CONTENTS

PART I
An Overview of Classical Asian Herbal Therapy
1. The Category of Herbs 2
2. The Category of Formulas 5
3. The Composition of Formulas 16
4. The Character of Herbs 17
5. Actions of Herbs for Zang fu Organs 18
6. Herbal Combinations 22
7. Formula Formations 26
8. Recommended Dosages 28
9. Adjusting Dosages 29
10. Granule Dosage Guidelines 31
11. The Administration of Formulas 32
12. Treatment Principles 33
13. Treatment Strategies 35
14. Contraindications and Precautions 38
15. Combining Western Medicine with Formulas 41
16. Substitutions for Unavailable Herbs 43

PART II
Therapeutics for Conditions and Disorders

1. CARDIOVASCULAR CONDITIONS ·········································· ··· ···· · 46

• Acquired Inflammatory Heart Disease
Cor pulmonale, Pulmonary heart disease 46
Myocarditis, Endocarditis, Infective endocarditis (IE) 47
Pericarditis, Constrictive pericarditis 47
Rheumatic heart disease, Rheumatic fever 48
Viral carditis 48
• Cardiac Complications
Atherosclerosis, Arteriosclerosis 49
Cardiac asthma 49
Cardiac arrhythmia, Irregular heartbeat, Heart murmur, Atrial fibrillation, Bradycardia, Tachycardia 50
• Degenerative Cardiovascular Disorders
Chest pain, Chest painful obstruction syndrome, Angina pectoris, Pectoris 51
Coronary artery disease (CAD), Coronary heart disease 53
Edema, Swelling, Dropsy, Quincker’s edema, Pulmonary edema, Angioneuroedema 53
Heart failure (HF), Congestive heart failure (CHF), Congestive cardiac failure (CCF) 55
Hypertension (HTN), High blood pressure, Excessive stress, Essential hypertension 56
Hypotension, Low blood pressure 57
Myocardial infarction (MI), Heart attack, Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, Dilated cardiomyopathy 58
 • Valve Disorders
Mitral valve prolapse 59
Valvular heart disease, Valvular disease, Heart valve disease 59
• Vascular Disorders
Deep venous thrombosis (DVT), Varicose veins, Blood clot, Phlebitis,
Thrombophlebitis, Acute thrombocytic phlebitis, Peripheral artery disease (PAD) 60
Palpitations, Heart palpitations, Pulsations, Pulsing sensation, Abdominal aneurysm,
Thoracic aortic aneurysm, Ventricular aneurysm, Femoral and popliteal aneurysms 61
Raynaud disease, Raynaud’s syndrome, Raynaud’s phenomenon, Coldness syndrome,
Cold hand disease, Cold leg disease, Cold hands & feet 63

2. RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS ······································· ···· ···· ···· ···· 65

• Acute Respiratory Disorders
Respiratory failure, Acute respiratory failure in COPD, Atelectasis, Lung collapse 65
Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), Legionnaires’ disease,
Respiratory acidosis, Respiratory alkalosis 65
• Chronic Respiratory Disorders
Asthma, Wheezing, Panting, Labored breathing, Expiratory wheezing 66
Bronchial asthma 69
Bronchiectasis 70
Bronchitis, Chest cold (acute), Productive cough (chronic) 72
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) 73
Cough, External Invasion type, Internal Injury type 75
Dyspnea, Shortness of breath, Breathlessness, Difficulty breathing 77
Emphysema, Pulmonary emphysema, Chronic obstructive lung disease(COLD),
Chronic obstructive airway disease(COAD) 78
• Congenital Disorders
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), Croup, Epiglottitis in children 79
• Pneumothorax
Pleuritis, Pleurisy, Pleural effusion and empyema 80
Pneumonia, Bronchopneumonia, Respiratory illness, Respiratory disorder, Lobar pneumonia
(Streptococcus pneumonia), Multilobar pneumonia, Bronchial pneumonia, Interstitial pneumonia 81
Pulmonary embolism (PE), Pulmonary hypertension 83
Spontaneous pneumothorax 83

3. NEUROLOGIC CONDITIONS ········································ ···· ···· ···· ··· 85

• Brain and Spinal Cord Disorders
Alzheimer’s disease, Poor memory, Memory loss, Forgetfulness, Vascular dementia, Dementia, Senility,
Cognitive impairment, Alzheimer’s dementia, Cerebrovascular dementia, Senile dementia 85
Aphasia 87
Apoplexy, Cerebral apoplexy, Subarachnoid hemorrhage, Stroke,
Cerebrovascular accident (CVA), Cerebrovascular insult (CVI), Brain attack 88
Cerebellum disorders, Cerebellar ataxia, Spinocerebellar ataxia 90
Cerebral arteriosclerosis 90
Cerebral hemorrhage 90
Cerebral ischemia, Transient ischemic attack (TIA), Cerebral infarction, Crainocerebral trauma,
Ischemic cerebrovascular disease, Transient cerebral ischemia, Vertebrobasilar ischemia,
Encephalomalacia 91
Cerebral thrombosis, Cerebrospinal injury 92
 Cerebrovascular accident, Cerebral vascular disease, Atherosclerosis 92
Encephalopyosi 93
Meningitis, Encephalitis, Meningoencephalitis, Brain trauma 93
Reye’s syndrome, Progressive encephalopathy, Sequel of cerebrovascular accident 93
• Cranial Nerve Disorders
Bell’s palsy, Facial nerve paralysis, Facial paralysis, Deviation of eye and mouth, Facial spasm 94
Trigeminal neuralgia, Tic doloreux 95
• Neuromuscular Disorders
Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM), Acute encephalomyelitis disseminata 96
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Lou Gehrig’s disease 97
Astasia-abasia, Abasia-astasia, Tightrope walker gait, Gait disturbances, Abnormal gait 98
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) 98
Chorea, Jerky involuntary movements 99
Common peroneal neuralgia 99
Diaphragm spasm 99
Facial neuritis 100
Gastralgia 101
Gastric neuritis 102
Gastric paralysis, Ileus, Gastric insufficiency, Myasthenia ventriculi, Stomach atony,
Gastrointestinal atony, Gastroparesis, Gastric stasis, Stomach paralysis 103
Glossopharyngeal neuralgia 103
Greater occipital neuralgia 103
Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS), Muscle weakness, Acute infectious multiple neuritis 104
Intercostal neuralgia 105
Myasthenia gravis 106
Myelitis, Acute transverse myelitis 106
Neuralgia, Nerve pain 107
Paresthesia, Numbness 109
Parkinson’s disease (PD), Idiopathic parkinsonism, Primary parkinsonism,
Hypokinetic rigid syndrome (HRS), Paralysis agitans 110
Periodic paralysis 112
Peripheral neuritis, Peripheral neuropathy 112
Peripheral paralysis 113
Polyneuritis 113
Post-stroke paralysis 114
Restless leg syndrome 114
Sciatic neuralgia, Sciatica, Sciatic neuritis, Lumbar radiculopathy 115
Tingling hands, Hand numbness 117
Tremors, Muscle quivering 117
Vocal cord paralysis 118
• Paroxysmal Disorders
Convulsions & spasms, Stiff & achy neck 119
Dizziness, Vertigo 120
Epilepsy, Recurrent seizures, Seizure disorders, Convulsions,
Poorly controlled epilepsy, Constitutional patterns in controlled epileptics, Pediatrics 122
Headache, Cephalalgia, Frontal headache, Temporal headache, Occipital headache,
Vertex headache, Angioneurotic headache, Habitual headache, Headache with
sequel of cerebrovascular disease, Headache due to craniocerebral injury,
Headache due to intracranial hypertension, Intractable headache, Migraine,
Tension headache, Vascular headache 124
Neurogenic vomiting 128
Syncope, Fainting, Funny turns, Fits, Falls, Passing out, Swooning, Short loss of consciousness 128
4. GASTROINTESTINAL CONDITIONS ··································· ···· ···· ····· 130
• Anorectal Disorders
Anal fissure, Pruritus ani, Pruritis ani 130
Hemorrhoids, Hemorrhoidal disease, Rectal polyps, Proctitis 131
Rectal prolapse, Prolapsed rectum, Rectocele 131
• Esophagus Disorders
Acetonemic vomiting, Cyclic acetonemic vomiting, Cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS) 132
Esophagitis, Corrosive esophagitis and stricture, Esophageal diverticular, Reflux esophagitis 132
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Acid regurgitation, Acid reflux, Acid indigestion,
Stomach reflux, Reflux esophagitis, Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR), Heartburn,
Pyrosis, Cardialgia 133
Hiccups, Hiccough 134
Pyloric obstruction, Hiatal hernia 134
Vomiting, Nausea & vomiting (N/V) 135
• Oral Disorders
Burning mouth syndrome (BMS), Sore mouth, Glossodynia 138
Caries, Dental caries, Tooth decay, Cavities 138
Cheilitis, Lip wind, Mouth wind, Donkey’s mouth wind, Inflammation of lips 139
Cyst of oral mucous glands 139
Dysphagia, Esophageal dysphagia, Difficulty in swallowing 140
Dysphonia, Hoarseness, Difficulty in speaking, Loss of voice, Hoarse voice 140
Gingivitis, Gaping gums 141
Glossitis, Atrophic glossitis, Sore tongue 141
Halitosis, Bad breath, Fetor oris 141
Mouth ulcers, Silk road disease, Behcet’s disease, Behcet’s syndrome, Morbus Behcet 142
Oral lichen planus (OLP), Oral mucosal lichen planus 143
Periodontitis 143
Stomatitis, Herpetic stomatitis, Ulcerative stomatitis, Canker sores, Mouth sores, Cold sores 143
Temporomandibular joint syndrome, TMJ syndrome, Jaw claudication, Giant cell arteries (GCA) 144
Thirst 145
Toothache, Dental pain, Odontalgia, Dentalgia 145
Xerostomia, Dry mouth 146
• Stomach, Intestine, and Pancreas Disorders
Abdominal cold 147
Abdominal cramps, Abdominal spasms, Stomach cramps, Gastrointestinal spasm 148
Abdominal distention, Abdominal fullness & distention, Distended stomach, Abdominal bloating 149
Abdominal masses, Abdominal mass & obstruction, Postoperative abdominal discomfort 152
Abdominal pain, Enteritis, Acute enteritis, Allergic enteritis, Mycotic enteritis, Radiation enteritis,
Trichomonal enteritis 156
Abdominal tension 159
Appendicitis, Acute Appendicitis, Chronic Appendicitis 160
Ascites, Peritoneal cavity fluid, Peritoneal fluid excess, Hydroperitoneum, Abdominal dropsy, Abdominal
swelling, Fluid accumulation, Tympanites, Meteorism, Tympanic abdominal distention 161
Celiac disease, Gluten enteropathy, Gluten sensitive enteropathy, Celiac sprue 162
Colitis, Ulcerative colitis, Acute colitis, Chronic colitis 163
Crohn’s disease 164
Diverticulosis, Diverticular disease 165
Duodenal stasis 165
Flatulence, Gas accumulation, Excess gas accumulation 166
Gastritis, Antral gastritis, Atrophic gastritis, Bile-reflux gastritis, Chronic gastritis, Eosinophilic gastritis,
Superficial gastritis 167
 Gastroenteritis, Infantile gastroenteritis, Infantile diarrhea, Infectious diarrhea, Stomach virus,
Stomach flu, Gastric flu 171
Gastrointestinal dysfunction 171
Gastrointestinal reaction after chemotherapy 172
Gastroptosis, Stomach prolapse 172
Hernia 173
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Allergic large intestinal syndrome 173
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) 174
Lower abdominal pain (LAP) 176
Lower abdominal tension 177
Pancreatitis 177
Peptic ulcer, Gastroduodenal ulcer, Gastric ulcer, Duodenal ulcer, Gastrointestinal bleeding,
Gastrointestinal occult bleeding, Lower gastrointestinal bleeding, Small intestinal bleeding,
Upper gastrointestinal bleeding, Duodenal bulbar ulcer, Gastric duodenal ulcer, Gastric ulcer 178
Stomach pain, Stomach ache, Epigastric pain 180

