Question | Answer |
Cang Er Zi San(herbs) | Cang Er Zi, Xin Yi Hua, Bai Zhi, Bo He |
Cang Er Zi San -indication | Nasal Congestion and Runny nose due to WIND-HEAT. |
Jia Wei Cang Er Zi San- indication | Add Ju hua, Jin ying hua, Lian qiao to Cang Er Zi San for thick, turbid, yellow green discharge (sinusitis) |
Xin Yi San - indication | WIND-COLD with nasal congestion/discharge, headache and body ache esp. in Yang meridians. |
Chuan Xiong Cha Tiao San | Headache due to Wind-Cold invasion |
Bai Hu Tang(herbs) | Shi Gao, Zhi Mu, Zhi Gan Cao, Geng Mi |
Bai Hu Tang - indication | Yang Ming channel syndrome or WFD in Qi level w/ blazing heat. 4 Bigs. |
Zhi Zi Dou Chi Tang | Lingering Qi level heat causing restlessness, insomnia, irritability |
Qing Ying Tang | WFD in Ying level(fever worse at night,better in day), lots of heat, possible delerium |
Xi Jiao Di Huang Wan | WFD in Blood level(fever worse at night, better in day) Bleeding is a key symptom, delerium |
Huang Lian Jie Du Tang(indication and herbs) | Fire toxin in all three burners. Herbs include 3 yellows and Zhi zi w/ gancao and da zao to protect SP(like strong antibiotic) |
Xie Xin Tang | Damp-Heat w/ interior clumping and accumulation(heat, irritability, constipation) |
Pu Ji Xiao Du Yin | Massive febile disorder of the head. Epidemic toxin w/ Wind-Heat + Damp-Phlegm |
Wu Wei Xiao Du Yin(indication and herbs) | Fire toxicity on the skin.Jin Yin Hua, Ye Ju Hua, Pu Gong Yin, Zi Hua Di Ding, Zi Bei Tian Kuei |
Yin Qiao Ma Bo San | Damp-heat collecting in Lung. Tx: Severe sore throat with great difficulty in swallowing. |
Ma Xing Shi Gan Tang(indication and herbs) | Heat lodged in LU (and ST). All herbs in title. Ma Huang/Shi Gao are chiefs. This is W-C turning to LU heat. |
Xie Bai San | Smoldering fire w/ Yin xu d/t heat constrained in Lung. Skin is hot at surface only and cough is clear(not goopy). |
Wei Jing Tang | Lung abscess d/t toxic heat obstructing the Lung (w/ phlegm & blood stasis) |
Ting Li Da Zao Xie Fei Tang | Drains phlegm fluids and heat in the LU. Pleural Effusion. The 2 herbs are in the title. |
Qing Wei San | Heat accumulation in ST w/ toothache and swollen/painful gums |
Yu Nu Jian | Excess ST heat damaging Yin. Key sxs is gnawing hunger |
Xie Huang San | Smoldering latent fire in Spleen. Lip and mouth ulcers, canker sores. |
Long Dan Xie Gan Tang | Damp-Heat in LR/GB. Mean anger is symptom. Long Dan Cao is chief. |
Zuo Jin Wan | LR/ST disharmony(LR overacting on ST) with rebellion. |
Bai Tou Wen Tang | Dysentery due to toxic damp-heat. More blood than pus. |
Shao Yao Tang | Dysentery due to damp-heat. Blood and pus equal. SHao Yao as chief focuses on pain. |
Qing Hao Bie Jia Wan | Late stage WFD, Yin consumed, latent heat still smoldering in Yin level.Fever & sweat at night, coolness & no sweat by morning; or chronic tidal fever. |
Qing Gu San | Lr & Ki yin xu → steaming bone disorder |
Da Cheng Qi Tang(herbs) | Da Huang, Mang Xiao, Zhi Shi, Hou Po |
Da Cheng Qi Tang - indications | 1.Yangming Fu. 2.Constipation or burning diarrhea 3.Interior excess heat. 4 Bigs, yellow or black tongue coat w/ prickles. |
Xiao Cheng Qi tang - herbs and indications | Da Huang, Hou Po, Zhi Shi
Mild purgative. Sxs do not include pain and dryness. |
Tiao Wei Cheng Qi Tang - herbs and indications | Da Huang, Mang Xiao, Gan Cao. Mild purgative. Sxs include more dryness. |
