Properties: Sweet, bitter, cold
Meridans Entered:
Primary: Heart, Liver, Stomach and Kidney
Extraordinary Vessels: Ren
Suggested Daily Dosage: 10-15g in decoction.
Cautions: It is contraindicated in cases of diarrhea, abdomen distention due to spleen deficiency.
Ai Fu Nuan Gong Wan (Mugwort and Cyperus Pill to Warm the Palace)
From: Straight Directions from Ren-Zhai (1264) by Yang Shi-Ying / Ren-Zhai
Bai He Di Huang Tang (Lily Bulb and Rehmannia Decoction)
From: Essentials from the Golden Cabinet by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)
Bai He Gu Jin Tang (Lily Bulb Decoction to Preserve the Metal)
From: Writing for Posterity of Zhou Shen-Zhai (1573)
Bu Qi Yang Xue Jiu (Fortify Qi and Nourish Blood Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various
Bu Shen Gu Chi Wan (Tonify the Kidneys to Firm the Teeth Pills)
From: Chengdu Jiuzhitang Jinding Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
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)
Chai Ge Jie Ji Tang (Bupleurum and Kudzu Decoction to Release the Muscle Layer)
From: Awakening of the Mind in Medical Studies by Cheng Guo-Peng (1732)
Chai Hu Qing Gan Tang (Bupleurum Decoction to Clear the Liver)
From: Golden Mirror of the Medical Tradition by Wu Qian (1742)
Cheng Qi Yang Rong Tang (Order the Qi and Nourish the Nutritive Decoction)
From: Discussion of Warm-Heat Pathogens (early 18th century)
Chong He Tang (Penetrating and Harmonising Decoction)
From: Versified Prescriptions (1694)
Cong Bai Qi Wei Yin (Scallion Drink with Seven Ingredients)
From: Arcane Essentials from the Imperial Library by Wang Tao (752)
Da Ding Feng Zhu (Major Arrest Wind Pearl)
From: Systematic Differentiation of Warm Pathogen Diseases by Wu Tang / Wu Ju Tong (1798)
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)
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 Nang Shu Shi Chen Liao Yang Cao Yao Fang (Gallbladder Rat Time Recuperative Herbal Prescription)
From: Treatise on Armament Technology by Mao Yuanyi (1621)
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 Liu Huang Tang (Tangkuei and Six Yellows Decoction)
From: Secrets from the Orchid Chamber by Li Gao / Li Dong Yuan (1276)
Dang Gui Yin Zi (Tangkuei Drink)
From: Formulas to Aid the Living by Yan Yong-He (1253)
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 Chi San (Guide Out the Red Powder)
From: Craft of Medicines and Patterns for Children by Qian Yi (1119)
Di Huang Yin Zi (Rehmannia Drink)
From: A Simple Book of Formulas (1191) by Wang Shuo
Du Huo Ji Sheng Jiu (Pubescent Angelica and Taxillus Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various
Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang (Pubescent Angelica and Taxillus Decoction)
From: Important Formulas Worth a Thousand Gold Pieces by Sun Si Miao (650)
E Jiao Ji Zi Huang Tang (Ass-Hide Gelatin and Egg Yolk Decoction)
From: Popular Guide to the Discussion of Cold Damage (Qing Dynasty)
Er Dong Er Di Jiu (Two Winters Two Earths Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various
Er Jia Fu Mai Tang (Two Shell Decoction to Restore the Pulse)
From: Systematic Differentiation of Warm Pathogen Diseases by Wu Tang / Wu Ju Tong (1798)
Gan Lu Yin (Sweet Dew Drink)
From: Formulary of the Pharmacy Service for Benefiting the People of the Taiping Era by Tai Yi Ju (Imperial Medical Bureau) (1107)
Gan Niu Shi Chen Liao Yang Cao Yao Fang (Liver Ox Time Recuperative Herbal Prescription)
From: Treatise on Armament Technology by Mao Yuanyi (1621)
Geng Nian An Wan (Peaceful Menopause Pills)
From: Aura Herbs (2020)
Gou Qi Sheng Di Jiu (Lycium and Rehmannia Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various
