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160 NCCAOM Formulas Flashcards

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Ma Huang Tang

Ephedra Decoction

RELEASE EXTERIOR

Disperse Wind-Cold

A

Exterior Wind-COLD(EXCESS)

NO SWEATING, Wheezing, Dyspnea

P: Tight, Floating

T: thin white coat

Caution: Hypertension

Contraindicated: Debilitated, prone to bleeding

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Gui Zhi Tang

Cinnamon Decoction

RELEASE EXTERIOR

Disperse Wind-Cold

A

Exterior WIND-cold (DEFICIENCY)

SWEATING

P: moderate

T: thin, white, moist coat

Note: Similar presentation in recovering from serious illness or postpartum

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Ge Gen Tang

Kudzu Decoction

RELEASE EXTERIOR

Disperse Wind-Cold

A

1) Exterior Wind-Cold w/ Stiff Neck (EXCESS)

Neck/Back Muscle Aches, Diarrhea

T: Normal w/ thin white coat

P: Floating, Tight

2) Taiyang + Yangming Syndromes causing Diarrhea

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Xiao Qing Long Tang

Minor Bluegreen Dragon Decoction

RELEASE EXTERIOR

Disperse Wind-Cold

A

Exterior Wind-Cold w/ Phlegm Fluid in Lung

SPUTUM Copious, White, Stringy, Difficult to expectorate

T: moist coating

P: Floating, Tight

Note: Severe cases may have superficial edema or considerable difficulty breathing when lying down

Da vs. Xiao

Da= Ext. W-C w/ Internal Heat

Xiao= Ext. W-C w/ LU Phlegm-Fluid

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Xiang Su San

Cyperus & Perilla Leaf Powder

RELEASE EXTERIOR

Disperse Wind-Cold

A

Exterior Wind-Cold w/ Interior Qi Stagnation

W-C + focal distention & stifling sensation in chest & epigastrium, poor appetite

T: Normal

P: Floating

Note: Wind-Cold disorders during pregnancy

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Sang Ju Yin

Mulberry Leaf and Chrysanthemum Decoction

RELEASE EXTERIOR

Disperse Wind-Heat

A

1) Exterior Wind-Heat causing cough

Cough, Eye Infection

T: Normal or red w/ thin, white coat

P: Floating, Rapid

2) Wind-Heat causing eye disorders

Acute Conjunctivitis

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Yin Qiao San

Honeysuckle and Forsythia Powder

RELEASE EXTERIOR

Disperse Wind-Heat

A

1) Exterior Wind-Heat w/ Heat-Toxin

Sore Throat

T: Red-Tipped w/ thin white or yellow coat

P: Floating, Rapid

2) Boils and Sores

Measles

Stronger than San Ju Yin for releasing exterior and clearing heat

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Chai Ge Jie Ji Tang

Bupleurum and Kudzu Decoction to Release the Muscle Layer

RELEASE EXTERIOR

Disperse Wind-Heat

A

1) Exterior Wind-Cold (Taiyang) Transforming to Interior Heat (Yangming)

Increasing fever & Decreasing chills

2) Toothache d/t Wind-Heat

Vs. Gui Zhi Tang:

  • Both* Expel Pathogens from Muscle Layer
  • GZT*=Pungent-_Warm_ to Harmonize Ying/Wei
  • CGJJT*= Pungent-_Cool_ to Clear Internal Heat
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Sheng Ma Ge Gen Tang

Cimicifuga and Kudzu Decoction

RELEASE EXTERIOR

Disperse Wind-Heat

A

1) Early stage of rashes d/t Exterior Heat

Measles or Rashes do not surface evenly

T: Red, Dry

P: Floating, Rapid

2) Early stage warm-febrile diseases

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Ren Shen Bai Du San

Ginseng Powder to Overcome Pathogenic Influences

RELEASE EXTERIOR

Exterior Excess & Interior Deficiency

A

Exterior Wind-Cold-Damp w/ Interior Qi Xu

T: Normal w/ greasy white coat

P: Floating, soggy, possibly weak

Note: Originally for dysentery d/t Wind-Cold-Damp in children

Vs. Huo Xiang Zheng Qi San

Exterior Wind-Cold w/ Interior Damp

S/S: Vomiting, Diarrhea

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Jia Jian Wei Rui Tang

Modified Polygonatum Odoratum Decoction

RELEASE EXTERIOR

Exterior Excess & Interior Deficiency

A

Exterior Wind-Heat w/ Yin Deficiency

H/A, Fever, Sl. chills w/ little to no sweat, thirst, irritability

T: Dark red

P: Rapid

Note: Usually after long-term illness or significant blood loss

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Da Cheng Qi Tang

Major Order the Qi Decoction

DRAIN DOWNWARD

Purge Heat Accumulation

A

1) Yangming Fu syndrome causing severe constipation

Severe constipation and flatulence, focal distention, abdominal fullness, abdominal pain worse pressure

T: Dry yellow or black coat w/ prickles

P: Deep, Excessive

2) Yangming Fu syndrome causing diarrhea

Green, watery diarrhea w/ abdominal distention

3) Excess Internal Heat causing Heat Collapse

fever, cold hands & feet, thirst, constipation, disorientation, mania

Shi (Hardness), Zao (Dryness), Man (Fullness), Pi (Distention)

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Xiao Cheng Qi Tang

Minor Order the Qi Decoction

DRAIN DOWNWARD

Purge Heat Accumulation

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Moderate Yangming Fu Syndrome causing constipation

abdominal pain that does not increase upon pressure

T: old-looking (dirty and dry) yellow or brown coat

P: Slippery, Rapid

Note: W/o Mang Xiao, more Tx abdominal fullness and less Tx dryness

Shi (Hardness), Man (Fullness), Pi (Distention)

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Tiao Wei Cheng Qi Tang

Regulate the Stomach and Order the Qi Decoction

DRAIN DOWNWARD

Purge Heat Accumulation

A

Mild Yangming Fu syndrome causing mild constipation

constipation w/o focal distention and abdominal fullness

T: Yellow coat

P: Slippery, Rapid

Also: Tx Nosebleed, Swollen gums & throat, Petechiae

Shi (Hardness), Zao (Dryness)

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Run Chang Wan

Moisten the Intestines Pill

DRAIN DOWNWARD

Moisten Intestine

A

Constipation d/t Blood Xu causing Desiccated Intestines

Constipation, lusterless skin & nails, parched mouth w/ an unquenchable thirst

T: Dry

P: Thin

Note: very significant Blood and Yin Xu

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Ma Zi Ren Wan

Hemp Seed Pill

DRAIN DOWNWARD

Moisten Intestine

A

Constipation d/t Intestinal Dryness & Heat causing Spleen Bind

Hard stool that is difficult to expel, frequent urination

T: Dry, Yellow coat

P: Deep, Rapid or Floating, Choppy

Note: Focuses on moistening dryness in intestines, draining Heat, and moving Qi

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Ji Chuan Jian

Benefit the River Decoction

DRAIN DOWNWARD

Moisten Intestine

A

Constipation d/t KD Yang Xu

Constipation, clear & copious urine, lower back pain, cold

Note: also for constipation d/t LR Blood Xu or Jing Xu

VS. Ma Zi Ren Wan

  • Both:* Constipation
  • JCJ:* Yang Xu
  • MZRW:* LI Dryness + Heat
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Xiao Chai Hu Tang

Minor Bupleurum Decoction

HARMONIZE

Harmonize Shaoyang

A

1) Shaoyang syndrome

Alternating chills & fever, bitter or sour taste

T: Thin, White coat

P: Wiry

2) Heat attacking the Blood Chamber (Uterus) causing Shaoyang syndrome

Invasion external pathogenic heat in Uterus during menstruation or postpartum

Modifications:

  • Chai Hu Gui Zhi Tang (XCHT + Gui Zhi Tang)
    • Tx Taiyang & Shaoyang syndromes
  • Chai Hu Si Wu Tang (XCHT + Si Wu Tang)
    • Tx Shaoyang + Xue Xu & Stasis
  • Chai Ping Tang (XCHT + Ping Wei San)
    • Tx Shaoyang + SP Damp
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Si Ni San

Frigid Extremities Powder

HARMONIZE

Harmonize LR & SP

A

LR Qi Stagnation overacting on SP causing Cold Extremities (Yang Jue)

Warm body w/ cold fingers & toes, S/S LR Qi Stag + SP Xu

T: Red w/ yellow coat

P: Wiry

Note: Modern Tx Raynaud’s Phenomenon

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Xiao Yao San

Rambling Powder

HARMONIZE

Harmonize LR & SP

A

LR Qi Stagnation w/ LR Blood & SP Qi Xu

T: Pale-Red

P: Wiry, Empty

Modifications:

  • Jia Wei Xiao Yao San: +Mu Dan Pi, Zhi Zi
    • +Clear Heat
  • Hei Xiao Yao San: +Shu Di Huang
    • ++Nourish Blood

VS. Xiao Chai Hu Tang

Harmonize Shaoyang

Chai Hu + Huang Qin

T: Thin, White Coat

P: Wiry

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Tong Xie Yao Fang

Important Formula for Painful Diarrhea

HARMONIZE

Harmonize LR & SP

A

LR Qi Stagnation Overacting on SP Causing Diarrhea w/ Abdominal Pain

Recurrent problems of borborygmus, abdominal pain, diarrhea w/ pain

T: Thin, White Coat

P: Moderate or Thin

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Ban Xia Xie Xin Tang

Pinellia Decoction to Drain the Epigastrium

HARMONIZE

Harmonize Stomach & Intestines

A

Cold-Heat complex in Middle Jiao d/t ST & Intestine Disharmony (Pi Syndrome)

Epigastric focal distention, fullness and tightness w/ very slight or no pain, dry heaves or vomiting, borborygmus w/ diarrhea, reduced appetite

T: Thin, Yellow, Greasy Coat

P: Wiry, Rapid

Note: Used for Gastritis or Gastric/Duodenal Ulcers caused by modern lifestyles involving poor diet, high stress, & pharmaceutical drugs which inhibit poor functioning of Middle Jiao

Modifications:

  • Gan Cao Xie Xin Tang: (^^Zhi Gan Cao)
    • Severe ST Qi Xu
  • Sheng Jiang Xie Xin Tang (+Sheng Jiang, less Gan Jiang)
    • Water-Heat Complex
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Bai Hu Tang

White Tiger Decoction

CLEAR HEAT

Clear Qi-Level Heat

A

“Four Bigs” d/t Shi Heat @ Qi Level or Yangming Channel

Big Sweat, Fever, Thirst, & Pulse

T: Red w/ Dry Yellow Coat

P: Surging, Full or Slippery, Rapid

Modifications:

