Herbal Formulas
Classic and modern herbal combinations explained.
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Bu Yang Huan Wu Tang (补阳还五汤): Tonify Yang to Restore Five-Tenths — Wang Qingren's Stroke Formula
Learn about Bu Yang Huan Wu Tang, the legendary TCM formula created by Wang Qingren for post-stroke recovery. Discover how it tonifies Qi, invigorates blood, and unblocks collaterals to treat hemiplegia, numbness, and weakness after stroke.
Wu Mei Wan (乌梅丸): The Black Plum Pill — Zhang Zhongjing's Formula for Cold-Heat Complex and Chronic Diarrhea
Discover Wu Mei Wan, a fascinating TCM formula from the Shang Han Lun that uses black plum (Mume) to treat roundworm, chronic diarrhea, and conditions where cold and heat coexist. Learn its unique composition and modern clinical applications.
Ban Xia Hou Po Tang (半夏厚朴汤): The Plum-Pit Qi Throat Formula for Stress and Stagnation
Discover Ban Xia Hou Po Tang, a classic TCM formula from the Jin Gui Yao Lue that resolves phlegm, moves Qi, and treats the sensation of something stuck in the throat — often linked to emotional stress, anxiety, and Plum-Pit Qi (梅核气) syndrome.
Zeng Ye Tang (增液汤): The Fluid-Increasing Decoction for Dryness and Constipation
Learn about Zeng Ye Tang, a elegant three-herb TCM formula from Wen Bing Tiao Bian that increases body fluids, moistens dryness, and treats constipation from Yin and fluid depletion — with no harsh laxatives involved.
Huo Luo Xiao Ling Dan (活络效灵丹): Zhang Xichun's Pain Formula That Still Raises Eyebrows
A four-herb formula created by Republican-era physician Zhang Xichun specifically for pain — any pain, anywhere in the body. What makes Huo Luo Xiao Ling Dan unusual is its radical simplicity and Zhang's bold claim that it works where other formulas fail.
Xuan Bai Cheng Qi Tang (宣白承气汤): Venting the Lung and Purging Heat Decoction
Learn about Xuan Bai Cheng Qi Tang, a Qing dynasty formula from Wenbing theory that simultaneously opens the Lungs and purges heat through the intestines — the classic prescription for pneumonia, high fever with constipation, and Lung-Heat accumulating with bowel obstruction.
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.