identify most of the pharmacological effects as being due to lignan constituents, particularly the dibenzocyclooctadiene-type lignans, which can lower the serum glutamate-pyruvate transaminase (SGPT) level, inhibit platelet aggregation, and show antioxidative, calcium antagonism, antitumor-promoting, and anti-HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) effects. These include:
Ba Wei Di Huang Wan (Eight Ingredient Pill with Rehmannia)
From: Fu Qing-Zhu's Women's Disorders by Fu Qing-Zhu (1826)
Ba Wei Huang Qi Jiu (Eight Flavours Astragalus Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various
Ba Xian Chang Shou Wan (Mai Wei Di Huang Wan) (Eight Immortal Pill for Longevity)
From: Achieving Longevity by Guarding the Source by Gong Ting-Xian (1615)
Bai Zi Ren Wan (Arborvitae Seed Pill)
From: Formulas of Universal Benefit from My Practice (1132) by Xu Shu-Wei
Bi Yan Pian (Rhinitis Tablets)
From: Aura Herbs (2020)
Bu Fei Tang (Tonify the Lungs Decoction)
From: Everlasting Categorisation of Inscribed Formulas (1331)
Bu Shen Gu Chi Wan (Tonify the Kidneys to Firm the Teeth Pills)
From: Chengdu Jiuzhitang Jinding Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Da Ding Feng Zhu (Major Arrest Wind Pearl)
From: Systematic Differentiation of Warm Pathogen Diseases by Wu Tang / Wu Ju Tong (1798)
Da Zao Wan (Great Creation Pill)
From: Collected Treatises of Jing-Yue by Zhang Jie Bin / Zhang Jing Yue (1624)
Dan Shen Shi Hu Jiu (Salvia and Dendrobium Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various
Di Huang Yin Zi (Rehmannia Drink)
From: Comprehensive Recording of Sagely Beneficence from the Zhenghe Era (1117) by Song Imperial Court
Du Qi Wan (Capital Qi Pill)
From: Symptom, Cause, Pulse and Treatment (1706)
Er Dong Er Di Jiu (Two Winters Two Earths Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various
Er Long Zuo Ci Wan (Pill for Deafness that is Kind to the Left (Kidney))
From: Discussion of Warm Epidemics (1642) by Wu You-Xing / You-Ke
Fu Tu Dan (Poria and Cuscuta Special Pill)
From: Formulary of the Pharmacy Service for Benefiting the People of the Taiping Era by Tai Yi Ju (Imperial Medical Bureau) (1107)
Geng Nian An Wan (Peaceful Menopause Pills)
From: Aura Herbs (2020)
Gu Biao Zhi Han Tang (Stabilise the Exterior and Stop Sweating Decoction)
From: Case Histories of Huang Wen-Dong (2001) by Huang Wen-Dong
Gu Yin Jian (Stabilise the Yin Decoction)
From: Collected Treatises of Jing-Yue by Zhang Jie Bin / Zhang Jing Yue (1624)
Gui Ling Wu Wei Gan Cao Tang (Cinnamon, Poria, Schisandra and Licorice Decoction)
From: Essentials from the Golden Cabinet by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)
Huan Shao Dan (Rejuvenation Special Pill)
From: Hong's Collection of Experimental Formulas (1170)
Huang Qi Shi Hu Jiu (Astragalus and Dendrobium Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various
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)
Hui Yang Jiu Ji Tang (Restore and Revive the Yang Decoction)
From: Six Texts on Cold Damage (1445) by Tao Hua
Hui Yang Jiu Ji Tang (Revive the Yang in Emergencies Decoction)
From: Revised Popular Guide to the Discussion of Cold Damage by Yu Gen-Chu, Revised by He Bing-Yuan (Qing dynasty)
Jia Wei Si Wu Tang (Augmented Four Substance Decoction)
From: Fang's Orthodox Lineage of Pulse and Symptoms (1749)
Jiu Xian San (Nine Immortal Powder)
From: Precious Mirror of Health by Luo Tian-Yi (Yuan Dynasty)
Ling Gan Wu Wei Jia Jiang Xin Ban Xai Xing Ren Tang (Poria, Licorice and Schisandra with Ginger, Asarum, Pinellia and Apricot Kernal Decoction)
From: Essentials from the Golden Cabinet by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)
Ling Gan Wu Wei Jiang Xin Tang (Poria, Licorice, Schisandra, Ginger and Asarum Decoction)
From: Essentials from the Golden Cabinet by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)
Long Dan Xie Gan Tang (Gentian Decoction to Drain the Liver)