  • Bai Hu Jia Ren Shen Tang (+Ren Shen)
    • +Generalize weakness, P: Large, Weak
  • Bai Hu Jia Cang Zhu Tang (+Cang Zhu)
    • +Damp painful obstruction
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Zhu Ye Shi Gao Tang

Lophatherus & Gypsum Decoction

CLEAR HEAT

Clear Qi-Level Heat

A

1) Qi-Level Heat injuring the Qi & Fluid

Fever, profuse sweat, fatigue, vomiting, parched mouth & throat, thirst w/o desire to drink, irritability, nausea & SOB, stifling sensation in chest

T: Red w/ Dry Thin Coat

P: Empty, Rapid, Thin

2) Summer-Heat injuring the Qi & Fluid

Vs. Qing Shu Yi QI tang

Summer-Heat injuring Qi & Fluid

-Ban Xia, -Ren Shen

+Xi Yang Shen, +Xi Gua Pi, +Zhi Mu, +Huang Lian

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Qing Ying Tang

Clear the Nutritive Level Decoction

CLEAR HEAT

Clear Blood Heat

A

Heat entering the Nutritive (Ying) Level

High fever that worsens at night, severe irritability, restlessness

T: Dry, Scarlet

P: Thin, Rapid

Note: Depending on the level the Heat has reached, the patient may be thirsty, delirious or have some faint and indistinct erythema (red skin)

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Xi Jiao Di Huang Tang

Rhinoceros Horn & Rehmannia Decoction

CLEAR HEAT

Clear Blood-Heat

A

Heat entering the Blood Level

Ying Level S/S + Bleeding (hematemesis, epistaxis, hematochezia, melena, hematuria, erythema +/- rahses)

T: Dry, Scarlet Tongue w/ Prickles

P: Thin, Rapid

Note: Patients may become delirious

Substitute Shui Niu Jiao for Xi Jiao 10:1

Substitute Shui Niu Jiao (8-10x more)

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Huang Lian Jie Du Tang

Coptis Decotion to Relieve Toxicity

CLEAR HEAT

Clear Toxic Heat

A

Fire-Toxin from Excess heat in Triple Jiao

High fever, irritability, dry mouth & throat, incoherent speech, dark urine, constipation, insomnia, hematemesis, epistaxis, erythema or skin purpura (Blood Heat), dysenteric disorders or juandice d/t Damp-Heat, carbuncles, boils & sores d/t Toxic Heat

T: Red w/ Yellow Coat

P: Full, Rapid

Note: For Toxic-heat (carbuncles, boils), Blood-Heat (epistaxis, erythema), or Damp-Heat (dysentery, jaundice)

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Xie Xin Tang

Drain the Epigastrium Decoction

CLEAR HEAT

Clear Toxic-Heat

A

1) Excess heat in the Triple Jiao

Fever, flushed face, red eyes, irritability, dark urine, constipation

T: Red w/ Greasy Yellow Coat

P: Full, Rapid

2) Heart Fire or Damp-Heat

HT Fire causing epistaxis or hematemesis; Damp-Heat causing jaundice

Vs. Huang Lian Jie Du Tang

Both address heat in 3 Jiao

HLJDT= Fire Toxin (3 Huangs + Zhi Zi)

XXT= Shi Heat (Huang Lian, Huang Qin, Da Huang)

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Pu Ji Xiao Du Yin

Universal Benefit Decoction to Eliminate Toxin

CLEAR HEAT

Cleare Toxic-Heat

A

Epidemic Toxin w/ Wind-Heat & Damp-Phlegm

Strong fever & chills, redness, swelling & burning pain of the head & face, thirst

T: Red w/ Powdery-White or Yellow Coat

P: Floating, Full, Rapid

Note: this is called Massive Febrile Disorder of the Head (Da Tou Wen)

MUMPS, Swollen Glands, etc. d/t Toxic-Heat

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Liang Ge San

Cool the Diaphragm Powder

CLEAR HEAT

Clear Toxic-Heat

A

Heat & Clumping in the Diaphragm (UJ + MJ)

irritability, sensation of heat in chest, constipation, fever, red face, sore throat, nosebleeds, oral ulcerations

T: Yellow or White Coat

P: Rapid, Slippery

Note: Relatively weak purgative. Also Tx Skin Disorders

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Qing Wen Bai Du Yin

Clear Epidemics and Overcome Toxin Decoction

CLEAR HEAT

Clear Qi & Blood Heat

A

Severe Fire in the Qi/Blood Levels

Intense fever, strong thirst, dry heaves, severe & stabbing HA, extreme irritability, rash, epistaxis

T: Dark-Red Tongue, Dark & Scorched Lips

P: Submerged & Thin OR Floating, Rapid, Large

Note: Severe cases may present w/ delirious speech, rashes, & epistaxis

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Ma Xing Shi Gan Tang

Ephedra, Apricot Kernel, Gypsum, and Licorice Decoction

CLEAR HEAT

Clear Organ-Heat

A

Heat Lodged in the Lung

fever w/ or w/o sweating, thirst, coughing & wheezing, labored breathing, difficult to expectorate sputum, nasal flaring & pain

T: Yellow Coat

P: Slippery, Rapid

Note: W/ or W/O Wind-Heat or Wind-Cold

VS. Bai Hu Tang

Both= Qi Level heat (fever, thirst)

MXSGT= Heat lodged in lung (wheeze, cough, etc)

BHT= Yangming Channel (4 bigs)

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Xie Bai San

Drain the White Powder

CLEAR HEAT

Clear Organ-Heat

A

Constrained Lung Heat causing Wheezing

Skin feels hot to touch, coughing & wheezing, sore throat (sl), dry mouth, little or difficult to expectorate sputum, symptoms worse in late afternoon

T: Red w/ Yellow Coat

P: Thin, Rapid

Note: derived from pediatric text, formula clears heat w/o damaging Yin, which reflects belief that child’s Yin Qi is not fully developed

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Xie Huang San

Drain the Yellow Powder

CLEAR HEAT

Clear Organ-Heat

A

Smoldering Fire in the SP/ST

mouth ulcers, bad breath, dry mouth, thirst, irritability, frequent hunger, tongue thrusting in infants and children

T: Red & Dry

P: Rapid

Note: also for Tongue Thrusting & Yellow of the Sclera

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Qing Wei San

Clear the Stomach Powder

CLEAR HEAT

Clear Organ-Heat

A

Stomach Heat Accumulation

Toothache that extends to head, facial swelling, bleeding & sores of gums, swollen & painful mouth, fever, bad breath

T: Red

P: Slippery, Rapid, Large

Vs. Xie Huang San

QWS: ST Fire, Blood heat (toothache, bleeding gums)

XHS: SP/ST Smoldering Fire (mouth ulcers, halitosis)

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Yu Nu Jian

Jade Woman Decoction

CLEAR HEAT

Clear Organ-Heat

A

Stomach Heat w/ Yin Xu

toothache, loose teeth, bleeding gums, frontal headache, irritability, fever, thirst

T: Red w/ Yellow Coat

P: Floating, Slippery, Empty, Large

Note: Also for Wasting & Thirsting Syndrome

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Dao Chi San

Guide Out the Red Powder

CLEAR HEAT

Clear Organ-Heat

A

1) Heat in the HT Channel

Irritability w/ sensation of heat in chest, thirst w/ a desire for cold beverages, red face, possibly sores around the mouth

T: Red

P: Rapid

2) HT Fire Transferring to the SI

Dark, scanty, rough & painful urination, possibly hematuria

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Long Dan Xie Gan Tang

Gentiana Decoction to Drain the Liver

CLEAR HEAT

Clear Organ-Heat

A

1) Liver Fire Blazing

HA, dizziness, red & sore eyes, short temper, dark urine, hypochondriac pain, bitter taste in mouth

T: Red w/ Yellow Coat

P: Wiry, Rapid

2) LR/GB Damp-Heat Invading Downward

Difficult & painful urination w/ a sensation of heat in urethra, swollen & pruritic external genitalia, foul smelling leukorrhea

T: Red w/ Greasy Yellow Coat

P: Slippery, Wiry, Rapid, Full

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Zuo Jin Wan

Left Metal Pill

CLEAR HEAT

Clear Organ-Heat

A

LR Fire Burning ST Causing LR & ST Disharmony

Acid regurgitation, belching, vomiting, indeterminate gnawing hunger, epigastric focal distention, dry mouth

T: Red w/ Yellow Coat

P: Wiry, Rapid

Note: Also for Hernial Disorders

Dui Yao Fx: Huang Lian, Wu Zhu Yu

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Shao Yao Tang

Peony Decoction

CLEAR HEAT

Clear Organ-Heat

A

LI Damp-Heat w/ Qi & Blood Stagnation causing Dysentery

Abdominal pain, difficult defecation, diarrhea w/ equal parts pus & blood, tenesmus, burning anus, scanty & dark urine, heavy sensation in the body, fever, no thirst

T: Greasy, Slightly Yellow Coat

P: Slippery, Rapid

Note: This is Early Stage Dysenteric Disorder

Vs. Bai Tou Weng Tang

  • Both= Dysentery, T: Yellow Coat, P: Rapid
  • SYT= LI Damp-Heat + Qi/Xue Stag, T: Greasy, P: Slippery
  • BTWT: Toxic-Heat in ST & Intestine, T: Red, P: Wiry
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Bai Tou Weng Tang

Pulsatilla Decoction

CLEAR HEAT

Clear Organ-Heat

A

Dysentery d/t Toxic-Heat in the ST & Intestine

Abdominal pain, tenesmus, burning sensation around the anus, diarrhea containing more blood than pus, thirst

T: Red w/ Yellow Coat

P: Wiry, Rapid

Note: Also for Acute Damp-Heat Eye Disorders

Vs. Shao Yao Tang

  • Both= Dysentery, T: Yellow Coat, P: Rapid
  • SYT= LI Damp-Heat + Qi/Xue Stag, T: Greasy, P: Slippery
  • BTWT: Toxic-Heat in ST & Intestine, T: Red, P: Wiry
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Qing Hao Bie Jia Tang

Artemisia Annua & Soft-Shelled Turtle Shell Decoction

CLEAR HEAT

Clear Deficiency-Heat

A

Yin Xu w/ Heat @ Ying Level

(late stage febrile disease)

Night fever and morning coolness w/ an absence of sweating as fever recedes, emaciation w/ no loss of appetite

T: Red w/ Little Coat

P: Thin, Rapid

Note: Also for advanced stages of various infectious diseases

Vs. Liu Wei Di Huang Wan

  • Both= Yin Xu, T: Red w/ Little Coat, P: Thin, Rapid
  • QHBJT= Hidden heat; vent heat; night fever + morning coolness
  • LWDHW= KD Yin Xu; Nourish KD; lumbargo, 5 palm heat
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Qing Gu San