5. HEPATOBILIARY CONDITIONS ········································ ···· ···· ···· 182

• Gallbladder and Duct Disorders
Cholangitis 182
Cholecystitis, Inflamed gallbladder 182
Cholelithiasis, Gallstone, Choleith, Gallbladder calculus 183
Jaundice, Icterus, Hyperbilirunemia, Too much bilirubin, Yellow pigment, Acute liver failure 184
Neonatal jaundice 185
• Liver Disorders
Acute hepatitis, Hepatitis A (HAV), Hepatitis E (HEV) 186
Chronic hepatitis, Hepatitis B (HBV), Hepatitis C (HCV), Viral hepatitis, Chronic active hepatitis 187
Cirrhosis, Hepatocirrhosis, Liver cirrhosis, Alcoholic cirrhosis, Cardiac cirrhosis 188

6. MUSCULOSKELETAL CONDITIONS ···································· ···· ···· ··· 190

• Bone Disorders
Bone spur, Outgrowth of bone, Osteophyte 190
Cervical spondylopathy, Spinal injury, Rachiopathy, Spondylitis, Cervical spondylosis 191
Foot pain, Fracture, Hallux valgus, Hallux abducto valgus, Bunion, Forefoot deformity 192
Heel pain, Calcaneus pain, Calcaneal spurs, Calcaneal bursitis, Calcaneal apophysitis,
Sever’s disease, Plantar fasciitis 192
Herniated disk 193
Hip internal rotation injuries 193
Knee pain 194
Kyphosis, Roundback, Hunchback, Excessive curvature, Scheuermann disease,
Cervical kyphosis, Abnormal forward curve, Scoliosis, Sideways curvature 194
Osteoporosis, Osteomyelitis 195
• Congenital Disorders
Muscular dystrophy (MD) 196
Wei syndrome, Atrophy syndrome, Muscular weakness, Muscular atrophy 197
• Joint Disorders
Bi syndrome, Painful obstruction syndrome 199
Degenerative joint disease (DJD), Epicondylitis, Elbow pain 203
Gout, Podagra 205
Osteoarthritis (OA), Degenerative joint disease 206
Synovitis, Tenosynovitis, Septic arthritis, Infectious arthritis, Joint infections, Wrist injury 207
 • Muscle and Connective Tissue Disorders
Achilles tendon contracture, Ankle contracture, Tow walking 208
Calf muscle spasms, Calf spasm, Muscle spasms, Muscle cramps, Charley horse 208
Leg pain, Leg cramps, Nocturnal leg cramps, Nighttime leg cramps 209
Low back pain (LBP), Lumbago, Lumbar pain, Low backache 210
Scapulohumeral periarthritis, Shoulder periarthritis 211
Shoulder pain, Musculoskeletal shoulder pain, Frozen shoulder, Adhesive capsulitis,
Bursitis, Tendonitis, Pain for the shoulder & upper back, Neck & shoulder pain 211
Stiff neck, Torticollis, Wry neck, Loxia 212
• Pediatric Disorders
Neonatal constitution 213

7. RENAL AND UROLOGIC CONDITIONS ········································· ···· 215

• Congenital Disorders
Autonomic dysfunction, Autonomic nervous system disorders, Dysautonomia 215
• Prostate and Epididymis Disorders
Prostatitis, Epididymitis 216
Prostatomegaly, Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), Hypertrophic prostate, Urethral stricture,
Urethral narrowing 217
• Renal Disorders
Buerger’s disease, Thromboangiitis obliterans, Presenile gangrene 218
Diabetic nephropathy 219
Glomerulonephritis, Chronic glomerulonephritis, Glomerular nephritis, Acute kidney inflammation 219
Hydronephrosis 219
Kidney failure, Renal failure, Acute renal failure, Chronic renal failure, Uremia, Acute kidney injury,
Renal infarction, Renal vein thrombosis 220
Nephritis, Kidney inflammation, Nephrosis, Lupus related nephritis 221
Nephrolithiasis, Kidney stones, Renal calculi, Nephrolith 223
Nephrotic syndrome 224
Pyelonephritis, Kidney infection, Renal infection, Pyelitis 225
• Urinary Tract Disorders
Chyluria, Chylous urine 226
Cloudy urination, Turbid urination 227
Cystitis, Interstitial cystitis, Urethritis 227
Dysuria, Painful urination, Painful urinary dribbling disorder, Urinary syndrome, Urinary difficulty,
Difficult urination, Urinary hesitancy, Difficulty with flow 228
Hematuria, Blood in urine, Bloody urination, Hemoglobinuria, Drug-induced hematuria,
Painless hematuria 229
Nocturia, Nycturia, Nocturnal polyuria, Nighttime incontinence, Nocturia in children,
Nocturnal enuresis, Bed-wetting 231
Oliguria, Scanty urination, Decreased urination 232
Polyuria, Frequent urination, Urinary frequency, Enuresis, Urinary incontinence (UI),
Urinary incontinence & overactive bladder (OAB), Involuntary urination, Urinary urgency,
Neurogenic bladder, Urinary bladder dysfunction 233
Proteinuria 234
Urinary strangury, Heat strangury, Stone strangury, Qi strangury, Blood strangury, Cloudy strangury,
Fatigue strangury 235
Urinary tract infection (UTI) 237
Urolithiasis, Bladder stones, Urinary calculi, Urethral calculi, Ureter stones 238
Uroschesis, Urinary retention, Urinary suppression 238
8. IMMUNE CONDITIONS ····················································· ··· ··· 240
• Allergy Disorders
Allergic asthma, Allergic panting, Seasonal wheezing 240
Allergic dermatitis 241
Allergic purpura 241
Allergic rhinitis, Nasal allergy, Hay fever, Seasonal rhinitis, Seasonal allergic rhinitis, Atrophic rhinitis 243
Allergic sinusitis, Rhinosinusitis 243
Anaphylaxis, Allergic reaction 244
Atopic dermatitis (AD), Atopic eczema 245
Eye allergies 246
Hives, Urticaria, Angioedema, Wheal, Wheal & erythema reaction, Welt 246
Immune deficiency 247
Urticarial dermatitis (UD) 247
• Autoimmunity Disorders
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS), Bekhterev's disease, Marie-Strümpell disease 248
Fibromyalgia syndrome, Musculoskeletal pain syndrome, Myofascial pain syndrome, Fibrositis,
Rheumatoid myositis, Tension myalgia, Myalgia, Muscle pain 249
Gu syndrome, Rottenness syndrome, Chronic inflammatory disease 252
Multiple sclerosis (MS), Disseminated sclerosis, Encephalomyelitis disseminata,
Disseminated encephalomyelitis 253
Rheumatism, Arthritis, Rheumatic disorder, Joint pain, Psoriatic arthritis, Reactive arthritis,
Reiter’s syndrome 254
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis 255
Scleroderma, Systemic sclerosis 256
Sjogren’s syndrome, Dried out syndrome, Sicca syndrome, Sicca complex 257
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), Lupus erythematosus, Lupus, Chronic inflammation 258
Vasculitis, Lymphangitis 259
• Immunodeficiency Disorders
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), Myaligic encephalomyelitis (ME),
Chronic fatigue and Immune aids dysfunction syndrome (CFIDS),
Low natural killer cell disease, Postviral fatigue syndrome, Iceland disease,
Common variable immunodeficiency, Fatigue, Languidness, Languor, Tiredness,
Lassitude, Listlessness, Exhaustion, Physical weakness, Constitutional weakness 260
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) 265
Selective immunoglobulin A deficiency (SLgAD), IgA deficiency, Selective IgA deficiency 266
Severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID), Primary immunodeficiency disease (PIDD) 266