From: Precious Mirror of Health by Luo Tian-Yi (Yuan Dynasty)
Ming Mu Di Huang Wan (Improve Vision with Rehmannia Pill)
From: Scrutiny of the Precious Jade Case (1642) by Fu Ren-Yu
Nian Ci An Chuan Bei Pi Pa Gao (Fritillaria and Loquat Leaf Syrup in Memory of my Mother)
From: Discussion of Warm Diseases by Ye Tianshi (Qing Dynasty)
Niu Xi Ren Shen Jiu (Achyranthes and Ginseng Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various
Qing Fei Tang (Clear the Lung Decoction)
From: Restoration of Health from the Myriad Diseases by Gong Ting-Xian (1587)
Qing Fei Yin (Clear the Lungs Drink)
From: Analytical Collection of Medical Formulas (1682) by Wang Ang
Qing Shu Yi Qi Tang (Clear Summerheat and Augment the Qi Decoction)
From: Clarifying Doubts About Damage from Internal and External Causes by Li Gao / Li Dong Yuan (1247)
Ren Shen Yang Rong Tang (Ginseng Decoction to Nourish Luxuriance)
From: Discussion of Illnesses, Patterns and Formulas Related to the Unification of the Three Aetiologies (1174)
Shan Zhu Cong Rong Jiu (Dioscorea, Cornus and Cistanches Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various
She Gan Ma Huang Tang (Belamcanda and Ephedra Decoction)
From: Essentials from the Golden Cabinet by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)
Shen Song Yang Xin Jiao Nang (Ginseng Capsules to Open and Nourish the Heart)
From: State Food and Drug Administration of China (2003)
Sheng Mai San (Restore the Pulse Powder)
From: Expounding on the Origins of Medicine by Li Gao / Li Dong Yuan (Yuan Dynasty)
Shi Bu Wan (Ten Tonic Pill)
From: Formulas to Aid the Living by Yan Yong-He (1253)
Shi Hu Ye Guang Wan (Dendrobium Pill for Night Vision)
From: Experiental Formulas from the Auspicious Balmboo Hall (1326)
Shi Wei Wen Dan Tang (Ten Ingredient Warm the Gallbladder Decoction)
From: Indispensable Tools for Pattern Treatment by Wang Ken-Tang (1602)
Si Shen Wan (Four Miracle Pill)
From: Summary of Internal Medicine (Ming dynasty)
Suan Zao Ren Shi Mian Yu (Sour Jujube Seed Insomnia Bath)
From: Shen-nong.com
Te Xiao An Mian Pian (Peaceful Sleep Tablets)
From: Aura Herbs (2020)
Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan (Heavenly Emperor's Pill to Tonify the Heart)
From: Fine Formulas for Women with Annotations and Commentary (16th century)
Tu Su Zi Wan (Cuscata Pill)
From: Formulas to Aid the Living by Yan Yong-He (1253)
Wu Bi Shan Yao Wan (Incomparable Discorea Pill)
From: Important Formulas Worth a Thousand Gold Pieces by Sun Si Miao (650)
Wu Wei Zi Jiu (Schisandra Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various
Wu Zi Yan Zong Wan (Five Seed Pills to Honour the Ancestors)
From: Mysterious Exposition (733)
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)
Xiao Qing Long Tang (Minor Blue-Green Dragon Decoction)
From: Discussion of Cold Damage by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)
Yang Xin Tang (Nourish the Heart Decoction)
From: Indispensable Tools for Pattern Treatment by Wang Ken-Tang (1602)
Yang Xin Tang (Nourish the Heart Decoction)
From: Systematic Great Compendium of Medicine Past and Present (1556) by Xu Chun-Fu
Yi Shen Ming Mu Jiu (Boost the Kidneys and Brighten the Eyes Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various
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)
Zhou Gong Bai Sui Jiu (Master Zhou's Hundred Years Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various
Zhu Jing Wan (Preserve the Vision Pill)
From: Essential Subtleties on the Silver Sea by Unknown, attributed to Sun Si Miao (Maybe composed in the Song - Ming Dynasty, published ~1579)
Zhu Jing Wan Jia Jian Fang (Formula Modified from Preserve Vistas Pill)
From: Methodology for Using the Six Warps in Ophthalmology (1979) by Chen Da-Fu
Zi Wan Tang (Aster Decoction)
From: Analytical Collection of Medical Formulas (1682) by Wang Ang
Zong Zi Yao Jiu (Boosting Progeny Medicinal Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various