Cool the Bones Powder

CLEAR HEAT

Clear Deficiency-Heat

A

KD/LR Yin Xu causing Steaming Bone Disorder

Afternoon tidal fever or unremitting chronic low-grade fever, sensation of heat in bones but flesh not warm to touch, irritability, insomnia, lethargy, red lips, dark-red cheeks, night sweats, thirst, dry throat, emaciation

T: Red w/ little coat

P: Thin, Rapid

Vs. Qing Hao Bie Jia Tang + Qin Jiao Bie Jia Tang

  • All= Tx Xu-Heat by nourish yin, clear heat
  • QHBJT= Nourish Yin = Clear Heat
  • QJBJT= Nourish Blood + Expel Wind
  • QGS= Clear Heat > Nourish Yin
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Dang Gui Liu Huang Tang

Tangkeui & Six-Yellow Decoction

CLEAR HEAT

Clear Deficiency-Heat

A

Yin Xu w/ Empty-Heat causing night sweats

Fever, night sweats, red face, dry mouth & parched lips, irritability, dry stools, dark & scanty urine

T: Red, Dry

P: Rapid

Note: Also for LU Consumption, Steaming Bone, or Chronic Nosebleeds (epistaxis)

Dang Gui + 6 Huang (Sheng Di Huang, Shu Di Huang, Huang Lian/Qin/Bai/Qi)

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Xiang Ru San

Elsholtzia Powder

CLEAR HEAT

Clear Summer-Heat

A

Exterior Cold w/ Interior Damp contacted in Summer

Chills & fever w/ chills predominant, aversion to cold w/ skin warm to touch, absence of sweating, sensation of heaviness in head, HA, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, stifling sensation in chest

T: White, Greasy Coat

P: Floating

Note: Also for any presentation of Exterior Cold + Interior Damp, regardless of season, especially when accompanied by vomiting + diarrhea

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Liu Yi San

Six-to-One Powder

CLEAR HEAT

Clear Summer-Heat

A

Summer-Heat w/ Interior Damp

fever, sweating, thirst, irritability, urinary difficulty

T: Thin, Yellow, Greasy Coat

P: Soggy, Rapid

Note: Also for Painful Urinary Dysfunction

Dui-Yao FX: Hua Shi + Gan Cao (6:1)

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Li Zhong Wan

Regulate the Middle Pill

CLEAR HEAT

Warm Middle Jiao

A

1) Deficiency-Cold of the SP/ST

Diarrhea w/ watery stool, nausea & vomiting, no particular thirst, loss of appetite, abdominal pain relieved by warmth & pressure, fatigue, abdominal distention

T: Pale w/ White Coat

P: Deep, Thin

2) Middle Jiao Deficiency-Cold

Note: Also for chronic bleeding, chronic infantile convulsions, profuse salivation after chronic illness, & painful obstruction of the chest; Equally tonifies & dispels cold

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48
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Wu Zhu Yu Tang

Evodia Decoction

WARM INTERIOR

Warm Middle Burner

A

1) ST (Yangming) Deficiency-Cold causing Rebellious Qi

vomiting immediately after eating, indeterminate gnawing hunger, acid regurgitation w/ or w/o epigastric pain

T: White Slippery Coat (not red body)

P: Thin & Slow or Wiry

2) LR (Jueyin) Deficiency-Cold

Dry heaves or spitting of clear fluids w/ HA @ vertex

3) KD (Shaoyin) Deficiency-Cold

vomiting & diarrhea w/ cold hands & feet, agitation so severe patient wants to die

Vs. Si Ni Tang

  • Both= Cold limbs, vomiting, diarrhea*
  • SNT=* constant desire to sleep
  • WZYT=* irritability, severe mental agitation
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49
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Xiao Jian Zhong Tang

Minor Construct the Middle Decoction

WARM INTERIOR

Warm Middle Burner

A

SP Yang Xu w/ Cold causing Abdominal Pain

Spasmodic abdominal pain that diminishes w/ warmth & pressure, lusterless complexion

T: Pale w/ White coat

P: Thin, Wiry & Moderate

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50
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Da Jian Zhong Tang

Major Construct the Middle Decoction

WARM INTERIOR

Warm Middle Burner

A

Middle Jiao Yang Xu (Ben) + Vigorous Yin-Cold (Biao)

Excrutiating epigastric & abdominal pain to point that patient cannot tolerate being touched, strong sensation of cold in epigastrium, severe vomiting to the point of being unable to eat, borborygmus

T: Slippery, White Coat

P: Thin & Tight OR Slow & Wiry OR Hidden (severe)

Note: Focused on dispelling Cold

Vs. Li Zhong Wan

  • Both=* abdominal pain d/t MJ Xu-Cold
  • DJZT=* severe pain aggravated by touch
  • LZW=* pain alleviated by warmth & touch
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51
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Si Ni Tang

Frigid Extremities Decoction

WARM INTERIOR

Rescue Yang

A

1) KD Yang Xu w/ Cold-Evil in Shaoyin Stage

extremely cold extremities, aversion to cold, constant desire to sleep, sleeping w/ knees drawn up, vomiting, diarrhea w/ undigested food, abdominal pain & cold, lack of thirst

T: Pale w/ White Slippery Coat

P: Deep & Thin OR Minute

2)Yang Collapse

Profuse cold sweating, cold limbs, sudden fainting

P: Minute

3) False Heat + True Cold

flushed face, irritability, desire for warm drinks, loose stools

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52
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Da Chai Hu Tang

Major Bupleurum Decoction

RELEASE EXTERIOR-INTERIOR EXCESS

Exterior Excess + Interior Excess

A

Concurrent Shaoyang w/ Yangming syndromes

intermittent chills & fever, continuous vomiting, fullness & pain in epigastrium, burning diarrhea or no bowel movements, bitter taste in mouth, nausea & vomiting, slight irritability

T: Yellow Coat

P: Wiry, Full

Note: Also known as Heat Excess in ST & GB

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53
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Ge Gen Huang Lian Huang Qin Tang

Kudzu, Coptis & Scutellaria Decoction

RELEASE EXTERIOR-INTERIOR EXCESS

Exterior Excess + Interior Excess

A

Incompletely Resolved Exterior w/ Interior Excess Heat

Fever, sweating, thirst, dysenteric diarrhea w/ especially foul-smelling stools, burning sensation around anus

T: Red w/ Yellow Coat

P: Wiry, Full

Note: Focuses on the interior aspect of the disorder

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54
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Si Jun Zi Tang

Four-Gentleman Decoction

TONIFY

Tonify Qi

A

SP/ST Qi Deficiency

Pallid complexion, low & soft voice, reduced appetite, loose stools, weakness in the limbs

T: Pale

P: Thin, Weak

Note: This is the primary formula for SP/ST Qi Xu. It also helps the SP process Dampness

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55
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Shen Ling Bai Zhu San

Ginseng, Poria, & White Atractylodes Powder

TONIFY

Tonify Qi

A

SP Qi Xu & Damp causing Diarrhea

Loose stool or diarrhea, weakness, SOB, reduced appetite, weight loss, distention & stifling sensation in chest & epigastrium, pallid & wan complexion

T: Pale w/ White Coat

P: Thin, Moderate, or Empty

Note: Also for chronic cough w/ copious sputum d/t LU/SP Xu

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56
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Bu Zhong Yi QI Tang

Tonify the Middle & Augment the Qi Decoction

TONIFY

Tonify Qi

A

1) SP/ST Qi Xu causing Intermittent (Qi xu) Fever

Intermittent fever that worsens on exertion, spontaneous sweating, aversion to cold, thirst for warm beverages, SOB, laconic speech, tendency to curl up, weak limbs, shiny & pale complexion, loose & watery stools

T: Pale w/ Thin White Coat

P: Empty (generally) + Rootless @ Right Middle

2) SP Qi Sinking

prolapse of the recum or uterus, chronic diarrhea, chronic dysenteric disorders, incontinence or bleeding disorders (SP fail control blood)

Associated Formulas

  • Ju Yuan Jian: QI Xu leading to severe blood loss (shi menstruation, uterine bleeding)
  • Tiao Zhong Yi Qi Tang: SP Qi Xu + Damp (heaviness, distention, diarrhea, hypersomnia)
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57
Q

Sheng Mai San

Generate the Pulse Powder

TONIFY

Tonify Qi

A

Concurrent Qi & Yin Xu, primarily of LU

SOB, weakness, spontaneous sweating, dry mouth & tongue, chronic cough w/ sparse sputum that is difficult to expectorate

T: Pale-Red w/ Dry Thin Coat

P: Empty, Rapid, &/Or Thin

Note: Suitable for treating Summer-Heat thirst & fluid depletion. Also applied to Coronary Heart Disease or Qi-Deficiency Anemia.

Vs. Yu Ping Feng San

  • Both= LU Xu: spontaneous sweating
  • SMS:= LU QI/Yin Xu: SOB, dry mouth
  • YPFS= Wei Qi xu: aversion to wind

Vs. Bei Mu Gua Lou San

  • Both= Dry Cough
  • SMS= LU Qi/Yin Xu: P: Thin, Rapid + Weak
  • BMGLS= Dryness attack LU: P: Thin, Rapid + Strong
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58
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Si Wu Tang

Four-Substance Decoction

TONIFY

Tonify Blood

A

Blood Deficiency + Blood Stasis

Dizziness, blurred vision, lusterless complexion & nails, general muscle tightness, irregular menstruation w/ little flow or amenorrhea, periumbilical or lower abdominal pain; also menorrhagia (abn. uterine), hard abdominal masses w/ recurrent pain, restless fetus disorder, or lochioschesis (retention) w/ firm & painful abdomen & sporadic chills & fever

T: Pale

P: Thin, Wiry OR Thin, Choppy

Note: This FX focuses on LR Xue Xu rather than HT Xue Xu (Gui Pi Tang)

Associated Fx:

Tao Hong Si Wu Tang (+Tao Ren, Hong Hua)

Menstrual symptoms

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59
Q

Dang Gui Bu Xue Tang

Tangkeui Decoction to Tonify the Blood

TONIFY

Tonify Blood

A

Blood & Qi Deficiency w/ Floating Yang

Sensation of heat in muscles, red face, irritability, thirst w/ desire to drink warm beverages, loss of appetite, emaciation

T: Pale

P: Surging, Big, Empty

Note: Also for fever/HA d/t Acute Blood Loss or Yin-Type Ulcers

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60
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Shao Yao Gan Cao Tang