9. HEMATOLOGIC CONDITIONS ········································· ···· ···· ···· 268

• Anemias
Anemia, Red Blood cells deficiency, Decreased RBCs, Aplastic anemia,
Pernicious anemia, Postoperative anemia, Iron-deficiency anemia 268
• Hemorrhagic Disorders
Bleeding, Coughing with blood, Blood in stools, Blood in urine, Bleeds under skin, Gum bleeds 270
Hematemesis, Vomiting of blood 272
Hematochezia, Hemafecia, Blood in stools, Melena, Lower GI bleeding, Occult bleeding 273
Hemoptysis, Coughing up of blood, Coughing blood 274
Thrombocytopenic purpura, Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), Thrombocytopenia,
Petechiae, Blood spots, Skin hemorrhages, Ecchymosis, Purple-colored spots 275
10. METABOLIC AND NUTRITIONAL CONDITIONS · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 277
• Metabolic Disorders
Constipation, Costiveness, Dyschezia, Obstipation,
Stool pass failure, Habitual constipation,
Senior constipation, Postoperative fecal incontinence 277
Diarrhea, Loose stools, Bubblies, Diarrhea due to rotavirus infection,
Food poisoning diarrhea, Postoperative diarrhea 280
Dyspepsia, Upset stomach, Indigestion, Digestion impairment,
Maldigestion, Functional dyspepsia, Non-ulcer dyspepsia 283
Food stagnation, Food retention, Food accumulation 284
Galactorrhea, Lactorrhea, Breast discharge, Nipple discharge, Excessive milk production,
Spontaneous flow of milk, Galactosemia, Galactose excess 285
Gnawing hunger, Indeterminate gnawing hunger,
Gnawing hunger pangs, Constant hunger,
Unusual hunger feeling, Excessive hunger 285
Hyperglycemia, Glucose excess 286
Hypogalactica, Lactation insufficiency, Insufficient lactation, Milk secretion deficiency 286
Hypoglycemia, Glucose deficiency, Low blood sugar 287
Malnutrition 288
Metabolic syndrome 288
• Nutritional Imbalance
Beriberi, Vitamin B1 deficiency, Thiamine deficiency 289
Obesity, Weight gain 290

11. ENDOCRINE CONDITIONS ······································· ···· ···· ···· ··· 293

• Adrenal Gland Disorders
Addison’s disease, Adrenocortical hypofunction, Adrenocortical insufficiency,
Adrenal insufficiency, Steroid hormone deficiency 293
Coldness & counterflow 294
Cushing’s syndrome, Hypercorticolism, Moon face 295
• Pancreatic Disorders
Diabetes mellitus, High blood sugar, Blood vessel blockage, Neurological damage 296
• Parathyroid Gland Disorders
Hyperparathyroidism 299
Hypoparathyroidism 299
• Pituitary Gland Disorders
Diabetes insipidus 300
Euthyroid goiter, Cervical lymphadenitis, Thyroiditis, Thyroma 301
Hyperpituitarism 302
Hypopituitarism 302
• Thyroid Gland Disorders
Hashimoto’s thyroiditis 303
Hyperthyroidism, Over active thyroid, Hyperthyreosis, Thyrotoxicosis, Graves’ disease,
Basedow’s disease, Toxic diffuse goiter 304
Hypothyroidism, Underactive thyroid, Low thyroid, Hypothyreosis, Hypothyroidism in adults,
Hypothyroidism in Children, Hyperthyroidism in senility 305
Thyroid disorders, Endocrine imbalances, Simple goiter, Goiter 306
12. EYE CONDITIONS ··· ······································ · ···· ···· ···· ···· ··· 308
• Conjunctival Disorders
Conjunctivitis, Pink eye, Red eye, Conjunctival congestion, Inclusion conjunctivitis,
Pseudo-membranous conjunctivitis, Trachoma 308
• Corneal Disorders
Corneal ulcers, Nebula, Keratitis, Keratomalacia, Ulcerative keratitis, Keratoconus 309
Ocular herpes, Lattice dystrophy, Cloudy cornea 309
• Eyelid Disorders
Blepharitis, Eyelid edema 310
Chalazion & hordeolum, Meibomian gland lipogranuloma, Stye (Sty), External stye 311
Proptosis, Bulging eyes, Exophthalmos, Ptosis, Eyelid droop, Jaw-winking syndrome,
Winking, Nictitation, Nictation, Chronic blinking 312
• Lachrymal Disorders
Dacryocystitis, Dacrystitis, Lacrimal sac, Dry eye 313
Lachrymation, Flow of tears, Eye discharge 313
• Neuro-ophthalmologic Disorders
Anisocoria, Unequal pupils 314
Eyestrain, Eye pain, Digital eye strain, Eye fatigue, Digital fatigue, Visual fatigue syndrome,
Computer vision syndrome, Eye pain without redness, Eye pain with redness 314
Glaucoma, Increased eye pressure 314
• Optic Disorders
Oculomotor paralysis 315
Optic atrophy, Optic nerve atrophy 315
Optic neuritis, Ischemic optic neuropathy 316
Papilledema, Swollen optic nerves, Blepharospasm, Hemifacial spasm 316
• Retinal Disorders
Ambiopia, Lazy eye 317
Cataracts, Visual impairment, Clouded vision, Halo 317
Decreased visual acuity, Age-related macular degeneration (AMD, ARMD), Low vision 318
Myopia, Near-sightedness, Short-sightedness 319
Pseudomyopia 319
Pterygium, Surfer’s eye, From not wearing sunglasses outside 319
Retinitis, Retinal detachment, Retinal pigmentosa, Central choroidoretinitis,
Central serous retinopathy, Embolism of central artery of retina 320
Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) 321
Strabismus in children, Being cross-eyed 322
Visual disturbances, Diplopia, Double vision, Blindness, Colorblindness,
Blurry vision, Farsightedness, Hyperopia, Eye floaters & flashes, Photopsias 323

13. EAR, NOSE, AND THROAT CONDITIONS ······································ ··· 325

• Auricular Disorders
Ear canal pruritus, Eczema of auricle 325
External ear disorders, Otitis external (inflammation of external auditory canal) 325
Hearing loss, Deafness, Hearing impairment, Dysacusis 326
Inner ear disorders 327
Meniere’s disease, Aural vertigo 328
Middle ear disorders, Otitis media, Acute otitis media (AOM), Otitis media with effusion (OME),
Chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM), Middle ear infection, Ear infection 329
Motion sickness, Kinetosis, Travel sickness 330
 Otitis interna, Labyrinthitis, Vestibular neuronitis, Vestibular neuritis 331
Ototoxicity, Ear poisoning, Bilateral hearing loss 332
Purulent otitis media, Otorrhea, Ear discharge 332
Tinnitus, Ringing in the ears, Buzzing in the ears 333
• Nasal Disorders
Atrophic rhinitis, Chronic atrophic rhinitis, Ozena 334
Epistaxis, Nosebleed, Nasal hemorrhage 334
Nasal boils, Nasal furuncles 336
Nasal congestion, Stuffy nose 336
Nasal dryness, Dry nasal mucosa, Nasal vestibulitis 337
Nasal obstruction 337
Nasal polyps, Infections in the paranasal cavity, Nasal papillomas 338
Rhinitis, Coryza, Sneezing 338
Rhinorrhea, Nasal discharge, Runny nose 339
Sinusitis, Sinus infection, Nasal sinusitis, Sinus congestion, Rhinosinusitis 340
• Throat Disorders
Acute laryngitis, Acute laryngitis gargle 341
Chronic laryngitis 342
Chronic pharyngitis 343
Laryngopharyngitis, Vocal cord nodules and polyps, Polyp of vocal cord, Vocal nodules 344
Sore throat, Sore pain, Pharyngitis, Acute pharyngitis, Tonsillitis, Acute tonsillitis, Chronic tonsillitis 345
Trachitis 347

