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Formulas that Harmonize LR and SP
Tong Xie Yao Fang - Important Formula for Painful Diarrhea
Chief: (6-9) Chao Bai Zhu - tonify SP and dry damp
Chief: (9-12) Chao Bai Shao Yao - soften LR, relieve pain
Deputy: (6-9) Chao Chen Pi - harmonize ST/SP, drain damp
Assist./Enjoy: (6-9) Fang Feng - guide to LR/SP, relieve overacting LR on SP
T: thin and white, P: wiry
Spread LR Qi (softer LR, relieve pain), Tonify SP
Painful diarrhea (1. abdominal pain, 2. urgent feeling to go, 3. feels relief, 4. recurrent over long period of time)
Formulas that Harmonize LR and SP
Ban Xia Xie Xin Tang - Pinellia Decoction to Drain the Epigastrium
modified xiao chai hu tang
Chief: (6-9) Ban Xia - disperses clumps, stops vomiting
Deputy: (6-9) Huang Qin - drain heat
Deputy: (3-6) Gan Jiang - expel cold
Deputy: (3-6) Huang Lian - drain heat
Assistant: (6-12) Ren Shen - benefit middle
Assistant: (3-6) Gan Cao - benefit middle
Envoy: (4pc) Da Zao - benefit middle and harmonize herbs
stomach qi disharmony + cold and heat complex / excess and def. (improper purging was done)
Harmonize the ST
Direct rebellious Qi down
Disperse clumping
Eliminate focal distention
Herbs that Tonify Qi
ren shen - Radix Panacis Ginsengis
Sweet, ~bitter, ~warm
SP, LU, HT
Strongly tonifies the yuan Qi, rescue collapse
Tonifies SP, LU, augments Qi
Generates fluids (yin), relieves thirstÂ
Calms the mind and strengthens the intellect (tonify HT Qi)
(stabilizes exterior and stop sweating)
(positive affect on wasting-thirsting disorder)
3-9g, 15-30g for collapse
dang shen - Radix Codonopsis
sweet, neutral
SP, LU
Tonifies SP, augments Qi
Tonifies LU Qi
Generates fluids, nourishes blood
(Def. combined with excess, combine with expelling herbs)
6-9g, if substituding or ren shen x2-3
Tai Zi Shen - Radix Pseudostellariae
sweet, slightly bitter, neutral
LU, SP
Tonifies Qi
Tonifies Lung
Promotes Generation of Body Fluids and Treats Chronic Febrile Disorder (qi+yin def + palpitations, thirst, insomnia)
10-30g
huang qi - Radix Astragali
Sweet, ~warm
SP, LU
Tonifies Sp, augments Qi
Raises Yang to counter prolapse
Strengthens wei Qi, braces exterior
Promotes urination, reduces water accumulation
Dispels toxins, drains pus, regenerates tissue
10-30g, 30-60g for severe cases
shan yao - Radix Dioscoreae oppositae
sweet, neutral
SP, LU, KI
Tonifies SP, augments Qi
Tonifies LU Qi and Yin
Braces KI, secures sperm, stops discharge
Nourishes Yin, relieves thirst
10-30g, up to 250g for wasting-thirst
da zao - Fructus Jujubae
sweet, warm
SP, ST
Tonifies SP and ST, benefits Qi
Tonifies Blood
Calms the Shen
Hamonize other herbs
3-12pcs / 10-30g
gan cao - Radix Glycyrrhizae
sweet, neutral (warm if Zhi Gan Cao)
12 Channels
Tonifies SP, augments Qi
Moistens LU, stops cough
Clears heat, dispels toxin
Calms spams, relieves pain
Moderates and harmonize herbs
2-10g
huang jing - Rhizoma Polygonati
Sweet, neutral
SP, LU, KD
Nourishes yin, moistens LU
Tonifies KI Jing
Relieves Wasting Thirsting (Xiao Ke)
Tonify SP and benefits Qi
10-15g
yi tang - Saccharum Granorum
Sweet, warm
SP, ST, LU
Tonifies SP, benefits Qi
Relieves pain
Moistens LU, relieves cough
Coats foreign objects (fish bones in throat, etc.)