Peony & Licorice Decoction

TONIFY

Tonify Blood

A

Blood Deficiency w/ Injury to the Fluids

Spasms of the calf muscles, irritability, slight chills

T: Pale, No Coat

P: Thin

Note: Also for Spasmodic Pain in other parts of the body, particularly the abdomen

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61
Q

Ba Zhen Tang

Eight Treasure Decoction

TONIFY

Tonify Qi & Xue

A

Qi & Xue Deficiency

Pallid or sallow complexion, palpitations w/ anxiety, laconic speech, easily-fatigued extremities, light-headedness &/or vertigo, loss of appetite, emaciation

T: Pale

P: Thin, Weak OR Large, Empty, W/o Strength

Composition

  • Si Jun Zi Tang (Qi Xu)
    • Ren Shen, Bai Zhu, Fu Ling, Zhi Gan Cao
  • Si Wu Tang (Xue Xu)
    • Shu Di Huang, Dang Gui, Bai Shao, Chuan Xiong
  • + Sheng Jiang, Da Zao

Associated Fx

  • Shi Quan Da Bu Tang (+Huang Qi, Rou Gui)
    • +Warm yang
62
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Shi Quan Da Bu Tang

All-Inclusive Great Tonifying Decoction

TONIFY

Tonify Qi & Blood

A

Qi & Blood Deficiency w/ Mild Deficiency-Cold

Qi & Blood xu in consumptive disorders w/ coughing, reduced appetite, spermatorrhea & weakness of the lower extremities; sores that refuse to heal, or continuous spotting from uterine bleeding

T: Pale, Dusky w/ Thin, White Coat

P: Thin, Weak, Deep, Possibly Slow

Note: Applicable in conditions of weakness of the circulatory system or digestive system, anemia, hypothyroidism, post-surgery, post-illness or other deficiency conditions

  • Ba Zhen Tang=
    • Si Jun Zi Tang + Si Wu Tang
  • Shi Quan Da Bu Tang=
    • Ba Zhen Tang + Rou Gui + Huang Qi
63
Q

Gui Pi Tang

Restore the Spleen Decoction

TONIFY

Tonify Qi & Xue

A

1) SP Qi & HT Blood Deficiency causing Insomnia

Forgetfullness, palpitations w/ or w/o anxiety, insomnia, dream-disturbed sleep, anxiety, phobias, feverishness, withdrawal, reduced appetite, pallid and wan complexion

T: Pale w/ Thin Coat

P: Thin, Weak

2) SP Qi not Controlling Blood

Early periods w/ copious pale blood or prolonged almost continuous periods w/ little flow, leukorrhea, bloody stool, subcutaneous bleeding

Vs. Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang

  • Both= SP Qi Xu
  • GPT=
    • Sp Qi & HT Xue Xu (Insomnia)
    • SP Not Control Xue (Chronic Bleeding)
  • BZYQT=
    • Qi Xu (Low Fever/Qi Xu Fever)
    • Sp Qi Sinking (Organ Prolapse
64
Q

Zhi Gan Cao Tang

Honey-Fried Licorice Decotion

TONIFY

Tonify Qi & Xue

A

Qi & Blood Deficiency causing Irregular Pulse

Palpitations w/ anxiety, irritability, insomnia, loss of appetite, emaciation, SOB, constipation, dry mouth & throat

T: Pale, Shiny

P: Consistently Irregular OR Slow-Irregular OR Thin & Weak

Comparison Qi & Xue Tonification

  • Gui Pi Tang: Tonify Qi > Xue
  • Ba Zhen Tang: Tonify Qi = Xue
  • Zhi Gan Cao Tang: Tonify Qi < Xue
65
Q

Tai Shan Pan Shi San

Taishan Bedrock Powder

TONIFY

Tonify Qi & Xue

A

Qi & Blood Deficiency w/ Unsecured Chong & Ren

Restless fetus, tendency to miscarriage, malpositioned fetus, and difficult delivery

Note: Also considered a prophylactic against miscarriage & difficult delivery

Tai Shan Pan Shi San=

  • Ba Zhen Tang
  • - Fu Ling
  • + Huang Qin, Sha Ren, Huang Qi, Xu Duan
66
Q

Liu Wei Di Huang Wan

Six-Ingredient Pill w/ Rehmannia

TONIFY

Tonify Yin

A

KD & LR Yin Deficiency

Soreness & weakness of the lower back, light-headedness, vertigo, tinnitus, diminished hearing, dry mouth & throat, irritability, night sweats, spontaneous & nocturnal emissions, hot palms & soles, toothache, Wasting & Thirsting syndrome

T: Red w/ Little Coat

P: Thin, Rapid

Note: This well balanced formula contains 3 tonifying herbs & 3 sedating herbs

  • KD: Tonify Shu Di Huang, Sedate Ze Xie
  • LR: Tonify Shan Zhu Yu, Sedate Mu Dan Pi
  • SP: Tonify Shan Yao, Sedate Fu Ling

Modifications:

  • Qi Ju Di Huang Wan: LR: Eye Disorders
    • +Gou Qi Zi, Ju Hua
  • Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan: KD: Xu-Heat
    • +Zhi Mu, Huang Bai
  • Mai Wei Di Huang Wan: LU: Dry Cough
    • +Mai Men Dong, Wu Wei Zi
67
Q

Zuo Gui Yin

Restore the Left (Kidney) Decoction

TONIFY

Tonify Yin

A

KD Yin & Essence Deficiency

Lower back soreness, spontaneous emissions, night sweats, dry mouth & throat, irritability, thirst w/ desire to drink

T: Red & Dry w/ Peeled Coat

P: Thin, Rapid

Note: Focuses on deficiency, indicated for cases w/o signs of Fire

ZGY= Modified Liu Wei Di Huang Wan

Z for Zoe, She’s a Yin Girl

68
Q

Da Bu Yin Wan

Great Tonify the Yin Pill

TONIFY

Tonify Yin

A

Severe KD & LR Yin & Essence Deficiency w/ Empty Heat

Afternoon tidal fever, night sweats, spontaneous emission, irritability, sensation of heat & pain in knees & legs sometimes w/ weakness, soreness & weakness of lower back

T: Red, Dry

P: Rapid & Full in Proximal Position (Chi)

Note: Focuses more on descending deficiency Fire, less on tonifying

69
Q

Yi Guan Jian

Linking Decoction

TONIFY

Tonify Yin

A

LR & KD Yin Deficiency w/ Mild LR Qi Stagnation

Hypochondriac & chest pain, epigastric & abdominal distention, acid regurgitation, soreness & weakness of the lower back, dry mouth & throat, irritability

T: Red, Dry

P: Thin, Weak OR Empty, Wiry

Note: Commony used for Chronic Hepatitis

70
Q

Er Zhi Wan

Two Solstice Pill

TONIFY

Tonify Yin

A

KD & LR Yin Deficiency

Weakenss & soreness of the lower back & knees, dizziness & blurred vision, insomnia & dream disturbed sleep, premature graying or loss of hair, dry mouth & throat, irritability

T: Red, Dry

P: Thin, Rapid

Note: Focuses on Bleeding Disorders or Premature Graying

71
Q

Bai He Gu Jin Tang

Lily Bulb Decoction to Preserve the metal

TONIFY

Tonify Yin

A

Internal Dryness of the Lung

Cough w/ blood-streaked sputum, wheezing, dry & sore throat, hot palms & soles, night sweats

T: Dry, Red w/ Little Coat

P: Thin, Rapid

Note: Focuses on Nourishing Yin

72
Q

Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan

Kidney Qi Pill from the Golden Cabinet

TONIFY

Tonify Yang

A

KD Yang Deficiency

Cold & Pain of the lower back & legs, tenseness of the lower abdomen, irritability to the point of difficulty to lie down, breathing most comfortable while leaning against something,

T: Pale, Swollen w/ Thin, White, Moist Coat

P: Empty or Weak, Deep & Minute @ proximal

Note: Applicable for various disorders including Diabetes, Hypothyroidism, Chronic Nephritis, General Debility & Weakness, Edema, Bronchial Asthma

73
Q

You Gui Wan

Restore the Right (Kidney) Pill

TONIFY

Tonify Yang

A

KD Yang & Essence Deficiency w/ Blood Deficiency

Exhaustion from long-term illness, coolness of the extremities, impotence, spermatorrhea, aching & weakness of the lower back & knees, fatigue, aversion to cold

T: Pale, Swollen

P: Thin, Weak, especially @ proximal

Note: May also manifest as infertility, loose stools w/ undigested food particles, incontinence, edema of the legs

YGW= modified Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan

74
Q

Er Xian Tang

Two Immortal Decoction

TONIFY

Tonify Yang

A

KD Yin & Yang Deficiency w/ Empty-Fire

Menopausal symptoms, especially hypertension, fatigue, aversion to cold, lower back pain, weakness of the legs

T: Pale, Swollen

P: Thin, Weak, especially @ proximal

Note:Er Xian Tang is a complex formula that is also used for Essential Hypertension and other disorders unrelated to menopause

75
Q

Mu Li San

Oyster Shell Powder

STABILIZE & BIND

Stabilize Exterior

A

Unstable Protective (Wei) Qi w/ Injury to HT Yin

Spontaneous sweating that worsens at night, easily startled, SOB, irritability, general debility, lethargy

T: Pale-Red

P: Thin, Weak

Note: Stops sweating w/o any tonifying action

76
Q

Zhen Ren Yang Zang Tang

True Man’s Decotion to Nourish the Organs

STABILIZE & BIND

Stabilize Intestines

A

SP & KD Yang Xu causing Unremitting Diarrhea

Unremitting diarrhea which may contain pus & blood, mild & persistent abdominal pain better w/ local pressure or warmth, lethargy, wan complexion, reduced appetite, soreness of the lower back

T: Pale

P: Thin, Slow

Note: Treats both manifestation & root

77
Q

Si Shen Wan

Four-Miracle Pill

STABILIZE & BIND

Stabilize Intestines

A

SP & KD yang Xu causing Daybreak Diarrhea

Diarrhea which occurs just before sunrise, lack of interest in food & inability to digest what is eaten, soreness of lower back w/ cold limbs, fatigue, lethargy, abdominal pain

T: Pale w/ Thin White coat

P: Deep, Slow, Weak

Note: Applicable for Chronic Colitis, Chronic Dysentery, Tuberculosis of the Colon, Allergic Colitis

Vs. Li Zhong Wan

  • BOTH= Chronic diarrhea d/t Yang Xu
  • SSW= Tonify SP & KD Yang + Astringent
  • LZW= Tonify SP Yang ONLY
78
Q

Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan

Metal Lock Pill To Stabilize Essence

STABILIZE & BIND

Stabilize Essence

A

Spermatorrhea d/t KD Deficiency

Chronic spermatorrhea, impotence, frequent urination to the point of incontinence, fatigue & weakness, sore & weak limbs, lower back pain, tinnitus

