Bei Mu Gua Lou San (Fritillaria and Trichosanthes Fruit Powder)
From: Awakening of the Mind in Medical Studies by Cheng Guo-Peng (1732)

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)

Chai Hu Gui Zhi Gan Jiang Tang (Bupleurum, Cinnamon Twig and Dried Ginger Decoction)
From: Essentials from the Golden Cabinet by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Chai Hu Qing Gan Tang (Bupleurum Decoction to Clear the Liver)
From: Golden Mirror of the Medical Tradition by Wu Qian (1742)

Chai Hu Qing Zao Tang (Bupleurum Decoction to Clear Dryness)
From: Discussion of Warm Epidemics (1642) by Wu You-Xing / You-Ke

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

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: Illustration of Medicine (Jin Dynasty)

Gua Lou Gui Zhi Tang (Trichosanthis and Cinnamon Twig Decoction)
From: Essentials from the Golden Cabinet by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Gua Lou Qu Mai Wan (Trichosanthes and Dianthus Pill)
From: Essentials from the Golden Cabinet by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

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

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

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

Qing Hao Bie Jia Tang [Version 2] (Artemisia and Soft-Shelled Turtle Shell Decoction [Version 2])
From: Systematic Differentiation of Warm Pathogen Diseases by Wu Tang / Wu Ju Tong (1798)

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)

Sha Shen Mai Men Dong Tang (Glehnia and Ophiopogonis 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)

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 Ke Fang (Wasting-Thirsting Formula)
From: Essential Teachings of Dan-Xi by Zhu Dan-Xi (1732)

Yu Quan Wan (Jade Spring Pill)
From: Straight Directions from Ren-Zhai (1264) by Yang Shi-Ying / Ren-Zhai

Yu Ye Tang (Jade Fluid Decoction)
From: Essays on Medicine Esteeming the Chinese and Respecting the Western by Zang Xi Chun / Zang Shou Fu (1918-1934)

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

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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.