14. SKIN CONDITIONS ········································· ···· ···· ···· ···· ···· 349
• Bacterial Disorders
Boils, Furuncles, Pustules, Wens, Folliculitis, Furunculosis 349
Carbuncles, Staph skin infections, Carbunculosis, Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome 350
Impetigo herpetiformis, Impetigo, Infantigo, Pustular psoriasis of pregnancy 350
• Follicular and Glandular Disorders
Acne, Acne vulgaris, Facial acne, Blackheads, Pimples 351
Acne pustulosa, Acne papulopustulosa 351
Alopecia, Alopecia areata, Hair loss, Baldness 352
Bromhidrosis, Osmidrosis, Bromidrosis, Body odor (BO), Excessive body odor 353
Hirsutism, Excessive hair growth in women 353
Rosacea, Acne rosacea, Brandy nose 354
Sweating, Perspiration, Diaphoresis, Hyperhidrosis, Profuse sweating 355
• Fungal Disorders
Chilblains 359
Foot odor, Foot sweat, Focal hyperhidrosis 359
Hemangioma, Birthmark, Strawberry mark 359
Multiple verruca, Plantar warts 359
Nail disease, Whitlow, Felon, Paronychia 360
Sporotrichosis 360
Tinea pedis, Athlete’s foot, Fungal foot infection, Tinea versicolor 360
Verruca plana, Flat wart 360
Warts, Verruca, Benign skin growths 360
• Inflammatory Reactions
Childhood eczema, Child eczema, Baby eczema, Infantile eczema 361
Chronic actinic dermatitis, Actinic dermatitis, Actinic reticuloid, Photosensitive eczema 362
Cutaneous pruritus 362
 Dermatitis, Eczema, Contact dermatitis, Drug dermatitis 363
Dermatitis solaris, Sunburn, Solar dermatitis 365
Fibrocystic breast disease, Breast fibroids 365
Phlegmon 366
Pruritus, Pruritis, Itching, Itchy skin 366
Pruritus vulva, Pruritis of the vulva, Vulva itch, Vulva pruritus, Vaginal itch, White lesions of the vulva 367
Psoriasis, Itchy or sore patches, Scaly skin 368
Senile pruritus, Pruritus senilis 368
• Miscellaneous Disorders
Bedsores, Pressure sores, Pressure ulcers, Decubitus ulcers 369
Blister, Ulcer 369
Bruise, Contusion, Hematoma 370
Erysipelas, Skin rash, Red skin, Ignis sacer, Holy fire, St. Anthony’s fire 370
Neurodermatitis 370
Palmoplantar pustulosis, Metacarpal & metatarsal pustulosis 371
Pelvic cellulitis, Parmetritis, Cellulitis 372
Pemphigus 373
Porrigo, Scalp dermopathy 373
Roseola, Rose rash, Fourth disease 373
• Parasitic Infestations
Dandruff, Itchy head, Seborrheic dermatitis, Cradle cap 374
Scabies 374
Scalp psoriasis, Scaly, red, bumpy patches, Silvery-white scales, Dandruff-like flaking, Dry scalp 374
• Pigmentation Disorders
Chloasma, Facial pigmentation, Mask of pregnancy 375
Erythema, Red skin, Redness or rash, Reddening patches, High sensitivity reactions 375
Erythema multiform 376
Erythema nodosum 376
Exfoliative dermatitis, Seborrheic dermatitis 376
Melanodermatitis, Black skin disease, Melasma 377
Photosensitivity reactions, Sun allergy 377
Pigmentation, Dark spots, Liver spots, Solar lentiginosis, Hyper-pigmentation, Age spots 378
Vitiligo, Loss of skin color 378

15. MALIGNANT NEOPLASMS · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 380

• Abdomen and Pelvis
Bladder cancer 380
Esophageal cancer 381
Stomach cancer, Gastric cancer 382
Tumor of pelvis 382
• Blood and Lymph
Acute leukemia 383
Chronic leukemia, Chronic lymphocytic leukemia, Chronic myelogenous leukemia 383
Leukocytopenia, Leukocytopenia due to chemotherapy, Postoperative leukocytopenia 383
• Head, Neck, and Spine
Nasopharyngeal cancer, Laryngeal cancer, Throat cancer 384
Thyroid cancer 384
• Male and Female Genitalia
Cervical cancer, Carcinoma of uterine cervix, Chorioepithelioma 385
Penile induration, Peyronie’s disease 385
 Prostate cancer 385
Uterine cancer 385
• Thorax
Breast cancer, Mammary cancer, Mammary gland carcinoma 386
Breast lumps, Breast tenderness, Fibrocystic breast disease 387
Lung cancer, Pulmonary carcinoma 388

16. INFECTION ········································· ···· ···· ··· ···· ···· ···· ···· 390
• Abscesses
Anorectal abscess, Fistula, Perianal abscess 390
Intestinal abscess, Lower abdominal abscess, Abdominal abscess, Intra-abdominal abscess,
Diverticulitis, Diverticulitis abscess 391
Liver abscess, Hepatic abscess, Amebic liver abscess, Pyogenic liver abscess 391
Lung abscess, Pulmonary abscess 391
Skin abscess, Subcutaneous abscess 392
Tooth abscess, Dental abscess, Periodontal abscess, Root abscess 392
• Enteroviruses
Dysentery, Watery diarrhea, White diarrhea, Watery stools 393
Keshan disease, Congestive cardiomyopathy by dietary deficiency & coxsackievirus 394
Sudden turmoil disorder 394
• Gram-negative Bacilli
Whooping cough, Pertussis, 100-day cough 395
• Gram-positive Bacilli
Gangrene, Gangrenous necrosimuns 396
Tetanus, Lockjaw, Trismus, Jaw muscle spasms, Tetanic contraction 396
• Gram-negative Cocci
Meningococcal infections 396
• Gram-positive Cocci
Scarlet fever 397
Staphylococcal infections 398
Streptococcal infections, Strep throat 398
• Mycobacteria
Bladder tuberculosis, Urogenital tuberculosis, Renal tuberculosis, Nephrotuberculosis 399
Bone tuberculosis, Osteotuberculosis 399
Cystic bone tuberculosis in children, Cystic tuberculosis, Tuberculosis of the bladder 399
Intestinal tuberculosis 400
Lymphatic tuberculosis 400
Peritoneal tuberculosis 401
Pharyngeal tuberculosis 401
Pulmonary tuberculosis 401
Tuberculosis (TB), Pulmonary tuberculosis, Phthisis, Consumption 402
• Mycoses
Candidiasis, Yeast infection, Coccidioidomycosis, Cryptococcosis, Histoplasmosis 403
• Other Infections
Epidemic hemorrhagic fever 404
Malaria, Mosquito-borne infectious disease 404
Parasites, Parasitosis 404
 • Rash-producing Viruses
Herpes simplex 405
Herpes zoster, Shingles, Herpes, Zoster, Zona 405
Measles, Rubella, Morbilli, First viral exanthema of childhood 406
Varicella, Varicella zoster virus (VZV), Chickenpox 406
• Respiratory Viruses
Common cold, Persistent cold, Nasopharyngitis, Rhinopharyngitis, Acute coryza, Head cold, Cold 407
Influenza, Flu, Grippe 409
• Spirochetes
Erythema induratum, Nodular vasculitis, Baxin disease 411
Lyme disease, Lyme borreliosis, Leptosporosis 412

17. TRAUMA (EMERGENCY CONDITIONS) ··································· ···· ···· 414

• Traumatic Injuries
Burn injury, Burns 414
Cold injuries, Frostbite, Freezing injury 414
Concussion, Traumatic brain injury, Postconcussion syndrome (PCS), Minor traumatic brain injury 414
Fever, Pyrexia, Febrile disease, Controlled hyperthermia 415
High altitude sickness, Acute mountain sickness, High altitude pulmonary edema 417
Sun stroke, Heat stroke, Summer heat stroke, Heat cramps 417
Wind stroke 417

18. OBSTETRIC AND GYNECOLOGIC CONDITIONS ··· ································ 419

• Climacteric Syndromes
Abnormal bleeding, Menstrual disorders, Vaginal symptoms 419
Emotional distress 420
Hot flashes, Vasomotor manifestations 421
Idiopathic edema, Unknown pitting edema, Cyclic edema 422
Menopausal syndrome, Menopausal disturbances, Premenopausal bleeding 423
Osteoporosis 424
Sleep disturbances 425
Urinary disorders 425
• Gynecologic Disorders
Adnexitis, Adnexa of uterus, Uterine appendages 426
Bartholinitis, Bartholin abscess 426
Cervicitis 427
Endometriosis 427
Hysteromyoma, Uterine fibroids, Uterine myoma, Uterine leiomyoma, Fibromyoma 428
Infertility, Female infertility 429
Leukorrhea, Vaginal discharge 431
Lochia retention, Lochioschesis, Prolonged lochia, Persistent lochial discharge 433
Menstrual fever, Menstrual headache 433
Ovaritis, Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) 434
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), Acute PID, Chronic PID, Psychomotor chronic PID, Pelvic pain 435
Premature ovarian failure 435
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) 436
Prevention for premature ovarian failure 437
Salpingitis, Hydrosalpinx 437
Uterine prolapse, Uterine ptosis, Prolapsed uterus, Pelvic organ prolapse 437
Uteritis 438
 Vaginal prolapse 438
Vaginitis, Vulvovaginitis, Vaginal pain 438
• Postpartum Disorders
Mastitis, Mammitis, Breast engorgement, Breast abscess 439
Postpartum body aching, Postpartum body pain 440
Postpartum fever 440
Postpartum psychosis, Neurosis after parturition 441
Postpartum Sheehan’s syndrome 441
Postpartum subinvolution of uterus 441
Postpartum tormina 441
Postpartum urinary disorder, Postpartum urine incontinence, Postpartum retention of urine 441
• Pregnancy Disorders
Abnormal fetal position 442
Constipation during pregnancy 442
Diabetic complications in pregnancy 442
Difficult urination during pregnancy 442
Ectopic pregnancy 443
Edema of pregnancy 443
Formulas after delivery 443
Formulas during pregnancy 444
Gravid hyperemesis (HG), Hyperemesis gradidarum 444
Hyperplasia of mammary glands 445
Nausea & vomiting of pregnancy, Pernicious vomiting, Uncontrollable vomiting, Gravid hyperemesis,
Nausea gravidarum, Emesis gravidarum, Pregnancy sickness, Morning sickness 445
Recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL), Frequent miscarriage, Repeated miscarriage, Habitual miscarriage,
Spontaneous abortion, Recurrent miscarriage, Colporrhagia due to artificial abortion 446
Toxemia of pregnancy, Preeclampsia 447
• Uterine Bleeding Disorders
Abnormal uterine bleeding, Abnormal menstruation, Irregular menstruation, Irregular period,
Irregular cycle, Absent period, Missed period 448
Amenorrhea, Absence of menstruation 449
Dysfunctional uterine bleeding 451
Dysmenorrhea, Painful menstruation, Painful periods, Menstrual cramps 452
Early menstruation 454
Late menstruation, Delayed menstruation 454
Menorrhagia, Heavy menstruation, Hypermenorrhea 455
Metrorrhagia, Metrostaxis, Uterine bleeding, Functional uterine bleeding 456
Prolonged menstruation 457
Scanty menstruation, Oligomenorrhea, Hypomenorrhea 458