T: Pale

P: Thin, Weak

Note: Has been use to treat Myasthenia Gravis

79
Q

Sang Piao Xiao San

Mantis Egg-Case Powder

STABILIZE & BIND

Stabilize Essence

A

Qi Deficiency of the KD & HT

Frequent urination, gray & cloudy urine sometimes accompanied by spermatorrhea, disorientation, forgetfulness

T: Pale

P: Thin, Weak, Slow

Note: Incontinence characterized by being aware of the urge to urinate, but unable to suppress it

80
Q

Shou Tai Wan

Fetus Longevity Pill

STABILIZE & BIND

Stabilize Essence

A

KD Deficiency leading to Instability of Chong & Ren

Restless Fetus Disorder & in severe cases vaginal bleeding during pregnancy or miscarriage, frequent urination to the point of incontinence, dizziness, tinnitus, weak legs

T: Slippery Coat

P: Weak, Deep

Note: Also used as a preventative measure

81
Q

Gu Jing Wan

Stabilize the Menses Pill

STABILIZE & BIND

Stabilize Womb

A

Constrained LR Fire Injuring the Chong & Ren causing Beng Lou Syndrome

Continuous menstruation or uterine bleeding that alternates between trickling & gushing w/ very red blood & possibly purple clots, sensation of heat & irritability in the chest, abdominal pain, dark urine

T: Red

P: Rapid, Wiry

Note: The Yin Xu of this condition is overshadowed by the Heat; “Deficient Yin & Beligerent Yang”

Vs. Wen Jing Tang

  • Both: Continuous menstruation or uterine bleeding
  • GJW= LR Fire causing Yin Xu Heat
  • WJT= Xu Cold + Blood Stasis
82
Q

Wan Dai Tang

End Discharge Decoction

STABILIZE & BIND

Stabilize Womb

A

Leukorrhea d/t Dai & SP Xu w/ Damp & Qi Stagnation

Profuse, thin, white or pale-yellow vaginal discharge, loose stools, fatigue, shiny or pale face

T: Pale w/ White coat

P: Soggy, Weak

Note: Also for Edema during menstruation or pregnancy

83
Q

Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan

Emperor of Heaven’s Special Pill to Tonify the Heart

CALM SPIRIT

Nourish HT & Calm Spirit

A

HT & KD Yin Deficiency w/ Empty-Fire

Irritability, palpitations w/ anxiety, fatigue, insomnia w/ very restless sleep, inability to think or concentrate for even short periods of time, nocturnal emissions, forgetfulness, dry stools, mouth or tongue sores, low grade fever, night sweats

T: Red w/ Little coat

P: Thin, Rapid

Note: This Fx is good for elderly patients w/ sleeping difficulties accompanied by dry-stool constipation

Comparison INSOMNIA Fx

  • Suan Zao Ren Tang
    • LR Xue Xu & HT Yin Xu
    • T: Red, P: Wiry, Thin, Rapid
  • Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan
    • HT & KD Yin Xu w/ Heat
    • T: Red, No Coat, P: Thin, Rapid
  • Gui Pi Tang
    • SP Qi & HT Xue Xu
    • T: Pale, P: Thin, Weak
84
Q

Suan Zao Ren Tang

Sour Jujube Decoction

CALM SPIRIT

Nourish HT & Calm Spirit

A

LR Blood & HT Yin Xu w/ Empty Heat

insability to sleep, palpitations, anxiety, irritability, night sweats, dizziness & vertigo, dry throat & mouth

T: Red & Dry

P: Wiry, Thin, Rapid

Note: Sometimes given 1/2 hour before bed w/ another Fx during day to address root of problem

85
Q

Huang Lian E Jiao Tang

Coptis & Ass-Hide Gelatin Decoction

CALM SPIRIT

Nourish HT & Calm Spirit

A

Fire from Yin Deficiency affecting Spirit

Irritability w/ sensation of heat in chest, insomnia, palpitations w/ anxiety

T: Red w/ Dry Yellow coat

P: Thin, Rapid

Note: Shang Han Lun uses this FX for heat transformation patterns in the Shaoyin level

SHL Shao Yin HEAT pattern

Feeling of Heat, irritability, insomnia, dry mouth & throat, dark urine, night sweating, T: Red w/o coat, P: Thin, Rapid (FX: Huang Lian E Jiao Tang)

SHL Shao Yin COLD pattern

Chills, feeling of cold, lying w/ body curled, listlessness, desire to sleep, cold limbs, diarrhea, absence of thirst, frequent pale urination, T: pale, wet, white coat, P: deep, weak, slow (FX: Si Ni Tang)

86
Q

Gan Mai Da Zao Tang

Licorice, Wheat & Jujube Decoction

CALM SPIRIT

Nourish HT & Calm Spirit

A

HT Yin Xu w/ LR Qi Stagnation causing Restless Organ (Zang Zao) disorder

Disorientation, frequent attacks of melancholy, crying spells, inability to control oneself, irritability, palpitations w/ anxiety, restless sleep sometimes w/ night sweats, frequent bouts of yawning, abnormal behavior & speech in severe case

T: Red w/ Sparse coat

P: Thin, Rapid

Note: Restless Organ Disorder (Zang Zao) is an emotional condition that is generally d/t excessive worry, anxiety, or pensiveness. This condition is characterized by HT Blood (Yin) Xu & LR Qi Stagnation.

Vs. Xiao Yao San

  • BOTH= LR Qi Stagnation causing depression
  • GMDZT= HT Yin Xu
    • Melancholy, T: Red, no coat, P: Thin, Rapid
  • XYS= LR Xue & SP Qi Xu
    • Irregular menses, T: Pale-Red, P: Wiry, Empty
87
Q

Yue Ju Wan

Escape Restraint Pill

REGULATE QI

Move Qi

A

Six Stagnations of Qi, Blood, Phlegm, Damp, Fire & Food

Focal distention & stifling sensation in chest & abdomen, fixed pain in hypochondria, belching, acid regurgitation, mild cough w/ copious sputum, reduced appetite, indigestion

T: Red Purple w/ Yellow Greasy coat

P: Wiry, Slippery, Rapid

Note: Six stagnations arise from LR Qi Stagnation affecting the function of the SP

Qi: Xiang Fu, Xue: Chuan Xiong, Damp/Phlegm: Cang Zhu, Heat: Zhi Zi, Food: Shen Qu

Comparison LR Qi Stag. Fx’s:

  • All= LR Qi Stagnation: Pain/Distention, P: Wiry
  • Si Ni San: LR/SP Disharmony
    • Cold Extremities
  • Xiao Yao San: LR Xue/SP Qi Xu
    • Irregular menstruation, P: Empty/Wiry
  • Yue Ju Wan: All Six Stagnations
    • Pain, Indigestion, Vomiting
88
Q

Chai Hu Shu Gan San

Bupleurum Powder to Dredge the LR

REGULATE QI

Move Qi

A

LR Qi Stagnation causing Pain

Flank pain, stifling sensation in chest, sighing, easilty angered, belching, abdominal distention & fullness, alternating chills & fever

P: Wiry

T: Normal

Note: Also treats various types of Abdominal pain, dysmenorrhea, and back pain

CHSGS=Modified Si Ni San

Si Ni San (Chai Hu, Bai Shao, Zhi Ke, Zhi Gan Cao)

+ Xiang Fu, Chuan Xiong, Chen Pi

89
Q

Ban Xia Hou Po Tang

Pinellia & Magnolia Bark Decoction

REGULATE QI

Move Qi

A

LR Qi & Phlegm Stagnation Lodging in the Throat causing Plum-Pit Syndrome

Feeling of something caught in the throat that can be neither swallowed nor ejected, stifling sensation in chest & hypochondria, possible coughing or vomiting

T: Moist or Greasy White Coat

P: Wiry, Slippery

Note: This FX addresses the branch more than the root; although LR Qi Stagnation is the indication, no herbs in this FX specifically address LR Qi

90
Q

Liang Fu Wan

Galangal & Cyperus Pill

REGULATE QI

Move Qi

A

LR Qi Stagnation w/ ST Cold causing Pain

Epigastric pain, stifling sensation in the chest, hypochondriac pain, menstrual pain

T: White Coat

P: Wiry & possibly Tight or Slow

Note: Problems improve w/ local appllication of heat

Dui Yao Fx: Gao Liang Jiang + Xiang Fu

91
Q

Jin Ling Zi San

Melia Toosendan Powder

REGULATE QI

Move Qi

A

Pain d/t LR Stagnation w/ Heat

Intermittent epigastric & hypochondriac pain or menstrual pain, irritability

T: Red w/ Yellow Coat

P: Wiry or Rapid

Note: Pain is aggravated by ingesting hot food or beverages

Dui Yao Fx: Chuan Lian Zi + Yan Hu Suo

92
Q

Tian Tai Wu Yao San

Top Quality Lindera Powder

REGULATE QI

Move Qi

A

Cold Invading the LR Channel causing Qi Stagnation

Lower abdominal pain radiating to the testicles

T: Pale w/ White Coat

P: Slow OR Wiry

Note: Also for Hypochondriac or Menstrual Pain

93
Q

Nuan Gan Jian

Warm the Liver Decoction

REGULATE QI

Move Qi

A

Cold from LR & KD Deficiency

Lower abdominal pain that is sharp & localized & increases w/ local application of cold

T: Pale esp. @ Sides & Root

P: Deep, Tight

Note: A Form of Hernial Disorder. Also for Swollen & Painful Scrotum

94
Q

Su ZI Jiang Qi Tang

Perilla Fruit Decoction for Directing Qi Downward

REGULATE QI

Descend Qi

A

LU Cold-Phlegm w/ KD Yang Deficiency

(Excess above, Deficiency below)

Coughing & wheezing w/ copious, watery, clear sputum; stifling sensation in the chest & diaphragm, dyspnea, SOB, labored inhalation but smooth exhalation, possible weakness of low back & legs, edema in the extremities, fatigue

T: White, Greasy/Slippery Coat

P: Slippery, Weak

Note: This Fx can relieve Wheezing, Cough, & Phlegm in Asthma, Bronchial Asthma, or Chronic Bronchitis patients

Vs. Ding Chuan Tang

SZJQT: LU Phelgm Cold w/ KD Yang Xu

DCT: Exterior Wind-Cold w/ Interior Phlegm-Heat

95
Q

Ding Chuan Tang

Arrest Wheezing Decoction

REGULATE QI

Descend Qi

A

Internal LU Phlegm heat w/ External Wind-Cold causing Rebellious LU Qi

Coughing & wheezing w/ copious thick, yellow sputum, labored breathing, possibly simultaneous fever & chills

