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Má huáng tāng 麻黃湯
J君: Induce sweat. Releases surface. C臣: Releases Surface, releases External Pathogen. Warms and opens channels (for body aches). Z佐: Descends Lung Qi. S使: Decreases toxicity of má huáng and guì zhī. Harmonize má huáng vs. xìng rén. Tonify Spleen/Zheng Qi. Guide to Channel. |
External Wind-Cold (Excess condition, No Deficiency)
J君: má huáng 麻黄 C臣: guì zhī 桂枝 Z佐: xìng rén 杏仁 S使: zhì gān cǎo 炙甘草 |
Ephedra Decoction //
Má(hemp) huáng(yellow) tāng(decoction) /// chills and fever, headache, body ache, no sweating, clear nasal discharge, wheezing / T:normal tongue body with thin white fur / P:floating tight |
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Guì zhī tāng 桂枝湯
J君: Expel external pathogenic factors. Release muscles. Open channels. C臣: Nourish Yin, harmonize Ying and Wei. Z佐: Induce sweating, release Exterior, disperse Cold. Harmonize Middle Jiao, stop vomiting, descend Stomach Qi. Z佐: Tonify Qi, nourish Yin, benefits Blood (=harmonize Ying and Wei). Opens channels, relaxes muscles. S使: Tonifies Qi. harmonize guì zhī and bái sháo, up/down aspect of shēng jiāng. |
External Wind-Cold with Internal Wei Qi Deficiency
J君: guì zhī 桂枝 C臣: bái sháo 白芍 Z佐: shēng jiāng 生薑 Z佐: dà zǎo 大棗 S使: zhì gān cǎo 炙甘草 |
Cinnamon Twig Decoction //
Guì(cinnamomi) zhī(twig) tāng(decoction) /// chills and fever, aversion to Wind, sweating, body aches, no thirst / T:normal tongue body with thin white fur / P:floating soft |
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Guì zhī jiā gé gēn tāng 桂枝加葛根湯
J君: Expel external pathogens. Release muscles. Open channels. J君: Relax muscles of neck and shoulders to relieve stiffness and pain. C臣: Nourish Yin, harmonize Ying and Wei. Z佐: Induce sweating, release Exterior, disperse Cold. Harmonize Middle Jiao, stop vomiting, descend Stomach Qi. Z佐: Tonify Qi, nourish Yin, benefits Blood (=harmonize Ying and Wei). Opens channels, relaxes muscles. S使: Harmonize. |
External Wind-Cold with Internal Wei Qi Deficiency
J君: guì zhī 桂枝 J君: gé gēn 葛根 C臣: bái sháo 白芍 Z佐: shēng jiāng 生薑 Z佐: dà zǎo 大棗 S使: zhì gān cǎo 炙甘草 |
Cinnamon Twig Decoction Plus Kudzu Root //
Guì(cinnamomi) zhī(twig) jiā(plus) gé(kudzu, Puerariae) gēn(rhizome, basis) tāng(decoction) /// chills and fever, aversion to Wind, sweating, body aches: stiff neck, shoulder/upper back pain, no thirst / T:normal tongue body with thin white fur / P:floating soft |
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Gé gēn tāng 葛根湯
J君: Release Exterior. Nourish and relax muscles. J君: Induce sweating, release Exterior, warm up gé gēn. C臣: Induce sweating, release, Exterior, relax muscles, open channels. C臣: Generate Fluids, nourish Yin and Blood, relax muscles. Z佐: Induce sweating, release Exterior. Z佐: Tonify Qi, nourish Yin. S使: Harmonize. |
External Wind-Cold with Internal Excess (all Excess, No Deficiency)
J君: gé gēn 葛根 J君: má huáng 麻黄 C臣: guì zhī 桂枝 C臣: bái sháo 白芍 Z佐: shēng jiāng 生薑 Z佐: dà zǎo 大棗 S使: zhì gān cǎo 炙甘草 |
Kudzu Decoction //
Gé(kudzu, Puerariae) gēn(rhizome, basis) tāng(decoction) /// stiff neck, shoulder/upper back pain, chills and fever, no sweating, body aches, no thirst / T:normal tongue body with thin white fur / P: |
