Herbal Formulas
Classic and modern herbal combinations explained.
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Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang (血府逐瘀汤): Blood Stasis in the Chest — TCM's Master Formula for Removing Blood Stasis
Discover Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang, Wang Qingren's revolutionary TCM formula for removing blood stasis from the chest and upper body — widely used for chest pain, headaches, insomnia, and cardiovascular conditions.
Er Xian Tang (二仙汤): Two-Immortal Decoction for Menopausal Yin-Yang Imbalance
Discover Er Xian Tang, a modern TCM formula that uniquely tonifies both Kidney Yin and Yang while clearing deficiency heat — widely used for menopausal syndrome, hypertension in the elderly, and hormonal balance.
Zhi Gan Cao Tang (炙甘草汤): Honey-Fried Licorice Decoction for Irregular Pulse and Heart Health
Discover Zhi Gan Cao Tang, Zhang Zhongjing's classic TCM formula for treating irregular pulse, palpitations, and heart rhythm disturbances by tonifying Qi, nourishing Blood, and restoring Yin.
Bai Hu Tang (白虎汤): White Tiger Decoction — TCM's Classic Formula for High Fever
Learn about Bai Hu Tang (White Tiger Decoction), one of the most important classic TCM formulas from the Shanghan Lun for treating high fever, extreme thirst, and Qi-level heat in the Four-Level system.
Wen Dan Tang (温胆汤): Warm Gallbladder Decoction for Phlegm, Anxiety, and Insomnia
Discover Wen Dan Tang, a classic TCM formula that warms the Gallbladder, resolves phlegm, and calms the spirit — widely used for insomnia, anxiety, nausea, and conditions linked to phlegm-heat disturbing the mind.
Liu Jun Zi Tang (六君子汤): The Six Gentlemen Decoction for Spleen Qi and Phlegm
Learn about Liu Jun Zi Tang (Six Gentlemen Decoction) — the classic TCM formula that tonifies Spleen Qi while transforming phlegm. Discover its composition, clinical applications for digestive weakness with phlegm, and modern uses.
Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan (知柏地黄丸): Cooling Kidney Fire and Nourishing Yin
Learn about Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan — the TCM formula that adds heat-clearing power to Liu Wei Di Huang Wan. Discover how it treats night sweats, hot flashes, insomnia from Kidney Yin deficiency with empty fire, and its clinical applications.
Ba Zhen Tang (Eight Treasure Decoction): The Complete Qi and Blood Tonic of TCM
Discover Ba Zhen Tang, the powerful combination of two classic formulas that tonifies both Qi and Blood. Learn its ingredients, uses for fatigue and recovery, and how it compares to its parent formulas.
Gui Zhi Tang (Cinnamon Twig Decoction): TCM's Master Formula for Harmonizing the Exterior
Learn about Gui Zhi Tang, one of the most important formulas in TCM — its ingredients, role in treating colds with sweating, and why it's called the 'King of Exterior-Releasing Formulas.'
Huang Lian Jie Du Tang: TCM's Powerhouse Formula for Clearing Fire and Toxins
Learn about Huang Lian Jie Du Tang (黄连解毒汤), the classic TCM formula for clearing Heat and Fire toxicity from all three burners. Understand its ingredients, clinical uses, and why it's called the 'Toxin-Resolving Decoction.'