
Properties: Pungent, sweet, cold
Meridans Entered:
Primary: Lung and Stomach
Suggested Daily Dosage: 15-60g in decoction.
Cautions: Mineral products are prohibited from use in the UK under the Medicines Act 1968 ch. 67 which restricts herbalists to the use of plant products only.
Conventional replacements include Huang Lian and Zhi Mu but its actions are difficult to substitute in many cases and the patient may have to rely on OTC mineral based antacids from the pharmacy such as sodium bicarbonate and calcium carbonate which have a similar effect of binding and neutralising the stomach acid, then using herbal medicines as an adjunctive treatment. Another possibility would be to use sodium alginate that is often found in antacid medications and extracted from seaweed.
Interactions:
Bai Hu Cheng Qi Tang (White Tiger Order the Qi Decoction)
From: Revised Popular Guide to the Discussion of Cold Damage by Yu Gen-Chu, Revised by He Bing-Yuan (Qing dynasty)
Bai Hu Jia Cang Zhu Tang (White Tiger plus Atractylodes Decoction)
From: Book to Safeguard Life Arranged According to Pattern (1108)
Bai Hu Jia Gui Zhi Tang (White Tiger plus Cinnamon Twig Decoction)
From: Essentials from the Golden Cabinet by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)
Bai Hu Jia Ren Shen Tang (White Tiger plus Ginseng Decoction)
From: Discussion of Cold Damage by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)
Bai Hu Tang (White Tiger Decoction)
From: Discussion of Cold Damage by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)
Chai Ge Jie Ji Tang (Bupleurum and Kudzu Decoction to Release the Muscle Layer)
From: Six Texts on Cold Damage (1445) by Tao Hua
Chai Hu Bai Hu Tang (Bupleurum White Tiger Decoction)
From: Revised Popular Guide to the Discussion of Cold Damage by Yu Gen-Chu, Revised by He Bing-Yuan (Qing dynasty)
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)
Da Qin Jiao Tang (Major Large Gentian Decoction)
From: Collection for Preserving Life of Pathogenesis in the Simple Questions by Liu Wansu (1417)
Da Qing Long Tang (Major Blue-Green Dragon Decoction)
From: Discussion of Cold Damage 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
Dun Sou San (Long-Bout Cough Powder)
From: Time Tested Formula (unknown date) by Unknown
Er Tong Fa Shao Yu (Children's Fever Bath)
From: Shen-nong.com
Fang Feng Tong Sheng San (Saposhnikovia Powder that Sagely Unblocks)
From: Formulas from the Discussion Illuminating the Yellow Emperor's Basic Questions (1172) by Liu Wan-Su
Feng Yin Tang (Wind Drawing Decoction)
From: Essentials from the Golden Cabinet by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)
Gou Teng San (Uncaria Powder)
From: Formulas of Universal Benefit from My Practice (1132) by Xu Shu-Wei
Gui Ling Gan Lu Yin (Cinnamon and Poria Sweet Dew Drink)
From: Formulas from the Discussion Illuminating the Yellow Emperor's Basic Questions (1172) by Liu Wan-Su
Gui Ling Gan Lu Yin (Cinnamon and Poria Sweet Dew Drink)
From: Confucians' Duties to Their Parents by Zhang Cong-Zheng / Zi-He (1228)
Gui Zhi Er Yue Bi Yi Tang (Two Parts Cinnamon Twig and One Part Maidservant from Yue's Decoction)
From: Discussion of Cold Damage by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)
Hua Ban Tang (Transform Maculae Decoction)
From: Systematic Differentiation of Warm Pathogen Diseases by Wu Tang / Wu Ju Tong (1798)
Hua Shi Bai Du Tang (Transform Dampness and Resolve Toxins Decoction)
From: Trial Version 6 and 7 of Diagnosis and Treatment Protocol for COVID-19 (2020)
Hui Fu Qi Qi Yin Xu Fang (Convalescent Stage Qi and Yin Deficiency 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)
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)
Ling Xi Bai Hu Tang (White Tiger with Antelope and Rhinoceros Horn Decoction)
From: Warp and Weft of Warm Diseases by Wang Shi-Xiong / Wang Meng-Ying (1852)
Liu Shen Tong Jie San (Six Miracle Powder to Unblock and Release)
From: Comprehensive Medicine According to Master Zhang (1695) by Zhang Lu-Yu / Shi-Wan
Ma Huang Sheng Ma Tang (Ephedra and Cimicifuga Decoction)
From: Discussion of Cold Damage by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)
Ma Xing Shi Gan Tang (Ephedra, Apricot Kernal, Gypsum and Licorice Decoction)
From: Discussion of Cold Damage by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)
Niu Huang Shang Qing Wan (Ox Gallstone Pill to Cleat the Upper [Jiao])
From: Nationwide Collection of TCM Patent Formulas (1962)
Qing Bi Tang (Clear the Nose Decoction)
From: Nakakura Pharmacy in Japan (19th Century)
Qing Dai San / Gao (Indigo Powder / Paste)
From: Shanghai Municipal Medicine Standards (1974)
Qing Fei Pai Du Tang (Lung Clearing and Detoxifying Decotion)
From: Traditional Chinese Medicine: an effective treatment for 2019 novel coronavirus pneumonia (NCP) by Du et al. (2020)