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Xiāng sū săn 香蘇散
J君: Release exterior. Disperse cold. Promote movement of qi. Expand chest. Descend stomach qi. Harmonize middle jiao. C臣: Smooth Liver Qi (70% move Qi, 30% invigorate Blood). Z佐: Descends Stomach Qi, harmonizes Middle Jiao. Aromatically stimulates appetite (helps guide Spleen Qi up and aid in transformation/transportation). S使: harmonizes zĭ sū yè (Qi up and out) vs. xiāng fù (Qi in). harmonizes zĭ sū yè (warm) vs. xiāng fù (cool). |
External Wind-Cold with Internal Liver Qi Stagnation
J君: zǐ sū yè 紫蘇葉 C臣: xiāng fù 香附 Z佐: chén pí 陳皮 S使: zhì gān cǎo 炙甘草 |
Cyperus and Perilla Leaf Powder //
Xiāng(xiāng fù) sū(zǐ sū yè) săn(powder) /// chills and fever, hypochondriac pain, strong or sensitive emotions, headache, body aches, sinus congestion / T:normal tongue body with thin white fur / P:floating tight or wiry |
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Xiăo qīng lóng tāng 小青龍湯
J君: Induce sweat. Release surface. Calm wheezing. Stop cough. J君: Induce sweating, release, Exterior, relax muscles, open channels. C臣: Warm Middle, expel Cold. Warm Lungs, transform thin mucus. C臣: Release Exterior (especially collaterals). Warm Lungs, transform thin mucus. Z佐: Astring Lungs, stop cough. Calm Shen, contain Heart Qi. Z佐: Astringe/preserve Yin. Z佐: Transform Cold Phlegm, descend Lung Qi. S使: Reduce toxicity of má huáng, xì xīn, bàn xià. Tonify Spleen/Zheng Qi. Nourish Yin. Harmonize. |
External Wind-Cold with Internal Dampness in Upper Jiao
J君: má huáng 麻黄 J君: guì zhī 桂枝 C臣: gān jiāng 乾薑 C臣: xì xīn 細辛 Z佐: wǔ wèi zǐ 五味子 Z佐: bái sháo 白芍 Z佐: bàn xià 半夏 S使: zhì gān cǎo 炙甘草 |
Minor Bluegreen Dragon Decoction //
Xiăo(minor) qīng(bluegreen) lóng(dragon) tāng(decoction) /// chills and fever, no sweating, cough, asthma/wheezing, copious watery white sputum, runny nose (copious, thin, white), difficulty lying flat / T:normal tongue body with thin white fur / P:floating tight or wiry |
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Sāng jú yĭn 桑菊飲
J君: Clear wind-heat. Release surface. Open lungs. J君: Clear Wind-Heat, clear Lung/Liver Heat/Fire. C臣: Clear Wind-Heat, release Surface, clear and benefit head, eyes, throat. C臣: Guide Qi to surface, guide Qi to Upper Jiao, open up Lungs. C臣: Descend Lung Qi, stop coughing, calm wheezing. Z佐: Clear Heat from Upper Jiao, open Lungs. Z佐: Clear Heat, generate fluids, reduce toxins. S使: Clear Heat. Harmonizes. |
Early stage External Wind-Heat
J君: sāng yè 桑葉 J君: jú huā 菊花 C臣: bò hé 薄荷 C臣: jié gěng 桔梗 C臣: xìng rén 杏仁 Z佐: lián qiào 連翹 Z佐: lú gēn 蘆根 S使: gān cǎo 甘草 |
Mulberry Leaf and Chrysanthemum Drink //
Sāng(sāng yè) jú(jú huā) yĭn(drink) /// slight fever, slight thirst, slight sweat, slight cough, scratchy/itchy throat / T:normal tongue body with thin white or slightly yellow fur / P:floating tight |
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Yín qiào săn 銀翹散