19. SEXUAL CONDITIONS ········································ ···· ···· ······ ···· 460

• Male Reproductive Disorders
Andropausal disturbances, Testosterone deficiency syndrome, Hypogonadism 460
Erectile dysfunction (ED), Low libido, Impotence 461
Gonorrhea 462
Gynecomastia, Enlarged breasts in men 462
Hernial colic, Shan qi, Pain of colon 462
Hydrocele testis, Scrotal hydrocele 463
Male infertility, Sperm abnormality 463
Nocturnal seminal emission (NSE), Involuntary seminal emission, Nocturnal emissions,
Spermatorrhea, Wet dream, Spontaneous ejaculation 464
 Testis and spermatic cord disorders, Testicular pain, Testicular torsion, Undescended testes 464
Umbilical hernia, Congenital umbilical hernia 464
• Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Chancroid, Chlamydial infection, Genital herpes 465
Human papilloma virus (HPV), Genital warts 465
Pointed condyloma, Pointed wart 465
Syphilis 465
Trichomoniasis 465

20. MENTAL CONDITIONS ······················································· ··· 467

• Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety neurosis, Phobias, Agoraphobia 467
Cardioneurosis, Cardiac neurosis, Panic attack, Heart neurosis 468
Gastrointestinal neurosis, Gastroneurosis, Stomach neuroses 469
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), Anxiety, Nervousness, Apprehension, Tension, Agitation 470
Neurosis, Psychoneurosis, Neurotic disorder, Irritability, Impatience, Mood swings, Jittery feeling 472
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) 473
Panic disorder, Phobias 474
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Stress 474
Psychosis, Arterosclerotic psychosis, Periodic psychosis, Reactive psychosis 474
• Disorders of Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence
Autism, Autism spectrum disorders, Asperger’s syndrome (AS), Difficulty in social interaction,
Attention deficit disorder (ADD), Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) 475
Night terrors, Sleep terrors, Night frights, Parasomnia 476
Tourette syndrome (TS), Tourette’s disorder, Tic disorders 476
• Eating Disorders
Anorexia nervosa, Anorexia, Anorexia mentalis, Loss of appetite 477
Bulimia nervosa 477
• Mood Disorders
Bipolar disorders 478
Depression, Major depression, Feeling sad, Manic-depressive psychosis, Mania 478
• Psychotic Disorders
Delirium, Acute confusional state, Delusional disorders 481
Hysteria, Hysterical conversion disorder, Hysterical neurosis, Somatization disorder 481
Mental-Emotional problems, Shen disturbances, Pain-Anxiety-Depression-Stress connection (PADS) 482
Schizophrenia, Hallucinations & delusions 483
• Sleep Disorders
Insomnia, Trouble sleeping, Sleep disorder 484
Paroxysmal sleep 486
Somnambulism, Sleepwalking 486
Somnolence, Sleepiness, Drowsiness, Excessive sleep, Hypersomnia 486
• Somatoform Disorders
Hypochondriac pain, Upper quadrant pain, Chest painful fullness 487
• Substance-related Disorders
Alcohol-related disorders 488
Substance abuse and induced disorders 488

 Contributors

EDITOR CONTRIBUTORS
BRUCE WOONG PARK, MSOM, LAc PEDRO ALBUQUERQUE, PGDip, LMTC, LAc
Acupuncturist/Herbalist East Asian medicine clinician
Bruce Park Acupuncture www.medsina.pt
New York, NY Leiria, Portugal

CONSULTANTS GREGOR BERTRAM, MS, LAc

Licensed acupuncturist
Arogya Holistic Healing
HELEN ZHANG, PhD (China), LAc
Westport, CT
Professor
Tri-State College of Acupuncture
BERNARD P. CHAN, MSOM, LAc
Paci^ic College of Oriental Medicine
New York, NY Acupuncturist/Herbalist
Private practice
SHARON ZHAO, PhD (China), MB, LAc Morristown, NJ
Professor
SUZANNE CONNOLE, MSTOM, LAc
Paci^ic College of Oriental Medicine,
New York College of Traditional Chinse Medicine Faculty of herbology
Tri-State College of Acupuncture Tri-State College of Acupuncture
New York, NY New York, NY

NIGEL DAWES, MA, LAc JACQUELINE FAZZALARI, MSOM, LAc

Founder & Educational director Acupuncturist/Herbalist
New York City Kampo Institute Nature Points Acupuncture
New York, NY Queens, NY

REGINALDO de CARVALHO SILVA FILHO, Ac, Pt RANDI MARIE HOFFMANN, MFA, MS, LAc
Founder/President Licensed acupuncturist
Brazilian College of Chinese Medicine Rivertown Acupuncture
Sao Paulo, Brazil Dobbs Ferry, NY

DUKGYUN AHN, PhD/OMD (Korea) CHANDRA HOOD, MSOM, LAc, Dipl Ac (NCCAOM)
Professor/Clinician Licensed acupuncturist
Kyung Hee University Intensive Health Therapy
Seoul, Korea Wellington, New Zealland

JUN-HYOUK JANG, PhD/OMD (Korea) FRANCISCO HYUN KIM, PhD, OMD (Korea), LAc
Professor/Clinician Faculty & Clinic director
Dongguk University Nine Star University of Health Sciences
Seoul, Korea San Jose, CA

MIKYUM KIM, MD MALSUN KIM, RNC, LAc, Dipl OM (NCCAOM)

Psychiatrist Acupuncturist/Herbalist
Af^iliated with Lenox Hospital Sun Holistic Acupuncture
New York, NY Old Tappan, NJ
HOUNG LAU, CAc ROBERT SIRIANNI, MSOM, LAc
Acupuncturist/Herbalist Acupuncturist/Herbalist
Bondi Acupuncture & Eastern Therapies NYU Langone Medical Center
New South Wales, Australia New York, NY

BONITA MAKUCH, MFA, MSOM, LAc TRICIA SMITH, MS, LAc

Licensed acupuncturist Licensed acupuncturist
Private practice Slope Wellness
Los Angeles, CA New York, NY

KEVIN MENARD, MS, LAc, CSMA, Dipl OM HO-JUNG SONG, PhD/OMD (Korea), LAc
Board of directors Board certi^ied & licensed acupuncturist
Acupuncture Society of New York, Kyung Hee Holistic Center
New York, NY Fort Lee, NJ

ANTONIO MANUEL da SILVA MOREIRA, PhD, CMS KAREN VAUGHAN, MSTOM, LAc, Dipl OM
Associate professor Registered herbalist (AHG)
Polytechnic Santarem Institute Acupuncture & Herbs by Karen Vaughan
Rio Maior, Portugal Brooklyn, NY

TSAO-LIN E. MOY, MSOM, LAc, CCHM, CSMA LISA WALBORSKY, MSTOM, LAc, Dipl OM
Senior faculty Acupuncturist/Herbalist
Tri-State College of Acupuncture Lisa Walborsky Acupuncture
New York, NY New York, NY

ALEXANDRA NORINDR, MS, LAc

Acupuncturist/Herbalist
Samadhi Acupuncture & Holistic Medicine
New York, NY

GILLES OBERMAYER, MS, LAc

Founder/Practitioner
Shou Kang Tang Cultivate Wellness Clinic
White Plains, NY

CHUNG H. PARK, PhD, MSAc, LAc

Clinic director/Professor
Kings Park University
School of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine
Alexandria, VA

BORIS SHAPIRO, MSTOM, LAc, MD (Russia)

Founder/Medical director
Seitai Acupuncture Centers
New York, NY

YUNAH SHIN, MSOM, LAc

Acupuncturist/Herbalist
Yunas Acupuncture
Bayside, NY
 Preface

This book has been years in the making – although I never knew I’d be sharing it with a larger audience.

I ^irst began jotting down information about herbal medicine in a notebook as a student and have
continued to do so to this day. This information was intended for my personal bene^it, so that I would not
have to search through other books to locate information that would assist me in treating my patients.

Over the years, my journal has expanded, and my decision to publish this book is quite simple.

