Herbal Formulas
Classic and modern herbal combinations explained.
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Ma Zi Ren Wan (麻子仁丸): Hemp Seed Pill — TCM's Classic Formula for Constipation
Learn about Ma Zi Ren Wan, Zhang Zhongjing's 2nd-century formula that moistens the intestines and unblocks the bowels — the most commonly prescribed TCM formula for chronic constipation with dry, hard stools.
Huang Qi Jian Zhong Tang (黄芪建中汤): Astragalus Build-the-Middle Decoction for Qi Deficiency and Abdominal Pain
Learn about Huang Qi Jian Zhong Tang, Zhang Zhongjing's classic formula that tonifies Qi, warms the middle, and relieves chronic abdominal pain — the enhanced version of Xiao Jian Zhong Tang with added Astragalus for deeper constitutional support.
Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan (金匮肾气丸): The Original Kidney Yang Tonic from the Golden Cabinet
Explore Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan, the legendary 2nd-century formula by Zhang Zhongjing that tonifies Kidney Yang and warms the lower body — the parent formula of Liu Wei Di Huang Wan and the foundation of all Kidney-tonifying strategy in TCM.
Ren Shen Yang Rong Tang (人参养荣汤): The Supreme Qi and Blood Nourishing Formula in TCM
Explore Ren Shen Yang Rong Tang (Ginseng Decoction to Nourish the Nutritive Qi) — one of the most comprehensive Qi and Blood tonifying formulas in TCM. Learn its composition, clinical applications, and how it restores vitality in cases of dual deficiency.
Tao Hong Si Wu Tang (桃红四物汤): Enhanced Four-Substance Decoction for Blood Stasis
Discover Tao Hong Si Wu Tang, the enhanced version of Si Wu Tang that adds peach kernel and safflower for powerful blood invigoration — used for menstrual pain with clots, dark complexion, and blood stasis conditions.
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.