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Herbal Formulas

Traditional formulas combining multiple herbs in specific roles and proportions.

Showing 25–36 of 46 formulas

Sheng Mai San

生脉散 (Sheng Mai San)

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

Qi and Yin deficiency of Heart and LungPalpitations with shortness of breathProfuse sweating +4
Ren Shen Mai Dong Wu Wei Zi

Si Jun Zi Tang

四君子汤 (Si Jun Zi Tang)

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

Spleen and Stomach Qi deficiencyChronic fatiguePoor appetite +3
Ren Shen Bai Zhu Fu Ling Gan Cao

Si Wu Tang

四物汤 (Si Wu Tang)

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

Blood deficiencyMenstrual irregularityPale complexion +4
Shu Di Huang Dang Gui Bai Shao Chuan Xiong

Suan Zao Ren Tang

酸枣仁汤 (Suan Zao Ren Tang)

Source: Jin Gui Yao Lue (Han)

Insomnia from Liver Blood deficiencyDream-disturbed sleepPalpitations +4
Suan Zao Ren Fu Ling Zhi Mu Chuan Xiong +1

Tao Hong Si Wu Tang

桃红四物汤 (Tao Hong Si Wu Tang)

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

Blood deficiency with Blood stasisDysmenorrhea with clotsAmenorrhea from Blood stasis +3

Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin

天麻钩藤饮 (Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin)

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 +4
Tian Ma Gou Teng Suan Zao Ren Niu Xi +5

Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan

天王补心丹 (Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan)

Source: She Sheng Zong Miao (Ming)

Heart and Kidney Yin deficiencyInsomnia with palpitationsForgetfulness and poor memory +4

Wen Dan Tang

温胆汤 (Wen Dan Tang)

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

Phlegm-heat disturbing the Heart and GallbladderInsomnia from phlegm-heatAnxiety and easily startled +3

Wen Jing Tang

温经汤 (Wen Jing Tang)

Source: Jin Gui Yao Lue (Han)

Cold and deficiency of Chong and Ren channelsIrregular menstruation from deficiency-ColdDysmenorrhea +4

Wu Ling San

五苓散 (Wu Ling San)

Source: Shang Han Lun (Han)

Water accumulation disordersUrinary dysfunctionGeneralized edema +4
Ze Xie Zhu Ling Fu Ling Bai Zhu +1

Xiao Chai Hu Tang

小柴胡汤 (Xiao Chai Hu Tang)

Source: Shang Han Lun (Han)

Shao Yang syndromeAlternating chills and feverHypochondriac fullness and pain +4
Chai Hu Huang Qin Ban Xia Ren Shen +3

Xiao Yao San

逍遥散 (Xiao Yao San)

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

Liver Qi stagnationLiver-Spleen disharmonyEmotional stress and depression +4
Chai Hu Dang Gui Bai Shao Bai Zhu +3