of Formulas from the Personal Experience of Jiao Shu-De by Jiao Shu-De (2005)

San Hua Tang (Three Transformations Decoction)
From: Collection of Writings on the Mechanisms of Disease, Suitability of Qi and the Safeguarding of Life as Discussed in Basic Questions (1168)

San Huang San (Three Yellows Powder)
From: Traditional. Various modified forms are in many Die Da formulations.

San Huang San (Three Yellows Powder)
From: Important Formulas Worth a Thousand Gold Pieces by Sun Si Miao (650)

San Huang Wan (Three Yellows Pill)
From: Essential Subtleties on the Silver Sea by Unknown, attributed to Sun Si Miao (Maybe composed in the Song - Ming Dynasty, published ~1579)

San Huang Zhi Zhu Wan (Three Yellows Unripe Bitter Orange and Atractylodes Pill)
From: Discussion of the Spleen and Stomach by Li Gao / Li Dong Yuan (1249)

San Wu Bei Ji Wan (Three Substance Pill Prepared for Emergencies)
From: Essentials from the Golden Cabinet by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Sang Piao Shao Jiu Tiao San (Mantis Egg Case Powder to take with Wine)
From: Essential Subtleties on the Silver Sea by Unknown, attributed to Sun Si Miao (Maybe composed in the Song - Ming Dynasty, published ~1579)

Shao Yao Tang (Peony Decoction)
From: Discussion of Cold Damage by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Shen Xiao Tai Yi Gao (Wonderously Effective "Tai Yi" [great medicine] Ointment)
From: Categorised Essentials of Repairing the Body by Xue Ji (1548)

Sheng Jiang San (Ascending and Descending Powder)
From: Systematic Differentiation of Cold Damage and Warm Epidemics (1748) by Yang Lishan

Shi Hui San (Ten Partially Charred Substances Powder)
From: Miraculous Book of Ten Remedies for Consumption (1348)

Shuang Jie San (Double Releasing Powder)
From: Essential Subtleties on the Silver Sea by Unknown, attributed to Sun Si Miao (Maybe composed in the Song - Ming Dynasty, published ~1579)

Si Shun San (Four Flows Decoction.)
From: Essential Subtleties on the Silver Sea by Unknown, attributed to Sun Si Miao (Maybe composed in the Song - Ming Dynasty, published ~1579)

Sou Feng Shun Qi Wan (Track Down Wind and Smooth the Flow of Qi Pill)
From: Fine Formulas for Women with Annotations and Commentary (16th Century)

Tao He Cheng Qi Tang (Peach Pit Decoction to Order the Qi)
From: Discussion of Cold Damage by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Tiao Wei Cheng Qi Tang (Regulate the Stomach and Order the Qi Decoction)
From: Discussion of Cold Damage by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Tong Bian Ling Pian (Constipation Pills)
From: Aura Herbs (2020)

Wen Pi Tang (Warm the Spleen Decoction)
From: Important Formulas Worth a Thousand Gold Pieces by Sun Si Miao (650)

Wen Pi Tang (Warm the Spleen Decoction)
From: Formulas of Universal Benefit from my Practice (1132)

Xi Gan San (Liver Washing Powder)
From: Formulary of the Pharmacy Service for Benefiting the People of the Taiping Era by Tai Yi Ju (Imperial Medical Bureau) (1107)

Xi Xin San (Thin Pungent Decoction.)
From: Essential Subtleties on the Silver Sea by Unknown, attributed to Sun Si Miao (Maybe composed in the Song - Ming Dynasty, published ~1579)

Xia Yu Xue Tang (Purge Static Blood Decoction)
From: Essentials from the Golden Cabinet by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Xiang Sheng Po Di Wan (Pill for Restoring Sound to a Broken Flute)
From: Straight Directions from Ren-Zhai (1264) by Yang Shi-Ying / Ren-Zhai

Xiao Cheng Qi Tang (Minor Order the Qi Decoction)
From: Discussion of Cold Damage by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Xiao Wei Dan (Minor Stomach Elixir)
From: Essential Teachings of Dan-Xi by Zhu Dan-Xi (1732)

Xiao Yu Gao (Minor Stasis Ointment)
From: Complete External Therapies of Chinese Drugs by Xu Xiangcai

Xie Gan San [Bao Feng Ke Re] (Drain the Liver Powder [Violent Wind Accompanied with Heat])
From: Essential Subtleties on the Silver Sea by Unknown, attributed to Sun Si Miao (Maybe composed in the Song - Ming Dynasty, published ~1579)

Xie Gan San [Tian Xing Chi Yan] (Drain the Liver Powder [Epidemic Red Eye])
From: Essential Subtleties on the Silver Sea by Unknown, attributed to Sun Si Miao (Maybe composed in the Song - Ming Dynasty, published ~1579)

Xie Gan Tang (Drain the Liver Decocotion)
From: Selections from the Clinical Experience of Guan You-Bo (2006) by Guan You-Bo

Xie Pi Chu Re Yin (Drain the Spleen to Clear Fire Drink)
From: Essential Subtleties on the Silver Sea by Unknown, attributed to Sun Si Miao (Maybe composed in the Song - Ming Dynasty, published ~1579)

Xie Qing Wan (Drain the Green Pill)
From: Craft of Medicines and Patterns for Children by Qian Yi (1119)

Xie Xin Tang (Drain the Epigastrium Decoction)
From: Essentials from the Golden Cabinet by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Xin Jia Huang Long Tang (Yellow Dragon Decoction)
From: Systematic Differentiation of Warm Pathogen Diseases by Wu Tang / Wu Ju Tong (1798)

Xuan Bai Cheng Qi Tang (Disseminate the White and Order the Qi Decoction)
From: Systematic Differentiation of Warm Pathogen Diseases by Wu Tang / Wu Ju Tong (1798)

Yi Zi Tang (Decotion "B")
From: Trivial Comments on Medical Matters (1820)

Yin Chen Hao Tang (Virgate Wormwood Decoction)
From: Discussion of Cold Damage by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Yu Zhu San (Jade Candle Powder)
From: Confucians' Duties to Their Parents by Zhang Cong-Zheng / Zi-He (1228)

Zeng Ye Cheng Qi Tang (Increase Fluids and Order the Qi Decoction)
From: Systematic Differentiation of Warm Pathogen Diseases by Wu Tang / Wu Ju Tong (1798)

Zhi Shi Dao Zhi Wan (Unripe Bitter Orange Pill to Guide Out Stagnation)
From: Clarifying Doubts About Damage from Internal and External Causes by Li Gao / Li Dong Yuan (1247)

Zhi Zi Da Huang Tang (Gardenia and Rhubarb Decoction)
From: Essentials from the Golden Cabinet by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Zhong Zheng Qi Yi Du Bi Fei Fang (Severe Stage Epidemic Poison Blocking the Lung 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)

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)

Zhu Li Da Tan Wan (Bamboo Sap Pill to Trust Out Phlegm)
From: Multitude of Marvelous Formulas for Sustaining Life (1550)

Zi Gen Mu Li Tang (Arnebia/Lithospermum and Oyster Shell Decoction)
From: New Book on Syphilis and Leprosy (1787)

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Reference Notes:

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.