Bai Tou Weng Jia Gan Cao E Jiao Tang (Pulsatilla Decoction plus Licorice and Ass-Hide Gelatin)
From: Discussion of Cold Damage by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Bai Tou Weng Tang (Pulsatilla Decoction)
From: Discussion of Cold Damage by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Ban Xia Bai Zhu Tian Ma Tang (Pinellia, White Atractylodes and Gastrodia Decoction)
From: Discussion of the Spleen and Stomach by Li Gao / Li Dong Yuan (1249)

Bi Xie Fen Qing Yin (Tokoro Drink to Separate the Clear from the Turbid)
From: Awakening of the Mind in Medical Studies by Cheng Guo-Peng (1732)

Bi Xie Shen Shi Tang (Dioscorea Decoction to Leach Out Dampness)
From: A Doctor's Experience of Ulcers by Gao Bingjun (1805)

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)

Da Bu Yin Wan (Great Tonify the Yin Pill)
From: Essential Teachings of Dan-Xi by Zhu Dan-Xi (1732)

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

Da Tou Wen Tang (Massive Febrile Disorder of the Head Decoction)
From: Medical Collectanea of Kong Bo-Hua (1988) by Kong Bo-Hua

Da Zao Wan (Great Creation Pill)
From: Essential Formulas to Support Longevity (1534)

Da Zao Wan (Great Creation Pill)
From: Collected Treatises of Jing-Yue by Zhang Jie Bin / Zhang Jing Yue (1624)

Dan Huang Si Ni San (Moutan and Phellodendron Powder for Frigid Extremities)
From: New Explanations of Medical Formulas (1980)

Dang Gui Liu Huang Tang (Tangkuei and Six Yellows Decoction)
From: Secrets from the Orchid Chamber by Li Gao / Li Dong Yuan (1276)

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

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)

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

Er Miao San (Two Marvel Powder)
From: Essential Teachings of Dan-Xi by Zhu Dan-Xi (1732)

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

Er Xian Tang (Two Immortal Decoction)
From: Clinical Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas (1950s)

Feng Zhen Yu (Wind Rash Bath)
From: Shen-nong.com

Gu Jing Wan (Stabilise the Menses Pill)
From: Essential Teachings of Dan-Xi by Zhu Dan-Xi (1732)

Hu Qian Wan (Hidden Tiger Pill)
From: Essential Teachings of Dan-Xi by Zhu Dan-Xi (1732)

Hu Qian Wan (Hidden Tiger Pill)
From: Medical Formulas Collected and Analysed by Wang Ang (1682)

Huang Lian Jie Du Tang (Coptis Decoction to Resolve Toxicity)
From: Arcane Essentials from the Imperial Library by Wang Tao (752)

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

Jia Wei Bai Tou Weng Tang (Augmented Pulsatilla Decoction)
From: Systematic Differentiation of Warm Pathogen Diseases by Wu Tang / Wu Ju Tong (1798)

Jia Wei Er Miao Wan (Modified Two Marvel Pill)
From: Medical Mirror of the Past and Present (Ming dynasty)

Jia Wei Si Wu Tang (Augmented Four Substance Decoction)
From: Fang's Orthodox Lineage of Pulse and Symptoms (1749)

Jin Hua Jiu (Golden Flower Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various

Jin Hua Wan (Golden Flower Pills)
From: Essential Subtleties on the Silver Sea by Unknown, attributed to Sun Si Miao (Maybe composed in the Song - Ming Dynasty, published ~1579)

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

Jing Wan Hong (Ching Wan Hung) (Many Myriad Benefits)
From: Ingredients listed on pot by Great Wall Brand

Jing Yan Fang (Empirical Formula)
From: Categorised Essentials of Repairing the Body by Xue Ji (1548)

Ku Shen Tang (Sophora Root Wash)
From: Collected Experiences on Treating Sores (1806) by Gao Bing-Jun

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)

Lu Pao San (Green Robe Powder)
From: Formulas to Protect Life and the Most Treasured Family Possession (1184)

Ming Mu Chu Shi Yu Zhu Fang (Foot Bath for Brightening the Eyes and Eliminating Dampness)
From: Studies of the Imperial Medical Files of the Qing Dynasty (Qing Dynasty)

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)