I want to share my clinical views on Asian herbal medicine with natural practitioners and other health
care providers. Sometimes in a clinical setting it is challenging to make a diagnosis or choose a suitable
formula that matches the underlying condition. It’s my hope that this manual may assist you if faced with
either situation.

As this book was originally intended for personal use, there are no sources in the section on conditions.
Nevertheless, all of the information in the text comes from reliable sources, including classical texts,
modern studies, books, and prescriptions by noted practitioners and teachers in the ^ield of East Asian
medicine.

You will see that I’ve tried to structure the book in a simple manner. My idea all along was to have a handy
guide that considers individual ailments and provides individualized formulas for them.

In each chapter of Part II (“Therapeutics for Conditions and Disorders”), I’ve tried to stick to a general
template for the sake of structure and sequence. However, because of the characteristics of some
conditions, you may ^ind some additional diagnostic keys and clinical tips.

Most of the formulas in Part II have been selected from the textbook of Classical Asian Herbal Therapy:
Diagnostics & Applications. You’ll soon discover that I’ve listed each formula with as few words as
possible. Still, each formula contains a category/reference number, which allows you to obtain more
detailed information from Classical Asian Herbal Therapy: Diagnostics & Applications.

Additionally, some classical formulas can be considered and selected more than once for different
conditions because they can treat more than one condition, and some formula strategies can be viewed
from different perspectives. To treat a disorder with underlying problems you should consult different
sections to choose the most effective formula.

I’d also like to mention that herbs and formulas are given in Pinyin with no indication of the tone of a
syllable. You may consult a dictionary if the transliteration does not seem to agree with the Chinese
character. Transliterated medical terms are in italics, whereas commonly used Chinese terms like Qi, Yin,
or Yang are not italicized.

One last note, while like you I am a practitioner of East Asian medicine, I ask that you have each of your
patients discuss your course of treatment with their general internist or primary health care provider. I
have not tested all of these formulas – that alone merits a second or third opinion when advising patients
about herbs and holistic medicines.

That being said, this book can be useful on a journey to helping people and understanding the different
forms of medicines. From the student preparing for a board certi^ication examination to the acupuncturist
and herbal practitioner or other health care provider needing a ready reference, this text provides a clear
and concise overview of hundreds of conditions and disorders.
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1. The Category of Herbs

CATEGORY ACTIONS KEY HERBS

COLD
1. Dispel W/C 1.1 Induce swea4ng & disperse cold: •
1.2 Harmonize SP/ST: •
(Pungent warm) 1.3 Release exterior: •
1.4 Open nasal passages: •
Ma huang, Gui zhi
Zi su ye, Sheng jiang; Xiang ru
Jing jie, Fang feng; Qiang huo, Gao ben; Ji xiang teng, Cong bai
Xi xin, Bai zhi; Cang er zi, Xin yi (hua); E bu shi cao

2. Dispel W/H 2.1 Benefit throat & ven4late rashes: • Bo he, Niu bang zi, Chan tui
2.2 Clear LV fire & brighten eyes: • Sang ye, (Bai) Ju hua; Man jing zi; Mu zei
(Pungent cool) 2.3 Raise Yang: • Chai hu, Sheng ma, Ge gen
2.4 Disperse W/H: • Dan dou chi; Wu tian, Fu ping, Shuang liu huang

3. Resolve cold Ph 3.1 Dry damp & transform C/Ph: • Ban xia; Tian nan xing, Bai fu zi; Bai jie zi, Zao jia/ jiao; Xuan fu
hua, Bai qian; Yu bai fu, Xiao jiao, Zao jiao ci, Mao zhua cao
(C/Ph/D)

4. Resolve Ph/H 4.1 Stop cough: • (Chuan/Zhe) Bei mu; Jie geng; Qian hu
4.2 Clear heat & transform phlegm: • Gua lou, Zhu ru; Zhu li; Hai ge ke; Huang yao zi; Hai zao, Kun
(Expectorants: Ph/H) bu; Dan nan xing, Tian zhu huang; Fu hai shi, Meng shi
4.3 Generate fluids: • Pang da hai; Luo han guo, Ming dang shen, Bi qi

5. Stop coughing & 5.1 Stop cough: • Xing ren, (Zi) Su zi; Bai bu, Kuan dong hua, Zi wan; Ma dou ling,
Pi pa ye; Zhong ru shi, Gu zhi hua, Ai di cha, Man shan hong
asthma (An<tussives) 5.2 Sedate LU, promote UR & reduce • Sang bai pi, Ting li zi, Bai guo
swelling:

HEAT
6. Clear heat& purge fire 6.1 Sedate XS fire in ST/LU: •
6.2 Clear heat, generate B/F: •
6.3 Clear LV/GB fire: •
6.4 Sedate LV & treat eyes: •
6.5 Clear heat & purge fire: •
6.6 Clear heat & promote diuresis: •
Shi gao, Zhi mu; Qing guo gen
Lu gen, Tian hua fen; (Dan) Zhu ye
Shan Zhi zi; Xia ku cao
Jue ming zi; Mi meng hua, Qing xiang zi, Gu jing cao
Da ding huang, Ren zhong bai, Shi lian zi, Lian zi xin
Lu cha, Wu long cha, Xi gua, Xi gua pi

7. Clear heat & dry damp 7.1 Eliminate toxins: • Huang qin, Huang lian, Huang bai; Ji xue cao
7.2 Clear heat & dry damp: • Long dan (cao); Ku shen (gen), Bai xian pi; Qin pi
(D/H)

8. Clear heat & cool 8.1 Clear heat & cool Blood: • (Sheng) Di huang, Xuan shen; (Mu) Dan pi, Chi shao; Xi jiao,
Shui niu jiao, Zi cao (gen); Fu rong, Huang teng, Dong qing ye
Blood

9. Clear DF heat 9.1 Clear DF heat: • Qing hao, Bai wei; Di gu pi, Yin chai hu, Hu huang lian

10. Clear heat & relieve 10.1 Reduce abscesses, sores & swellings: • Jin yin hua, Lian qiao; Ren dong teng; Pu gong ying, Zi hua di
ding, Ye ju hua; (Chong) Lou lu; Xiong dan; Niu huang
toxins 10.2 Treat cancer: • Bai hua she she cao; Tian kui zi, Long kui, Ban zhi lian, She mei,
Shan ci gu, Dong ling cao, Ban bian lian, Huang yao zi
10.3 Dispel damp: • Tu fu ling, Lu dou; Chui pen cao
10.4 Cold Blood & disperse skin spots: • Da qing ye, Ban lan gen, Qing dai; Zhu zi cao
10.5 From LU: • Yu xing cao, Bai jiang cao; She gan, Shan dou gen; Guan zhong,
Chuan xin lian; Ma bo, Pao zai cao
10.6 Treat dysentery & diarrhea: • Bai tou weng, Ma chi xian; Qin pi, Ya dan zi
10.7 Treat intes4nal abscess: • Hong teng, Bai jiang cao, Hu yao huang
10.8 Clear heat & eliminate toxins: • Huang shui qie, Shan ma ti, Pu yin, Shu wei huang
10.9 Clear Summer heat: • Lu dou; He ye; (Bai) Bian dou

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DAMP
11. Dispel wind damp 11.1 Alleviate pain: • Du huo, Qiang huo, Wei ling xian, Mu gua, Can sha, Cang er zi;
Shen jin cao, Xia tian wu, Song jie, Tou gu cao, Hai feng teng,
Qing feng teng; Lao guan cao; Lei gong teng
11.2 Treat D/H pa`erns; calm LV & open • (Jin qian) Bai hua she, Xu chang qing; Qin jiao; Rend dong
channels & collaterals: teng; Sang zhi, Xi xian cao; Chou wu tong, Hai tong pi, Luo shi
teng, Lao guan cao, Chuan shan long, Si gua luo
11.3 Regulate menstrua4on & stop • Wu jia pi, Sang ji sheng, Qian nian jian, Lu xian cao, Xue lian
bleeding: hua, Shi nan ye, Zhi chuan wu, Zhi cao wu; Gou ji; Hu gu

12. Aroma4cally 12.1 Tonify SP & regulate Qi: • Cang zhu, Hou po
12.2 Relieve S/H & dispel W/C: • (Guang) Huo xiang, Pei lan
transform turbid 12.3 Ac4vate Qi flow: • (Suo) Sha ren, (Bai) Dou kou
damp 12.4 Dry damp & warm M/J: • Cao guo; Cao dou kou

13. Promote urina4on & 13.1 Treat edema & Lin zheng: • Fu ling, Fu ling pi, Fu she; Yi yi ren; Zhu ling; Ze xie; Yu mi xu,
Xiang jia pi; (Han) Fang ji; Chi fu ling; Ze qi, Chi xiao dou
drain water damp 13.2 Clear heat & treat Shi re lin (D/H): • Che qian zi, Hua shi cao; Qu mai; Di fu zi; Mu tong, Tong cao;
(Diure<cs) Deng xin cao, Bian xu, Dong gua zi, Ban bian lian
13.3 Treat Re lin (heat strangury) & Shi lin • Hai jin sha, Shi wei, Bi xie
(stone strangury):
13.4 Relieve Jaundice: • Yin chen hao, Jin qian cao, Hu zhang

