
Properties: Pungent, bitter, warm
Meridans Entered:
Primary: Bladder and Kidney
Sinews: Taiyang
Divergent Zones: Taiyang
Divergent Channels: Bladder, Kidney
Extraordinary Vessels: Du
Suggested Daily Dosage: 3-10g in decoction.
Cautions: It should be used with cautions for blood deficiency because of its strong pungent, fragrant, warm and dry property. It is not appropriate for weakness of spleen and stomach because large dose of this herb induces vomiting.
Bao Chan Wu You Fang (Worry Free Formula to Protect Birth)
From: Fu Qing-Zhu's Women's Disorders by Fu Qing-Zhu (1826)
Bu Pi Wei Xie Yin Huo Sheng Yang Tang (Tonify Spleen and Stomach, Drain Yin Fire and Raise Yang Decotion)
From: Discussion of the Spleen and Stomach by Li Gao / Li Dong Yuan (1249)
Bu Shen Qiang Du Zhi Wang Tang (Kidney Supplementing Governer Vessel Strengthening 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 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 Shen Qu Han Zhi Wang Tang (Kidney Supplementing Cold Dispelling Joint Deformity Decoction)
From: Ten Lectures on the Use of Formulas from the Personal Experience of Jiao Shu-De by Jiao Shu-De (2005)
Chai Ge Jie Ji Tang (Bupleurum and Kudzu Decoction to Release the Muscle Layer)
From: Six Texts on Cold Damage (1445) by Tao Hua
Chan Hua San (Cicada Flowers Powder)
From: Essential Subtleties on the Silver Sea by Unknown, attributed to Sun Si Miao (Maybe composed in the Song - Ming Dynasty, published ~1579)
Chong He Tang (Penetrating and Harmonising Decoction)
From: Versified Prescriptions (1694)
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)
Chuan Xiong Cha Tiao San (Ligusticum powder to Take With Green Tea)
From: Formulary of the Pharmacy Service for Benefiting the People of the Taiping Era by Tai Yi Ju (Imperial Medical Bureau) (1107)
Da Qiang Huo Tang (Major Notopterygium Decoction)
From: Hard Won Knowledge (1308)
Da Qin Jiao Tang (Major Large Gentian Decoction)
From: Collection for Preserving Life of Pathogenesis in the Simple Questions by Liu Wansu (1417)
Dang Gui Huo Xue Jian (Invigorate the Blood with Angelica Pills)
From: Essential Subtleties on the Silver Sea by Unknown, attributed to Sun Si Miao (Maybe composed in the Song - Ming Dynasty, published ~1579)
Dang Gui Nian Tong Tang (Tangkuei Decoction to Pry Out Pain)
From: Expounding on the Origins of Medicine by Li Gao / Li Dong Yuan (Yuan dynasty)
Er Zhu Tang (Dual Atractylodes Decoction)
From: Restoration of Health from the Myriad Diseases by Gong Ting-Xian (1587)
Feng Liao Xing Fen Shi Die Da Yao Jiu (Feng Liaoxing's Rheumatic and Traumatic Injury Medicated Wine)
From: Chinese Pharmacopoeia by Feng Xiaoling (2020)
Fu Ling Ju Hua Jiu (Poria and Chrysanthemum Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various
Fu Yuan Huo Xue Tang (Revive Health by Invigorating the Blood Decoction)
From: Secrets of the Mantis Boxing Art by Huang Hanxun (1946)
Gan Mao Cha (Common Cold Tea)
From: Chinese Medicinal Teas by Zong Xiao-Fan and Gary Liscum (1996)
Hei Dou Qiang Huo Jiu (Black Soybean and Notopterygium Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various
Huo Xue Jiu (Quicken the Blood Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various
Jing Fang Bai Du San (Schizonepeta and Saposhnikovia Powder to Overcome Pathogenic Influences)
From: Multitude of Marvelous Formulas for Sustaining Life (1550)
Jiu Wei Qiang Huo Tang (Nine Herb Decoction with Notopterygium)
From: Hard Won Knowledge (1308)
Juan Bi Tang (Remove Painful Obstruction Decoction)
From: Yang Family Formulas (1178) by Yang Tan
Juan Bi Tang (Remove Painful Obstruction Decoction)
From: Awakening of the Mind in Medical Studies by Cheng Guo-Peng (1732)
Mi Meng Hua San (Buddelia Powder)
From: Essential Subtleties on the Silver Sea by Unknown, attributed to Sun Si Miao (Maybe composed in the Song - Ming Dynasty, published ~1579)
