Herbal Formulas
Classic and modern herbal combinations explained.
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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.'
Sheng Mai San: TCM's Revitalizing Formula for Exhaustion and Chronic Fatigue
Discover Sheng Mai San (生脉散), the classic TCM formula that generates fluids, tonifies Qi, and calms the spirit. Learn how it treats chronic fatigue, heat exhaustion, and Heart and Lung Qi deficiency.
Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang (补中益气汤): The Premier Formula for Spleen Qi Sinking
Learn about Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang (Center-Supplementing Qi-Raising Decoction) — one of the most important classical TCM formulas. Explore its history, composition, indications, and clinical applications.
Er Chen Tang: TCM's Classic Formula for Dampness and Phlegm
Learn about Er Chen Tang (二陈汤), the foundational TCM formula for drying dampness and transforming phlegm. Understand its ingredients, clinical uses, and why it's called 'Two Old Ingredients.'
Zuo Gui Wan: TCM's Premier Formula for Nourishing Kidney Yin
Explore Zuo Gui Wan (左归丸), the classic TCM formula for deep Kidney Yin deficiency. Learn its ingredients, indications for lower back pain, night sweats, and reproductive health, and clinical applications.