Da Huang Gan Cao Tang | Mildest Purgative. Contains Da Huang and Gan Cao only. |
Da Huang Mu Dan Tang | Early stage intestinal abscess / Appendicitis |
Liang Ge San | Clears heat and clumping from diaphragm(and up). For Heat sensation in chest, red face, sore throat, nose bleed, mouth sores. |
Ma Zi Ren Wan | Habitual constipation d/t St & LI heat & dryness - Mixed excess & deficiency. |
Run Chang Wan | Constipation d/t blood xu and dryness.Moisten LI, move bowels, nourish blood & yin. Can be used long term. |
Zeng Ye Cheng Qi Tang | Yin Xu Constipation. Moistens BMs, nourishes Yin |
Ji Chuan Jian | KD Yang or Qi Xu constipation (good for elderly)Can be used long term. |
Da Huang Fu Zi Tang | Sever cold in the interior w/ constipation. (COnstipation with cold signs.) |
San Wu Bei Ji Wan | For emergencies. Warms interior, purges bowels |
Xiao Chai Hu Tang - herbs | Chai Hu, Huang Qin, Ban Xia, Ren Shen, Sheng Jiang, Da Zao, Zhi Gan Cao |
Xiao Chai Hu Tang - indication | For Shao yang syndrome. Also for cold lodged in uterus. For any hepatitis. For allergy. |
Xiao Chai Hu Tang - symptoms | Alt chills/fever, dry throat, bitter taste, distention & fullness in hypochondria, N/V, poor app, dizziness, wiry pulse |
Da Chai Hu Tang - indication | Shaoyang + Yangming Fu syndrome(Shaoyang went into the intestines.) |
Si Ni San - herbs | Chai Hu, Zhi Shi, Bai Shao, Gan Cao |
Si Ni San - indication | LR Qi Yu w/Yang qi constraint in chest(turns to heat and causes cold extremities.) |
Chai Hu Shu Gan San | Liver Qi + blood stagnation causing pain(often PMS pain) |
Xiao Yao San - herbs | Chai hu, Bo he, Bai shao, Dang gui, Bai zhu + Fu ling, Sheng Jiang + Zhi gan cao |
Xiao Yao San - indication | Liver Qi Yu + Xue xu + SP Qi Xu (possible damp), LR Overacts on SP. For LR Qi Yu + Xue Xu + SP Qi Xu sxs |
Dan Zhi Xiao Yao San(or Jia Wei Xiao Yao San)- modification/indication | Add Zhi Zi and Mu Dan Pi for LR QI YU + heat(irritability/anger) |
Tong Xie Yao Fang - herbs | Bai zhu, Bai shao, Chen pi, Fang Feng, Gan Cao. (First 3 are fried/Chao) |
Tong Xie Yao Fang - indication | Painful diarrhea d/t LR overacting on SP. Pain not relieved by BM.(Good for IBS) |
Ban Xia Xie Xin Tang - indication | Heat & cold complex stagnated in MJ.(feels like phlegm ball on Ren12 that comes/goes. For Pi Man Tu Li -Distention, fullness, vomiting, diarrhea. |
Xing Su San | Ext cool-dryness invasion (esp late Fall)Sxs inc: Chills w/o sweat, dry throat, thirst, and slight head ache, watery sputum, stuffy nose. |
Sang Xing Tang | Ext warm-dryness invasion (esp early Fall)mild fever, moderate cough w/ scanty sticky sputum, irritable, thirst. Rapid pulse is key. |
Qing Zao Jiu Fei Tang | Severe ext warm-dryness attack Lung, damage Qi & Yin. Sxs inc:high fever, severe/hacking drycough w/ scanty & sticky sputum, irritable, thirst |
Which is indicated for the most heat signs? Xing su san, Sang Xing tang, or Qing Zao Jiu Fei Tang? | Qing Zao Jiu Fei Tang |
Sha Shen Mai Men Dong Tang | Ext warm-dryness damage Lu & St Yin, Mild disperse & clear, more nourishing |
Bai He Gu Jin Tang | Lung & Kidney Yin xu(severe)& Lu dryness. For COPD, Chronic pharyngitis, LU TB. |
Mai Men Dong Tang - indication | LU/ST yin xu(root is ST Yin)PLUS rebellion of both organs. Can treat Xiao Ke. |
