1 Exterior Releasing Formulas
1.1 Warm Exterior Releasing
1. Ma Huang Tang (Ephedra Decoction)
In Ma Huang Tang, the main ingredients are Gui Zhi (Cinnamon Twig), Xing Ren (Apricot Kernel), and Gan Cao (Licorice),
which induce sweating, release the exterior, and promote lung qi, suitable for exterior excess without sweating in cases of cold damage.
2. Gui Zhi Tang (Cinnamon Twig Decoction)
Gui Zhi and Shao Yao (Peony) are used in equal amounts, with ginger, jujube, and licorice simmered gently,
to release the muscles, regulate the nutritive and defensive qi, and treat wind-cold with deficiency leading to spontaneous sweating.
3. Jiu Wei Qiang Huo Tang (Nine-Herb Decoction with Notopterygium)
Jiu Wei Qiang Huo prevents wind and dampness, with ingredients like Xin Yi (Magnolia Flower), Bai Zhi (Angelica Dahurica), and Di Huang (Rehmannia),
to induce sweating, dispel dampness, and clear heat, adaptable for various conditions.
4. Xiang Su San (Cyperus and Perilla Powder)
Xiang Su San contains Chen Pi (Aged Tangerine Peel) and internal herbs, dispersing wind-cold and regulating qi,
for exterior wind-cold with qi stagnation, presenting with chills and fever without sweating, and chest fullness.
5. Xiao Qing Long Tang (Minor Blue Dragon Decoction)
This formula releases the exterior and resolves phlegm, containing Ma Huang, Gui Zhi, and other herbs,
to treat exterior cold with internal phlegm accumulation effectively.
6. Zhi Sou San (Cough-Stop Powder)
Zhi Sou San uses Bai Bu (Stemona), Bai Qian (Cynanchum), and other herbs,
to disperse wind, clear the lungs, and stop cough and phlegm, taken with ginger decoction without needing to cook.
7. Zheng Chai Hu Tang (Proper Bupleurum Decoction)
Zheng Chai Hu Tang is a balanced formula with Shao Yao, Fang Feng (Siler), and Chen Pi,
to lightly disperse wind pathogens and relieve heat and pain, suitable for mild exterior cold symptoms.
1.2 Cool Exterior Releasing
1. Yin Qiao San (Honeysuckle and Forsythia Powder)
Yin Qiao San primarily addresses upper jiao disorders, with bamboo leaves, Jing Jie (Schizonepeta), and mint,
to cool and disperse wind-heat, effective without excess.
2. Sang Ju Yin (Mulberry Leaf and Chrysanthemum Drink)
Sang Ju Yin contains Ju Hua (Chrysanthemum) and Xing Ren, with Lu Gen (Reed Rhizome) and Gan Cao,
to clear and disperse lung and defensive qi, effective for wind-heat cough.
3 Ma Xing Shi Gan Tang (Ephedra, Apricot Kernel, Licorice, and Gypsum Decoction)
Ma Xing Shi Gan Tang is a cooling formula that clears heat and promotes lung function,
effective for heat obstructing the lungs with cough and wheezing, applicable with or without sweating.
4. Chai Ge Jie Ji Tang (Bupleurum and Kudzu Decoction)
This formula addresses heat in the three yang channels, with ingredients like Qiang Huo (Notopterygium) and Shao Yao,
to release the exterior and clear heat effectively.
5. Sheng Ma Ge Gen Tang (Cimicifuga and Kudzu Decoction)
This formula is effective for early-stage measles, using Shao Yao and Gan Cao,
to release the exterior and promote rash emergence.
1.3 Supportive Exterior Releasing
1. Bai Du San (White Pathogen Powder)
Bai Du San includes Ren Shen (Ginseng), Bai Zhu (Atractylodes), and other herbs,
to support qi and dispel cold, effective for qi deficiency with cold symptoms.
2. Shen Su San (Ginseng and Perilla Powder)
Shen Su San contains Chen Pi and Zhi Ke (Bitter Orange),
to support qi and treat external pathogens effectively.