30-60g
Herbs that Tonify Blood
shu di huang - Radix Rehmanniae praeparata
Sweet, warm
KD, LR, HT
Nourishes the blood, regulates menses
Nourishes the yin, replenishes essence
15-30g
he shou wu - Radix Polygoni Multiflori
Sweet, bitter, astringent, slightly warm
KD, LR
Replenishes Jing and nourishes Blood of LR and KD
Eliminates Toxins
Treats malarial disorders
Moistens intestines and unblocks bowels
Lower cholesterol, treats cardiovascular disorders
10-30g
dang gui - Radix Angelicae sinensis
Sweet, pungent, warm
LR, HT, SP
Nourishes the blood, regulates menses
Invigorates/harmonizes blood
Dispels cold and relieves abdominal pain
Moistens the intestines and opens the bowels
Reduces swelling, drains pus and regenerates tissue
5-15g
bai shao yao - Radix Paeoniae lactiflorae
sour, bitter, cool
LR, SP
Nourishes the blood, regulates menses
Soothes/softens and clams liver, relieves pain
Astringes yin, stops sweating and discharge
Adjust ying and wei Qi
6-15g
e jiao - Gelatinum corii Equi asini
Sweet, neutral
LR, LU, KI
Nourishes the blood, stops bleeding
Nourishes yin, moistens LU, relives dryness
5-15g
gou qi zi - Fructus Lycii
Sweet, neutral
LR, KI, LU
Nourishes blood and essence, improves vision
Tonifies LR and KI
Moistens LU, relieves cough
5-10g
sang shen zi - Fructus Mori
Sweet, cold
HT, LR, KD
Tonifies Yin, nourishes blood
Generate body fluid
Lubricate dryness
10-15g
long yan rou - Arillus Longan
Sweet, warm
HT, SP
Tonifies HT and SP
Benefits Qi and Blood
10-15g
Herbs that Tonify Yang
lu rong - Cornu Cervi Pantotrichum
Sweet, salty, warm
KD, LR
Tonifies KD Yang, replenish KD Jing
Nourish Blood, Ren and Chong
Strenghten Sinews and Bones
1-2g
ge jie - Gecko
Salty, neutral
LU, KD
Tonifies LU Qi, relieves couph and dyspnea
Tonifies KD Yang, Jing and augments blood
3-7g
dong chong xia cao - Cordyceps sinensis
Sweet, warm
LU, KD
Tonifies KD Yang, augment Jing
Tonifies LU, stops bleeding and dissolves phlegm
5-10g
rou cong rong - Herba Cistanches
Sweet, salty, warm
KD, LI
Tonifies KD Yang, Jing and Blood
Moistens LI, facilitates passage of stools
10-20g
suo yang - Herba Cynomorii
Sweet, warm
LR, KD, LI
Tonifies KD Yang
Lubricates Intestines and Promotes Bowel Movement
10-15g
yin yang huo - Herba Epimedii
Acrid, sweet, warm
KD, LR
Tonifies KD, strengthens Yang and increases libido
Dispels wind-damp-cold, alleviates Bi Zheng (painful obstruction)
10-15g
ba ji tian - Radix Morindae Officinalis
Acrid, sweet, ~warm
KD
Tonifies KD Yang and assists Yang
Strengthens sinews and bones, treats Bi Zheng (painful obstruction)
10-15g
hu lu ba - Semen Trigonellae
Bitter, warm
KD, LR
Warms KD Yang
Dispels damp-cold, relieves pain
3-10g
hu tao ren - Semen Juglandis
Sweet, warm
KD, LU, LI
Tonifies KD, replenishes Jing
Warms LU, arrests wheezing
Moistens the Intestines, Unblocks bowels
10-30g
bu gu zhi - Fructus Psoraleae
Bitter, acrid, very warm
KD, SP
Tonifies KD, fortifies Yang, consolidates Jing and retains urine
Warms the SP, stops diarrhea
5-10g
yi zhi ren - Fructus Alpiniae oxyphyllae
Acrid, warm
KD, SP
Warms SP, increases appetite, stops excessive salivation and diarrhea
Warms KD, consolidates fluid
3-10g
xian mao - Rhizoma Curculiginis
Acrid, hot
KD
toxic
Warms KD, fortifies Yang
Dispels cold and damp, treats Bi Zheng
3-10g
du zhong - Cortex Eucommiae
Sweet, warm
KD, LR
Tonifies LR and KD, Strengthens bones and sinews
Calms the fetus
Tonifies KD Yang
10-15g
gou ji
xu duan - Radix Dipsaci
Bitter, sweet, acrid, slightly warm
LR, KD
Tonifies LR and KD
Calms fetus, stops uterine bleeding
Invigorates blood circulation, Strengthens tendons and bones
10-20g
gu sui bu - Rhizoma Drynariae
Bitter, warm
LR, KD
Tonifies KD, Strengthens the bones
Tonifies KD, benefits the ears
Promotes mending of bones, relieves pain
10-20g
tu si zi - Semen Cuscutae
Acrid, sweet, neutral
LR, KD
Tonifies KD Yin and Yang
Consolidates KD Jing, Reserves Urine
Brightens the Eyes
Stops Diarrhea
Treats Xiao Ke (wasting and thirsting) syndrome
10-15g
sha yuan ji li - Semen Astragali Complanati
Sweet, warm
KD, LR
Tonifies KD Yin, consolidates Jing
Nourishes LR, brightens the eyes
10-20g
zi he che - Placenta Hominis
Sweet, salty, warm
KD, LR
Replenishes Jing
Nourishes blood
Benefits Lung Qi
1.5-3g
jiu cai zi - Semen Allii Tuberosi
Acrid, sweet, warm
LR, KD
Tonifies LR and KD, fortifies Yang, consolidates Jing
Warms ST, treats chronic ST Qi reversal
5-15g
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