Sundance Acupuncture

Herb & Acupuncture Database

(This is my own personal database of teachers, teachings and notes that I use in my practice. I’ve decided to share it freely with anyone who would like to reference it.)

Conditions, herb formulas, individual herbs (pinyin and Latin), acupuncture points and essential oils: search by name, Chinese, Latin, English, point code or symptom.

Formulas by Category (293)

Release Exterior (20)

Early-Stage

PinyinChineseEnglishIndication
Cong Chi Jie Geng Tang蔥豉桔梗湯Scallion, Prepared Soybean, and Platycodon DecoctionEarly stage of exterior Wind-Heat with interior Qi-level Heat

Wind-Cold

PinyinChineseEnglishIndication
Ma Huang Tang麻黃湯Ephedra DecoctionExterior Wind-Cold of excess type
Da Qing Long Tang大靑龍湯Major Bluegreen Dragon DecoctionExterior Wind-Cold with Heat constraint in the interior
Gui Zhi Tang桂枝湯Cinnamon Twig DecoctionExterior Wind-Cold of deficiency type
Ge Gen Tang葛根湯Kudzu DecoctionExterior Wind-Cold of excess type with stiff neck
Xiao Qing Long Tang小靑龍湯Minor Bluegreen Dragon DecoctionExterior Wind-Cold with congested Phlegm-Fluid in the Lung
Xiang Su San香蘇散Cyperus and Perilla Leaf PowderExterior Wind-Cold with interior Qi stagnation
She Gan Ma Huang Tang射干麻黃湯Belamcanda and Ephedra DecoctionExterior Wind-Cold with congested Phlegm-Fluid in the Lung + Lung Rebellious Qi
Jiu Wei Qiang Huo Tang九味羌活湯Nine-Herb Decoction with NotopterygiumExterior Wind-Cold-Damp with concurrent internal accumulation of Heat
Jia Wei Xiang Su San加味香蘇散Augmented Cyperus and Perilla Leaf PowderExterior Wind-Cold with interior Qi stagnation

Wind-Heat

PinyinChineseEnglishIndication
Sang Ju Yin桑菊飮Mulberry Leaf and Chrysanthemum DecoctionExterior Wind-Heat causing cough; Wind-Heat causing eye disorders
Yin Qiao San銀翹散Honeysuckle and Forsythia PowderExterior Wind-Heat with Heat-Toxin; Toxic-Heat causing Boils and Sores
Chai Ge Jie Ji Tang柴葛解肌湯Bupleurum and Kudzu Decoction to Release the Muscle LayerExterior Wind-Cold (Taiyang) transforming into interior Heat (Yangming)
Sheng Ma Ge Gen Tang升麻葛根湯Cimicifuga and Kudzu DecoctionEarly stage of rashes due to externally contracted Heat
Niu Bang Jie Ji Tang牛蒡解肌湯Burduck Decoction for Releasing MusclesLocalized abscesses and swelling due to Wind-Heat

Interior Deficiency

PinyinChineseEnglishIndication
Ren Shen Bai Du San人蔘敗毒散Ginseng Powder to Overcome Pathogenic InfluencesExterior Wind-Cold-Damp with interior Qi deficiency
Jing Fang Bai Du San荊防敗毒散Schizonepeta and Saposhnikovia Powder to Overcome Pathogenic InfluencesExterior Wind-Cold-Damp with Early-stage abscess or sores
Zai Zao San再造散Renewal PowderExterior Wind-Cold in a patient with Qi and Yang deficiency
Cong Bai Qi Wei Yin蔥白七味飮Scallion Drink with Seven IngredientsExterior Wind-Cold with simultaneous deficient Blood/Yin
Jia Jian Wei Rui Tang加減葳蕤湯Modified Solomon’s Seal DecoctionExterior Wind-Heat with Yin deficiency

Drain Downward (8)

Heat Accumulation

PinyinChineseEnglishIndication
Da Cheng Qi Tang大承氣湯Major Order the Qi DecoctionYangming organ syndrome causing severe constipation
Xiao Cheng Qi Tang小承氣湯Minor Order the Qi DecoctionModerate Yangming organ syndrome causing constipation
Tiao Wei Cheng Qi Tang調胃承氣湯Regulate the Stomach and Order the Qi DecoctionMild Yangming organ syndrome causing mild constipation

Cold Accumulation

PinyinChineseEnglishIndication
Da Huang Fu Zi Tang大黃附子湯Rhubarb and Aconite Accessory Root DecoctionCold accumulation in the interior causing constipation
Wen Pi Tang溫脾湯Warm the Spleen DecoctionCold accumulation in the interior with Spleen Yang deficiency

Intestinal Dryness

PinyinChineseEnglishIndication
Ma Zi Ren Wan麻子仁丸Hemp Seed PillConstipation due to Intestinal Dryness & Heat → Spleen Bind
Ji Chuan Jian濟川煎Benefit the River DecoctionConstipation due to Kidney Yang deficiency
Run Chang Wan潤腸丸Moisten the Intestines PillConstipation due to Blood deficiency → Desiccated Intestines

Harmonize (7)

Shao Yang

PinyinChineseEnglishIndication
Xiao Chai Hu Tang小柴胡湯Minor Bupleurum DecoctionShaoyang syndrome
Hao Qin Qing Dan Tang蒿芩淸膽湯Sweet Wormwood and Scutellaria Decoction to Clear the GallbladderDamp-Heat and Phlegm in Shaoyang channels constraining the Wei/Ying Qi

Liver & Spleen

PinyinChineseEnglishIndication
Si Ni San四逆散Frigid Extremities PowderLiver Qi stagnation overacting on the Spleen causing cold extremities (Yang Jue)
Xiao Yao San逍遙散Rambling PowderLiver Qi stagnation with Liver Blood & Spleen Qi deficiency
Jia Wei Xiao Yao San加味逍遙散Augmented Rambling PowderLiver Qi stagnation with Liver Blood & Spleen Qi deficiency + Interior Heat
Tong Xie Yao Fang痛瀉要方Important Formula for Painful DiarrheaLiver Qi stagnation overacting on the Spleen causing diarrhea with abdominal pain