J君: Clear heat. Resolve toxin. J君: Clear Heat, resolve Toxin. C臣: Induce sweating, release Exterior. C臣: Induce sweating, release Exterior. Z佐: Guide Qi up, benefit throat, open up Lungs. Z佐: Guide Qi up, benefit throat. Z佐: Guide Qi to Upper Jiao, clear Heat (support jīn yín huā and lián qiào). Z佐: Clear Heat (prevent Lung Heat penetrating deeper). Z佐: Clear Heat, nourish Lung Yin. S使: Clear Heat, resolve Toxin. |
External Wind-Heat
J君: jīn yín huā 金銀花 J君: lián qiào 連翹 C臣: dàn dòu chǐ 淡豆豉 C臣: jīng jiè 荊芥 Z佐: jié gěng 桔梗 Z佐: niú bàng zǐ 牛蒡子 Z佐: bò hé 薄荷 Z佐: dàn zhú yè 淡竹葉 Z佐: lú gēn 蘆根 S使: gān cǎo 甘草 |
Honeysuckle and Forsythia Powder //
Yín(jīn yín huā) qiào(lián qiào) săn(powder) /// fever and chills, sore throat, slight thirst preferring RT, headache, cough, slight sweat, body aches / T:pink body with red tip, thin yellow fur / P:floating rapid |
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Má xìng shí gān tāng 麻杏石甘散
J君:Induce sweat. Release surface. Calm wheezing. Stop cough. C臣:Clear Heat, drain Fire. Guide Qi up. Z佐:Descend Lung Qi ( stop coughing, calm wheezing). S使:Nourish Yin, generate Fluids. Tonify Spleen/Zheng Qi. Harmonize. Decrease toxicity of má huáng, shí gāo, xìng rén. |
External Wind-Cold with Internal Lung Heat
J君:má huáng 麻黄 C臣:shí gāo 石膏 Z佐:xìng rén 杏仁 S使:zhì gān cǎo 炙甘草 |
Ephedra, Apricot Kernel, Gypsum and Licorice Decoction //
Má(má huáng) xìng(xìng rén) shí(shí gāo) gān(gān cǎo) tāng(decoction) /// chills and fever, cough, asthma/wheezing, chest pain, thick yellow Phlegm / T:red with thick yellow fur / P:floating tight, slippery rapid |
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Shēng má gé gēn tāng 桂枝加葛根湯
J君: Clear wind-heat. Guide qi up. C臣: Relax muscles, release Surface. Nourish Yin, generate Fluids. Z佐: Clear Heat, cool Blood. S使: Tonify Qi. Nourish Yin. Reduce Toxicity: Heat Toxins, Lung/Stomach Heat. |
External Wind-Heat with Internal Lung/Stomach Heat
J君: shēng má 升麻 C臣: gé gēn 葛根 Z佐: chì sháo 赤芍 S使: zhì gān cǎo 炙甘草 |
Cimicifuga and Kudzu Decoction //
Shēng(raise, ascend, peaceful) má(hemp, numb with pins and needles) gé(kudzu, Puerariae) gēn(rhizome, basis) tāng(decoction) /// fever and chills, headache, body aches, sneezing, cough, red eyes, tearing, thirst, itchy skin / T:red body with thin yellow fur / P:floating rapid |
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Chái gé jiĕ jī tāng 柴葛解肌湯
J君: Guide qi to upper jiao. Guide heat to surface. J君: Relax muscles, reduce neck/shoulder pain and stiffness. Clear Heat, generate Fluids. C臣: Induce sweating, release Surface. Relax muscles. C臣: Induce sweating, release Surface. Relax muscles. C臣: Clear Heat in Upper Jiao. C臣: Clear Heat. Clear Excess Heat from Lungs. Z佐: Guide Qi to surface, guide Qi to Upper Jiao, open up Lungs. S使: Nourish/preserves Yin. Harmonize. S使: Induce sweating, release Exterior, disperse Cold. Harmonize Middle Jiao, stop vomiting, descend Stomach Qi. S使: Nourish Yin. Harmionize. S使: Tonify Qi, nourish Yin, benefits Blood (=harmonize Ying and Wei). Opens channels, relaxes muscles. |
External Wind-Cold turning into Heat
J君: chái hú 柴胡 J君: gé gēn 葛根 C臣: qiāng huó 羌活 C臣: bái zhǐ 白芷 C臣: huáng qín 黃芩 C臣: shí gāo 石膏 Z佐: jié gěng 桔梗 S使: bái sháo 白芍 S使: shēng jiāng 生薑 S使: gān cǎo 甘草 S使: dà zǎo 大棗 |
Bupleurum and Kudzu Decoction to Release the Muscle Layer //
