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37 Cards in this Set
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Dang Gui Si Ni Tang (Tangkuei Decoction for Four Counterflows)
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dx: Cold in the Channels with underlying Blood Deficiency
Ind: long-standing cold hands and feet (up to the wrists and ankles); T: pale w/ a white coat; P: submerged, thin; maybe almost imperceptible Ac: Warms the channels, disperses cold, nourishes the Blood, and unblocks the blood vessels Ot: irregular menstruation; various types of pain that are aggravated by exposure to cold H: (Gui Zhi Tang - Sheng Jiang) + Dang Gui, Xi Xin, Mu Tong |
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Xiao Jian Zhong Tang (Minor Construct the Middle Decoction)
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dx: Middle Burner Deficiency Cold with Insufficiency of Transportation and Transformation
Ind: intermittent, spasmodic abdominal pain better w/ warmth & pressure, lusterless complexion, low appetite; T: pale w/ white coat; P: thin, wiry and moderate Ac: Warms and tonifies the Middle Burner and moderates the spasmodic abdominal pain Ot: there may also be low-grade fever, palpitations, irritability, cold and sore extremities, and a dry mouth and throat H: Yi Tang, Gui Zhi Tang |
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Shen Ling Bai Zhu San (Ginseng, Poria and White Atractylodes Powder)
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dx: Spleen Deficiency leading to internally-generated Dampness
Ind: loose stools or diarrhea, reduced appetite, weakness of the extremities, weight loss, distention in the chest and epigastrium, pallid and wan complexion; T: pale w/ thin, white fur; P: thin or deficient, and moderate Ac: Augments the Qi, strengthens the Spleen, leaches out dampness, stops diarrhea Ot: also for chronic cough with copious sputum due to Lung and Spleen Deficiency H: Si Jun Zi Tang + (Shan Yao, Chao Bian Dou, Lian Zi, Yi Yi Ren), Sha Ren, Chao Jie Geng |
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Dang Gui Bu Xue Tang (Tangkuei Decoction to Tonify the Blood)
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dx: Deficiency Heat Pattern from Blood Deficiency and Floating Yang
Ind: hot sensation in the muscles, red face, irritability, thirst for warm beverages; T: pale; P: flooding, large & deficient; forceless when pressed Ac: Tonifies the Qi, nourishes the Blood and stops Bleeding Ot: also for fever and headache due to loss of blood, bleeding disorders, and nonhealing yin-type ulcers H: Huang Qi, Dang Gui |
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Shao Yao Gan Cao Tang (Peony & Licorice Decoction)
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dx: Blood Deficiency or Injury to the Fluids
Ind: irritability, slight chills, spasms of the calf muscles; T: lack of coating Ac: Nourishes the Blood, augments the yin, moderates painful spasms, and alleviates pain Ot: for various pain syndromes associated with spasms and cramps (particularly the abdomen) H: Bai Shao, Zhi Gan Cao |
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Ba Zhen Tang (Eight Treasure Decoction)
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dx: Qi and Blood Deficiency
Ind: pallid/sallow complexion, palpitations, anxiety, low appetite, laconic speech, easily-fatigued extremities, vertigo; T: pale with a white coat; P: thin and frail, or large, deficient, and without strength Ac: Tonifies the Qi, nourishes the Blood and relieves fatigue, strengthens the Spleen and harmonizes the Middle Jiao Ot: symptoms may also include chills and fever, weight loss, non-healing abscesses, and continuous spotting from uterine bleeding H: (Ren Shen, Shu Di), Si Jun Zi Tang, Si Wu Tang, Da Zao, Sheng Jiang |
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Zhi Gan Cao Tang (Prepared Licorice Decoction)
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dx: Consumptive Conditions with Qi and Blood Deficiency
Ind: palpitations with anxiety, irritability, insomnia, emaciation, SOB, pale face, low-grade fever, cough w/(o) scanty bloody sputum, night or spontaneous sweats, constipation, dry mouth; T: pale with scanty coating; P: weak, irregular, thin, minute or weak and rapid Ac: Tonifies the Qi and nourishes the Blood, nourishes the Yin and Fluids, generates and regulates the pulse Ot: focuses on tonifying deficiency while addressing elements of stagnation due to cold and dryness. This is the principal formula for irregular pulses; also for Lung atrophy H: Zhi Gan Cao, Ren Shen, E Jiao, Da Zao, Sheng Di, Mai Men Dong, Huo Ma Ren, Gui Zhi |