T: Greasy, Yellow Coat

P: Slippery & Rapid

Note: Most commony Ding Chuan Tang is used to treat acute manifestations of chronic conditions such as bronchial asthma

Vs. Ma Xing Shi Gan Tang

  • Both= Tx coughing, wheezing, dyspnea
    • T: Red, Yellow Coating, P: Rapid, Slippery
  • DCT= Thick yellow sputum, T: Greasy
    • LU Phlegm-Heat (LU-5)
  • MXSGT= High fever, nasal flaring, T: Dry coat
    • LU Heat (LU-10)
96
Q

Xuan Fu Dai Zhe Tang

Inula & Haematite Decoction

REGULATE QI

Descend Qi

A

Rebellious ST Qi d/t ST Xu w/ Damp-Phlegm

Hard epigastric focal distention, hiccough, belching, vomiting

T: White Slippery coat

P: Wiry, Deficient

Note: Also for coughing & wheezing

97
Q

Ju PI Zhu Ru Tang

Tangerine Peel & Bamboo Shavings Decoction

REGUALTE QI

Descend Qi

A

Rebellious ST Qi d/t ST Deficiency w/ Heat

Hiccough, nausea, dry heaves, retching, belching, vomiting

T: Tender, Red

P: Empty, Rapid

Note: Also for vomiting d/t debility after a prolonged illness or post-surger

Vs. Li Zhong Wan

  • Both=* Rebellious ST QI d/t ST Xu, P: Weak
  • JPZRT=* HEAT, T: Red, P: Rapid
  • LZW=* COLD, T: Pale, P: Deep, Slow
98
Q

Ding Xiang Shi Di Tang

Clove & Persimmon Calyx Decoction

REGULATE QI

Descend Qi

A

Rebellious ST Qi d/t ST Deficiency-Cold

Hiccough, belching, vomiting, stifling sensation in the epigastrium, focal distention of the chest

T: Pale w/ White Coat

P: Submerged, Slow

Note: Focuses directing rebellious Qi downward and warming the Middle jiao

99
Q

Tao He Cheng Qi Tang

Peach Pit Decoction to Order the Qi

REGULATE BLOOD

Invigorate Blood

A

Accumulation of Blood Stasis & Heat in Lower Jiao

Acute lower abdominal pain, incontinence of urine, night time feverishness, delirious speech, irritability, restlessness, thirst, dysmenorrhea or amenorrhea, possible manic behavior

T: Purple w/ Thin Yellow coat

P: Submerged, Full, Choppy

Note: For various disorders which involve accumulation of Heat & Blood leading to clumping, such as traumatic injury or gynecological disorders

Modification of Tiao Wei cheng Qi Tang

  • TWCQT (Da Huang, Mang Xiao, Gan Cao)
    • Yangming Fu level
  • THCQT (TWCQT+ Tao Ren, Gui Zhi)
    • Taiyang Fu level
100
Q

Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang

Drive out Blood Stasis in the Mansion of Blood Decoction

REGULATE BLOOD

Invigorate Blood

A

Blood Stasis w/ Qi Stagnation in the Chest

Chest & hypochondriac pain, chronic stubborn & piercing HA, chronic incessant hiccough, choking sensation when drinking, depression, warm sensation in chest, palpitations, insomnia, restless sleep, irritability, mood swings, evening tidal fever, dark or purplish lips, complexion or sclera

T: Dark-Red w/ Dark Spots on Sides

P: Choppy, Wiry, Tight

Note: Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang may be used for strange or unexplainable symptoms since “Peculiar diseases arise from stasis

Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang=

Tao Hong Si Wu Tang + Si Ni San

101
Q

Bu Yang Huan Wu Tang

Tonify the Yang to Restore Five (Tenths) Decoction

REGULATE BLOOD

Invigorate Blood

A

Hemiplegia d/t Qi & Blood Stagnation in the Channels w/ Qi Deficiency

Sequelae of WInd-Stroke including hemiplegia & atrophy of the lower limbs, facial paralysis, slurred speech, drooling, dry stool, frequent urination or urinary incontinence

T: White Coat

P: Moderate

Note: Also for atrophy disorders

102
Q

Fu Yuan Huo Xue Tang

Revive Health by Invigorating the Blood Decoction

REGULATE BLOOD

Invigorate Blood

A

Blood Stasis & Qi Stagnation in the Trunk d/t Trauma

severe pain in the chest, hypochondria, or flanks

T: Dark w/ Stasis Spots

P: Wiry

Note: Also treats various other disorders d/t Blood Stasis in the chest

103
Q

Wen Jing Tang

Warm the Menses Decoction

REGULATE BLOOD

Invigorate Blood

A

Chong & Ren Mai Deficiency-Cold w/ Blood Stasis causing Irregular Menstruation

Mild persistent uterine bleeding, irregular menstruation, extended or continuous menstrual flow, bleeding between periods, lower abdominal pain, distention, infertility, dry lips & mouth, low-grade fever at dusk, warm palms & soles

T: Dusky (pale-purple) w/ thin coat

P: Deep, Slow, Thin, Choppy, Wiry

Note: This is one of the most important formulas for female infertility. Currently Wen Jing Tang is also used for impotence or seminal insufficiency

Vs. Gu Jing Wan

  • Both=* Continuous menstruation or uterine bleeding
  • GJW=* LR Fire causing Yin Xu Heat
  • WJT=* Xu Cold & Xue Stasis
104
Q

Sheng Hua Tang

Generation & Transformation Decoction

REGULATE BLOOD

Invigorate Blood

A

Blood & Cold Stagnation causing Postpartum Lochial Retention

Retention of lochia accompanied by cold & pain in the lower abdomen

T: Pale-Purple or Pale w/ Purple Spots

P: Thin, Choppy, Deep

Note: Should only be used by patients w/ Blood Stasis, Blood Deficiency, & Cold

105
Q

Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan

Cinnamon Twig & Poria Pill

REGULATE BLOOD

Invigorate Blood

A

Blood Stasis in the Uterus during Pregnancy

Restless fetus; persistent mild uterine bleeding of purple or dark blood during pregnancy; abdominal pain that increases w/ pressure

T: Purple w/ Dark Spots & White or Yellow Coat

P: Choppy

Note: Also for various conditions of Blood Stasis in the Uterus such as Immobile Masses in the Lower Abdomen w/ pain & tenderness, Abdominal Spasms & Tension, Amenorrhea w/ Abdominal Distention & Pain, Retention of Lochia

Comparison Fx Xue Stasis

  • All= Blood Stasis, T: Purple, P: Choppy
  • Tao He Cheng Qi Tang
    • +Heat Accumulation
    • in Lower Abdomen
    • Lower Abdominal Pain
  • Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang
    • +Qi Stagnation
    • in Chest
    • Chest Pain, Palpitations
  • Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan
    • *
    • in Uterus
    • Masses, Pregnant Bleeding
  • Wen Jing Tang
    • +Deficiency Cold
    • in Chong/Ren
    • Irregular Menses, Infertility
106
Q

Shi Xiao San

Sudden Smile Powder

REGULATE BLOOD

Inviograte Blood

A

Blood Stasis in the Lower Abdomen causing Pain

Irregular menses, dysmenorrhea, retention of lochia, postpartum, abdominal pain, acute, colicky pain in the lower abdomen, severe pain in the middle of the abdomen, epigastric pain

T: Purple

P: Deep, Choppy

Note: Particularly useful for Blood Stasis in the LR channel; Modified version treats Angina Pectoris

Dui Yao Fx= Wu Ling Zhi + Pu Huang

107
Q

Dan Shen Yin

Salvia Decoction

REGULATE BLOOD

Invigorate Blood

A

Blood & Qi Stagnation in the Upper/Middle Jiao causing Chest Pain

Epigastric pain that may radiate upward into the chest

T: Purple

P: Choppy

Note: Particularly useful for epigastric, flank, or menstrual pain in women; Modified version treats Angina Pectoris

108
Q

Shi Hui San

Ten Partially-Charred Substances Powder

REGULATE BLOOD

Stop Bleeding

A

Acute Bleeding d/t LR & ST Fire w/ Blood Heat

Vomiting blood, spitting blood or coughing blood, bright in color, and of relatively acute onset

T: Red

P: Rapid

Note: Often used in patients w/ Tuberculosis

109
Q

Xiao Ji Yin Zi

Cephalanoplos Decoction

REGULATE BLOOD

Stop Bleeding

A

Heat causing Urinary Bleeding

Blood in the urine usually w/ urinary frequency, urgency, burning & pain; thirst, irritability, bleeding that is profuse, bright in color & of relatively acute onset

T: Red w/ Thin yellow Coat

P: Forceful, Rapid

Note: Well-rounded Fx for treating Blood in the Urine d/t Shi Heat

110
Q

Huai Hua San

Sophora Japonica Powder

REGULATE BLOOD

Stop Bleeding

A

Rectal Bleeding d/t LI Wind-Heat or Damp-Heat Toxin

Bleeding from the rectum during defecation, blood in the stool or bleeding hemorrhoids, bleeding that is profuse, bright in color, and of relatively acute onset

T: Red

P: Wiry or Soggy, Rapid

Note: Combines stabilizing & dissipating ingredients

111
Q

Jiao Ai Tang

Ass-Hide Gelatin & Mugwort Decoction

REGULATE BLOOD

Stop Bleeding

A

Uterine Bleeding d/t Chong & Ren Deficiency-Cold w/ Blood Deficiency

Abdominal pain w/ pale, thin uterine bleeding, long unremitting bleeding

T: Pale

P: Thin, Weak

Note: Especially useful for Restless Fetus disorder

112
Q

Chuan Xiong Cha Tiao San

Ligusticum Powder to be Taken w/ Green Tea

EXPEL WIND

Release External Wind

A

Headache from Exterior Wind

HA in any part of the head, fever & chills, dizziness, nasal congestion

T: Thin White Coat

P: Floating

Note: Depending on the modifications, can be used for either Wind-Cold or Wind-Heat disorders

113
Q

Cang Er Zi San

Xanthium Powder

EXPEL WIND

Release External Wind

A

Wind causing Nasal Congestion or Discharge

Copious, purulent & foul-smelling nasal discharge, nasal obstruction, dizziness, frontal HA

T: Normal or Yellow Coat

P: Floating, Rapid

Note: Profuse Nasal Discharge is known as Bi Yuan

114
Q

Xiao Huo Lou Dan

Minor Invigorate the Collaterals Special Pill

EXPEL WIND

Release External Wind

A

Wind-Phlegm Obstruction w/ Blood Stasis in the Channels & Collaterals

Chronic pain, weakness & numbness after wind-stroke, esp. in the lower extremities