3. Ma Huang Xi Xin Fu Zi Tang (Ephedra, Asarum, and Aconite Decoction)
This formula assists yang and releases the exterior,
effective for wind-cold symptoms with yang deficiency.
4. Jia Jian Wei Rui Tang (Modified Polygonatum Decoction)
This modified formula uses Bai Wei (Cynanchum) and Dou Chi (Fermented Soybean),
to nourish yin and induce sweating effectively.
2 Purgative Formulas
2.1 Cold Purgatives
1 Da Cheng Qi Tang (Major Order the Qi Decoction)
Da Cheng Qi Tang contains Da Huang (Rhubarb) and Mang Xiao (Sodium Sulfate),
to purge heat accumulation and treat severe conditions.
2. Da Huang Mu Dan Tang (Rhubarb and Peony Decoction)
This formula includes ingredients like Tao Ren (Peach Kernel) and Mang Xiao,
to clear heat and break up blood stasis, effective for abdominal pain.
3. Da Xian Xiong Tang (Major Chest-Draining Decoction)
This formula uses Mang Xiao and Gan Sui (Euphorbia),
to treat water-heat accumulation in the chest.
2.2 Warm Purgatives
1. Da Huang Fu Zi Tang (Rhubarb and Aconite Decoction)
This formula uses Gan Jiang (Dried Ginger) to warm and stop pain,
effective for cold accumulation in the interior.
2. Wen Pi Tang (Warm the Spleen Decoction)
This formula includes Fu Zi (Aconite) and Da Huang,
to treat cold accumulation and warm the spleen.
2.3 Moistening Purgatives
1. Ma Zi Ren Wan (Hemp Seed Pill)
Ma Zi Ren Wan treats constipation with ingredients like Xing Ren and Bai Shao (White Peony),
to moisten the intestines and promote bowel movements.
2. Ji Chuan Jian (Benefit the River Decoction)
This formula includes He Shou Wu (Fleeceflower Root) and Niu Xi (Achyranthes),
to warm the kidneys and promote urination.
2.4 Water-Draining Formulas
Shi Zao Tang (Ten Jujube Decoction)
This formula uses various herbs to drain water and treat edema.
2.5 Combined Attack and Supplement
Huang Long Tang (Yellow Dragon Decoction)
This formula combines purging heat and nourishing qi and blood.
3 Harmonizing Formulas
3.1 Harmonizing Shao Yang
1. Xiao Chai Hu Tang (Minor Bupleurum Decoction)
Xiao Chai Hu Tang harmonizes and releases, with ingredients like Ban Xia (Pinellia) and Ren Shen (Ginseng),
to treat Shao Yang disorders.
2. Da Chai Hu Tang (Major Bupleurum Decoction)
This formula uses Da Huang and other herbs,
to harmonize and clear heat effectively.
3. Hao Qin Qing Dan Tang (Artemisia and Scutellaria Decoction)
This formula clears damp-heat and harmonizes the stomach.
4. Da Yuan Yin (Reach the Source Decoction)
This formula uses herbs to clear and harmonize.
3.2 Harmonizing Liver and Spleen
1. Si Ni San (Frigid Extremities Powder)
Si Ni San harmonizes the liver and spleen, effective for liver qi stagnation.
2. Xiao Yao San (Free and Easy Wanderer Powder)
Xiao Yao San uses Dang Gui (Angelica) and Bai Shao,
to nourish blood and regulate the liver.
3. Tong Xie Yao Fang (Key Formula for Painful Diarrhea)
This formula uses Chen Pi and Bai Zhu,
to treat diarrhea due to liver and spleen disharmony.
3.3 Harmonizing Stomach and Intestines
Ban Xia Xie Xin Tang (Pinellia Heart-Draining Decoction)
This formula harmonizes the stomach and intestines, effective for mixed cold and heat.
4 Clearing Heat Formulas
4.1 Clear Heat from Qi Level
1. Bai Hu Tang (White Tiger Decoction)
Bai Hu Tang clears heat and generates fluids, effective for heat in the qi level.
2. Zhu Ye Shi Gao Tang (Bamboo Leaf and Gypsum Decoction)
This formula clears heat and nourishes the stomach.