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Zuo Gui Yin (Restore the Left (Kidney) Pill)
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dx: Kidney Yin Deficiency with damage to the Essence and Marrow
Ind: lightheadedness, tinnitus, lower back soreness, spontaneous emissions, night sweats, dry mouth and throat, thirst; T: red, peeled and shiny; P: rapid, thin Ac: Nourishes the Yin, enriches the Kidney, fills the Essence, and augments the Marrow Ot: focuses on treating deficiency and therefore for patients with no signs of fire H: Shu Di, (Shan Zhu Yu, Chao Shan Yao, Gou Qi Zi, Lu Jiao Jiao, Gui Ban Jiao), (Jiu Chuan Niu Xi, Tu Si Zi) |
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Da Bu Yin Wan (Great Tonify the Yin Pill)
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dx: Yin Deficiency and Flourishing Fire
Ind: afternoon tidal fever, night sweats, spontaneous emissions, irritability, a sensation of heat and pain in the knees and legs; T: red tongue with little fur; P: rapid and forceful in rear position Ac: Enriches the Yin and directs fire downward Ot: focuses on causing the fire from deficiency to descend and less on tonifying H: (Shu Di Huang, Su Gui Ban), (Chao Huang Bai, Jiu Chao Zhi Mu) |
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Yi Guan Jian (Linking Decoction)
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dx: Liver and Kidney Yin Deficiency with Qi Stagnation
Ind: hypochondriac, epigastric and chest pain, dry and parched mouth and throat, acid reflux; T: red and dry; P: thin and frail or deficient and wiry Ac: Enriches the Yin and spreads the Liver Qi Ot: not for pain and distention from dampness or phlegm H: Gou Qi Zi, Dang Gui, (Sheng Di Huang, Sha Shen, Mai Men Dong), Chuan Lian Zi |
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Er Zhi Wan (Two-Solstice Pill)
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dx: Liver and Kidney Yin Deficiency
Ind: weakness and soreness of the lower back and knees, dry mouth and throat, dizziness, blurred vision, insomnia, spontaneous emissions, premature graying or loss of hair; T: red and dry Ac: Tonifies and benefits the Liver and Kidneys Ot: also for chronic bleeding problems H: Nu Zhen Zi, Mo Han Lian |
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Bai He Gu Jin Tang (Lily Bulb Decoction to Preserve the Metal)
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dx: Lung and Kidney Yin Deficiency with Heat from Deficiency
Ind: coughing with blood-streaked sputum, wheezing, a dry and sore throat, hot palms and soles, night sweats; T: red with little coating; P: thin and rapid Ac: Nourishes the Yin, moistens the Lungs, transforms phlegm, and stops coughing Ot: this is internal dryness of the Lungs; this formula focuses on nourishing the yin H: (Bai He, Sheng+Shu Di) (Mai Men Dong, Xuan Shen), (Chuan Bei Mu, Jie Geng, Dang Gui, Bai Shao), Gan Cao |
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You Gui Wan (Restore the Right (Kidney) Pill)
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dx: Kidney Yang Deficiency with insufficiency of Essence and Blood (and Waning of the Ming Men Fire)
Ind: exhaustion from long-term illness, aversion to cold, cold extremities, impotence, spermatorrhea, aching and weakness of the lower back and knees, and possibly infertility, loose stools, incontinence, or edema Ac: Warms and tonifies Kidney Yang, replenishes the Essence and Blood Ot: focuses on tonification and therefore not for patients with dampness or turbidity H: (Zhi Fu Zi, Rou Gui, Lu Jiao Jiao), (Shu Di, Shan Zhu Yu, Shan Yao, Tu Si Zi, Du Zhong, Gou Qi Zi,) Dang Gui |
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Qi Bao Mei Ren Dan (Seven-Treasure Special Pill for Beautiful Whiskers)
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dx: Deficiency of Liver Blood and Kidney Yin
Ind: premature graying of the hair or hair loss, loose teeth, spontaneous and nocturnal emissions, and soreness and weakness of the lower back and knees Ac: Enriches the Kidney Yin and Nourishes the Liver Blood Ot: used to prevent and treat disorders associated with aging H: He Shou Wu, (Gou Qi Zi, Tu Si Zi, Niu Xi) (Dang Gui, Bu Gu Zhi, Fu Ling), Hei Zhi Ma |
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Er Xian Tang (Two-Immortal Decoction)
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dx: Kidney Yin and Yang Deficiency with Flaring-Up of Ming Men Fire
Ind: symptoms of menopause including hypertension, menstrual irregularity, hot flushes, sweating, fatigue, depression, irritability, insomnia, palpitations, and urinary frequency Ac: Warms the Kidney Yang, tonifies the Kidney Essence, drains Fire from the Kidneys, and regulates the Ren and Chong vessels Ot: also for other chronic disorders with symptoms of Kidney Yang deficiency and flaring-up of Ming Men Fire H: (Xian Mao, Yin Yang Huo), Ba Ji Tian, (Huang Bai, Zhi Mu, Dang Gui) |