T: White, Moist Coat

P: Wiry, Slippery

Note: Also for Acute Wind-Cold-Damp Bi syndrome w/ fixed or migrating pain in the bones or joints and reduced ROM

Vs. Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang

  • Both=* Wind-Cold-Damp Bi Syndrome
  • XHLD=* Acute Bi: Shi (Wind-Phelgm + Xue Stasis)
  • DHJST=* Chronic Bi: Xu (LR/KD & Qi/Xue xu)
115
Q

Xiao Feng San

Eliminate Wind Powder from True Lineage

EXPEL WIND

Release External Wind

A

Wind-Damp-heat in the Skin causing Pruritis

Weepy, Itchy, Red skin lesions over a large part of the body

T: Yellow or White Coat

P: Full, Floating, Rapid

Note: This Fx is suitable for Acute or Subacute Conditions; it’s not suitable for Chronic conditions, and must be combined or modified in order to treat the root

116
Q

Ling Jiao Gou Teng Tang

Antelope Horn & Uncaria Decoction

EXPEL WIND

Extinguish Internal Wind

A

Heat form Excess in the LR Channel generating Internal Wind

Persistently high fever, irritability, dizziness, spasms of the extremities, convulsion & loss of consciousness

T: Deep Red, Dry OR Burnt w/ Prickles

P: Wiry, Rapid

Note: This presentation is a form of Tetanic Collapse. Focuses on extinguishing Wind & stopping spasms

117
Q

Zhen Gan Xi Feng Tang

Sedate the Liver & Extinguish Wind Decoction

EXPEL WIND

Extinguish Internal Wind

A

LR Yang Rising & Internal Wind d/t LR & KD Yin Xu

Severe dizziness & vertigo, disorientation, sudden loss of consciousness, motor dysfunction of the limbs & trunk or facial paralysis, flushed face as if intoxicated

T: Red w/ Little coat

P: Wiry, Long, Full

Note: These symptoms are a precursor to Wind-Stroke. This FX treats both the ben & biao

Vs. Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin

  • Both=* LR Yang Rising w/ Internal Wind
  • ZGXFT=* 50% Shi + 50% Xu, Tonify to Tx S/S
  • TMGTY=* 90% Shi + 10% Xu, Sedate to Tx S/S
118
Q

Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin

Gastrodia & Uncaria Decoction

EXPEL WIND

Extinguish Internal Wind

A

1) LR Yang Rising (90% Shi, 10% Xu)

HA, dizziness, vertigo, tinnitus, blurred vision, sensation of heat rushing to head, insomnia, dream disturbed sleep

T: Red w/ Yellow Coat

P: Wiry, Rapid

2) LR Yang Rising causing Internal Wind

Numbness, twitching, spasms, or hemiplegia

Note: One of the most frequently used Fx for Hypertension

119
Q

Xing Su San

Apricot Kernel & Perilla Leaf Powder

TREAT DRYNESS

DIsperse & Moisten Dryness

A

Cool-Dryness

Cough, dry throat, Chills w/o sweating, watery sputum, stuffy nose

T: Dry w/ White Coat

P: Wiry

Note: For relatively superficial conditions

Vs. Sang Xing Tang

  • XSS=* Cool-Dryness; Chiefs: Xing Ren, Zi Su Ye
  • SXT=* Warm-Dryness; Chiefs: Sang Ye, Xing Ren
120
Q

Sang Xing Tang

Mulberry Leaf & Apricot Kernel Decoction

TREAT DRYNESS

Disperse & Moisten Dryness

A

Warm-Dryness

Fever, hacking cough or cough w/ scanty sticky sputum, dry throat

T: Red w/ White coat

P: Floating, Rapid

Note: May also have coughing of blood

121
Q

Qing Zao Jiu Fei Tang

Eliminate Dryness & Rescue the Lungs Decoction

TREAT DRYNESS

Disperse & Moisten Dryness

A

Dryness attacking the Lung

Fever, hacking cough, wheezing, dry throat, sensation of fullness in the chest, hypochondriac pain, irritability

T: Dry

P: Empty, Big, Rapid

Note: Also for Acute-Onset Hemiplegia

VS.Sang Xing Tang

  • Both=* Treat Warm-Dryness affecting the LU
  • QZJFT=* For Severe cases
  • SXT=* For Mild cases
122
Q

Mai Men Dong Tang

Ophlopogonis Decoction

TREAT DRYNESS

Enrich Yin & Moisten Dryness

A

LU & ST Qi & Yin Deficiency

Coughing & spitting of saliva, wheezing, SOB, dry & uncomfortable sensation in throat

T: Dry, Red w/ Little coat

P: Empty, Rapid

Note: Also for Belching or Vomiting from Stomach Yin Xu

123
Q

Ping Wei San

Calm the Stomach Powder

EXPEL DAMPNESS

Transform Damp

A

Damp-Cold Stagnation in the SP & ST

distention & fullness in the epigastrium & abdomen, loss of taste & appetite, heavy sensation in limbs, loose stool or diarrhea, easily fatigued, increased desire to sleep, nausea & vomiting, belching, acid regurgitation

T: Swollen w/ Thick, Greasy, White Coat

P: Moderate, Slippery

Note: Formula is bitter, acrid, warm & dry, therefore contraindicated for Blood or Yin Xu

Vs. Li Zhong Wan

  • PWS=* SHI Cold-_Damp_; Chief: Cang Zhu
  • LZW=* XU Cold; Chief: Gan Jiang
124
Q

Huo Xiang Zheng Qi San

Agastache Powder to Rectify the Qi

EXPEL DAMPNESS

Transform Damp

A

Damp Stagnation in the Middle Jiao + External Wind-Cold

Fever & chills, HA, sensation of fulness & stifling oppression in chest, pain in epigastrium & abdomen, nausea & vomiting, borborygums, diarrhea, loss of taste

T: White, Greasy coat

P: Moderate, Soggy

Note: Used for Intestinal Flu

Vs. Ping Wei San

  • Both=* Internal Damp
  • PWS=* Interior Cold
  • HXZQS=* Exterior Wind-Cold
125
Q

Yin Chen Hao Tang

Artemesia Decoction

EXPEL DAMPNESS

Clear Damp-Heat

A

Jaundice d/t LR + GB Damp-Heat

Jaundice the color of a fresh tangerine, slight distention of abdomen, urinary difficulty, heavy sensation in body, fever, no thirst

T: Greasy, Yellow Coat

P: Slippery or Soggy

Note: Also for Sweating from the head only

126
Q

Ba Zheng San

Eight-Herb Powder for Rectification

EXPEL DAMPNESS

Clear Damp-Heat

A

Damp-Heat clumping in the Lower Jiao (UB)

Dark, turbid, scanty, difficult & painful urination; a dry mouth & throat; possibly urinary retention, lower abdominal distention & pain

T: Yellow Greasy Coat

P: Slippery, Rapid

Note: Commonly used for Blood Lin or Heat Lin

Vs. Long Dan Xie Gan Tang

  • Both= TX Acute Lin Syndrome
  • BZS= UB Damp-Heat
  • LDXGT= LR/GB Damp-Heat

Vs. Zhu Ling Tang

  • Both= TX Lin Syndrome
  • BZS= Acute Lin
  • ZLT= Chronic Lin
127
Q

Er Miao San

Two Marvel Powder

EXPEL DAMPNESS

Clear Damp-Heat

A

Damp-Heat lodging in the Lower Jiao

For a variety of disorders, including lower back & leg pain, weakness or atrophy of lower extremities, vaginal discharge, & Damp sores on the lower extremities, heavy sensation in body, fever, no thirst

T: Greasy, Yellow Coat

P: Slippery or Soggy

Dui Yao Fx: Huang Bai + Cang Zhu

128
Q

Wu Ling San

Five-Ingredient Powder w/ Poria

EXPEL DAMPNESS

Drain Damp

A

1) Water-Damp retention marked by edema & difficult urination

Edema, generalized sensation of heaviness, diarrhea, urinary difficulty, possibly vomiting

T: Thick, White or Greasy

P: Slippery

2) Taiyang Fu Syndrome

Also for UB water accumulation w/ possible external Wind-Cold, HA, fever, irritability, strong thirst but w/ vomiting immediately after drinking, urinary difficulty

P: Floating

3) Taiyin Syndrome

Throbbing pulsations just below umbilicus, vomiting frothy saliva, vertigo, SOB, coughing

Comparison Taiyang Fu Blood vs. Water Accum.

  • Water Accumulation:* Wu Ling San
  • Blood Accumulation:* Tao He Cheng Qi Tang
129
Q

Zhu Ling Tang

Polyporus Decoction

EXPEL DAMPNESS

Drain Damp

A

Water & heat retention in UB w/ Yin Injury

Urinary difficulty, fever, thirst w/ desire to drink, diarrhea, cough, nausea, irritability, insomnia

T: Red w/ Dry Yellow Coat

P: Thin, Rapid

Note: also for diarrhea in infants from Damp-Heat and Injury to Yin

Vs. Wu Ling San

  • Both= Water accumulation in Lower Jiao
  • WLS= Possible external Wind-Cold
    • T: Pale, P: Slippery or Superficial
  • ZLT= Heat accumulation, Injury to Yin
    • T: Red, Yellow Coat, P: Thin, Rapid
130
Q

Wu Pi San

Five-Peel Powder

EXPEL DAMPNESS

Drain Damp

A

SP Qi Deficiency w/ Shi Damp causing skin edema

(Pi Shui Syndrome)

Generalized edema w/ a sensation of heaviness, distention & fullness in epigastrium & abdomen, labored & heavy breathing, urinary difficulty

T: White, Greasy Coat

P: Deep, Moderate

Note: Also for generalized Edema during pregnancy

Water Accumulation FX’s

  • Wu Ling San
    • Dysfunction of UB Qi transformation
    • Ze Xie, Fu Ling, Zhu Ling, Bai Zhu, Gui Zhi
  • Zhu Ling Tang
    • Heat accumulation causing Yin Xu
    • Zhu Ling, Fu Ling, Ze Xie, Hua Shi, E Jiao
  • Wu Pi San
    • SP Qi xu causing Skin Edema
    • Sang Bai Pi, Sheng Jiang Pi, Fu Ling Pi, Chen Pi, Da Fu Pi
  • Zhen Wu Tang
    • KD/SP Yang Xu causing edema/pain
    • Fu Zi, Bai Zhu, Fu Ling, Sheng Jiang, Bai Shao
131
Q

Ling Gui Zhu Gan Tang

Poria, Cinnamon Twig, Atractylodes, Macrocephala, & Licorice Decoction

EXPEL DAMPNESS

Transform Cold-Damp

A

LU Damp-Phlegm or Phlegm-Fluid

(Tan Yin Syndrome)