Chái(chái hú) gé(gé gēn) jiĕ(break up, loosen, divide) jī(muscle) tāng(decoction) /// chills and fever (fever increasing, chills decreasing), no sweating, headache, body aches, eye pain, nasal dryness, irritability, / T:thin yellow fur / P:floating tight becoming floating rapid |
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Gé gēn huáng qín huáng lián tāng 葛根黃芩黃連湯
J君: Relax muscles. Induce sweat. Guide wind-heat to surface. C臣: Clear Heat and dry Dampness. C臣: Clear Heat and dry Dampness. Z佐: Harmonize: gé gēn (up to surface) vs. huáng qín/huáng lián (descend). Tonify Qi, nourish Yin to counter purging effect of huáng qín/huáng lián. |
External Wind-Heat transforming into Internal Heat
J君: gé gēn 葛根 C臣: huáng qín 黃芩 C臣: huáng lián 黃連 Z佐: zhì gān cǎo 炙甘草 |
Kudzu, Scutellaria, and Coptis Decoction //
Gé(kudzu, Puerariae) gēn(rhizome, basis) huáng(yellow) qín(scutellaria) huáng(yellow) lián(links, successive) tāng(decoction) /// fever, chest fullness, dry mouth, asthma, sweating, anal burning, foul smelling bowel movements / T:red tip, slightly thick yellow fur / P:floating rapid |
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Rén shēn bài dú săn 人參敗毒散
J君: Dispel wind-cold-damp. Open upper jiao (upper back, bladder channel). J君: Dispel Wind-Cold-Damp. Open Lower Jiao (lower back, UB Channel). C臣: Move Qi, circulate Blood, and reduce pain. C臣: Move Qi, circulate Blood, and reduce pain. Z佐: Tonify Qi. Z佐: Guide Qi up and open Lungs. Z佐: Descend Qi downward. Z佐: Transform Phlegm. Z佐: Promote urination and reduce Dampness. S使: Clear Wind-Heat, release Surface, and guide Qi to Upper Jiao. S使: Induce sweating, release Exterior, disperse Cold. Harmonize Middle Jiao, stop vomiting, descend Stomach Qi. S使: Harmonizes. Tonifies Qi. |
Qi Deficiency with External Wind-Damp-Cold (Qi Xu of Lu and/or Sp)
J君: qiāng huó 羌活 J君: dú huó 獨活 C臣: chuān xiōng 川芎 C臣: chái hú 柴胡 Z佐: rén shēn 人參 Z佐: jié gěng 桔梗 Z佐: zhǐ ké 枳殼 Z佐: qián hú 前胡 Z佐: fú líng 茯苓 S使: bò hé 薄荷 S使: shēng jiāng 生薑 S使: gān cǎo 甘草 |
Ginseng Powder to Overcome Pathogenic Influences //
Rén(human) shēn(root) bài(overcome, to defeat) dú(pathogenic influences, poison) săn(powder) /// chills and fever, neck stiffness, no sweating, runny nose, cough with watery clear copious sputum, heaviness of body, muscle aches, chest distension, fatigue, poor appetite / T:slightly pale normal or slightly enlarged tongue body with thicker greasy white fur / P:floating tight slippery or soft |
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Jiā jiăn wēi ruí tāng 加減葳蕤湯
J君: Nourish lung and stomach yin. C臣: Induce sweating and release Exterior. C臣: Induce sweating and release Exterior. C臣: Guide Qi up. Release External Wind-Heat. C臣: Guide Qi to surface, guide Qi to Upper Jiao, open up Lungs. Z佐: Clear Deficiency Heat. Cool Blood. Generate Fluids. S使: Harmonize. S使: Tonifies Qi. Nourish Yin and Blood. |
External Wind-Heat with Internal Yin Deficiency
J君: yù zhú 玉竹 C臣: cōng bái 蔥白 C臣: dàn dòu chǐ 淡豆豉 C臣: bò hé 薄荷 C臣: jié gěng 桔梗 Z佐: bái wéi 白薇 S使: zhì gān cǎo 炙甘草 S使: dà zǎo 大棗 |
Modified Solomon's Seal Decoction //
Jiā(to add, plus) jiăn(to subtract, lower) wēi(luxurient) ruí(flowery, fringe) tāng(decoction) /// fever and chills, thirst, cough, irritability, dry mouth, dry throat / T:red tongue body with scanty yellow fur / P:floating rapid thready/thin |