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Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan (Metal Lock Pill to Stabilize the Essence)
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dx: Kidney Qi Instability leading to Spermatorrhea
Ind: chronic spermatorrhea, impotence, fatigue, weakness, sore/weak limbs, LBP, tinnitus; T: pale, thin white coating; P: thin, frail Ac: Stabilizes the Kidneys and binds up the semen Ot: also used for diarrhea while moving, profuse uterine bleeding, and urinary incontinence H: Chao Shan Yuan Zi, (Lian Zi, Lian Xu, Qian Shi), Long Gu, Mu Li) |
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Suo Quan Wan (Restrict the Fountain Pill)
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dx: Cold from Deficiency of the Kidneys
Ind: frequent, clear and prolonged urination, enuresis; T: pale with a white coating; P: submerged, frail Ac: Warms the Kidneys, dispels Cold, shuts off urinary frequency, and stops leakage Ot: mainly addresses symptoms, and is thus usually combined with other formulas H: Yan Chao Yi Zhi Ren, Wu Yao, Chao Shan Yao |
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Gui Zhi Jia Long Gu Mu Li Tang (Cinnamon Twig Decoction plus Dragon Bone & Oyster Shell)
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dx: Consumptive Disorder of Deficiency of Yin & Yang, which are not secured, and lead to loss of Essence
Ind: spermatorrhea or dreaming of sexual intercourse, lower abdominal contraction & pain, a cold sensation at the tip of the penis, occasionally watery diarrhea, dizziness, palpitations, insomnia, dream-disturbed sleep, loss of hair Ac: Retains the Essence, suppresses Rebellion, and regulates and harmonizes Yin and Yang Ot: also for disorders associated with nervous excitability including palpitations, sleep disturbances, and over-sensitivity to external stimuli H: (Gui Zhi, Bai Shao), (Long Gu, Mu Li), Sheng Jiang, Da Zao, Gan Cao |
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Gu Chong Tang (Stabilize the Gushing Decoction)
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dx: Deficiency of the Chong Mai d/t long-term Kd, Sp, St and Blood Deficiency
Ind: uterine bleeding, profuse menstrual bleeding with thin, pale blood that either gushes or continuously trickles out; T: pale; P: deficient and big, or thin and frail Ac: Augments the Qi, strengthens the Spleen, stabilizies the Chong Mai, & stops bleeding. Tonifies the Kidney and Stomach Ot: treats the gushing of blood from the uterus that is due to the instability of the Penetrating Vessel. Also for black, tarry stools d/t Spleen Xu H: Shan Zhu Yu, (Long Gu, Mu Li, Bai Zhu, Huang Qi), (Bai Shao, Hai Piao Xiao, Zong Lu Tan, Wu Bei Zi), Qian Cao Gen |
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Wan Dai Tang (End Discharge Decoction)
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dx: Leukorrhea d/t Dai/Sp Deficiency with Damp & Qi Stagnation
Ind: profuse, thin, white or pale yellow vaginal discharge, loose stool, fatigue, shiny and pale face; T: pale with white coating; P: soggy, frail Ac: Tonifies the Middle Jiao, strengthens the Spleen, transforms Dampness, and stops vaginal discharge Ot: this is deficiency of the Dai Mai. Also for diarrhea, edema during menstruation or pregnancy headache, and dizziness H: Chao (Bai Zhu, Shan Yao), (Ren Shen, Cang Zhu, Jiu Chao Che Qian Zi, Bai Shao), (Chen Pi, Chai Hu, Jing Jie Sui Tan), Gan Cao |
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Ding Zhi Wan (Settle the Emotions Pill)
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dx: Heart Qi Deficiency & Constraint d/t Phlegm Turbidity
Ind: apprehensiveness, easily frightened, worried, incessant laughter, fright palpitations, forgetfulness, dizziness; T: pale with white coat Ac: Tonifies the Heart Qi, pacifies timidity, calms the Spirit Ot: also for near-sightedness H: Ren Shen, Fu Ling, Yuan Zhi, (Shi Chang Pu) |
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Chai Hu Shu Gan San (Bupleurum Powder to Dredge the Liver)
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dx: Constraint and Clumping of the Liver Qi
Ind: flank pain, a stifling sensation in the chest, deep sighing, easily angered, belching, abdominal distention and fullness, alternating chills and fever; P: wiry Ac: Spreads the Liver Qi, harmonizes the Blood, and alleviates Pain Ot: also treats various types of abdominal pain, dysmenorrhea, and back pain Note: this is a modification of Si Ni San H: Chai Hu, (Xiang Fu, Chuan Xiong), (Chen Pi, Zhi Ke, Shao Yao), Gan Cao |
