
Properties: Pungent, warm
Meridans Entered:
Primary: Heart and Liver
Suggested Daily Dosage: 3-10g in decoction.
Bu Shen Huo Xue Tang (Tonify the Kidney and Invigorate Blood Decocotion)
From: The Great Compendium of Traumatology by Zhao Lian (1891)
Bu Shen Qing Re Zhi Wang Tang (Kidney Supplementing Heat Clearing Joint Deformity Decoction)
From: Ten Lectures on the Use of Formulas from the Personal Experience of Jiao Shu-De by Jiao Shu-De (2005)
Bu Yang Huan Wu Tang (Tonify Yang to Restore Five Tenths Decoction)
From: Correction of Errors Among Physicians by Wang Qing-Ren (1830)
Dang Gui Hong Hua Jiu (Tangkuei and Safflower Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various
Dang Gui Shu Jin Huo Xue Jiu (Relax the Sinews and Invigorate the Blood with Angelica Wine)
From: A+ Medical Encyclopedia (2011)
Dang Gui Tang (Angelica Decoction)
From: New Compilation of Proven Formulas by Bao Xiang-Ao (1846)
Dang Gui Yan Hu Jiu (Tangkuei and Corydalis Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various
Die Da Jiu (Trauma Liniment)
From: A Tooth from the Tiger's Mouth (2004) by Tom Bisio
Die Da Sun Shang Yu (Traumatic Bruises Bath)
From: Shen-nong.com
Er Hua Fei Pang Yu (Two Flowers Bath for Obesity)
From: Shen-nong.com
Feng Xian Hua Jiu (Impatiens Flower Wine)
From: A+ Medical Encyclopedia (2011)
Fu Fang Hong Hua Jiu
(Compound Safflower Wine)
From: A+ Medical Encyclopedia (2011)
Fu Yuan Huo Xue Tang (Revive Health by Invigorating the Blood Decoction)
From: Illustration of Medicine (Jin Dynasty)
Fu Yuan Huo Xue Tang (Revive Health by Invigorating the Blood Decoction)
From: Secrets of the Mantis Boxing Art by Huang Hanxun (1946)
Ge Xia Zhu Yu Tang (Drive Out Stasis from Below the Diaphragm Decoction)
From: Correction of Errors Among Physicians by Wang Qing-Ren (1830)
Guo Qi Yin (Delayed Menstruation Drink)
From: Indispensable Tools for Pattern Treatment by Wang Ken-Tang (1602)
Hai Tong Pi Tang (Erythrina Wash)
From: Golden Mirror of the Medical Tradition by Wu Qian (1742)
Hong Hua Da Huang Jiu (Saffron and Rhubarb Wine)
From: A+ Medical Encyclopedia (2011)
Hong Lan Hua Jiu (Safflower Wine)
From: Essentials from the Golden Cabinet by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)
Hua Tan Huo Xue Hu Fu Mei Rong Yu (Transform Phlegm and Invigorate Blood Circulation Bath for Healthy Skin)
From: Shen-nong.com
Huang Dao Yi Huo Luo You (Wood Lock Medicated Balm)
From: Product information sheet by Wong To Yick
Huo Xue Zhi Tong Tang (Invigorate Blood and Stop Pain)
From: Traumatology and Orthopaedics of Traditional Chinese Medicine (2002) by Huang Guicheng (editor)
Huo Yu Fu Sui Tang (Stasis Quickening Successful Recovery Decoction)
From: Ten Lectures on the Use of Formulas from the Personal Experience of Jiao Shu-De by Jiao Shu-De (2005)
Imada Zheng Hong Hua You (Imada Original Red Flower Oil)
From: Product information sheet by Imada Pharmaceutical Co.
