Herbal Formulas
Classic and modern herbal combinations explained.
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Su Zi Jiang Qi Tang (苏子降气汤): Perilla Seed Qi-Descending Decoction for Asthma and Wheezing
Learn about Su Zi Jiang Qi Tang, a Song dynasty formula that directs rebellious Lung Qi downward, resolves phlegm, and warms the Kidneys — the classic prescription for chronic asthma, wheezing, and excess phlegm in the upper body.
Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin (天麻钩藤饮): Gastrodia and Uncaria Decoction — Calming Liver Wind and Yang
Learn about Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin, a modern TCM classic formula for calming Liver Yang, extinguishing Wind, and treating hypertension, headaches, dizziness, and insomnia. Discover its ingredients, mechanism, and clinical applications.
Wu Wei Xiao Du Yin (五味消毒饮): Five-Ingredient Toxicity-Resolving Decoction
Learn about Wu Wei Xiao Du Yin, a powerful Qing dynasty formula that clears heat, resolves toxicity, and treats skin infections, boils, carbuncles, and inflammatory skin conditions using five potent antimicrobial herbs.
Dao Chi San (导赤散): Guiding-Red Powder — Clearing Heart Heat and Urinary Fire
Learn about Dao Chi San, a classic Song dynasty formula that clears Heart heat and transfers it to the Small Intestine for urinary elimination. Discover its ingredients, clinical applications for mouth ulcers, urinary burning, insomnia, and restless children.
Dang Gui Shao Yao San (当归芍药散): Angelica and Peony Powder for Women's Health
Explore Dang Gui Shao Yao San, a Jin Gui Yao Lue classic formula that harmonizes the Liver and Spleen while nourishing Blood. Widely used for menstrual disorders, pregnancy support, and abdominal pain in women.
Ge Gen Tang (葛根汤): Kudzu Decoction for Neck Stiffness and Wind-Cold
Learn about Ge Gen Tang (Kudzu Decoction), a classic Shanghan Lun formula for wind-cold invasion with stiff neck, upper back tension, and absence of sweating. Understand its composition, clinical applications, and modern relevance.
Huang Qi Gui Zhi Wu Wu Tang: Warming and Nourishing for Numbness and Joint Pain
Explore Huang Qi Gui Zhi Wu Wu Tang (黄芪桂枝五物汤), the classic Jin Gui Yao Lue formula that tonifies Qi, warms meridians, and unblocks stagnation to treat numbness, tingling, and Blood Bi syndrome.
Mai Men Dong Tang: Nourishing Lung and Stomach Yin for Dry Cough and Thirst
Explore Mai Men Dong Tang (麦门冬汤), the classic formula from Jin Gui Yao Lue that nourishes Yin, descends Lung Qi, and treats chronic dry cough, throat dryness, and shortness of breath.
Ban Xia Bai Zhu Tian Ma Tang: TCM Formula for Dizziness and Vertigo
Learn about Ban Xia Bai Zhu Tian Ma Tang (半夏白术天麻汤) — the classic TCM formula that treats dizziness, vertigo, and headache caused by phlegm-dampness and Liver wind, with practical usage guidance.
Dang Gui Si Ni Tang (当归四逆汤): Angelica Frigid Extremities Decoction — Warming Cold Hands and Feet from Within
Discover Dang Gui Si Ni Tang (当归四逆汤), Zhang Zhongjing's classic formula for cold extremities caused by Blood deficiency with cold stagnation. Learn how it warms hands and feet, relieves menstrual pain, and treats Raynaud's-type patterns.