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Zhi Shi Xie Bai Gui Zhi Tang (Unripe Bitter Orange, Chinese Garlic, and Cinnamon Twig Decoction)
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dx: Painful Obstruction of the Chest with Severe Clumping of Qi
Ind: fullness and pain in the chest or a stabbing pain that radiates from the chest to the back, wheezing, coughing, SOB, distending flow from flanks to Heart; T: white, greasy tongue coating; P: submerged, wiry, or tight Ac: Unblocks the Yang, dissipates clumps, expels Phlegm, and directs the Qi downward Ot: focuses on unblocking the Clear Yang by eliminating Turbid Yin H: Gua Lou, Xie Bai, (Zhi Shi, Hou Po), Gui Zhi |
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Liang Fu Wan (Galangal and Cyperus Pill)
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dx: Liver Qi Stagnation with Cold Congealing in the Stomach
Ind: epigastric pain that responds favorably to warmth, a stifling sensation in the chest, hypochondriac pain, painful menstruation; T: white coating Ac: Warms the Middle Burner, dispels Cold, promotes the movement of Qi, and alleviates Pain Ot: pain responds favorably to warmth H: Gao Liang Jiang, Xiang Fu |
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Jin Ling Zi San (Melia Toosendan Powder)
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dx: Liver Constraint transforming into Heat
Ind: intermittent epigastric and hypochondriac pain, hernial pain aggravated by ingestion of hot food/beverage, or menstrual pain, irritability, bitter taste; T: red with a yellow coating; P: wiry or rapid Ac: Spreads Liver Qi, drains Heat, invigorates the Blood, and alleviates Pain Ot: pain is aggravated by the ingestion of hot food or beverages H: Chuan Lian Zi, Yan Hu Suo |
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Tong Qiao Huo Xue Tang (Unblock the Orifices and Invigorate the Blood Decoction)
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dx: Blood Stasis in the head, face, and upper part of the body
Ind: HA, vertigo, chronic tinnitus, hair loss, dark purple complexion, darkness around the eyes, and 'brandy' nose Ac: Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, and opens up the Orifices Ot: H: Chi Shao |
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Ge Xia Zhu Yu Tang (Drive Out Stasis Below the Diaphragm Decoction)
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dx: Blood Stasis in the area below the diaphragm
Ind: palpable abdominal masses with fixed masses that are visible when lying down Ac: Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, promotes the movement of Qi, and alleviates pain Ot: H: Chao Wu Ling Zhi |
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Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang (Drive Out Stasis from the Lower Abdomen)
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dx: Blood Stasis in the Lower Jiao caused by Cold
Ind: palpable masses w/ or w/o pain, or lower abdominal pain w/o palpable masses, or lower abdominal distention, or lower back pain & lower abdominal distention during menstruation, or frequent or dark menstruation Ac: Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, warms the Menses, and alleviates Pain Ot: H: Chao Xiao Hui Xiang |
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Bu Yang Huan Wu Tang (Tonify the Yang to Restore Five-Tenths Decoction)
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dx: Qi Deficiency leading to Blood Stasis obstructing the Channels
Ind: sequelae of wind-stroke including hemiplegia, paralysis, and atrophy of the lower limbs, facial paralysis, slurred speech, drooling, dry stools, urinary frequency or incontinence; T: white coating; P: moderate Ac: Tonifies the Qi, invigorates the Blood, and unblocks the Channels Ot: also for atrophy disorders H: Huang Qi, (Dang Gui Wei, Chuan Xiong, Chi Shao), Tao Ren, Hong Hua, Di Long |
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Sheng Hua Tang (Generating and Transforming Decoction)
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dx: Blood Stasis in the Womb resulting from Cold with Deficient Blood
Ind: retention of the lochia (discharge of turbid and decaying blood through the vagina) with cold and pain in the lower abdomen; T: pale purple or pale with purple spots; P: thin, submerged, choppy Ac: Invigorates the Blood, transforms and dispels Blood Stasis, warms the menses, and alleviates Pain Ot: used for a variety of gynecological problems. Focuses on unblocking stasis by warming the blood, while also generating new blood H: Dang Gui, (Chuan Xiong, Tao Ren), (Pao Jiang, red wine), Zhi Gan Cao |