Stomach & Intestines

PinyinChineseEnglishIndication
Ban Xia Xie Xin Tang半夏瀉心湯Pinellia Decoction to Drain the EpigastriumPi syndrome due to Cold-Heat complex

Clear Heat (31)

Qi Level

PinyinChineseEnglishIndication
Bai Hu Tang白虎湯White Tiger DecoctionExcess Heat in the Yangming channel or Qi level
Zhu Ye Shi Gao Tang竹葉石膏湯Lophatherus and Gypsum DecoctionQi-level Heat injuring the Qi & Fluid

Ying/Blood Levels

PinyinChineseEnglishIndication
Qing Ying Tang淸營湯Clear the Nutritive Level DecoctionHeat entering the Nutritive level
Xi Jiao Di Huang Tang犀角地黃湯Rhinoceros Horn and Rehmannia DecoctionHeat entering the Blood level

Toxic-Heat

PinyinChineseEnglishIndication
Huang Lian Jie Du Tang黃連解毒湯Coptis Decoction to Relieve ToxicityFire-Toxin from excessive Heat in the Triple burners
Xie Xin Tang瀉心湯Drain the Epigastrium DecoctionExcess Heat in the Triple burners
Pu Ji Xiao Du Yin普濟消毒飮Universal Benefit Decoction to Eliminate ToxinEpidemic Toxin with Wind-Heat & Damp-Phlegm
Liang Ge San凉膈散Cool the Diaphragm PowderHeat and clumping in the diaphragm region

Qi/Blood Levels

PinyinChineseEnglishIndication
Qing Wen Bai Du Yin淸瘟敗毒散Clear Epidemics and Overcome Toxicity DrinkSevere Fire in the Qi/Blood levels

Organ-Heat

PinyinChineseEnglishIndication
Ma Xing Shi Gan Tang麻杏石甘湯Ephedra, Apricot Kernel, Gypsum, and Licorice DecoctionHeat lodged in the Lung
Yue Bi Jia Zhu Tang越婢加朮湯Maidservant from Yue's Decoction plus AtractylodesWind at the exterior with Water accumulation
Xie Bai San瀉白散Drain the White PowderConstrained Lung Heat causing wheezing
Ting Li Da Zao Xie Fei Tang葶藶大棗瀉肺湯Lepidium/Descurainia and Jujube Decoction to Drain the LungsLung abscess with phlegm in the chest
Xie Huang San瀉黃散Drain the Yellow PowderSmoldering Fire in the Spleen/Stomach
Qing Wei San淸胃散Clear the Stomach PowderStomach Heat accumulation
Yu Nu Jian玉女煎Jade Women DecoctionStomach Heat with Yin deficiency
Dao Chi San導赤散Guide Out the Red PowderHeart Fire transferring to the Small Intestine
Long Dan Xie Gan Tang龍膽瀉肝湯Gentiana Decoction to Drain the LiverLiver Fire blazing up; Liver/Gallbladder Damp-Heat invading downward
Zuo Jin Wan左金丸Left Metal PillLiver Fire burning Stomach causing Liver & Stomach disharmony
Dai Ge San黛蛤散Natural Indigo and Cyclina PowderLiver Fire Scorches the Lung causing cough and wheezing
Shao Yao Tang芍藥湯Peony DecoctionLarge Intestine Damp-Heat with Qi & Blood stagnation causing dysentery
Bai Tou Weng Tang白頭翁湯Pulsatilla DecoctionDysentery due to Toxic-Heat in the Stomach & Intestine

Deficiency-Heat

PinyinChineseEnglishIndication
Qing Hao Bie Jia Tang靑蒿鱉甲湯Artemisia Annua and Soft-shelled Turtle Shell DecoctionYin deficiency with Heat in the Ying level during later stage of febrile disease
Qing Gu San淸骨散Cool the Bones PowderKidney/Liver Yin deficiency leading to Steaming Bone disorder
Qing Jing San淸經散Clear the Menses PowderHeat from deficiency leading to early periods
Qin Jiao Bie Jia San秦艽鱉甲散Large Gentian and Soft-Shelled Turtle Shell PowderPathogenic Wind penetrating the interior with preexisting Yin deficiency
Dang Gui Liu Huang Tang當歸六黃湯Tangkuei and Six-Yellow DecoctionYin deficiency with Empty-Heat causing night sweats

Summer-Heat

PinyinChineseEnglishIndication
Qing Luo Yin淸絡飮Clear the Collaterals DrinkMild Summer-Heat injuring the Qi level of the Lung channel
Xin Jia Xiang Ru Yin新加香薷飮Newly Augmented Mosla DrinkSevere Summer-Heat in the Lung Taiyin with contraction of cold in the exterior
Liu Yi San六一散Six-to-One PowderSummer-Heat with interior Damp
Qing Shu Yi Qi Tang淸暑益氣湯Clear Summerheat and Augment the Qi DecoctionSummer-Heat injuring the Qi and Fluids

Warm Interior (10)

Channel

PinyinChineseEnglishIndication
Dang Gui Si Ni Tang當歸四逆湯Tangkuei Decoction for Frigid ExtremitiesCold in the channels with underlying Blood deficiency
Huang Qi Gui Zhi Wu Wu Tang黃芪桂枝五物湯Astragalus and Cinnamon Twig Five-Substance DecoctionPainful obstruction of the Blood

