Xiao Qing Long Tang

Top Ten Famous TCM Formulas: Each Formula Has Saved Countless Lives (Includes Composition, Usage, Explanation, and Applications)

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Top Ten Famous TCM Formulas: Each Formula Has Saved Countless Lives (Includes Composition, Usage, Explanation, and Applications)

Top Ten Famous TCM Formulas (Includes Composition, Usage, Explanation, and Applications) 1. Xiao Qing Long Tang (Minor Blue Dragon Decoction)《Shang Han Lun》 Composition: Ma Huang (Ephedra) 9g, Gui Zhi (Cinnamon Twig) 9g, Gan Jiang (Dried Ginger) 9g, Xi Xin (Asarum) 3g, Wu Wei Zi (Schisandra) 6g, Bai Shao (White Peony) 9g, Ban Xia (Pinellia) 12g, … Read more

When Treating Exterior-Interior Combined Syndromes, Prioritize This Heat-Clearing Herb

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When Treating Exterior-Interior Combined Syndromes, Prioritize This Heat-Clearing Herb

Series Name: Detailed Explanation of the 398 Articles and 113 Formulas of Shang Han Lun Single Section Name: Da Qing Long Tang (Major Blue Dragon Decoction) In the case of exterior-interior combined syndromes, heat-clearing herbs should primarily use Sheng Shi Gao (Gypsum) paired with Ma Huang (Ephedra), rather than Huang Qin (Scutellaria) or Huang Lian … Read more

The Relationship and Differences Between the Jin Kui Yao Lue and the Shang Han Lun

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The Relationship and Differences Between the Jin Kui Yao Lue and the Shang Han Lun

Editor: Xiao Yao Tong Author Xiong Zhi Cheng is a fourth-generation disciple of Master Xiao Xiang Ru, and this article was written at the conclusion of the Jin Kui Yao Lue module study. Through this article, Brother Xiong objectively records his insights and understanding during the study phase of 《金匮要略》 (Jin Kui Yao Lue), comparing … Read more

Understanding the Essentials of Zhang Zhongjing’s Formulas in the “Essentials of the Golden Chamber”

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Understanding the Essentials of Zhang Zhongjing's Formulas in the "Essentials of the Golden Chamber"

Editor: Xiao Yaotong The author Lin Haiyan is a fourth-term disciple of Master Xiao Xiangru, and this article was written at the conclusion of the study phase of the “Essentials of the Golden Chamber”. Sister Lin has clearly summarized her thoughts on the formulas prescribed by Zhang Zhongjing during her study of the “Essentials of … Read more

A Practical Guide to the Essentials of Shang Han Lun Formulas

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A Practical Guide to the Essentials of Shang Han Lun Formulas

Tai Yang Disease Tai Yang is primarily caused by wind, treated with Gui Zhi Tang (Cinnamon Twig Decoction). For Shang Han (Cold Damage), use Ma Huang Tang (Ephedra Decoction). For simultaneous wind and cold, use Gui Zhi Ma Huang Ge Ban Tang (Cinnamon Twig and Ephedra Decoction in equal parts). If there is internal heat … Read more

Collection of 108 Verses from the Treatise on Cold Damage

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Collection of 108 Verses from the Treatise on Cold Damage

1. For Taiyang disease, the pulse is floating, with stiffness and pain in the head and neck, and aversion to cold. (1) 2. In Taiyang disease, if there is fever, sweating, aversion to wind, and a slow pulse, it is called a wind stroke. (2) 3. In Taiyang disease, whether there is fever or not, … Read more

A Practical Guide to the Essentials of Shang Han Lun

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A Practical Guide to the Essentials of Shang Han Lun

Tai Yang Disease The Tai Yang disease is caused by wind, treated primarily with Gui Zhi Tang (Cinnamon Twig Decoction). For cold damage, use Ma Huang Tang (Ephedra Decoction). If both wind and cold are present, use a combination of Gui Zhi and Ma Huang in equal parts, known as Gui Zhi Ma Huang Ge … Read more

Treating Winter Illnesses in Summer: Professor Meng Biao on Strengthening the Body and Expelling Pathogens!

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Treating Winter Illnesses in Summer: Professor Meng Biao on Strengthening the Body and Expelling Pathogens!

Note:Click on the“Shiyan Traditional Chinese Medicine” ↑ Follow the official WeChat subscription account Editor: Zheng Shi Author: Meng Biao Editor: Shui Zhongyue Patients often ask me, “Can this illness be completely cured?” This shows that people are very concerned about whether they can eliminate the root cause of their illness. So, what is the “root … Read more

Comparison Summary of TCM Formulas (Part Two)

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Comparison Summary of TCM Formulas (Part Two)

1. Má Huáng Tāng (Ephedra Decoction), Guì Zhī Tāng (Cinnamon Twig Decoction), Xiǎo Qīng Lóng Tāng (Minor Blue Dragon Decoction) Differences: Má Huáng Tāng combines Má Huáng (Ephedra) and Guì Zhī (Cinnamon Twig), providing a strong sweating effect and is effective in dispersing lung qi to relieve asthma. It is a pungent-warm formula suitable for … Read more

Top Ten Famous TCM Formulas

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Top Ten Famous TCM Formulas

【Encyclopedia of Chinese Herbal Medicine】 Here we have selected the top ten famous TCM formulas, organized into two parts for your reading and collection. The top ten formulas include Xiao Qing Long Tang (Minor Blue Dragon Decoction) from “Shang Han Lun (Treatise on Cold Damage)”, Da Cheng Qi Tang (Major Order the Qi Decoction) from … Read more