Wu Shen Tang
Star五神汤 (Five-Miracle Decoction)
Source: Dong Tian Ao Zhi — Chen Shi-Duo (Qing, 1694)
Last updated October 1, 2026
Description
Wu Shen Tang (Five-Miracle Decoction), from the Dong Tian Ao Zhi (Profound Purpose from the Heavenly Abode) by Chen Shi-Duo — a variation of Si Miao Yong An Tang.
Actions: Clears heat; Eliminates toxins; Drains damp-heat.
Composition: Full composition printed.
Source: Chen JK, Chen TT. Chinese Herbal Formulas and Applications: Pharmacological Effects & Clinical Research. Art of Medicine Press, 2009, p. 1347.
Composition
| Herb | Amount | % | Role | Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Fu Ling
as printed: Fu Ling (Poria) 30g [20g]
|
20g | 18.18% | — | |
|
Che Qian Zi
as printed: Che Qian Zi (Semen Plantaginis) 30g [15g]
|
15g | 13.64% | — | |
|
Jin Yin Hua
as printed: Jin Yin Hua (Flos Lonicerae Japonicae) 90g [45g]
|
45g | 40.91% | — | |
|
Niu Xi
as printed: Niu Xi (Radix Achyranthis Bidentatae) 15g [10g]
|
10g | 9.09% | — | |
|
Zi Hua Di Ding
as printed: Zi Hua Di Ding (Herba Violae) 30g [20g]
|
20g | 18.18% | — |
Energetics dose-weighted
The formula's overall nature, taste balance and channel reach, weighted by each herb's dose. Classical formulas often pair warm and cool herbs on purpose, so a net figure summarises the mix — it doesn't describe every herb in it.
Nature
Net cool (-1.45)
From 100% of the weighed grams.
Grams by band: cold 73%, neutral 27%.
Taste
- pungent 9%
- sweet 60%
- sour 3%
- bitter 12%
- bland 16%
From 100% of the weighed grams.
Channels reached
- Heart 77%
- Lung 73%
- Large intestine 41%
- Stomach 41%
- Kidney 41%
- Liver 41%
Share of the grams entering each channel, from 100% of the weighed grams.
Dose-weighted from each herb's recorded nature, taste and channels (missing values are left out, never counted as neutral). It describes the composition — it is not a recommendation.
Preparation
Decoction; today use bracketed doses.
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