Middle Burner

PinyinChineseEnglishIndication
Li Zhong Wan理中丸Regulate the Middle PillDeficiency-Cold of the Spleen/Stomach
Fu Zi Li Zhong Wan附子理中丸Aconite Accessory Root Pill to Regulate the MiddleDeficiency-Cold of the Spleen and Kidney
Wu Zhu Yu Tang吳茱萸湯Evodia DecoctionDeficiency-Cold of the Stomach (Yangming), Liver (Jueyin), and Kidney (Shaoyin)
Xiao Jian Zhong Tang小建中湯Minor Construct the Middle DecoctionSpleen Yang deficiency with Cold causing abdominal pain
Da Jian Zhong Tang大建中湯Major Construct the Middle DecoctionMiddle Burner Yang deficiency (root) + Vigorous Yin-cold (manifestation)

Yang Collapse

PinyinChineseEnglishIndication
Si Ni Tang四逆湯Frigid Extremities DecoctionKidney Yang deficiency with Cold-Evil in Shaoyin stage (Yin Jue); Yang collapse
Hui Yang Jiu Ji Tang回陽救急湯Restore and Revive the Yang Decoction from Revised Popular GuideExhausted Yang with pathogenic Cold in Taiyin, Shaoyin, and Jueyin
Shen Fu Tang蔘附湯Ginseng and Aconite Accessory Root DecoctionSevere deficiency of the Source Qi with Sudden Collapse of the Yang Qi

Release Exterior & Interior Excess (4)

Interior Excess

PinyinChineseEnglishIndication
Da Chai Hu Tang大柴胡湯Major Bupleurum DecoctionConcurrent Shaoyang with Yangming syndromes
Fang Feng Tong Sheng San防風通聖散Saposhnikovia Powder that Sagely UnblocksHeat excess in both the exterior and interior

Interior Heat

PinyinChineseEnglishIndication
Ge Gen Huang Qin Huang Lian Tang葛根黃芩黃連湯Kudzu, Scutellaria, and Coptis DecoctionIncompletely resolved exterior with interior excess Heat

Interior Cold

PinyinChineseEnglishIndication
Wu Ji San五積散Five-Accumulation PowderExternally-contracted Wind-Cold with Internal injury due to Cold

Tonify (58)

Qi Deficiency

PinyinChineseEnglishIndication
Si Jun Zi Tang四君子湯Four-Gentlemen DecoctionSpleen/Stomach Qi deficiency
Yi Gong San異功散Extraordinary Merit PowderSpleen/Stomach Qi deficiency + Qi stagnation
Liu Jun Zi Tang六君子湯Six-Gentlemen DecoctionSpleen/Stomach Qi deficiency + Phlegm
Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi Tang香砂六君子湯Six-Gentlemen Decoction with Aucklandia and AmomumSpleen/Stomach Qi deficiency + Phlegm + Damp
Bao Yuan Tang保元湯Preserve the Primal DecoctionSpleen/Stomach Qi deficiency + deficiency Cold
Shen Ling Bai Zhu San蔘苓白朮散Ginseng, Poria, and White Atractylodes PowderSpleen/Stomach Qi deficiency & Damp causing diarrhea
Qi Wei Bai Zhu San七味白朮散Seven-Ingredient Powder with White AtractylodesSpleen/Stomach Qi deficiency causing recurring diarrhea and vomiting
Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang補中益氣湯Tonify the Middle and Augment the Qi DecoctionSpleen/Stomach Qi deficiency causing intermittent fever; Spleen Qi sinking
Ju Yuan Jian擧元煎Lift the Source DecoctionSpleen/Stomach Qi deficiency causing organ prolapse or profuse bleeding
Sheng Xian Tang升陷湯Raise the Sunken DecoctionSinking of Gathering Qi in the chest
Yu Ping Feng San玉屛風散Jade Windscreen PowderWei Qi deficiency causing sweating
Sheng Mai San生脈散Generate the Pulse PowderConcurrent Qi & Yin deficiency, primarily of the Lung
Ren Shen Ge Jie San人蔘蛤蚧散Ginseng and Gecko PowderLung and Kidney Qi deficiency with Phlegm-Heat collecting internally
Ren Shen Wu Wei Zi Tang人蔘五味子湯Ginseng and Schisandra DecoctionSpleen Qi deficiency and Yin deficiency causing chronic cough

Blood Deficiency

PinyinChineseEnglishIndication
Si Wu Tang四物湯Four-Substances DecoctionBlood deficiency + Blood stasis (more tonifying)
Tao Hong Si Wu Tang桃紅四物湯Four-Substance Decoction with Safflower and Peach PitBlood deficiency + Blood stasis (more moving)
Sheng Yu Tang聖愈湯Sage-Like Healing DecoctionBlood deficiency + Qi deficiency
Dang Gui Bu Xue Tang當歸補血湯Tangkuei Decoction to Tonify the BloodBlood & Qi deficiency with floating Yang
Shao Yao Gan Cao Tang芍藥甘草湯Peony and Licorice DecoctionBlood deficiency with injury to the Fluids
Bao Yin Jian保陰煎Yin-Protecting DecoctionBlood Deficiency with Blood Heat causing threatened miscarriage
Xiao Ying Jian小營煎Minor Nourishing DecoctionBlood Deficiency causing delayed menstrual period

Qi & Blood Deficiency

PinyinChineseEnglishIndication
Ba Zhen Tang八珍湯Eight-Treasure DecoctionQi & Blood deficiency
Shi Quan Da Bu Tang十全大補湯All-Inclusive Great Tonifying DecoctionQi & Blood deficiency with mild Deficiency-Cold
Nei Bu Huang Qi Tang內補黃芪湯Internally Tonifying Decoction with AstragalusQi & Blood deficiency with late-stage abscesses and sores
Ren Shen Yang Rong Tang人蔘養榮湯Ginseng Decoction to Nourish LuxurianceHeart/Spleen Qi & Blood deficiency with internal Heat and Dryness
Gui Pi Tang歸脾湯Restore the Spleen DecoctionSpleen Qi & Heart Blood deficiency causing insomnia; Spleen Qi Not Controlling Blood
Zhi Gan Cao Tang炙甘草湯Honey-fried Licorice DecoctionQi & Blood deficiency causing irregular pulse
Tai Shan Pan Shi San泰山盤石散Powder that Gives the Stability of Mount TaiQi & Blood deficiency with unsecured Chong & Ren vessels
He Ren Yin何人飮Fleeceflower Root and Ginseng DrinkMalarial disorders with Qi and Blood deficiency
Qi Fu Yin七福飮Seven Blessing DecoctionHeart Blood and Spleen Qi Deficiency causing sexual performance anxiety
Tai Yuan Yin胎元飮Fetus Original Qi DecoctionQi/Blood deficiency causing threatening miscarriage