Yu Ye Tang | Xiao Ke disorder |
Zeng Ye Tang | Yin Xu leading to dry intestines and constipation |
Wu Ling San - Herbs | Ze xie,Fu ling,Zhu ling,Bai zhu,Gui zhi |
Wu Ling San- indication | Whole body edema, possible ext. syndrome.Inc. Edema, scanty,difficult urination.(Tai Yang Fu, acute nephritis, Meniers's/or ascites. |
Zhu Ling Tang | 1. Edema d/t clumping of water & heat
2. Heat-type Lin syndrome. |
What is the difference between Zhu Ling San and Wu Ling San? | Zhu Ling San is for warm sxs. Wu Ling San is for cold sxs. |
Ping Wei San | Damp-cold stagnation in MJ. Sxs include abdominal Pain with severe Nausea and vomiting. |
Huo Xiang Zheng Qi Tang | Ext W-C w/ int turbid damp retention(Summer heat, Stomach flu, food poisoning w/ Chills/Fever + N/V, diarrhea, HA, abd pain) |
San Ren Tang | Seattle Formula - 1.Damp-heat in Wei and Qi levels (early-stage)2.UJ D-H in San jiao. This is Dampness turned to heat in UJ but damp is still predominant. |
Which two formulas treat superficial edema? | Wu Pi San and Fang Ji Huang Qi Tang |
Lian Po Yin | MJ damp-heat w/ sudden turmoil. Similar to Qiang Huo Zheng Qi Tang but w/ more chest symptoms. Also more heat in general. |
Yin Chen Hao Tang - herbs and indication | Yin Chen Hao, Zhi Zi, Da Huang.
For Damp-heat jaundice (Yang type) |
Ba Zheng San - indication | LJ /UB damp-heat, bloody Lin syndrome. Most common for UTI. |
Ba Zheng San - herbs | Qu mai(C), Bian xu(C), Mu tong, Hua shi, Che qian zi, Zhi zi, Da huang, Zhi gan cao, Deng xin cao. |
Shao Yao Tang | Damp-heat in the intestines. Sxs inc: Abd pain, diff. defecation, diarrhea Pus=Blood, tenesmus, burning anus sensation, scanty-dark urine. |
What are the general indications for Er, San and Si Miao San? | 1. Damp-heat in lower extremities 2. Damp-heat in lower-jiao. |
Si Miao San - herbs | Cang Zhu, Huang Bai, Chuan Niu Xi, Yi Yi Ren. Tx: Vaginal discharge, Lin syndrome, Diarrhea, etc. |
Zhen Wu Tang | Yin type Pitting edema d/t Ki & Sp Yang xu.Severe pitting edema below waist, abd pain worse w/ cold, scanty/difficult urine, heavy & achy limbs, cold limbs, aversion to cold. |
Shi Pi Yin | General pitting edema worse below waist, chest & abd fullness & distention poor app, loose stools, heavy & achy limbs, cold limbs, aversion to cold. |
What is the difference between Shen Wu Tang and Shi PI Yin? | Both treat pitting edema. Shen Wu Tang focuses on the KD. Shi Pi Yin focuses on the SP. |
Bei Xie Fen Qing Tang | Cloudy Lin d/t def cold of LJ |
Qiang Huo Sheng Shi Tang | Upper body or ext/mm layer W-C-D Bi synd. Mildly diaphoretic. Tx:Luo Zhen or stiff shoulder |
Juan Bi Tang | W-C Bi synd w/ Yang & Wei qi xu. Designed for cold but can be modified to focus on wind, damp, cold or WHOLE BODY PAIN. |
What are the chief herbs of Juan Bi Tang? | Qiang Huo and Du Huo. |
Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang | D: Cold Bi syndrome w/ longstanding LR/KD Xu. |
Which 2 Formulas are for heat-predominant Bi syndrome? | Gui Zhi Shao Yao Zhi Mu Tang and Xuan Bi Tang. |
Gui Zhi Shao Yao Zhi Mu Tang | Gui zhi tang variation for recurrent/acute Bi w/ localized heat(usually systemic cold)Swollen painful, hot joints that are worse at night. Tx: RA, Gout, Lupus flare-ups. |
Xuan Bi Tang | D-H Bi syndrome. Sxs inc: Painful Swollen Hot joints w/reduced mobility |