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

Qi Wu Jiang Xia Tang (Seven Substance Decoction for Directing Downward)
From: Practice of Syndrome Treatment in Kampo (1963) by Otsuka Keisetsu

Qing Dai San / Gao (Indigo Powder / Paste)
From: Shanghai Municipal Medicine Standards (1974)

Qing Ge San (Indigo and Clam Powder)
From: Great Compendium of External Medicine (1665)

Qing Jing San (Clear the Menses Powder)
From: Fu Qing-Zhu's Women's Disorders by Fu Qing-Zhu (1826)

Qing Shu Yi Qi Tang (Clear Summerheat and Augment the Qi Decoction)
From: Clarifying Doubts About Damage from Internal and External Causes by Li Gao / Li Dong Yuan (1247)

Qu Feng Zhi Bao Dan (Greatest Treasure Special Pill to Dispel Wind)
From: Wondrous Lantern for Peering into the Origin and Development of Miscellaneous Diseases (1773) by Shen Jin-Ao

San Huang Shi Gao Tang (Three Yellow Gypsum Decoction)
From: Indispensable Tools for Pattern Treatment by Wang Ken-Tang (1602)

San Miao Wan (Three Marvel Powder)
From: Fang's Orthodox Lineage of Pulse and Symptoms (1749)

San Zhong Kui Jian Tang (Decoction to Disperse Swelling and Ulcerate What is Hard)
From: Secrets from the Orchid Chamber by Li Gao / Li Dong Yuan (1276)

Shang Zhong Xia Tong Yong Tong Feng Wan (Pill to Treat Painful Wind Anywhere)
From: Medical Formulas Collected and Analysed by Wang Ang (1682)

Shi Gao Tang (Gypsum Decoction)
From: Arcane Essentials from the Imperial Library by Wang Tao (752)

Shi Gao Tang (Gypsum Decoction)
From: Six Texts on Cold Damage (1445) by Tao Hua

Shu Feng Huo Xue Tang (Dredge Wind and Invigorate the Blood Decoction)
From: Precious Mirror of Eastern Medicine (1613) by Heo Jun / Xu Jun

Si Miao Wan (Four Marvel Powder)
From: Convenient Reader of Established Formulas (1904)

Tong Guan Wan (Open the Gate Pill)
From: Secrets from the Orchid Chamber by Li Gao / Li Dong Yuan (1276)

Wen Qing Yin (Warming and Clearing Drink)
From: Song Family Secret Texts on Women's Disorders (1612)

Wu Ling Tong Guan Tang (Five Ingredients with Poria Decoction to Open the Gate)
From: Case Histories of Cheng Men-Xue (2002) by Cheng Men-Xue

Wu Mei Wan (Mume Pill)
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 Tang (Drain the Liver Decocotion)
From: Selections from the Clinical Experience of Guan You-Bo (2006) by Guan You-Bo

Yi Gan Er Jing Ruan Gao (Dry and Clean Ointment)
From: Ingredients label by Jiangxi Yangzhen Biology and Technology Co. Ltd.

Yi Huang Tang (Change Yellow [Discharge] Decoction)
From: Fu Qing-Zhu's Women's Disorders by Fu Qing-Zhu (1826)

Yi Qi Cong Ming Tang (Augment the Qi and Increase Acuity Decoction)
From: Dong-Yuan's Tried and Tested Formulas by Li Gao / Li Dong Yuan (1202)

Yi Shou Jiu (Boosting Longevity Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various

Yu Dai Wan (Cure Discharge Pill)
From: Shanghai Municipal Medicine Standards (1974)

Yue Shi San (Moon Stone Powder)
From: Rhymed Prose on Medical Principles and Applications (1870)

Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan (Anemarrhenae, Phellodendron and Rehmannia Pill)
From: Craft of Medicines and Patterns for Children by Qian Yi (1119)

Zhi Zi Bai Pi Tang (Gardenia and Phellodendron Bark Decoction)
From: Discussion of Cold Damage by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Zhong Man Fen Xiao Tang (Separate and Reduce Fullness in the Middle Decoction)
From: Secrets from the Orchid Chamber by Li Gao / Li Dong Yuan (1276)

Zi Yin Jiang Huo Tang (Decoction to Enrich Yin and Direct Fire Downward)
From: Restoration of Health from the Myriad Diseases by Gong Ting-Xian (1587)

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)

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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.