Yin Deficiency

PinyinChineseEnglishIndication
Liu Wei Di Huang Wan六味地黃丸Six-Ingredient Pill with RehmanniaKidney & Liver Yin deficiency
Du Qi Wan都氣丸Capital Qi PillChronic wheezing disorders or spermatorrhea from Kidney deficiency
Qi Ju Di Huang Wan杞菊地黃丸Lycium, Chrysanthemum, and Rehmannia PillLiver & Kidney Yin deficiency causing eye disorders
Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan知柏地黃丸Anemarrhena, Phellodendron, and Rehmannia PillKidney & Liver Yin deficiency causing empty Heat
Mai Wei Di Huang Wan麥味地黃丸Ophiopogonis, Schisandra, and Rehmannia PillKidney & Lung Yin deficiency causing cough
Zuo Gui Wan左歸丸Restore the Left Kidney PillKidney Yin/Essence deficiency for severe case (more potent)
Zuo Gui Yin左歸飮Restore the Left Kidney DecoctionKidney Yin/Essence deficiency for moderate case (less potent)
Da Bu Yuan Jian大補元煎Great Tonify the Primal DecoctionKidney Source Qi and Blood deficiency
Da Bu Yin Wan大補陰丸Great Tonify the Yin PillSevere Kidney & Liver Yin/Essence deficiency with Empty Heat
Hu Qian Wan虎潛丸Hidden Tiger PillAtrophy disorder due to Liver and Kidney deficiency
Yi Guan Jian一貫煎Linking DecoctionLiver & Kidney Yin deficiency with mild Liver Qi stagnation
Er Zhi Wan二至丸Two Solstice PillKidney & Liver Yin deficiency
Bai He Gu Jin Tang百合固金湯Lily Bulb Decoction to Preserve the MetalInternal Dryness of the Lung
Yue Hua Wan月華丸Moonlight PillLung & Kidney Yin deficiency characterized by chronic cough
Shi Hu Ye Guang Wan石斛夜光丸Dendrobium Pill for Night VisionVisual disturbance due to Liver/Kidney deficiency leading to Fire and Liver Wind
Liang Di Tang兩地湯Rehmannia and Lycia Radicis DecoctionKidney Yin deficiency with Empty Fire rising
Yi Yin Jian一陰煎One-Yin DecoctionYin deficiency with Heat causing bleeding

Yang Deficiency

PinyinChineseEnglishIndication
Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan金櫃腎氣丸Kidney Qi Pill from the Golden CabinetKidney Yang deficiency
Ji Sheng Shen Qi Wan濟生腎氣丸Kidney Qi Pill from Formulas that Aid the LivingKidney Yang deficiency with water accumulation
Wu Bi Shan Yao Wan無比山藥丸Incomparable Dioscorea PillKidney Yang/Essence deficiency
You Gui Wan右歸丸Restore the Right Kidney PillKidney Yang/Essence deficiency for severe case (more potent)
You Gui Yin右歸飮Restore the Right Kidney DecoctionKidney Yang/Essence deficiency for moderate case (less potent)
Gui Shen Wan歸腎丸Restore the Kidneys PillKidney Yang/Jing deficiency causing menstrual disorders
Bu Shen Gu Chong Tang補腎固沖湯Kidney-Tonifying and Penetrating Vessel Consolidation DecoctionKidney Yang deficiency and Qi/Blood deficiency causing habitual miscarriage

Yin & Yang Deficiency

PinyinChineseEnglishIndication
Di Huang Yin Zi地黃飮子Rehmannia DrinkKidney Yin/Yang deficiency with Phlegm turbidity blocking the Orifices
Gui Lu Er Xian Jiao龜鹿二仙膠Tortoise Shell and Deer Antler Two-Immortal SyrupKidney Yin/Yang deficiency with Essence/Blood insufficiency in the Ren/Du
Er Xian Tang二仙湯Two Immortal DecoctionKidney Yin/Yang deficiency with Empty-Fire

Stabilize & Bind (14)

Exterior

PinyinChineseEnglishIndication
Mu Li San牡蠣散Oyster Shell PowderUnstable protective Qi with injury to the Heart Yin

Lungs

PinyinChineseEnglishIndication
Jiu Xian San九仙散Nine-Immortal PowderChronic cough due to Lung Qi and Yin deficiency

Intestine

PinyinChineseEnglishIndication
Zhen Ren Yang Zang Tang眞人養臟湯True Man’s Decoction to Nourish the OrgansSpleen & Kidney Yang deficiency causing unremitting diarrhea
Tao Hua Tang桃花湯Peach Blossom DecoctionInjury to the Collaterals of the Intestines with Spleen & Kidney Yang deficiency
Si Shen Wan四神丸Four-Miracle PillSpleen & Kidney Yang deficiency causing daybreak diarrhea

Essence

PinyinChineseEnglishIndication
Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan金鎖固精丸Metal Lock Pill to Stabilize the EssenceSpermatorrhea due to Kidney deficiency
Sang Piao Xiao San桑螵蛸散Mantis Egg-case PowderQi deficiency of the Kidney & Heart
Suo Quan Wan縮泉丸Restrict the Fountain PillFrequent urination due to Kidney deficiency Cold
Shou Tai Wan壽胎丸Fetus Longevity PillKidney deficiency leading to instability of the Chong & Ren channels