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Dà chéng qì tāng 大承氣湯
J君: Clears heat & powerfully purge downward. C臣: Softens Hardness and breaks up Stagnation. C臣: Breaks up Stagnation and reduces Accumulation. Z佐: Descends Qi. |
Internal Excess Heat/Stomach Heat with Food Stagnation/Yangming Fu Syndrome
J君: dà huáng 大黃 C臣: máng xiāo 芒硝 C臣: zhǐ shí 枳實 Z佐: hòu pò 厚朴 |
Major Order the Qi Decoction //
Dà(major, big) chéng(order, to take charge) qì(qi) tāng(decoction) /// constipation (dry, small amount); thirst (preferring cold drinks, more than normal), fever, belching, heartburn, regurgitation, poor appetite, abdominal distension, abdominal pain worse with pressure, foul smelling breath, dry mouth and lips, restlessness, red face, loud voice / T:dry red enlarged with thick dry yellow fur / P:deep rapid slippery tight |
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Xiăo chéng qì tāng 小承氣湯
J君: Clear heat and powerfully purge downward. C臣: Breaks up Stagnation and reduces Accumulation. Z佐: Descends Qi. |
Internal Excess Heat/Stomach Heat with Food Stagnation/Yangming Fu Syndrome (milder)
J君: dà huáng 大黃 C臣: zhǐ shí 枳實 Z佐: hòu pò 厚朴 |
Minor Order the Qi Decoction //
Xiăo(minor) chéng(to take charge) qì(qi) tāng(decoction) /// constipation (dry, small amount); thirst (preferring cold drinks, more than normal), tidal fever, focal distension, abdominal fullness, abdominal pain not worse with pressure, / T:dry red enlarged with dirty dry yellow fur / P:deep rapid slippery |
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Tiáo wèi chéng qì tāng 調胃承氣湯
J君: Clear heat & powerfully purge downward. C臣: Softens Hardness and breaks up Stagnation. Z佐: Tonify and guide Qi up (counter/harmonize purging downward). Nourish Yin. |
Internal Excess Heat/Stomach Heat with Food Stagnation/Yangming Fu Syndrome (mildest)
J君: dà huáng 大黃 C臣: máng xiāo 芒硝 Z佐: zhì gān cǎo 炙甘草 |
Regulate the Stomach and Order the Qi Decoction //
Tiáo(regulate, to transfer, to tune) wèi(stomach) chéng(order, take charge of) qì(qi) tāng(decoction) /// mild constipation (dry, small amount); thirst (preferring cold drinks, more than normal), restlessness, irritability, fever, fullness and distension of abdomen, nosebleeds, swollen gums and throat, petechiae / T:dry red enlarged with thick dry yellow fur / P:deep rapid slippery |
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Sān wù beì jí wán 三物備急丸
J君: Powerfully break up stagnation and purge downward. C臣: Warms Middle Jiao and expels Cold. Z佐: Purges downward. |
Internal Excess Cold or Stomach Cold with Food Stagnation
J君: bā dòu 巴豆 C臣: gān jiāng 乾薑 Z佐: dà huáng 大黃 |
Three-Substance Pill Prepared for Emergencies //
Sān(three) wù(substance) beì(to prepare, get ready) jí(emergency, hurried, worried) wán(pill) /// constipation, sudden epigastric and abdominal pain and distension, pressure makes worse and heat makes better, stabbing chest pain, rough uneven breathing, cyanotic facial complexion, poor circulation, pale or dark lips, chattering / T:dusky/purple with white fur / P:deep tight |