Gu Chi Wan (Firm the Teeth Pills)
From: Combined gu chi wan and spiramycin in the treatment of periodontal disease by Zhang JZ, Yang XX & Tong YH (1992)
Gu Ti Di Huang Jiu (Securing the Body Wine with Rehmannia)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various
Huang Tu Tang (Yellow Earth Decoction)
From: Essentials from the Golden Cabinet by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)
Jia Jian Dao Chi Xie Xin Tang (Modified Guide Out the Red and Drain the Heart Decoction)
From: Selected Formulas for Warm-Heat Pathogen Diseases (c. 1900)
Jia Jian Fu Mai Tang (Modified Restore the Pulse Decoction)
From: Systematic Differentiation of Warm Pathogen Diseases by Wu Tang / Wu Ju Tong (1798)
Jia Jian Xiao Chai Hu Tang (Modified Minor Bupleurum Decoction)
From: Six Texts on Cold Damage (1445) by Tao Hua
Jia Wei Ba Zhen Tang (Modified Eight Treasures Decoction)
From: Secrets of the Mantis Boxing Art by Huang Hanxun (1946)
Jia Wei Wu Lin San (Augmented Powder for Five Types of Urinary Dribbling)
From: Golden Mirror of the Medical Tradition by Wu Qian (1742)
Jian Ling Tang (Construct Roof Tiles Decoction)
From: Essays on Medicine Esteeming the Chinese and Respecting the Western by Zang Xi Chun / Zang Shou Fu (1918-1934)
Jiao Ai Tang (Ass-Hide Gelatin and Mugwort Decoction)
From: Essentials from the Golden Cabinet by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)
Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan / Cui Shi Ba Wei Wan (Kidney Qi Pill from the Golden Cabinet / Cui's Eight Ingredient Pill)
From: Essentials from the Golden Cabinet by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)
Jin Yang Guang Gao (Golden Sunshine Paste)
From: Product label by Sheng Chun Tang Pharmaceuticals
Jiu Wei Qiang Huo Tang (Nine Herb Decoction with Notopterygium)
From: Hard Won Knowledge (1308)
Ju Qi Jiu (Chrysanthemum and Goji Berry Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various
Ling Jiao Gou Teng Tang (Antelope Horn and Uncaria Deocction)
From: Revised Popular Guide to the Discussion of Cold Damage by Yu Gen-Chu, Revised by He Bing-Yuan (Qing dynasty)
Long Dan Xie Gan Tang (Gentian Decoction to Drain the Liver)
From: Medical Formulas Collected and Analysed by Wang Ang (1682)
Ma Huang Deng Shi Wei San (Ephedra Pill with Ten Ingredients)
From: Arcane Essentials from the Imperial Library by Wang Tao (752)
Ming Mu Di Huang Wan (Improve Vision with Rehmannia Pill)
From: Scrutiny of the Precious Jade Case (1642) by Fu Ren-Yu
Ning Xue Tang (Qiuet the Blood Decoction)
From: Traditional Chinese Ophthalmology (c. 1970)
Niu Xi Dan Shen Jiu (Achyranthes and Salvia Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various
Niu Xi Ren Shen Jiu (Achyranthes and Ginseng Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various
Nuan Gong Yun Zi Wan (Warm Uterus Pregnancy Pills)
From: Aura Herbs (2020)
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)
Pi Shen Liang Zhu Jiu (Spleen and Kidney Dual Assisting Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various
Qian Lie Shu Wan (Prostate Comfort Pills)
From: Aura Herbs (2020)
Qin Lian Si Wu Tang (Four Substance Decoction with Scutellaria and Coptis)
From: Wondrous Lantern for Peering into the Origin and Development of Miscellaneous Diseases (1773) by Shen Jin-Ao
Qing Hao Bie Jia Tang (Artemisia and Soft-Shelled Turtle Shell Decoction [Version 1])
From: Systematic Differentiation of Warm Pathogen Diseases by Wu Tang / Wu Ju Tong (1798)
Qing Wei San (Clear the Stomach Powder)
From: Secrets from the Orchid Chamber by Li Gao / Li Dong Yuan (1276)