Jin Gu Die Da Wan (Sinew and Bone Injury Pills)
From: Chinese Pharmacopoeia (2000)
Jing Wan Hong (Ching Wan Hung) (Many Myriad Benefits)
From: Ingredients listed on pot by Great Wall Brand
Lao Guan Shu Jin Huo Xue Jiu
(Relax the Sinews and Invigorate the Blood with Cranesbill Wine)
From: A+ Medical Encyclopedia (2011)
Lian Qiao Jin Bei Jian (Lonicera, Honeysuckle and Bolbostemma Decoction)
From: Collected Treatises of Jing-Yue by Zhang Jie Bin / Zhang Jing Yue (1624)
Pang Guang Hou Shi Chen Liao Yang Cao Yao Fang (Bladder Monkey Time Recuperative Herbal Prescription)
From: Treatise on Armament Technology by Mao Yuanyi (1621)
Qi Li San (Seven Thousands of a Tael Powder)
From: Collection for the Common Pursuit of Longevity (1762)
Qing Yu Huo Xue Tang (Clear Stasis and Quicken the Blood Decoction)
From: Complete External Therapies of Chinese Drugs by Xu Xiangcai
San Yu He Shang Tang (Wash to Mollify Trauma by Dispersing Stasis)
From: Golden Mirror of the Medical Tradition by Wu Qian (1742)
Shang Zhong Xia Tong Yong Tong Feng Wan (Pill to Treat Painful Wind Anywhere)
From: Medical Formulas Collected and Analysed by Wang Ang (1682)
Shen Tong Zhu Yu Tang (Drive Out Stasis from a Painful Body Decoction)
From: Correction of Errors Among Physicians by Wang Qing-Ren (1830)
Shu Feng Huo Xue Tang (Dredge Wind and Invigorate the Blood Decoction)
From: Precious Mirror of Eastern Medicine (1613) by Heo Jun / Xu Jun
Shu Gan Tang (Dredge the Liver Decoction)
From: Restoration of Health from the Myriad Diseases by Gong Ting-Xian (1587)
Shu Huo Jiu (Soothing Wine)
From: A+ Medical Encyclopedia (2011)
Shu Jin Huo Xue Tang (Relax the Sinews and Invigorate the Blood Decoction)
From: Traumatology and Orthopedics in Traditional Chinese Medicine (2002)
Sun Shang Yao Jiu (Detriment and Damage Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various
Tao Hong Si Wu Tang (Four Substance Decoction with Peach Pit and Safflower)
From: Supreme Commanders of the Medical Ramparts (1291)
Tao Ren San Yu Tang (Peach Seed Decoction to Scatter Stasis)
From: Complete External Therapies of Chinese Drugs by Xu Xiangcai
Tong Qiao Huo Xue Tang (Unblock the Orifices and Invigorate Blood Decoction)
From: Correction of Errors Among Physicians by Wang Qing-Ren (1830)
Tong You San (Unblock the Stomach Opening Decoction)
From: Discussion of the Spleen and Stomach by Li Gao / Li Dong Yuan (1249)
Tong You Tang (Free Darkness Decoction)
From: Secrets from the Orchid Chamber by Li Gao / Li Dong Yuan (1276)
Tuo Hua Jian (Out-Thrusting and Transforming Decoction)
From: Collected Treatises of Jing-Yue by Zhang Jie Bin / Zhang Jing Yue (1624)
Xia Ku Cao Gao (Prunella Syrup)
From: Golden Mirror of the Medical Tradition by Wu Qian (1742)
Xie Shu Tang (Pivot Harmonising Decoction)
From: Ten Lectures on the Use of Formulas from the Personal Experience of Jiao Shu-De by Jiao Shu-De (2005)
Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang (Drive Out Stasis in the Mansion of Blood Decoction)
From: Correction of Errors Among Physicians by Wang Qing-Ren (1830)
Zhe Chong Yin (Drink to Turn Back the Penetrating Vessel)
From: Formulas from the Discussions on Women's Precious Delivery (1851)
Zhen Gan Fu Sui Tang (Liver Settling Successful Recovery Decoction)
From: Ten Lectures on the Use of Formulas from the Personal Experience of Jiao Shu-De by Jiao Shu-De (2005)
Zheng Gu Zi Jin Dan (Bone Setters Purple Gold Special Pill)
From: Golden Mirror of the Medical Tradition by Wu Qian (1742)
Zheng Yan Tang (Face-Righting 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, and A+ Medical Encyclopaedia have 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.
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