14. Hydrogogues 14.1 Hydrogogues: • Da ji, Qian niu zi, Hei chou, Bai chou, Gan sui, Yuan hua, Lang
du
(Lin zheng)

STAGNATION
15. Warm internal cold 15.1 Disperse cold & relieve pain: • Fu zi, Rou gui; Gan jiang, (Gao) Liang jiang; Chuan wu, Chao
wu
15.2 Warm M/J: • Wu zhu yu, Xiao hui xiang; Ding xiang; Chuan/Hua jiao; Hu
jiao; Bi ba; Bi cheng qie; Da hui xiang

16. Regulate Qi 16.1 Dissolve phlegm: • Chen pi, Ju hong, Ju he, Qing pi; Zhi shi, Zhi ke; Hou po; Fo shou;
Xiang yuan, Po bu zi ye, Da fu pi
16.2 Relieve pain: • Mu xiang, Xiang fu; Wu yao, Qing mu xiang, Li zhi he; Tan
xiang, Chen xiang; (Chuan) lian zi; Xie bai; Suo luo zi, Gan song
16.3 Redirect ST Qi to relieve N/V: • Shi di; Dao dou

17. Stop bleeding 17.1 Cool Blood to stop bleeding: • Da ji, Xiao ji, Di yu, Huai hua (Huai mi); Bai mao gen; Zhu ma
(Hemosta<cs) gen, Ce bai ye
17.2 Consolidate Blood to stop bleed: • Bai ji, Zong lu tan, Xue yu tan; Ou jie, Zi zhu
17.3 Ac4vate Blood to stop bleeding: • San qi, Qian cao, Pu huang; Xue yu tan, Hua rui shi
17.4 Warm body to stop bleeding: • Ai ye, Pao jiang; Fu long gan

18. Move Blood & 18.1 Ac4vate Qi & Blood: • Chuan xiong, Yan hu suo, Yu jin, Jiang huang; Lu lu tong
18.2 Relieve pain: • Ru xiang, Mo yao; Wu ling zhi; Hu zhang, Jiang xiang
resolve stasis 18.3 Eliminate B/S: • Dan shen, Ji xue teng; Tao ren, Hong hua; Yi mu cao; (Chuan/
Huai) Niu xi; Ze lan, Ma bian cao, Ye ming sha, Chi shao
18.4 Open channels & collaterals: • Tu bie chong; Zi rang tong, Su mu; Ma qian zi; Gu sui bu; Xue
jie; Chuan shan jia, Mao dong qing, Ding jing cao, Ji xue teng
18.5 Eliminate B/S: • (Wen) E zhu, San leng; Shui zhi; Meng chong

DISTRESS
19. Open the orifice 19.1 Revive the Shen: • She xiang; Bing pian; Su he xiang; Shi chang pu; Chan su,
Zhang nao
(Aroma<c s<mulants)

20. Calm the Shen 20.1 Sedate HT fire: • Zhu sha; Ci shi, Long gu, Hu po; Long chi, Zi shi ying
20.2 Nourish HT: • Suan zao ren, Bai zi ren, Shou wu teng; He huan pi; (Zhi) Yuan
(Tranquilizers)
zhi, Ling zhi; Ye jiao teng, Xie cao, Xiao mai

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21. Pacify LV & 21.1 Clear LV heat & relieve neck pain: • Ling yang jiao, Gou teng, Tian ma
21.2 Stop intes4nal spasms: • Quan xie, Wu gong, Niu huang, Di long, (Bai) Jiang can
expel wind 21.3 Sedate Yang rising: • Mu li, (Dai) Zhe shi, (Bai/Ci) Ji li; Jue ming zi, Gou qi gen
21.4 Pacify Shen: • Shi jue ming, Zhen zhu mu, Zhen zhu

DEFICIENCY
22. Tonify Qi 22.1 Tonify SP/LU: •
22.2 Tonify LU/HT: •
22.3 Tonify SP: •
22.4 Tonify SP & harmonize: •
Ren shen, Dang shen, Tai zi shen; Xi yang shen; Huang qi
Jiao gu lan
Bai zhu, Shan yao, (Bai) Bian dou; Ci wu jia
Gan cao, Feng mi; Da zao, Yi tang; Geng mi

23. Nourish Blood 23.1 Nourish Blood: • Dang gui, Bai shao; Shu di, He shou wu; E jiao, Long yan rou

24. Nourish Yin 24.1 LU Yin & promote body fluids: • (Bei/Nan) Sha shen; Bai he, Yu zhu, Huang jing; Mai men dong,
Tian men dong; Shi hu
24.2 LV/KD Yin: • Gou qi zi, Nu zhen zi, Mo han lian; Hei zhi ma, Chu shi zi
24.3 Yin/Yang: • Gui ban, Bie jia
24.4 ST Yin: • Bai mu er, Zhi ju zi

25. Warm Yang 25.1 KD Yang: •
25.2 LU/KD to stop cough: •
25.3 KD Yang to treat GYN: •
25.4 KD Yang: •
25.5 LV/KD to aid bones & dispel W/D: •
25.6 SP/KD Yang to treat diarrhea: •
25.7 KD Yang & LV Blood & bind Jing: •
Lu rong; Lu jiao, Lu jiao jiao, Lu jiao shuang
Ge jie, Dong chong xia cao, Zi he che, He tao ren
Yin yang huo, Ba ji tian; Rou cong rong
Hai gou shen, Hai shen, Hai long, Hai ma
Du zhong, Xu duan; Gu sui bu, Gou ji, Hu lu ba
Bu gu zhi, Yi zhi ren
Tu si zi, Sha yuan zi; Zi he che

GI DISTURBANCES
26. Stabilize 26.1 Constrict LU/LI to stop coughing/ • Wu wei zi, Wu bei zi, Wu mei, He zi, Shi liu pi, Ying su ke, Rou
diarrhea: dou kou, Chi shi zhi; Ye ying pi
(Astringents for leaking) 26.2 Stabilize intes4nes & stop diarrhea: • Shan zhu yu, Sang piao xiao, Fu pen zi, Jin ying zi, Lian zi, Chun
pi, Qian shi; Hai piao xiao
26.3 Restrain fluid leakage from L/J: • Chi shi zhi, Yu yu liang, Rou dou kou, Shi liu pi
26.4 Stop swea4ng: • Ma huang gen, Fu xiao mai

27. Diges4ves & 27.1 Dissolve food stagna4on & tonify ST: • Shan zha, Shen qu, (Jiao) Mai ya, Lai fu zi, Ji nei jin; Hong qu,
Gu ya (Su ya)
evacuates

28. Purge downward 28.1 Purga4ves (Drain downward): • Da huang, Mang xiao; Fan xie ye, Lu hui
28.2 Moist laxa4ves (Lubricate bowels): • Huo ma ren, Yu li ren, Song zi ren
(Purga<ves for dryness)
28.3 Harsh expellant (Purge stool & water): • Gan sui, (Jing) Da ji, Yuan hua; Shang lu, Qian niu zi; Ba dou
(shuang), Qian jin zi

29. Induce vomi4ng 29.1 Induce vomi4ng: • Chang shan; Gua di; Dan fan; Li lu
(Eme<cs)

30. Expel parasites
PARASITES
30.1 Kill worms: • Shi jun zi, Bing lang, Lei wan, Fei zi; Nan gua zi, He cao ya
30.2 A`ack toxins: • Xiong huang, Liu huang; Bai fan (Ming fan), She chuang zi; Feng
fang, Da suan; Mu bie zi; Tu jing pi
30.3 Draw out toxins & expel pus: • Sheng yao; Lu gan shi, Peng sha; Pi shi; Qian dan

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2. The Category of Formulas

1. TAI YANG Channel: Exterior releasing

1.1 Release external W/C: Acrid warming

Chuan xiong cha tiao san Gui zhi ma huang ge ban tang Qing bi tang
Cong chi jie geng tang Gui zhi qu shao yao jia fu zi tang San ao tang
Cong chi tang Gui zhi qu shao yao tang She gan ma huang tang
Da qing long tang Gui zhi tang Shi shen tang
Du huo ge gen tang Hua gai san Xiang ru yin
Ge gen jia ban xia tang Huo ren cong chi tang Xiang su cong chi tang
Ge gen tang Jia wei xiang su san Xiang su san
Ge gen tang jia xin yi chuan xiong Jin fei cao san Xiao qing long jia shi gao tang
Gui zhi jia fu zi tang Jiu wei qiang huo tang Xiao qing long tang
Gui zhi jia ge gen tang Ju hua cha tiao san Xin jia xiang ru yin
Gui zhi jia gui tang Ma huang jia zhu tang Xin yi san
Gui zhi jia hou po xing zi tang Ma huang tang Xing su san
Gui zhi jia shao yao da huang tang Ma xing yi gan tang Zhi sou san
Gui zhi jia shao yao tang Qiang huo sheng shi tang

1.2 Release external W/H: Acrid cooling

Cang er zi san Sang ju yin Yue bi jia ban xia tang

Chai ge jie ji tang Sang xing tang Yue bi jia zhu tang
Jing jie lian qiao tang Sheng ma ge gen tang Yue bi tang
Liu wei tang Wu hu tang Zhu ye cheng liu tang
Ma xing shi gan tang Xuan du fa biao tang Zhu ye liu bang tang
Qiao he tang Yin qiao san

