Formula Library

Herbal Formulas

Traditional formulas combining multiple herbs in specific roles and proportions.

Showing 25–36 of 46 formulas

Sheng Mai San

生脉散 (Generate the Pulse Powder)

Source: Yi Xue Qi Yuan (Origins of Medicine) (Jin)

Qi and Yin deficiency of Heart and LungPalpitations with shortness of breathProfuse sweating
Ren ShenMai DongWu Wei Zi

Si Jun Zi Tang

四君子汤 (Four Gentlemen Decoction)

Source: Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang (Song)

Spleen and Stomach Qi deficiencyChronic fatiguePoor appetite
Ren ShenBai ZhuFu LingGan Cao

Si Wu Tang

四物汤 (Four Substances Decoction)

Source: Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang (Song)

Blood deficiencyMenstrual irregularityPale complexion
Shu Di HuangDang GuiBai ShaoChuan Xiong

Suan Zao Ren Tang

酸枣仁汤 (Sour Jujube Decoction)

Source: Jin Gui Yao Lue (Han)

Insomnia from Liver Blood deficiencyDream-disturbed sleepPalpitations
Suan Zao RenFu LingZhi MuChuan Xiong +1

Tao Hong Si Wu Tang

桃红四物汤 (Four Substances Decoction with Safflower and Peach Pit)

Source: Yi Zong Jin Jian (Golden Mirror of Medical Tradition) (Qing)

Blood deficiency with Blood stasisDysmenorrhea with clotsAmenorrhea from Blood stasis
Tao RenHong HuaShu Di HuangDang Gui +2

Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin

天麻钩藤饮 (Gastrodia and Uncaria Drink)

Source: Za Bing Zheng Zhi Xin Yi (New Meanings in Diagnosis and Treatment of Miscellaneous Diseases) (Contemporary)

Liver Yang rising with windHypertensionMigraine and severe headache
Tian MaGou TengSuan Zao RenNiu Xi +5

Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan

天王补心丹 (Emperor of Heaven's Special Pill to Tonify the Heart)

Source: She Sheng Zong Miao (Ming)

Heart and Kidney Yin deficiencyInsomnia with palpitationsForgetfulness and poor memory
Sheng Di HuangXuan ShenTian Men DongMai Men Dong +9

Wen Dan Tang

温胆汤 (Warm the Gallbladder Decoction)

Source: San Yin Ji Yi Bing Zheng Fang Lun (Song)

Phlegm-heat disturbing the Heart and GallbladderInsomnia from phlegm-heatAnxiety and easily startled
Ban XiaZhu RuZhi ShiChen Pi +4

Wen Jing Tang

温经汤 (Warm the Menses Decoction)

Source: Jin Gui Yao Lue (Han)

Cold and deficiency of Chong and Ren channelsIrregular menstruation from deficiency-ColdDysmenorrhea
Wu Zhu YuGui ZhiDang GuiChuan Xiong +8

Wu Ling San

五苓散 (Five-Ingredient Powder with Poria)

Source: Shang Han Lun (Han)

Water accumulation disordersUrinary dysfunctionGeneralized edema
Ze XieZhu LingFu LingBai Zhu +1

Xiao Chai Hu Tang

小柴胡汤 (Minor Bupleurum Decoction)

Source: Shang Han Lun (Han)

Shao Yang syndromeAlternating chills and feverHypochondriac fullness and pain
Chai HuHuang QinBan XiaRen Shen +3

Xiao Yao San

逍遥散 (Free and Easy Wanderer Powder)

Source: Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang (Song)

Liver Qi stagnationLiver-Spleen disharmonyEmotional stress and depression
Chai HuDang GuiBai ShaoBai Zhu +3