Pu Gong Ban Lan Fa Shao Yu (Dandelion and Indigo Fever Bath)
From: Shen-nong.com
Qiang Huo Sheng Shi Tang (Notoperygium Decoction to Overcome Dampness)
From: Clarifying Doubts About Damage from Internal and External Causes by Li Gao / Li Dong Yuan (1247)
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 Shi Hua Tan Tang (Clear Dampness and Transform Phlegm Decoction)
From: Achieving Longevity by Guarding the Source by Gong Ting-Xian (1615)
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
Ren Shen Bai Du San (Ginseng Powder to Overcome Pathogenic Influences)
From: Craft of Medicines and Patterns for Children by Qian Yi (1119)
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)
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)
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 Qing San (Clear the Spirit Powder)
From: Essential Subtleties on the Silver Sea by Unknown, attributed to Sun Si Miao (Maybe composed in the Song - Ming Dynasty, published ~1579)
Shen Tong Zhu Yu Tang (Drive Out Stasis from a Painful Body Decoction)
From: Correction of Errors Among Physicians by Wang Qing-Ren (1830)
Sheng Yang San Huo Tang (Raise the Yang and Disperse Fire Decoction)
From: Clarifying Doubts About Damage from Internal and External Causes by Li Gao / Li Dong Yuan (1247)
Sheng Yang Yi Wei Tang (Raise the Yang and Augment the Stomach Decoction)
From: Clarifying Doubts About Damage from Internal and External Causes by Li Gao / Li Dong Yuan (1247)
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 Jing Huo Xue Tang (Relax the Channels and Invigorate the Blood decoction)
From: Restoration of Health from the Myriad Diseases by Gong Ting-Xian (1587)
Shu Zao Yin Zi (Dredging and Cutting Drink)
From: Formulas to Aid the Living by Yan Yong-He (1253)
Su Qiang Cha (Perilla and Notopterygium Tea)
From: Chinese Medicinal Teas by Zong Xiao-Fan and Gary Liscum (1996)
Tian Ma Wan (Gastrodia Pill)
From: Bag of Pearls by Zhang Yuan-Su (1186)
Wu Shi Cha (High Noon Tea)
From: Experienced Internal and External Prescriptions for All Diseases by Anonymous (1820)
Xi Gan Ming Mu San (Wash the Liver to Clear the Eyes Powder)
From: Restoration of Health from the Myriad Diseases by Gong Ting-Xian (1587)
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)
Xiao Feng San (Eliminate Wind Powder)
From: Formulary of the Pharmacy Service for Benefiting the People of the Taiping Era by Tai Yi Ju (Imperial Medical Bureau) (1107)
Xiao Feng San (Eliminate Wind Powder)
From: Effective Formulas from Generations of Physicians (1345)
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 Qing Wan (Drain the Green Pill)
From: Craft of Medicines and Patterns for Children by Qian Yi (1119)
Xin Yi San (Magnolia Flower Powder)
From: Formulas to Aid the Living by Yan Yong-He (1253)
Yin Qiao Bai Du San (Honeysuckle and Forsythia Powder to Overcome Pathogenic Influences)
From: Medical Formulas Collected and Analysed by Wang Ang (1682)
Yu Zhen San (True Jade Powder)
From: Orthodox Lineage of External Medicine by Chen Shi-Gong (1617)
Zai Zao San (Renewal Powder)
From: Six Texts on Cold Damage (1445) by Tao Hua
Zhi Xue Bu Shang Fang (Stop Bleeding and Mend Injuries Formula)
From: New Compilation of Proven Formulas by Bao Xiang-Ao (1846)
Zhong Gan Ling Pian (Severe Common Cold Effective Pills)
From: Modern Chinese Patent (20th Century)
Zhou Gong Bai Sui Jiu (Master Zhou's Hundred Years Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various
Zi Jing Wu Jia Jiu (Redbud and Acanthopanax Wine)
From: A+ Medical Encyclopedia (2011)
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)
Zuo Gu Shen Jing Tong Yu (Sitting Bone Nerve Pain Bath)
From: Shen-nong.com
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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