4.2 Clear Heat and Cool Blood
1. Qing Ying Tang (Clear the Nutritive Level Decoction)
Qing Ying Tang treats heat entering the nutritive level, effective for high fever and restlessness.
2. Xi Jiao Di Huang Tang (Rhinoceros Horn and Rehmannia Decoction)
This formula clears heat and cools the blood, effective for bleeding disorders.
4.3 Clear Heat and Resolve Toxicity
1. Qing Re Jie Du Tang (Clear Heat and Resolve Toxicity Decoction)
This formula clears heat and resolves toxicity, effective for high fever and delirium.
2. Liang Ge San (Cool the Diaphragm Powder)
This formula clears heat and resolves toxicity, effective for heat in the upper and middle jiao.
3. Pu Ji Xiao Du Yin (Universal Detox Drink)
This formula clears heat and resolves toxicity, effective for epidemic diseases.
4. Xian Fang Huo Ming Yin (Immortal’s Formula for Reviving Life)
This formula clears heat and resolves toxicity, effective for skin infections.
4.4 Clear Heat from Organs
1. Dao Chi San (Guide Out the Red Powder)
Dao Chi San clears heat and promotes urination, effective for heart heat.
2. Long Dan Cao Tang (Gentiana Decoction)
This formula clears heat and drains dampness, effective for liver and gallbladder heat.
3. Zuo Jin Wan (Left Metal Pill)
This formula clears heat and resolves toxicity, effective for stomach heat.
4. Wei Jing Tang (Reed Decoction)
This formula clears heat and resolves phlegm, effective for lung heat.
5. Xie Bai San (Drain the White Powder)
This formula clears heat and resolves phlegm, effective for lung heat with cough.
6. Qing Wei San (Clear the Stomach Powder)
This formula clears heat and resolves toxicity, effective for stomach heat.
7. Yu Nu Jian (Jade Woman Decoction)
This formula clears heat and nourishes yin, effective for kidney yin deficiency.
8. Bai Tou Weng Tang (Pulsatilla Decoction)
This formula clears heat and resolves toxicity, effective for dysentery.
4.5 Clear Deficiency Heat
1. Qing Hao Bie Jia Tang (Artemisia and Soft-Shelled Turtle Decoction)
This formula clears deficiency heat, effective for night sweats and fever.
2. Qing Gu San (Clear the Bones Powder)
This formula clears deficiency heat, effective for bone steaming.
3. Dang Gui Liu Huang Tang (Angelica and Six Yellow Decoction)
This formula clears deficiency heat, effective for night sweats and fever.
5 Summer Heat Formulas
1. Qing Luo Yin (Clear the Network Drink)
This formula clears summer heat, effective for light summer heat symptoms.
2. Xiang Ru San (Elsholtzia Powder)
This formula clears summer heat and resolves dampness, effective for summer heat with dampness.
3. Liu Yi San (Six One Powder)
This formula clears summer heat and resolves dampness, effective for summer heat with dampness.
4. Gui Ling Gan Lu San (Cinnamon and Sweet Dew Powder)
This formula clears summer heat and resolves dampness, effective for summer heat with dampness.
5. Qing Shu Yi Qi Tang (Clear Summer Heat and Benefit Qi Decoction)
This formula clears summer heat and benefits qi, effective for summer heat with qi deficiency.
6 Warm Interior Formulas
6.1 Warm the Middle and Expel Cold
1. Li Zhong Wan (Regulate the Middle Pill)
Li Zhong Wan warms the middle and strengthens the spleen, effective for cold in the middle.
2. Xiao Jian Zhong Tang (Minor Construct the Middle Decoction)
Xiao Jian Zhong Tang warms the middle and nourishes deficiency, effective for abdominal pain.
3. Wu Zhu Yu Tang (Evodia Decoction)
Wu Zhu Yu Tang warms the stomach and dispels cold, effective for cold in the stomach.
6.2 Rescue Yang and Reverse Rebellion
1. Si Ni Tang (Frigid Extremities Decoction)
Si Ni Tang rescues yang and reverses rebellion, effective for cold extremities.
