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

Chong He Tang (Flush and Harmonise Decoction)
From: Indispensable Tools for Pattern Treatment by Wang Ken-Tang (1602)

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

Dian Zhu Wan (Lightning Pearl Pills)
From: Classical Pearls by Heiner Fruehauf (2025)

Fang Xin Xing Guan Zhuang Bing Du Gan Ran De Fei Yan Er Hao Fang (Second Pneumonia Prevention Formula for New Coronavirus Infection)
From: Diagnosis and Treatment Guide by Hu Ke (2020)

Fang Xin Xing Guan Zhuang Bing Du Gan Ran De Fei Yan Yi Hao Fang (First Pneumonia Prevention Formula for New Coronavirus Infection)
From: Diagnosis and Treatment Guide by Hu Ke (2020)

Gan Mao Ling (Miraculous Cold Pills)
From: Patent formulation

Huo Ming Yin (Revitalise Life Decoction)
From: Herbal Prescriptions from Jiantai Clinic (1981) by Chang Wei-Yen

Jia Jian Zhu Ye Shi Gao Tang (Modified Lophatherum and Gypsum Decoction)
From: Formulas Based on the Experience of Ding Gan-Ren (1927) by Ding Gan-Ren

Jin Hua Qing Gan Ke Li (Honeysuckle Granules to Clear the Senses)
From: Juxiechang Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., Beijing (2002)

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

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

Lei Zhu Wan (Thunder Pearl Pills)
From: Classical Pearls by Heiner Fruehauf (2025)

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

Lian Qiao Jin Bei Jian (Lonicera, Honeysuckle and Bolbostemma Decoction)
From: Collected Treatises of Jing-Yue by Zhang Jie Bin / Zhang Jing Yue (1624)

Pu Gong Pi Fu Chuang Jie Yu (Dandelion Skin Sore Bath)
From: Shen-nong.com

Qing Chang Yin (Clear the Intestines Drink)
From: Records of Pattern Discrimination (1687)

Qing Gan Yin (Clear the Liver Drink)
From: Selected and Compiled Clinical Experiences of Wei Chang-Chun (1974) by Wei Chang-Chun

Qing Luo Yin (Clear the Collaterals Drink)
From: Systematic Differentiation of Warm Pathogen Diseases by Wu Tang / Wu Ju Tong (1798)

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

Qing Ying Tang (Clear the Nutritive Level Decoction)
From: Systematic Differentiation of Warm Pathogen Diseases by Wu Tang / Wu Ju Tong (1798)

Ru Xing Tang (Mosla and Apricot Kernal Decoction)
From: Selected formulas for Warm-Heat Pathogens (c. 1900) by He Lian-Chen

San Hua Cha (Three Flowers Tea)
From: Chinese Medicinal Teas by Zong Xiao-Fan and Gary Liscum (1996)

San Shi Tang (Three Minerals Decoction)
From: Systematic Differentiation of Warm Pathogen Diseases by Wu Tang / Wu Ju Tong (1798)

Shen Xi Dan (Magical Rhinoceros Special Pill)
From: Warp and Weft of Warm Diseases by Wang Shi-Xiong / Wang Meng-Ying (1852)

Shen Xiao Tuo Li San (Miraculous Powder for Supporting the Interior)
From: Formulary of the Pharmacy Service for Benefiting the People of the Taiping Era by Tai Yi Ju (Imperial Medical Bureau) (1107)

Shuang Huang Lian Kou Fe Ye (Double Coptis Oral Liquid)
From: Henan Tailong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (1960s)

Shuang Huang Lian Pian (Double Coptis Pill)
From: Lekon Golden Formula (1973)

Si Miao Yong An Tang (Four Valiant Decoction for Well-Being)
From: New Compilation of Proven Formulas by Bao Xiang-Ao (1846)

Tong Sai Pian (Unblock Obstruction Pill)
From: Journal of the Nanking College of Chinese Medicine (1984)

Tuo Li Xiao Du Yin (Support the Interior and Eliminate Toxin Drink)
From: Orthodox Lineage of External Medicine by Chen Shi-Gong (1617)

Wu Shen Tang (Five Miracle Decoction)
From: Records of Pattern Discrimination (1687)

Wu Wei Xiao Du Yin (Five Ingredient Drink to Eliminate Toxin)
From: Golden Mirror of the Medical Tradition by Wu Qian (1742)

Xian Fang Huo Ming Yin (Immortals' Formula for Sustaining Life)
From: Fine Formulas for Women with Annotations and Commentary (16th century) by Bi Li-Zhai

Xiao Yan Jie Du Wan (Reduce Inflammation and Resolve Toxicity Pill)
From: Medical Mirror of Past and Present (Ming era)

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

Xin Jia Xiang Ru Yin (Newly Augmented Mosla Drink)
From: Systematic Differentiation of Warm Pathogen Diseases by Wu Tang / Wu Ju Tong (1798)

Ye Fang Gan Mao Cha (Preventing Common Cold Tea)
From: Chinese Medicinal Teas by Zong Xiao-Fan and Gary Liscum (1996)

Yin Hua Jie Du Tang (Honeysuckle Decocotion to Resolve Toxicity)
From: Collected Experiences on Treating Sores (1806)

Yin Qiao Bai Du San (Honeysuckle and Forsythia Powder to Overcome Pathogenic Influences)
From: Medical Formulas Collected and Analysed by Wang Ang (1682)

Yin Qiao Ma Bo San (Honeysuckle, Forsythia and Puffball Powder)
From: Systematic Differentiation of Warm Pathogen Diseases by Wu Tang / Wu Ju Tong (1798)

Yin Qiao San (Honeysuckle and Forsythia Powder)
From: Systematic Differentiation of Warm Pathogen Diseases by Wu Tang / Wu Ju Tong (1798)

Yin Qiao Tang (Honeysuckle and Forsythia Decoction)
From: Systematic Differentiation of Warm Pathogen Diseases by Wu Tang / Wu Ju Tong (1798)

Zhen Ren Huo Ming Yin (True Man's Decoction to Revitalise Life)
From: Medical Formulas Collected and Analysed by Wang Ang (1682)

Zhong He Tang (Even-Handed Decoction)
From: Indispensable Tools for Pattern Treatment by Wang Ken-Tang (1602)

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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.