Womb

PinyinChineseEnglishIndication
Gu Chong Tang固衝湯Stabilize Gushing DecoctionInstability of the Chong vessel causing excess menstrual bleeding
Gu Jing Wan固經丸Stabilize the Menses PillConstrained Liver Fire injuring Chong & Ren causing Beng Lou syndrome
Wan Dai Tang完帶湯End Discharge DecoctionLeukorrhea due to Dai/Spleen deficiency with Damp & Qi stagnation
Yi Huang Tang易黃湯Change Yellow DecoctionSpleen or Kidney Qi deficiency with Damp-Heat from Constraint
Zhi Dai Fang止帶方Discharge-Stopping FormulaVaginal discharge due to Damp-Heat

Calm Spirit (9)

Heart Deficiency

PinyinChineseEnglishIndication
Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan天王補心丹Emperor of Heaven’s Special Pill to Tonify the HeartHeart & Kidney Yin deficiency with Empty-Fire
Bai Zi Yang Xin Wan柏子養心丸Arborvitae Seed Pill to Nourish the HeartHeart & Kidney Yin deficiency with Blood deficiency
Suan Zao Ren Tang酸棗仁湯Sour Jujube DecoctionLiver Blood & Heart Yin deficiency with Empty-Heat
Huang Lian E Jiao Tang黃連阿膠湯Coptis and Ass-Hide Gelatin DecoctionFire from Yin deficiency affecting Spirit
Kong Zi Zhen Zhong Dan孔子枕中丹Special Pill from Confucius' PillowForgetfulness and insomnia due to Phlegm turbidity and deficiency Heat
Gan Mai Da Zao Tang甘麥大棗湯Licorice, Wheat, and Jujube DecoctionHeart Yin deficiency with Liver Qi stagnation causing Zang Zao disorder
An Shen Ding Zhi Wan安神定志丸Calm the Shen and Settle the Emotion PillHeart and Gallbladder Qi deficiency due to shock or fright

Heart Excess

PinyinChineseEnglishIndication
Zhu Sha An Shen Wan朱砂安神丸Cinnabar Pill to Calm the SpiritVigorous Heart Fire injuring the Blood and Yin
Ci Zhu Wan磁硃丸Magnetite and Cinnabar PillAscendant Heart Yang with lack of communication between the Heart & Kidney

Regulate Qi (21)

Qi Stagnation

PinyinChineseEnglishIndication
Yue Ju Wan越鞠丸Escape Restraint PillSix Stagnations of Qi, Blood, Phlegm, Damp, Fire and Food
Chai Hu Shu Gan San柴胡疏肝散Bupleurum Powder to Spread the LiverLiver Qi stagnation causing pain
Zhi Shi Xie Bai Gui Zhi Tang枳實薤白桂枝湯Unripe Bitter Orange, Chinese Garlic, and Cinnamon Twig DecoctionPainful obstruction of the chest (Xiong Bi) with interior Cold
Gua Lou Xie Bai Bai Jiu Tang栝蔞薤白白酒湯Trichosanthes Fruit, Chinese Garlic, and Wine DecoctionPainful obstruction of the chest (Xiong Bi) with milder function
Gua Lou Xie Bai Ban Xia Tang栝蔞薤白半夏湯Trichosanthes Fruit, Chinese Garlic, and Pinellia DecoctionPainful obstruction of the chest (Xiong Bi) with severe Phlegm
Ban Xia Hou Po Tang半夏厚朴湯Pinellia and Magnolia Bark DecoctionLiver Qi & Phlegm stagnation lodging in the throat causing Plum-pit syndrome
Hou Po Wen Zhong Tang厚朴溫中湯Magnolia Bark Decoction for Warming the MiddleDamp-Cold injuring the Spleen & Stomach
Liang Fu Wan良附丸Galangal and Cyperus PillLiver Qi stagnation with Stomach Cold causing pain
Jin Ling Zi San金鈴子散Melia Toosendan PowderPain due to Liver stagnation with Heat
Si Mo Tang四磨湯Four Milled-Herb DecoctionLiver Qi stagnation caused by instability of the seven emotions
Wu Mo Yin Zi五磨飮子Five Milled-Herb DecoctionLiver Qi stagnation caused by instability of the seven emotions (stronger)
Liu Mo Tang六磨湯Six Milled-Herb DecoctionLiver Qi stagnation causing constipation or abdominal distention
Tian Tai Wu Yao San天台烏藥散Top-quality Lindera PowderCold invading the Liver channel causing Qi stagnation
Ju He Wan橘核丸Tangerine Seed PillDamp-Cold invading the Liver channel
Nuan Gan Jian暖肝煎Warm the Liver DecoctionCold from Liver & Kidney deficiency

Rebellious Qi

PinyinChineseEnglishIndication
Su Zi Jiang Qi Tang蘇子降氣湯Perilla Fruit Decoction for Directing Qi DownwardLung Cold-Phlegm (excess above) with Kidney Yang deficiency (deficiency below)
Ding Chuan Tang定喘湯Arrest Wheezing DecoctionInternal Lung Phlegm-heat with external Wind-Cold causing rebellious Lung Qi
Xuan Fu Dai Zhe Tang旋覆代赭湯Inula and Hematite DecoctionRebellious Stomach Qi due to Stomach deficiency with Damp-Phlegm
Ju Pi Zhu Ru Tang橘皮竹茹湯Tangerine Peel and Bamboo Shavings DecoctionRebellious Stomach Qi due to Stomach deficiency with Heat
Ding Xiang Shi Di Tang丁香柹蔕湯Clove and Persimmon Calyx DecoctionRebellious Stomach Qi due to Stomach Deficiency-Cold
Gan Jiang Ren Shen Ban Xia Wan乾薑人蔘半夏丸Ginger, Ginseng, and Pinellia PillVomiting due to pregnancy or Spleen/Stomach deficiency Cold