Qing Ge San (Indigo and Clam Powder)
From: Great Compendium of External Medicine (1665)
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 Xin Liang Ge San (Clear the Heart and Cool the Diaphragm Powder)
From: Warp and Weft of Warm Diseases by Wang Shi-Xiong / Wang Meng-Ying (1852)
Qing Zao Jiu Fei Tang (Clear Dryness and Rescue the Lungs Decoction)
From: Precepts for Physicians (1658)
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 Hua Ban Tang (Ginseng Decoction to Transform Maculae)
From: Indispensable Tools for Pattern Treatment by Wang Ken-Tang (1602)
Ren Shen Hua Ban Tang (Ginseng Decoction to Transform Maculae)
From: Achieving Longevity by Guarding the Source by Gong Ting-Xian (1615)
San Huang Shi Gao Tang (Three Yellow Gypsum Decoction)
From: Indispensable Tools for Pattern Treatment by Wang Ken-Tang (1602)
San Jiao Biao Qing Re Shui (Three Legs Cooling Water)
From: Wen Ken Group by Wen Ken Group (1937)
San Shi Tang (Three Minerals Decoction)
From: Systematic Differentiation of Warm Pathogen Diseases by Wu Tang / Wu Ju Tong (1798)
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)
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
Shuang Jie Jia Cong Chi Tang (Double Releasing Decoction with Spring Onion and Prepared Soybeans)
From: Comprehensive Medicine According to Master Zhang (1695) by Zhang Lu-Yu / Shi-Wan
Shuang Jie San (Double Releasing Powder)
From: Essential Subtleties on the Silver Sea by Unknown, attributed to Sun Si Miao (Maybe composed in the Song - Ming Dynasty, published ~1579)
Shuang Jie Tong Sheng San (Double Releasing Powder Powder that Sagely Unblocks)
From: Golden Mirror of the Medical Tradition by Wu Qian (1742)
Wei Rui Tang (Solomon's Seal Decoction)
From: Important Formulas Worth a Thousand Gold Pieces by Sun Si Miao (650)
Wu Hu Tang (Five Tiger Decoction)
From: Collected Treatises of Jing-Yue by Zhang Jie Bin / Zhang Jing Yue (1624)
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)
Xiao Feng San (Eliminate Wind Powder)
From: Orthodox Lineage of External Medicine by Chen Shi-Gong (1617)
Xiao Feng San (Eliminate Wind Powder)
From: Effective Formulas from Generations of Physicians (1345)
Xiao Qing Long Jia Shi Gao Tang (Minor Blue-Green Dragon Decoction plus Gypsum)
From: Discussion of Cold Damage by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)
Xie Huang San (Drain the Yellow Powder)
From: Craft of Medicines and Patterns for Children by Qian Yi (1119)
Xin Jia Yu Nu Jian (Newly Augmented Jade Woman Decoction)
From: Revised Popular Guide to the Discussion of Cold Damage by Yu Gen-Chu, Revised by He Bing-Yuan (Qing dynasty)
Xin Yi Qing Fei Yin (Magnolia Flower Drink to Clear the Lungs)
From: Orthodox Lineage of External Medicine by Chen Shi-Gong (1617)
Xu Ming Tang (Extend Life Decoction)
From: Arcane Essentials from the Imperial Library by Wang Tao (752)
Xuan Bai Cheng Qi Tang (Disseminate the White and Order the Qi Decoction)
From: Systematic Differentiation of Warm Pathogen Diseases by Wu Tang / Wu Ju Tong (1798)
Xuan Fei Bai Du Tang (Disperse Lungs and Resolve Toxins Decoction)
From: Reflections on treatment of COVID-19 with traditional Chinese medicine by Boli Zhang and Professor Qingquan Liu (2020)
Yu Nu Jian (Jade Woman Decoction)
From: Collected Treatises of Jing-Yue by Zhang Jie Bin / Zhang Jing Yue (1624)
Yue Bi Jia Ban Xia Tang (Maidservant from Yue's Decoction with Pinellia)
From: Discussion of Cold Damage by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)
Yue Bi Jia Zhu Tang (Maidservant from Yue's Decoction with Atractylodes)
From: Discussion of Cold Damage by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)
Yue Bi Tang (Maidservant from Yue's Decoction)
From: Discussion of Cold Damage by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)
Zhen Ni Bai Hu Tang (White Tiger to Suppress Rebellion Decoction)
From: Essays on Medicine Esteeming the Chinese and Respecting the Western by Zang Xi Chun / Zang Shou Fu (1918-1934)
Zhong Gan Ling Pian (Severe Common Cold Effective Pills)
From: Modern Chinese Patent (20th Century)
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)
Zhong Zheng Qi Yi Du Bi Fei Fang (Severe Stage Epidemic Poison Blocking the Lung 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)
Zhu Ye Shi Gao Tang (Lophatherum and Gypsum Decoction)
From: Discussion of Cold Damage by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)
Zhu Ye Yu Nu Jian (Lophatherum Jade Woman Decoction)
From: Systematic Differentiation of Warm Pathogen Diseases by Wu Tang / Wu Ju Tong (1798)
Zi Xue Dan (Purple Snow Special Pill)
From: Arcane Essentials from the Imperial Library by Wang Tao (752)
Zong Qi Shi Re Yu Fei Fang (Mid-Stage Damp-Heat Lung Accumulation 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)
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.