Qing Wei Tang (Clear the Stomach Decoction)
From: Golden Mirror of the Medical Tradition by Wu Qian (1742)
Qing Wen Bai Du Yin (Clear Epidemics and Overcome Toxicity Drink)
From: Achievements Regarding Epidemic Rashes (1794)
Qing Ying Tang (Clear the Nutritive Level Decoction)
From: Systematic Differentiation of Warm Pathogen Diseases by Wu Tang / Wu Ju Tong (1798)
Qiong Yu Gao (Precious Jade Syrup)
From: Hong's Collection of Experiential Formulas (1107)
Ren Shen Fu Ling Jiu (Ginseng and Poria Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various
Ren Shen Huang Qi San (Ginseng and Astragalus Powder)
From: Precious Mirror of Health by Luo Tian-Yi (Yuan Dynasty)
Run Chang Wan (Moisten the Intenstines Pill)
From: Shen's Book for Revering Life (1773)
San Jia Fu Mai Tang (Three Shell Decoction to Restore the Pulse)
From: Systematic Differentiation of Warm Pathogen Diseases by Wu Tang / Wu Ju Tong (1798)
Shen Gui Bu Xu Jiu (Ginseng and Tangkuei Wine to Supplement Vacuity)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various
Shen Ji Shi Chen Liao Yang Cao Yao Fang (Kidney Cock Time Recuperative Herbal Prescription)
From: Treatise on Armament Technology by Mao Yuanyi (1621)
Shen Xi Dan (Magical Rhinoceros Special Pill)
From: Warp and Weft of Warm Diseases by Wang Shi-Xiong / Wang Meng-Ying (1852)
Shen Xiao Dang Gui Gao (Wonderously Effective Tangkuei Ointment)
From: Categorised Essentials of Repairing the Body by Xue Ji (1548)
Shen Xiao Tai Yi Gao (Wonderously Effective "Tai Yi" [great medicine] Ointment)
From: Categorised Essentials of Repairing the Body by Xue Ji (1548)
Sheng Yu Tang (Sage-Like Healing Decoction)
From: Secrets from the Orchid Chamber by Li Gao / Li Dong Yuan (1276)
Shi Du Qing Pian (Clear Toxic Damp Pills)
From: Aura Herbs (2020)
Shi Quan Yu Zhen Tang (All-Inclusive Decoction for Fostering the True)
From: Essays on Medicine Esteeming the Chinese and Respecting the Western by Zang Xi Chun / Zang Shou Fu (1918-1934)
Shu Di Dang Shen Tang (Prepared Rehmannia and Codonopsis Decoction)
From: Journal of Ethnopharmacology 324, 117786 by Xiao-min Liu, Hui Shi & Wei Li (2024)
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 Yu Wan (Dioscorea Pill)
From: Essentials from the Golden Cabinet by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)
Si Sheng Wan (Four Fresh Pill)
From: Yang Family Formulas (1178) by Yang Tan
Si Wu Xiao Feng Yin (Eliminate Wind Drink with the Four Substances)
From: Golden Mirror of the Medical Tradition by Wu Qian (1742)
Si Yin Jian (Four Yin Decoction)
From: Collected Treatises of Jing-Yue by Zhang Jie Bin / Zhang Jing Yue (1624)
Su He Tang (Perilla and Menthol Decoction)
From: New Methods for the Treatment of Gu Syndrome by Lu Shunde (Qing Dynasty)
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)
Tian Ma Wan (Gastrodia Pill)
From: Bag of Pearls by Zhang Yuan-Su (1186)
Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan (Heavenly Emperor's Pill to Tonify the Heart)
From: Fine Formulas for Women with Annotations and Commentary (16th century)
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)
Wu Bi Shan Yao Wan (Incomparable Discorea Pill)
From: Important Formulas Worth a Thousand Gold Pieces by Sun Si Miao (650)
Wu Shi Lian Mei Tang (Master Wu's Coptis and Mume Decoction)
From: Systematic Differentiation of Warm Pathogen Diseases by Wu Tang / Wu Ju Tong (1798)
Wu Xu Jiu (Black Beard Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various
Xi Chun Jiu (Sunny Spring Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various
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 Jiao Di Huang Tang (Rhinoceros Horn and Rehmannia Decoction)