Regulate Blood (26)

Blood Stasis

PinyinChineseEnglishIndication
Tao He Cheng Qi Tang桃核承氣湯Peach Pit Decoction to Order the QiAccumulation of Blood stasis & Heat in the Lower burner
Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang血府逐瘀湯Drive Out Stasis in the Mansion of Blood DecoctionBlood stasis with Qi stagnation in the chest
Tong Qiao Huo Xue Tang通竅活血湯Unblock the Orifices and Invigorate the Blood DecoctionBlood stasis in the head and face
Ge Xia Zhu Yu Tang膈下逐瘀湯Drive Out Blood Stasis Below the Diaphragm DecoctionBlood stasis with Qi stagnation in the Epigastrium
Shao Fu Zhu Yu Tang少腹逐瘀湯Drive Out Blood Stasis in the Lower Abdomen DecoctionBlood stasis with Cold stagnation in the Lower Abdomen
Shen Tong Zhu Yu Tang身痛逐瘀湯Drive Out Blood Stasis from a Painful Body DecoctionBlood stasis with Qi stagnation in the Channels/Collaterals
Bu Yang Huan Wu Tang補陽還五湯Tonify the Yang to Restore Five DecoctionHemiplegia due to Qi/Blood stagnation in the channels with Qi deficiency
Fu Yuan Huo Xue Tang復元活血湯Revive Health by Invigorating the Blood DecoctionBlood stasis & Qi stagnation in the trunk due to trauma
Qi Li San七厘散Seven-Thousandths of a Tael PowderTraumatic injury causing Qi and Blood stagnation
Wen Jing Tang溫經湯Warm the Menses DecoctionChong & Ren Deficiency-Cold with Blood stasis causing irregular menstruation
Ai Fu Nuan Gong Wan艾附暖宮丸Mugwort and Cyperus Pill to Warm the PalaceDeficiency Cold of the womb causing infertility or irregular menstruation
Sheng Hua Tang生化湯Generating and Transforming DecoctionBlood & Cold stagnation causing postpartum lochial retention
Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan桂枝茯苓丸Cinnamon Twig and Poria PillBlood stasis in the uterus during pregnancy
Shi Xiao San失笑散Sudden Smile PowderBlood stasis in the lower abdomen causing pain
Huo Luo Xiao Ling Dan活絡效靈丹Fantastically Effective Pill to Invigorate the CollateralsPain due to Qi and Blood stagnation obstructing the Collaterals
Dan Shen Yin丹蔘飮Salvia DrinkBlood & Qi stagnation in the Upper/Middle burners causing chest pain
Bie Jia Jian Wan鱉甲煎丸Soft-Shelled Turtle Shell PillMalaria with splenomegaly due to Qi/Blood stagnation and Damp-Phlegm
Da Huang Zhe Chong Wan大黃蟅蟲丸Rhubarb and Ground Beetle PillAccumulation of Dry Blood in the interior due to five consumptive lifestyle

Bleeding

PinyinChineseEnglishIndication
Shi Hui San十灰散Ten Partially-Charred Substances PowderAcute bleeding due to Liver & Stomach Fire with Blood Heat
Si Sheng Wan四生丸Four-Fresh PillUpper-burner manifestations of Blood Heat
Ke Xue Fang咳血方Coughing of Blood FormulaLiver Fire attacking and scorching the Lung
Xiao Ji Yin Zi小薊飮子Small Thistle DrinkHeat causing urinary bleeding
Huai Hua San槐花散Sophora Japonica Flower PowderRectal bleeding due to Large Intestine Wind-Heat or Damp-Heat Toxin
Huang Tu Tang黃土湯Yellow Earth DecoctionBleeding due to Spleen Yang deficiency
Jiao Ai Tang膠艾湯Ass-Hide Gelatin and Mugwort DecoctionUterine bleeding due to Chong & Ren Deficiency-Cold with Blood deficiency
Yue Ying Jian約營煎Blood-Restraining DecoctionRectal bleeding due to Blood Heat

Expel Wind (14)

External Wind

PinyinChineseEnglishIndication
Chuan Xiong Cha Tiao San川芎茶調散Ligusticum Chuanxiong Powder to be taken with Green TeaHeadache from exterior Wind
Cang Er Zi San蒼耳子散Xanthium PowderWind causing nasal congestion or discharge
Da Qin Jiao Tang大秦艽湯Major Large Gentian DecoctionEarly or middle stage Wind-Stroke in the channels
Xiao Huo Luo Dan小活絡丹Minor Invigorate the Collaterals Special PillWind-Phlegm obstruction with Blood stasis in the channels & collaterals
Qian Zheng San牽正散Lead to Symmetry PowderChannel-stroke from Wind-Phlegm with symptoms confined to the head/face
Yu Zhen San玉眞散True Jade PowderInvasion of Wind and Toxin through a wound or sore
Xiao Feng San消風散Eliminate Wind PowderWind-Damp-Heat in the skin causing pruritis
Dang Gui Yin Zi當歸飮子Tangkuei DrinkSkin disorders caused by Blood deficiency and exterior Wind

Internal Wind

PinyinChineseEnglishIndication
Ling Jiao Gou Teng Tang羚角鉤藤湯Antelope Horn and Uncaria DecoctionHeat from excess in the Liver channel generating internal Wind
Zhen Gan Xi Feng Tang鎭肝熄風湯Sedate the Liver and Extinguish Wind DecoctionLiver Yang rising & internal Wind due to Liver & Kidney Yin deficiency
Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin天麻鉤藤飮Gastrodia and Uncaria DecoctionLiver Yang rising; Liver Yang rising causing Internal Wind
San Jia Fu Mai Tang三甲復脈湯Three-Shell Decoction to Restore the PulseLate-stage warm pathogen disorder where the Yin has been injured
Da Ding Feng Zhu大定風株Major Arrest Wind PearlsInternal stirring of Wind due to Yin deficiency
E Jiao Ji Zi Huang Tang阿膠雞子黃湯Ass-Hide Gelatin and Egg Yolk DecoctionBlood and Yin-fluid insufficiency that leads to stirring of internal Wind