2. Hui Yang Jiu Ni Tang (Rescue Yang and Save Rebellion Decoction)
This formula rescues yang and reverses rebellion, effective for severe cold symptoms.
6.3 Warm the Channels and Disperse Cold
1. Dang Gui Si Ni Tang (Angelica and Frigid Extremities Decoction)
Dang Gui Si Ni Tang warms the channels and disperses cold, effective for cold extremities.
2. Yang He Tang (Yang Harmony Decoction)
Yang He Tang warms the channels and disperses cold, effective for cold in the channels.
7 Tonifying Formulas
1. Si Jun Zi Tang (Four Gentlemen Decoction)
Si Jun Zi Tang tonifies qi and strengthens the spleen, effective for spleen qi deficiency.
2. Shen Ling Bai Zhu San (Ginseng, Poria, and Atractylodes Powder)
This formula tonifies qi and strengthens the spleen, effective for spleen qi deficiency.
3. Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang (Tonify the Middle and Benefit Qi Decoction)
Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang tonifies qi and raises yang, effective for qi deficiency.
4. Sheng Mai San (Generate the Pulse Powder)
Sheng Mai San tonifies qi and nourishes yin, effective for qi and yin deficiency.
5. Yu Ping Feng San (Jade Windscreen Powder)
Yu Ping Feng San tonifies qi and strengthens the exterior, effective for exterior deficiency.
6. Wan Dai Tang (End Discharge Decoction)
Wan Dai Tang tonifies qi and resolves dampness, effective for leukorrhea.
7.2 Tonifying Blood
1. Si Wu Tang (Four Substance Decoction)
Si Wu Tang tonifies blood and regulates menstruation, effective for blood deficiency.
2. Dang Gui Bu Xue Tang (Angelica Tonify Blood Decoction)
Dang Gui Bu Xue Tang tonifies blood and nourishes qi, effective for blood deficiency.
3. Gui Pi Tang (Restore the Spleen Decoction)
Gui Pi Tang tonifies qi and nourishes blood, effective for spleen qi and blood deficiency.
7.3 Tonifying Qi and Blood
1. Ba Zhen Tang (Eight Treasure Decoction)
Ba Zhen Tang tonifies both qi and blood, effective for qi and blood deficiency.
2. Zhi Gan Cao Tang (Honey-Fried Licorice Decoction)
Zhi Gan Cao Tang tonifies qi and nourishes blood, effective for qi and blood deficiency.
7.4 Tonifying Yin
1. Liu Wei Di Huang Wan (Six-Ingredient Pill with Rehmannia)
Liu Wei Di Huang Wan tonifies kidney yin, effective for kidney yin deficiency.
2. Zuo Gui Wan (Left Return Pill)
Zuo Gui Wan tonifies kidney yin, effective for kidney yin deficiency.
3. Da Bu Yin Wan (Great Tonify Yin Pill)
Da Bu Yin Wan tonifies kidney yin, effective for kidney yin deficiency.
4. Yi Guan Jian (Linking Decoction)
Yi Guan Jian tonifies kidney yin, effective for liver and kidney yin deficiency.
7.5 Tonifying Yang
1. Shen Qi Wan (Kidney Qi Pill)
Shen Qi Wan tonifies kidney yang, effective for kidney yang deficiency.
2. You Gui Wan (Right Return Pill)
You Gui Wan tonifies kidney yang, effective for kidney yang deficiency.
7.6 Tonifying Yin and Yang
1. Di Huang Yin Zi (Rehmannia Drink)
Di Huang Yin Zi tonifies both yin and yang, effective for kidney deficiency.
2. Gui Lu Er Xian Jiao (Tortoise and Deer Antler Gel)
Gui Lu Er Xian Jiao tonifies both yin and yang, effective for kidney deficiency.
8 Astringent Formulas
8.1 Astringe the Exterior and Stop Sweating
Mu Li San (Oyster Shell Powder)
Mu Li San astringes the exterior and stops sweating, effective for spontaneous sweating.
8.2 Astringe the Lungs and Stop Coughing
Jiu Xian San (Nine Immortals Powder)
Jiu Xian San astringes the lungs and stops coughing, effective for chronic cough.
