Properties: Bitter, sweet, cold
Meridans Entered:
Primary: Lung, Stomach and Kidney
Extraordinary Vessels: Dai
Suggested Daily Dosage: 5-15g in decoction.
Cautions: It is not suitable for deficiency cold syndrome. Being cold and moist in property, it is prohibited to be used for those who have a spleen-deficiency diarrhea.
Ai Fei Yi Hao Fang (Love Lungs Prescription 1)
From: A Summary of Effective Preventative Measures against Novel Coronavirus taken by Chinese Front Line Medical Staff by Zhang Shenglin / Zong Zhu (2020)
Bai He Zhi Mu Tang (Lily Bulb and Anemarrhena Decoction)
From: Essentials from the Golden Cabinet by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)
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)
Bi Yan Pian (Rhinitis Tablets)
From: Aura Herbs (2020)
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: 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 Qing Zao Tang (Bupleurum Decoction to Clear Dryness)
From: Discussion of Warm Epidemics (1642) by Wu You-Xing / You-Ke
Chang Shan Yin (Dichroa Drink)
From: Formulary of the Pharmacy Service for Benefiting the People of the Taiping Era by Tai Yi Ju (Imperial Medical Bureau) (1107)
Cheng Qi Yang Rong Tang (Order the Qi and Nourish the Nutritive Decoction)
From: Discussion of Warm-Heat Pathogens (early 18th century)
Chu Qi Shi Re Yu Fei Fang (Early 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)
Da Bu Yin Wan (Great Tonify the Yin Pill)
From: Essential Teachings of Dan-Xi by Zhu Dan-Xi (1732)
Da Qiang Huo Tang (Major Notopterygium Decoction)
From: Hard Won Knowledge (1308)
Da Tou Wen Tang (Massive Febrile Disorder of the Head Decoction)
From: Medical Collectanea of Kong Bo-Hua (1988) by Kong Bo-Hua
Da Yuan Yin (Reach the Source Drink)
From: Discussion of Warm Epidemics (1642) by Wu You-Xing / You-Ke
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)
Di Gu Pi Yin (Lycium Root Bark Drink)
From: Shen's Book for Revering Life (1773)
Er Dong Tang (Two Winters Soup)
From: Awakening of the Mind in Medical Studies by Cheng Guo-Peng (1732)
Er Mu San (Fritillaria and Anemarrhena Powder)
From: Investigations of Medical Formulas (1584)
Er Xian Tang (Two Immortal Decoction)
From: Clinical Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas (1950s)
Gui Zhi Shao Yao Zhi Mu Tang (Cinnamon Twig, Peony and Anemarrhena Decoction)
From: Essentials from the Golden Cabinet by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)
Hu Qian Wan (Hidden Tiger Pill)
From: Essential Teachings of Dan-Xi by Zhu Dan-Xi (1732)
Hu Qian Wan (Hidden Tiger Pill)
From: Medical Formulas Collected and Analysed by Wang Ang (1682)
Hua Ban Tang (Transform Maculae Decoction)
From: Systematic Differentiation of Warm Pathogen Diseases by Wu Tang / Wu Ju Tong (1798)
Jia Wei Si Wu Tang (Augmented Four Substance Decoction)
From: Fang's Orthodox Lineage of Pulse and Symptoms (1749)
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)
Long Dan Xie Gan Tang (Gentian Decoction to Drain the Liver)
From: Precious Mirror of Health by Luo Tian-Yi (Yuan Dynasty)
Ma Huang Sheng Ma Tang (Ephedra and Cimicifuga Decoction)
From: Discussion of Cold Damage by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)
Qin Jiao Bie Jia San (Large Gentian and Soft-Shelled Turtle Powder)
From: Precious Mirror of Health by Luo Tian-Yi (Yuan Dynasty)
Qing Gu San (Cool the Bones Powder)
From: Indispensable Tools for Pattern Treatment by Wang Ken-Tang (1602)
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 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)
Qing Shu Yi Qi Tang (Clear Summerheat and Augment the Qi Decoction)
From: Warp and Weft of Warm Diseases by Wang Shi-Xiong / Wang Meng-Ying (1852)
Qing Wen Bai Du Yin (Clear Epidemics and Overcome Toxicity Drink)
From: Achievements Regarding Epidemic Rashes (1794)
Ren Shen Ge Jie San (Ginseng and Gecko Powder)
From: Formulas of Broad Benefit (1047)
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)
Ren Shen Huang Qi San (Ginseng and Astragalus Powder)
From: Precious Mirror of Health by Luo Tian-Yi (Yuan Dynasty)
San Huang Shi Gao Tang (Three Yellow Gypsum Decoction)
From: Indispensable Tools for Pattern Treatment by Wang Ken-Tang (1602)
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)
Sheng Xian Tang (Raise the Sunken Decoction)
From: Essays on Medicine Esteeming the Chinese and Respecting the Western by Zang Xi Chun / Zang Shou Fu (1918-1934)
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)
Suan Zao Ren Tang (Sour Jujube Decoction)
From: Essentials from the Golden Cabinet by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)
Te Xiao An Mian Pian (Peaceful Sleep Tablets)
From: Aura Herbs (2020)
Tong Guan Wan (Open the Gate Pill)
From: Secrets from the Orchid Chamber by Li Gao / Li Dong Yuan (1276)
Wu Ling Tong Guan Tang (Five Ingredients with Poria Decoction to Open the Gate)
From: Case Histories of Cheng Men-Xue (2002) by Cheng Men-Xue
Xiao Feng San (Eliminate Wind Powder)
From: Orthodox Lineage of External Medicine by Chen Shi-Gong (1617)
Xie Bai San (Drain the White Powder)
From: Wondrous Lantern for Peering into the Origin and Development of Miscellaneous Diseases (1773) by Shen Jin-Ao
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)
Yi Shou Jiu (Boosting Longevity Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various
Yu Nu Jian (Jade Woman Decoction)
From: Collected Treatises of Jing-Yue by Zhang Jie Bin / Zhang Jing Yue (1624)
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 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)
Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan (Anemarrhenae, Phellodendron and Rehmannia Pill)
From: Craft of Medicines and Patterns for Children by Qian Yi (1119)
Zhong Man Fen Xiao Wan (Separate and Reduce Fullness in the Middle Pill)
From: Secrets from the Orchid Chamber by Li Gao / Li Dong Yuan (1276)
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)
Zhu Ye Cheng Liu Tang (Lophatherum and Tamarisk Decoction)
From: Extensive Notes on Medicine from the First-Awakened Studio (1613)
Zhu Ye Yu Nu Jian (Lophatherum Jade Woman Decoction)
From: Systematic Differentiation of Warm Pathogen Diseases by Wu Tang / Wu Ju Tong (1798)
Zi Wan Tang (Aster Decoction)
From: Analytical Collection of Medical Formulas (1682) by Wang Ang
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)
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.