Treat Dryness (8)

Exterior Dryness

PinyinChineseEnglishIndication
Xing Su San杏蘇散Apricot Kernel and Perilla Leaf PowderCool-Dryness
Sang Xing Tang桑杏湯Mulberry Leaf and Apricot Kernel DecoctionWarm-Dryness
Qing Zao Jiu Fei Tang淸燥救肺湯Eliminate Dryness and Rescue the Lungs DecoctionDryness attacking the Lung
Sha Shen Mai Men Dong Tang沙蔘麥門冬湯Glehnia and Ophiopogonis DecoctionInjury to the Lung, Stomach, and Fluids from Dryness

Interior Dryness

PinyinChineseEnglishIndication
Mai Men Dong Tang麥門冬湯Ophiopogonis DecoctionLung/Stomach Qi & Yin deficiency
Yang Yin Qing Fen Tang養陰淸肺湯Nourish the Yin and Clear the Lungs DecoctionDiphtherial disorder due to Yin deficiency and internal clumping of Heat
Yu Ye Tang玉液湯Jade Fluid DecoctionXiao Ke syndrome due to deficiency of the primal Qi
Zeng Ye Tang增液湯Increase the Fluids DecoctionConstipation due to exhaustion of the Fluids

Expel Dampness (24)

Damp Turbidity

PinyinChineseEnglishIndication
Ping Wei San平胃散Calm the Stomach PowderDamp-Cold stagnation in the Spleen/Stomach
Huo Xiang Zheng Qi San藿香正氣散Agastache Powder to Rectify the QiDamp stagnation in the Middle burner + External Wind-Cold

Damp-Heat

PinyinChineseEnglishIndication
San Ren Tang三仁湯Three-Seed DecoctionEarly-stage Damp-Warmth disease affecting Wei/Qi levels (Damp > Heat)
Gan Lu Xiao Du Dan甘露消毒飮 甘露消毒丹Sweet Dew Special Pill to Eliminate ToxinEarly-stage Damp-Warmth disease affecting Qi level (Damp = Heat)
Lian Po Yin連朴飮Coptis and Magnolia Bark DrinkSudden turmoil disorder due to an aggregation of Damp-Heat
Yin Chen Hao Tang茵蔯蒿湯Artemisia Yinchenhao DecoctionJaundice due to Liver/Gallbladder Damp-Heat
Ba Zheng San八正散Eight-Herb Powder for RectificationDamp-Heat clumping in the Lower burner
Er Miao San二妙散Two Marvel PowderDamp-Heat lodging in Lower burner
San Miao Wan三妙散Three-Marvel PillDamp-Heat lodging in Lower burner (more guiding down)
Si Miao Wan四妙散Four-Marvel PillDamp-Heat lodging in Lower burner (more draining Damp)
Zhong Man Fen Xiao Wan中滿分消丸Separate and Reduce Fullness in the Middle PillDrum-like abdominal distention due to Damp-Heat

Water Irregularity

PinyinChineseEnglishIndication
Wu Ling San五苓散Five-Ingredient Powder with PoriaWater-Damp retention marked by edema; Taiyang Fu syndrome
Wei Ling Tang胃苓湯Poria DecoctionCold-Damp encumbering the Spleen and the accumulation of fluids
Zhu Ling Tang豬苓湯Polyporus DecoctionWater & Heat retention in the Urinary Bladder with Yin injury
Wu Pi San五皮散Five-Peel PowderSpleen Qi deficiency with excessive Damp causing skin edema (Pi Shui)
Fang Ji Huang Qi Tang防己黃芪湯Stephania and Astragalus DecoctionWind-Water syndrome due to Qi deficiency at the exterior

Cold-Damp

PinyinChineseEnglishIndication
Ling Gui Zhu Gan Tang苓桂朮甘湯Poria, Cinnamon, Atractylodes Macrocephala, & Licorice DecoctionLung Damp-Phlegm or Phlegm-fluid (Tan Yin) syndrome
Zhen Wu Tang眞武湯True Warrior DecoctionKidney & Spleen Yang deficiency causing Water retention
Shi Pi Yin實脾飮Bolster the Spleen DrinkYin edema due to Spleen & Kidney Yang deficiency
Bi Xie Fen Qing Yin萆薢分淸飮Tokoro Drink to Separate the ClearCloudy urination due to Kidney Yang Deficiency-Cold

Wind-Damp

PinyinChineseEnglishIndication
Qiang Huo Sheng Shi Tang羌活勝濕湯Notopterigium Decoction to Overcome DampnessAcute Bi syndrome due to Wind-Damp in the channel and muscle layer
Juan Bi Tang蠲痺湯Remove Painful Obstruction DecoctionAcute Bi syndrome due to Wind-Cold-Damp
Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang獨活寄生湯Angelica Pubescens and Sangjisheng DecoctionChronic Bi syndrome with Liver/Kidney deficiency & Qi/Blood deficiency
Gui Zhi Shao Yao Zhi Mu Tang桂枝芍藥知母湯Cinnamon Twig, Peony, and Anemarrhena DecoctionRecurrent painful obstruction with localized Heat

Dissolve Phlegm (17)

Damp-Phlegm

PinyinChineseEnglishIndication
Er Chen Tang二陳湯Two-Cured DecoctionDamp-Phlegm syndrome in the Middle burner or Lung
Jin Shui Liu Jun Jian金水六君煎Six-Gentlemen of Metal and Water DecoctionLung and Kidney Yin deficiency with rising Phlegm
Dao Tan Tang導痰湯Guide Out Phlegm DecoctionFainting due to Wind-Phlegm or Phlegm stagnation in the chest
Fu Ling Wan茯苓丸Poria PillPhlegm stagnation in the epigastrium and the channels/collaterals
Wen Dan Tang溫膽湯Warm the Gallbladder DecoctionGallbladder & Stomach disharmony with Phlegm-Heat