From: Important Formulas Worth a Thousand Gold Pieces by Sun Si Miao (650)
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)
Xiao Chang Wei Shi Chen Liao Yang Cao Yao Fang (Small Intestine Ram Time Recuperative Herbal Prescription)
From: Treatise on Armament Technology by Mao Yuanyi (1621)
Xiao Feng San (Eliminate Wind Powder)
From: Orthodox Lineage of External Medicine by Chen Shi-Gong (1617)
Xiao Ji Yin Zi (Small Thistle Drink)
From: Formulas to Aid the Living by Yan Yong-He (1253)
Xiao Ke Fang (Wasting-Thirsting Formula)
From: Essential Teachings of Dan-Xi by Zhu Dan-Xi (1732)
Xie Xin Dao Chi Tang (Drain the Heart and Guide Out the Red Decoction)
From: Golden Mirror of the Medical Tradition by Wu Qian (1742)
Xin Jia Huang Long Tang (Yellow Dragon Decoction)
From: Systematic Differentiation of Warm Pathogen Diseases by Wu Tang / Wu Ju Tong (1798)
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)
Ya San (Tooth Powder)
From: Getting to the Roots of Dentistry in Ancient China by Unknown (1390)
Yang Rong Jiu (Nourish the Constructive Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various
Yang Xin Tang (Nourish the Heart Decoction)
From: Systematic Great Compendium of Medicine Past and Present (1556) by Xu Chun-Fu
Yang Yin Qing Fei Tang (Nourish the Yin and Clear the Lungs Decoction)
From: Jade Key to Layered Stories (18th Century)
Yang Yin Yi Qi Tang (Nourish Yin and Augment the Qi Decoction)
From: Journal of Ethnopharmacology 324, 117786 by Xiao-min Liu, Hui Shi & Wei Li (2024)
Yi Guan Jian (Linking Decoction)
From: Continuation of Famous Physicians' Cases Organised by Categories (1770)
Yi Jia Fu Mai Tang (One Shell Decoction to Restore the Pulse)
From: Systematic Differentiation of Warm Pathogen Diseases by Wu Tang / Wu Ju Tong (1798)
Yi Shen Ming Mu Tang (Augment the Kidneys and Brighten the Eyes Decoction)
From: Journal of Ethnopharmacology 324, 117786 by Xiao-min Liu, Hui Shi & Wei Li (2024)
Yi Shen Tang (Spirit Lifting Decoction)
From: Ten Lectures on the Use of Formulas from the Personal Experience of Jiao Shu-De by Jiao Shu-De (2005)
Yi Shou Jiu (Boosting Longevity Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various
Yi Wei Tang (Benefit the Stomach Decoction)
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)
Yu Nu Jian (Jade Woman Decoction)
From: Collected Treatises of Jing-Yue by Zhang Jie Bin / Zhang Jing Yue (1624)
Yue Hua Wan (Moonlight Pill)
From: Awakening of the Mind in Medical Studies by Cheng Guo-Peng (1732)
Zemaphyte (Zemaphyte)
From: Phytopharm Plc (1994)
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)
Zeng Ye Tang (Increase the Fluids Decocotion)
From: Systematic Differentiation of Warm Pathogen Diseases by Wu Tang / Wu Ju Tong (1798)
Zhi Gan Cao Tang (Prepared Licorice Decoction)
From: Discussion of Cold Damage by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)
Zhong Zheng Qi Qi Ying Liang Fan Fang (Severe Stage Qi and Ying Both Blazing 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 Gong Bai Sui Jiu (Master Zhou's Hundred Years Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various
Zhu Sha An Shen Wan (Cinnabar Pill to Calm the Spirit)
From: Clarifying Doubts About Damage from Internal and External Causes by Li Gao / Li Dong Yuan (1247)
Zi Shen Ming Mu Tang (Enrich Kidneys and Improve Vision Decoction)
From: Restoration of Health from the Myriad Diseases by Gong Ting-Xian (1587)
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)
Zong Zi Yao Jiu (Boosting Progeny Medicinal Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various
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.