Cough w/ copious sputum, fullness in chest & hypochondrium, palpitations, SOB, dizziness, vertigo

T: Pale & Swollen w/ White, Slippery Coat

P: Wiry or Soggy

Note: Focuses on harmonizing fluids & qi dynamic. For any conditions marked by cold in the Lower Jiao leading to thin mucus throughout the Triple Jiao

132
Q

Zhen Wu Tang

True Warrior Decoction

EXPEL DAMPNESS

Transform Cold-Damp

A

1) KD & SP Yang Xu causing Water Retention

abdominal pain aggravated by cold, urinary difficulty, deep aching & heaviness in extremities, generalized edema, loose stools, dizziness, heavy sensation in head, palpitations, coughing, vomiting

T: Pale/Purple Swollen w/ Teeth Marks, White Slippery Coat

P: Deep, Thin, Weak

2) Overuse of diaphoresis in Taiyang syndrome causing palpitation & shivering

fever, palpitation in epigastrium, dizziness, shivering & trembling w/ an unsteady appearance

Comparison KD Yang FX’s

  • Zhen Wu Tang:
    • KD/SP Yang Xu causing Water Edema & Pain
  • Si Ni Tang:
    • KD Yang Xu w/ Cold Evil in Shao Yin or Yang Collapse
  • Si Shen Wan
    • KD/SP Yang Xu causing Daybreak Diarrhea
133
Q

Shi Pi Yin

Bolster the Spleen Decoction

EXPEL DAMPNESS

Transform Cold-Damp

A

Yin Edema d/t SP/KD Yang Xu

Generalized edema that is more severe below the waist, cold extremities, chest & abdominal fullness & distention, loss of appetite, scanty urination, liquidy unformed stools

T: Thick, Greasy Coat

P: Submerged, Slow, Thin

Vs. Zhen Wu Tang

  • Both= Yin Edema d/t KD/SP Yang Xu
  • SPY= Focuses on SP
  • ZWT= Focuses on KD
134
Q

Bi Xie Fen Qing Yin

Dioscorea Hypoglauca Decotion to Separate the Clear

EXPEL DAMPNESS

Transform Cold-Damp

A

Cloudy Urination d/t KD Yang Xu-Cold

Frequent urination, turbid urine w/ a milky or rice water appearance, & dense or greasy quality

T: Pale w/ White coat

P: Submerged

Note: Cloudy Painful Urinary Dysfunction aka GAO LIN

135
Q

QIang Huo Sheng Shi Tang

Notopterigium Decotion to Overcome Dampness

EXPEL DAMPNESS

Dispel Wind-Damp

A

Acute Bi Syndrome d/t Wind-Damp in the Channel & Muscle Layer

Heavy, painful head, generalized sensation of heaviness, generalized joint pain, difficulty in moving the spine, chills, mild fever

T: White Coat

P: Floating

Note: The aim is to produce only a mild sweat

136
Q

Juan Bi Tang

Remove Painful Obstruction Decoction

EXPEL DAMPNESS

Dispel Wind-Damp

A

Acute Bi Syndrome d/t Wind-Cold-Damp

Joint pain that increases w/ cold & diminishes w/ warmth, possibly accompanied by sensation of heaviness & numbness in the limbs

T: Thick White Coat

P: Floating

Note: This is an important formula for treating relatively Early-Stage Painful Obstruction

137
Q

Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang

Angelica Pubescens & SangjiSheng Decoction

EXPEL DAMPNESS

Dispel Wind-Damp

A

Chronic Bi Syndrome d/t Wind-Cold-Damp w/ LR & KD Xu & Qi & Blood Xu

Heavy & painful sensation at fixed locations in the lower back and lower extremities accompanied by weakness & stiffness, aversion to cold & attraction to warmth, palpitations, SOB, possible paresthesias or numbness

T: Pale w/ White Coat

P: Thin, Weak, Slow

Vs. Xiao Huo Luo Dan

  • Both= Wind-Cold-Damp Bi Syndrome
  • DHJST= Chronic Bi: XU (LR/KD & QI/Xue Xu)
  • XHLD= Acute Bi: SHI (WInd-Phlegm + Xue Stasis)
138
Q

Gui Zhi Shao Yao Zhi Mu Tang

Cinnamon Twig, Peony, & Anemarrhena Decoction

EXPEL DAMPNESS

Dispel WInd-Damp

A

Recurrent Painful Obstruction w/ Localized Heat

Swollen & painful joints that are warm to the touch & worsen at night, especially in the lower extremities, chills, absence of sweating, weight loss

T: White Greasy Coat

P: WIry, Slippery

Note: Originally for Pan-Arthralgia

139
Q

Er Chen Tang

Two Cured Decotion

DISSOLVE PHLEGM

Dissolve Damp-Phlegm

A

Damp-Phlegm Syndrome in the Middle Jiao or LU

Cough w/ copious sputum that is easy to expectorate, focal distention & stifling sensation in the chest, palpitations, nausea or vomiting

T: Swollen, Thick White Greasy Coat

P: Slippery

Note: Three approaches used here for treating Phlegm including transforming phlegm, moving qi, & strengthening SP

Comparison Phlegm FX (T:Greasy, P: Slippery)

  • Er Chen Tang
    • Damp-Phlegm
    • T: White coat
    • Cough, Copious Sputum
  • Wen Dan Tang
    • Phlegm-heat
    • T: Yellow coat, P: Wiry, Rapid
    • Insomnia, Anxiety
  • Ban Xia Bai Zhu Tian Ma Tang
    • Wind-Phlegm
    • T: White Coat, P: Wiry
    • Dizziness, HA
140
Q

Wen Dan Tang

Warm the Gallbladder Decotion

DISSOLVE PHLEGM

Dissolve Hot-Phlegm

A

GB & ST Disharmony w/ Phlegm-Heat

Dizziness, vertigo, nausea or vomiting, insomnia, palpitations, anxiety, indeterminate gnawing hunger, seizures accompanied by copious sputum, focal distetnion of the chest, bitter taste in the mouth, slight thirst

T: Greasy Yellow Coat

P: Rapid & Slippery or Wiry

Note: Also used for Phlegm Heat manifesting as HT conditions such as Mania, Depression, Schizophrenia, Insomnia, Palpitations, or Fright

141
Q

Qing Qi Hua Tan Wan

Clear the Qi & Transform Phlegm Pill

DISSOLVE PHLEGM

Dissolve Hot-Phlegm

A

LU Phelgm-Heat causing Cough

Sensation of fullness in chest, nausea, bitter taste in mouth, coughing of yellow viscous sputum
T: Greasy, Yellow Coat

P: Slippery, Rapid

142
Q

Bei Mu Gua Lou San

Fritillaria & Trichosanthes Fruit Powder

DISSOLVE PHLEGM

Dissolve Dry-Phlegm

A

LU Dry-Phlegm causing Cough

Cough w/ deep-seated sputum that is difficult to expectorate, wheezing, dry & sore throat

T: Red & Dry w/ Little Coat

P: Rapid & Thin, but Strong

143
Q

San Zi Yang Qin Tang

Three-Seed Decotion to Nourish One’s Parents

DISSOLVE PHLEGM

Dissolve Cold-Phlegm

A

LU Phlegm-Cold w/ Qi Stagnation

Wheezing, focal distention in the chest, loss of appetite, digestive difficulty

T: White, Greasy Coat

P: Slippery

Note: Commonly used in the elderly

144
Q

Ban Xia Bai Zhu Tian Ma Tang

Pinellia, Atractylodes, Macrocephala, & Gastrodia Decociton

DISSOLVE PHLEGM

Treat WInd-Phlegm

A

Internal Wind-Phlegm rising upward causing Dizziness/Vertigo

Dizziness, vertigo, HA, nausea, vomiting, stifling sensation in the chest, copious sputum

T: White Greasy Coat

P: Wiry, Slippery

Note: May be used for Meniere’s Disease

Vs. Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin

  • Both= Dizziness, HA, Vertigo, P: Wiry
  • BXBZTMT= Wind-Phlegm Rising
    • T: Greasy White, P: Wiry, Slippery
  • TMGTY= LR Yang Rising
    • T: Red, Yellow Coat, P: Wiry, Rapid
145
Q

Zhi Sou San

Stop Coughing Powder

DISSOLVE PHLEGM

Treat Wind-Phlegm

A

External Wind attacking the LU causing Cough

Coughing & itchy throat, w/ or w/o slight chills or fever

T: Thin, White Coat

P: Moderate, Floating

Note: Acute Bronchitis & Upper Respiratory Tract Infections

Vs. Sang Ju Yin

  • Both= Cough w/ Exterior Condition
  • ZSS= Wind Attacking the LU (itchy throat)
  • SJY= WInd-Heat (fever/chills, red eyes)
146
Q

Bao He Wan

Preserve Harmony Pill

DIGESTIVE

Reduce Food Retention

A

Food Retention in the Middle Jiao

Focal distention & fullness in the chest & epigastrium, abdomnial distention w/ occasional pain, rotten smelling belching, acid regurgitation, nausea & vomiting, aversion to food, possibly diarrhea

T: Yellow Greasy Coat

P: Slippery

147
Q

Wu Wei Xiao Du Yin

Five-Ingredient Decoction to Eliminate Toxin

TREAT ABSCESSES

Treat External Abscesses

A

Toxic-heat from Externally Contracted Heat

Localized erythema, swelling, heat & pain accompanied by chills

T: Red w/ Yellow Coat

P: Rapid

Note: Esp. for deep-rooted & hard lesions; Focuses on relieving toxicity

148
Q

Yang He Tang

Yang Heartening Decoction

TREAT ABSCESSES

Treat External Abscesses

A

Yin-Type localized Swelling d/t Blood & Yang Deficiency

Localized painful swelling that blends into surrounding tissue w/ no head, no heat, & no chagne in texture or color

T: Very Pale

P: Submerged, Thin, Forceless

Note: Also for internal problems from Blood Deficiency w/ Cold causing stagnation

149
Q

Wei Jing Tang

Reed Decotion

TREAT ABSCESSES

Treat Internal Abscesses

A

Lung Abscesses from Toxic-Heat obstructing the LU

Cough w/ foul-smelling sputum which may be streaked w/ blood, slight fever, mild chest pain, dry & scaly skin

T: Red w/ Greasy Coat

P: Slippery, Rapid

Note: Also for eye disorders d/t Upward Blazing of Toxic Heat

150
Q

MISSING FX FROM NCCAOM LIST

A

Du QI Wan

Gan Cao Xie Xin Tang

QI Ju Di Huang Wan

Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang

Shen Tong Zhu Yu Tang

You Gui Yin

Yu Ping Feng San

Zuo Gui Yin

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