8.3 Astringe the Intestines and Stop Diarrhea
1. Zhen Ren Yang Zang Tang (True Man Nourishing the Organs Decoction)
Zhen Ren Yang Zang Tang astringes the intestines and stops diarrhea, effective for chronic diarrhea.
2. Si Shen Wan (Four Spirit Pill)
Si Shen Wan astringes the intestines and stops diarrhea, effective for chronic diarrhea.
8.4 Astringe the Essence and Stop Leakage
1. Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan (Golden Lock Pill)
Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan astringes the essence and stops leakage, effective for spermatorrhea.
2. Sang Piao Xiao San (Mantis Egg Case Powder)
Sang Piao Xiao San astringes the essence and stops leakage, effective for frequent urination.
8.5 Astringe the Uterus and Stop Discharge
1. Gu Chong Tang (Astringe the Chong Decoction)
Gu Chong Tang astringes the uterus and stops discharge, effective for excessive menstruation.
2. Gu Jing Wan (Stabilize the Menses Pill)
Gu Jing Wan astringes the uterus and stops discharge, effective for excessive menstruation.
3. Yi Huang Tang (Benefit the Yellow Decoction)
Yi Huang Tang astringes the uterus and stops discharge, effective for leukorrhea.
9 Calming Formulas
9.1 Heavy Settling and Calming
Zhu Sha An Shen Wan (Cinnabar Calming Pill)
Zhu Sha An Shen Wan calms the spirit and nourishes yin, effective for insomnia and anxiety.
9.2 Nourishing and Calming
1. Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan (Heavenly Emperor Heart-Supplementing Pill)
Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan nourishes the heart and calms the spirit, effective for heart and kidney disharmony.
2. Suan Zao Ren Tang (Sour Jujube Decoction)
Suan Zao Ren Tang nourishes the heart and calms the spirit, effective for insomnia.
10 Opening Formulas
10.1 Cool Opening
1. An Gong Niu Huang Wan (Calm the Palace Pill)
An Gong Niu Huang Wan opens the orifices and clears heat, effective for heat closing the heart.
2. Zi Xue (Purple Snow)
Zi Xue opens the orifices and clears heat, effective for heat closing the heart.
3. Zhi Bao Dan (Precious Treasure Pill)
Zhi Bao Dan opens the orifices and clears heat, effective for heat closing the heart.
10.2 Warm Opening
Su He Xiang Wan (Scented Heart Pill)
Su He Xiang Wan opens the orifices and warms the heart, effective for cold closing the heart.
11 Qi Regulating Formulas
11.1 Move Qi
1. Yue Ju Wan (Escape Restraint Pill)
Yue Ju Wan moves qi and resolves stagnation, effective for qi stagnation.
2. Zhi Shi Xie Bai Gui Zhi Tang (Bitter Orange, Garlic, and Cinnamon Decoction)
Zhi Shi Xie Bai Gui Zhi Tang moves qi and resolves stagnation, effective for chest obstruction.
3. Ban Xia Hou Po Tang (Pinellia and Magnolia Bark Decoction)
Ban Xia Hou Po Tang moves qi and resolves phlegm, effective for phlegm obstructing the chest.
4. Jin Ling Zi San (Gold Bell Flower Powder)
Jin Ling Zi San moves qi and resolves stagnation, effective for liver qi stagnation.
5. Hou Po Wen Zhong Tang (Magnolia Bark Warm the Middle Decoction)
Hou Po Wen Zhong Tang moves qi and resolves stagnation, effective for abdominal fullness.
6. Tian Tai Wu Yao San (Heavenly Terrace Black Pepper Powder)
Tian Tai Wu Yao San moves qi and resolves stagnation, effective for lower abdominal pain.
11.2 Descend Qi
1. Su Zi Jiang Qi Tang (Perilla Descend Qi Decoction)
Su Zi Jiang Qi Tang descends qi and resolves phlegm, effective for cough and wheezing.
2. Ding Chuan Tang (Calm Wheezing Decoction)
Ding Chuan Tang descends qi and resolves phlegm, effective for cough and wheezing.