Hot-Phlegm

PinyinChineseEnglishIndication
Qing Qi Hua Tan Wan淸氣化痰丸Clear the Qi and Transform Phlegm PillLung Phlegm-Heat causing cough
Xiao Xian Xiong Tang小陷胸湯Minor Decoction for Pathogens Stuck in the ChestClumping in the chest due to Phlegm and Heat in the epigastrium
Gun Tan Wan滾痰丸Flushing Away Roiling Phlegm PillCombination of excessive Heat and chronic phlegm
Qing Jin Jiang Huo Tang淸金降火湯Metal-Clearing and Fire-Descending DecoctionCough and Phlegm due to Lung and Stomach Heat

Phlegm-Nodule

PinyinChineseEnglishIndication
Hai Zao Yu Hu Tang海藻玉壺湯Sargassum Decoction for the Jade FlaskGoiter due to stagnation of Dampness, Phlegm, Qi, and Blood

Dry-Phlegm

PinyinChineseEnglishIndication
Bei Mu Gua Lou San貝母栝蔞散Fritillaria and Trichosanthes Fruit PowderLung Dry-Phlegm causing cough

Cold-Phlegm

PinyinChineseEnglishIndication
Ling Gan Wu Wei Jiang Xin Tang苓甘五味薑辛湯Cold-type thin mucus due to Yang deficiency and Yin excess
Leng Xiao Wan冷哮丸Cold Asthma PillClumping and accumulation of stubborn Phlegm in the chest
San Zi Yang Qin Tang三子養親湯Three-seed Decoction to Nourish One’s ParentsLung Phlegm-Cold with Qi stagnation

Wind-Phlegm

PinyinChineseEnglishIndication
Ban Xia Bai Zhu Tian Ma Tang半夏白朮天麻湯Pinellia, Atractylodis Macrocephalae, and Gastrodia DecoctionInternal Wind-Phlegm rising upward causing dizziness/vertigo
Ding Xian Wan定癎丸Arrest Seizures PillSeizure disorder arising from a combination of Wind and Phlegm
Zhi Sou San止嗽散Stop Coughing PowderExternal Wind attacking the Lung causing cough

Digestive (9)

Excess

PinyinChineseEnglishIndication
Bao He Wan保和丸Preserve Harmony PillFood retention in the Middle burner
Zhi Shi Dao Zhi Wan枳實導滯丸Unripe Bitter Orange Pill to Guide Out StagnationAccumulation of food that transforms into Damp-Heat
Mu Xiang Bing Lang Wan木香檳榔丸Aucklandia and Betel Nut PillAccumulation of food obstructing the Middle burner or dysenteric diarrhea
Fei Er Wan肥兒丸Fat Baby PillChildhood nutritional impairment from an accumulation of parasites
Xiao Ru Wan消乳丸Reduce Infantile Stagnation PillInfantile food stagnation and vomiting

Excess + Deficiency

PinyinChineseEnglishIndication
Jian Pi Wan健脾丸Strengthen the Spleen PillSpleen deficiency with food accumulation and interior Heat accumulation
Zi Sheng Wan資生丸Nourish Life PillSpleen deficiency with food accumulation
Zhi Zhu Wan枳朮丸Unripe Bitter Orange and Atractylodes PillSpleen deficiency with food stagnation
Zhi Shi Xiao Pi Wan枳實消痞丸Unripe Bitter Orange Pill to Reduce Focal DistentionSpleen deficiency and Qi stagnation with mutual clumping of Heat and Cold

Expel Parasites (2)

Parasites

PinyinChineseEnglishIndication
Wu Mei Wan烏梅丸Mume PillRoundworms characterized by Heat in the Stomach and Cold in the Intestines
Bu Dai Wan布袋丸Cloth Sack PillChildhood nutritional impairment due to parasites

Treat Abscess (11)

External Abscess

PinyinChineseEnglishIndication
Xian Fang Huo Ming Yin仙方活命飮Immortals' Formula for Sustaining LifeEarly onset of sores and abscesses from Toxic-Heat & Blood stasis
Lian Qiao Bai Du San連翹敗毒散Forsythia Decoction to Relieve ToxicityMumps or neck nodules from Wind-Heat and Toxic-Heat
Wu Wei Xiao Du Yin五味消毒飮Five-Ingredient Drink to Eliminate ToxinAll types of boils and carbuncles due to accumulation of Toxic-Heat
Si Miao Yong An Tang四妙勇安湯Four-Valiant Decoction for Well-BeingUlcerated sores or gangrene due to Toxic-Heat leading to Blood stasis
Xi Huang Wan犀黃丸Cattle Gallstone PillYang-type abscesses due to stagnation of Fire, Phlegm, Heat, and Toxins
Yang He Tang陽和湯Balmy Yang DecoctionYin-type (deep-rooted) localized swelling due to Blood & Yang deficiency

Internal Abscess

PinyinChineseEnglishIndication
Wei Jing Tang葦莖湯Reed DecoctionLung abscesses from Toxic-Heat accompanied by Phlegm and Blood stasis
Da Huang Mu Dan Tang大黃牧丹湯Rhubarb and Moutan DecoctionEarly-stage Intestinal abscess due to interior clumping of Heat and Blood
Qing Chang Yin淸腸飮Clear the Intestines DrinkEarly-stage Intestinal abscess with Yin deficiency and hyperactivity of Fire
Yi Yi Fu Zi Bai Jiang San薏苡附子敗醬散Coix, Aconite Accessory Root, and Patrinia PowderIntestinal abscess where pus has already formed
Yi Yi Ren Tang薏苡仁湯Coix DecoctionEarly-stage Intestinal abscess with Dampness and Blood stasis

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