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Shi Hui San (Ten Partially-Charred Substances Powder)
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dx: Fire Blazing in the Middle and Upper Jiaos that injures the Blood Vessels
Ind: nosebleeds, vomiting, spitting, or coughing up of bright red blood; T: red; P: rapid Ac: Cools the Blood, stops Bleeding, clears Heat, and drains Fire Ot: this is a form of reckless movement of hot blood that spills out of the channels. Focuses on draining heat and quickly stopping bleeding H: Da Ji, Xiao Ji, (He Ye, Ce Bai Ye, Bai Mao Gen, Qian Cao Gen, Zong Lu Pi), (Zhi Zi, Da Huang, Mu Dan Pi) |
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Si Sheng Wan (Four-Fresh Pill)
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dx: Upper Jiao manifestations of Heat in the Blood
Ind: coughing, spitting, or vomiting of blood or nosebleeds (particularly of bright red blood), dry mouth and throat; T: (deep) red; P: (forceful), wiry, & rapid Ac: Cools the Blood and stops Bleeding Ot: this most balanced and least harsh of all the formulas that clear heat to stop bleeding H: Sheng Ce Bai Ye, Xian Di Huang, He Ye, Ai Ye |
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Huai Hua San (Sophora Japonica Flower Powder)
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dx: 1. Lodging of W-Ht 2. Accumulation of Damp-Heat in the Intestines and Stomach where it forms Toxin
Ind: bright-red bleeding from the rectum during defecation that typically precedes (but may also follow) the passage of stool, blood in the stools, hemorrhoids with either bright-red or dark-red blood; T: red; P: wiry, rapid or soggy, rapid Ac: Cools the Intestines, stops Bleeding, disperses Wind, and promotes the movement of Qi Ot: focuses on clearing the Intestines and cooling Blood as well as stopping bleeding H: Chai Huai Hua, Chao Bai Ye, Jing Jie Sui, Fu Chao Zhi Ke |
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Jiao Ai Tang (Ass-Hide Gelatin and Mugwort Decoction)
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dx: Injury and Deficiency of the Ren and Chong Mai with a tendency towards Cold
Ind: abdominal pain with uterine bleeding, excessive menstruation, menstruation with constant spotting, postpartum bleeding, or bleeding during pregnancy, pale and thin blood w/o clots accompanied by weakness and soreness of the lower back, dull complexion; T: pale w/ thin white coat; P: thin, frail Ac: Nourishes the Blood, stops Bleeding, regulates menstruation, and calms the fetus Ot: especially useful for restless fetus disorder H: E Jiao, Ai Ye, Sheng Di Huang, Dang Gui, Chuan Xiong, Shao Yao, Gan Cao |
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Fu Yuan Huo Xue Tang (Revive Health by Invigorating the Blood Decoction)
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dx: Traumatic Physical Injury that results in Blood Leaving the Vessels
Ind: excruciating pain associated with traumatic injury, especially in the chest, hypochondria, or flanks Ac: Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, spreads the Liver Qi, and unblocks the Channels Ot: also used to treat severe pain not caused by trauma but in the area traversed by the Liver and Gallbladder channels such as HA or postherpetic neuralgia H: Dang Gui, Tao Ren, Hong Hua, Chuan Shan Jia, Da Huang, (Tian Hua Fen), (Chai Hu), Gan Cao |
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Huo Luo Xiao Ling Dan (Fantastically Effective Pill to Invigorate the Collaterals)
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dx: Pain due to Qi Stagnation and Blood Stasis Obstructing the Collaterals
Ind: pain in various locations such as the heart, stomach, abdomen, back, leg, or arm, bruising and swelling d/t traumatic injury, rheumatic pain, fixed abdominal masses, internal or external ulceration; T: dark or w/ stasis spots; P: wiry or rough Ac: Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, unblocks the Collaterals, and alleviates Pain Ot: more for long-term problems. Modified to direct the actions of the formula to particular parts of the body H: Dang Gui, Dan Shen, Ru Xiang, Mo Yao |
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Qian Zheng San (Lead to Symmetry Powder)
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dx: Wind and Turbid Phlegm in the Channels of the Head and Face
Ind: sudden facial paralysis with deviation of the eyes and mouth and facial muscle twitch Ac: Dispels Wind, transforms Phlegm, and stops Spasms Ot: most appropriate for treating wind-phlegm disorders due primarily to damp-cold H: Bai Fu Zi, Bai Jiang Can, Quan Xie |