3. Xiao Ban Xia Tang (Minor Pinellia Decoction)
Xiao Ban Xia Tang descends qi and resolves phlegm, effective for cough and phlegm.
4. Xuan Fu Dai Zhe Tang (Inula and Hematite Decoction)
Xuan Fu Dai Zhe Tang descends qi and resolves phlegm, effective for cough and phlegm.
5. Ju Pi Zhu Ru Tang (Tangerine Peel and Bamboo Shavings Decoction)
Ju Pi Zhu Ru Tang descends qi and resolves phlegm, effective for cough and phlegm.
12 Blood Regulating Formulas
12.1 Activate Blood and Dispel Stasis
1. Tao Ren Cheng Qi Tang (Peach Kernel Order Qi Decoction)
Tao Ren Cheng Qi Tang activates blood and dispels stasis, effective for abdominal pain.
2. Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang (Blood Mansion Disperse Stasis Decoction)
Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang activates blood and dispels stasis, effective for chest pain.
3. Bu Yang Huan Wu Tang (Tonify Yang and Restore Five Decoction)
Bu Yang Huan Wu Tang activates blood and dispels stasis, effective for stroke recovery.
4. Fu Yuan Huo Xue Tang (Restore Origin and Activate Blood Decoction)
Fu Yuan Huo Xue Tang activates blood and dispels stasis, effective for trauma.
5. Wen Jing Tang (Warm the Menses Decoction)
Wen Jing Tang activates blood and dispels stasis, effective for menstrual disorders.
6. Xue Yu Tang (Blood Stasis Decoction)
Xue Yu Tang activates blood and dispels stasis, effective for blood stasis.
12.2 Stop Bleeding
1. Shi Hui San (Ten Ash Powder)
Shi Hui San stops bleeding and clears heat, effective for bleeding disorders.
2. Ke Xue Fang (Coughing Blood Formula)
Ke Xue Fang stops bleeding and clears heat, effective for coughing blood.
3. Xiao Ji Yin Zi (Small Thistle Drink)
Xiao Ji Yin Zi stops bleeding and clears heat, effective for urinary bleeding.
4. Huai Hua San (Sophora Flower Powder)
Huai Hua San stops bleeding and clears heat, effective for rectal bleeding.
5. Huang Tu Tang (Yellow Earth Decoction)
Huang Tu Tang stops bleeding and tonifies qi, effective for bleeding disorders.
13 Wind Dispelling Formulas
13.1 Disperse External Wind
1. Chuan Xiong Cha Tiao San (Chuanxiong Tea Adjusting Powder)
Chuan Xiong Cha Tiao San disperses wind and alleviates headaches, effective for headaches.
2. Da Qin Jiao Tang (Major Gentiana Decoction)
Da Qin Jiao Tang disperses wind and alleviates pain, effective for wind-dampness.
3. Xiao Huo Luo Dan (Minor Activating Collaterals Pill)
Xiao Huo Luo Dan disperses wind and alleviates pain, effective for wind-dampness.
4. Qian Zheng San (Pull Straight Powder)
Qian Zheng San treats facial paralysis, effective for wind-stroke.
5. Yu Zhen San (Jade True Powder)
Yu Zhen San treats tetanus, effective for wind-stroke.
6. Xiao Feng San (Dispel Wind Powder)
Xiao Feng San disperses wind and resolves dampness, effective for skin conditions.
13.2 Pacify Internal Wind
1. Ling Jiao Gou Teng Tang (Antelope Horn and Uncaria Decoction)
Ling Jiao Gou Teng Tang pacifies internal wind and nourishes yin, effective for internal wind.
2. Zhen Gan Xi Feng Tang (Calm the Liver and Extinguish Wind Decoction)
Zhen Gan Xi Feng Tang pacifies internal wind and nourishes yin, effective for internal wind.
3. Tian Ma Gou Teng Tang (Gastrodia and Uncaria Decoction)
Tian Ma Gou Teng Tang pacifies internal wind and nourishes yin, effective for dizziness.
4. Da Ding Feng Zhu (Great Calming Wind Pearl)
Da Ding Feng Zhu pacifies internal wind and nourishes yin, effective for internal wind.
14 Dryness Formulas