1.3 Release exterior & warm interior DF

Chai hu gui zhi gan jiang tang Jia jian wei rui tang Shen su yin
Cong bai qi wei yin Jing fang bai du san Wei rui tang
Gui zhi jia fu zi tang Ma huang fu zi gan cao tang Wu ji san
Gui zhi jia ling zhu fu tang Ma huang fu zi xi xin tang Zai zao san
Gui zhi ren shen tang Ren shen bai du san

2. YANG MING Channel: Heat clearing

2.1 Clear heat in Qi level

Bai hu jia cang zhu tang Bai hu tang Zhi zi sheng jiang chi tang
Bai hu jia gui zhi tang Zhi zi chi tang Zhu ye shi gao tang
Bai hu jia ren shen tang Zhi zi gan cao chi tang

2.2 Clear heat in Ying level & cool Blood

Qing gong tang Shen xi dan Zhi zi hou po tang

Qing ying tang Xi jiao di huang tang

2.3 Clear heat in both Qi & Blood level

Hua ban tang Qing wen bai du san

2.4 Clear fire & resolve toxicity

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Da huang huang lian xie xin tang Ge gen hong hua tang Pu ji xiao du yin
Da huang huang qin xie xin tang Huang lian jie du tang Qing yan li ge tang
Gan cao tang Liang ge san Xie xin tang

2.5 Clear lung (LU) heat

Dai ge san Sang dan xie bai tang Xie bai san
Ma xing shi gan tang Ting li da zao xie fei tang Xin yi qing fei yin
Qian jin wei jing tang Xiang sheng po di wan Yue bi tang

2.6 Clear stomach (ST) heat

Bai du san Gui zhi wu wu tang Qing wei san

Gan lu xiao du dan Li xiao san Xie huang san
Gan lu yin Mu xiang liu qi yin Yu nu jian

2.7 Clear heart (HT) fire

Dao chi san Qing xin lian zi yin

2.8 Clear liver (LV) fire

Chai hu qing gan tang Qing dan xie huo tang Ze xie jiang ya tang
Dang gui long hui wan Xi gan ming mu tang Zuo jin wan
Long dan xie gan tang Xie qing wan

2.9 Clear intestinal heat

Bai tou weng tang Huang qin tang Yi zi tang

Di yu san Shao yao tang

2.10 Clear deficiency heat (DF/H)

Bai he di huang tang Qin jiao bie jia san Qing gu san
Dang gui liu huang tang Qin jiao fu lei tang Qing hao bie jia tang

2.11 Dispel summer heat (S/H) & clear heat

Qing luo yin

2.12 Dispel summer heat (S/H) & resolve exterior

Shi wei xiang ru yin Xiang ru yin Xin jia xiang ru yin

2.13 Dispel summer heat (S/H) & resolve damp

Bi yu san Ji su san Yi yuan san

Gui ling gan lu yin Liu yi san

2.14 Dispel summer heat (S/H) & tonify Qi

Qing shu yi qi tang

2.15 Dispel S/H & promote body fluid

Wu shi lian mei tang

3. YANG MING Organ: Purgatives

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3.1 Coldly purge heat accumulation: Cold purgatives

Da cheng qi tang Da xian xiong wan Tiao wei cheng qi tang

Da huang gan cao tang Fu fang da cheng qi tang Xiao cheng qi tang
Da huang mu dan tang Hou po san wu tang Xin jia huang long tang
Da xian xiong tang Huang long tang Xiong huang san

3.2 Warmly purge cold accumulation: Warm purgatives

Ban liu wan San wu bei ji wan

Da huang fu zi tang Wen pi tang

3.3 Moistly purge bowels: Lubricant purgative (Moisten intestines & unblock bowels)

Ji chuan jian Qin jiao bai zhu wan Wu ren wan

Ma zi ren wan Run chang wan

3.4 Cool to open sensory orifices: Clear heat & open orifices

An gong niu huang wan Qian jin wei jing tang Wan shi niu huang qing xin wan
Hui chun dan Shen qi si wu tang Zhi bao dan
Niu huang qing xin wan Sheng yu tang Zi xue dan

3.5 Warm to open sensory orifices

Su he xiang wan Tong guan san

3.6 Simultaneously attack & tonify

Huang long tang Xin jia huang long tang Zeng ye cheng qi tang

3.7 Eliminate excessive (XS) water

Ji jiao li huang wan Shu zao yin zi Zhou che wan

Shi zao tang Yu gong san

4. SHAO YANG Channel: Harmonizers

4.1 Harmonize Tai yang & Shao yang

Chai hu gui zhi tang

4.2 Harmonize exterior & interior

4.2.1 Release exterior & purge interior

Chai hu zhi jie tang Da chai hu tang Hou po qi wu tang

Chai ping tang Fang feng tong sheng san Xiao chai hu tang
Chai xian tang Gui zhi jia da huang tang

4.2.2 Release exterior & clear interior

Ge gen huang lian huang qin tang Huang qin tang Shi gao tang

4.2.3 Release exterior & warm interior

Chai hu gui zhi gan jiang tang Gui zhi ren shen tang Wu tou gui zhi tang
Gui fu li zhong wan Wu ji san

4.2.4 Release exterior & drain damp

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Yue bi jia zhu tang Yue bi tang

4.3 Harmonize gallbladder (GB)

Hao qin qing dan tang

4.4 Harmonize three Yang stages

Chai hu jia long gu mu li tang

4.5 Harmonize liver and spleen (LV/SP)

Bai zhu shao yao san (Dan zhi xiao yao san) Wu ge kuan zhong san
Chai hu shu gan san Shao yao gan cao tang Xiao yao san
Hei xiao yao san Shu gan li pi tang Yi gan san
Hua gan jian Si ni san Yi gan san jia chen pi ban xia
Jia wei xiao yao san Tong xie yao fang

4.6 Harmonize stomach and large intestine (ST/LI)

Ban xia xie xin tang Huang lian tang Sheng jiang xie xin tang
Gan cao xie xin tang Huang lian xie xin tang

4.7 Treat malarial disorder

Chai hu gui jiang tang Jie nue qi bao yin

Da yuan yin Qing pi tang

5. DRYNESS: Moisteners
5.1 Gently disperse to moisten dryness

Qing zao jiu fei tang Sang xing tang Xing su san

5.2 Nourish Yin & moisten dryness

Bai he gu jin tang Mai men dong yin zi Yu ye tang

Dang gui yin zi Sha shen mai men dong tang Zeng ye tang
Mai men dong tang Yang yin qing fei tang

6. DAMPNESS: Damp drainer

6.1 Dry turbid cold damp & harmonize stomach and spleen (ST/SP with SP/D)

Ba wei dai xia fang Huo xiang zheng qi san Ping wei san
Bu huan jin zheng qi san Jiu wei bing lang jia wu fu tang San jia jian zheng qi san
Chai ping tang Liu he tang Xiang chuan jie du ji
Ding xiang fu ling tang Mu xiang shun qi san Xiao ban xia jia fu ling tang

6.2 Clear damp heat (D/H)

Ba zheng san Huang qin hua shi tang Shi wei san
Can shi tang Lian po yin Si miao san
Chai ling tang Ma huang lian qiao chi xiao dou Tong guan wan
Dang gui nian tong tang tang Wu lin san
Er miao san Mu fang ji tang Yin chen hao tang
Gan lu xiao du dan San miao san Yin chen wu ling san
Gui zhi jia huang qi tang San ren tang Zhi zi bo pi tang

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Hou po xia ling tang Shao yao tang Zhong man fen xiao wan

6.3 Promote urination & drain damp (Wa/D)

Fang ji fu ling tang Wei ling tang Wu pi yin

Fang ji huang qi tang Wu ling san Zhu ling tang
Si ling tang Wu pi san

6.4 Dispel wind & drain damp (W/D)

Cheng shi juan bi tang Gui zhi shao yao zhi mu tang Shang zhong xia tong yong tong
Du huo ji sheng tang Juan bi tang feng wan
Er zhu tang Qiang huo sheng shi tang Xuan bi tang
Fang ji huang qi tang Qing shang juan tong tang Yi yi ren tang

6.5 Warm to transform water-cold damp (Wa/C/D)

Bei xie fen qing yin Fu zi tang Ling gui zhu gan tang
Bian zhi xin qi yin Gan cao fu zi tang Ling jiang zhu gan tang
Chen xiang san Gan jiang ling zhu tang Shi pi yin
Cheng shi bei xie fen qing yin Gao lin tang Wu bi shan yao wan
Fu ling gan cao tang Ji ming san Xuan wu tang
Fu ling yin Ling gui gan zao tang Ze xie tang
Fu ling ze xie tang Ling gui wei gan tang Zhen wu tang

7. PHLEGM: Expectorants
7.1 Transform phlegm & disperse liver wind (LV)

Ban xia bai zhu tian ma tang Jiang qi hua tan tang Zhi sou san
Ding xian wan Jie yu dan
Gou teng san Jin fei cao san

7.2 Clear heat & transform phlegm (Ph/H)

Chai hu xian xiong tang Qing fei tang Wen dan tang
Gun tan wan Qing qi hua tan wan Xiao xian xiong tang
Meng shi gun tan wan Sang bai pi tang Yue bi jia ban xia tang

7.3 Transform phlegm & disperse clumping, lump, or clustered masses

Hai zao yu hu tang Jia shi jia kang fang

Hua tan xiao he wan Xiao luo wan

7.4 Dry damp & transform phlegm (Ph/D)

Cang bai er chen tang jia wei Huang lian wen dan tang Wen dan tang
Dao tan tang Li ge tang Xiang fu xuan fu hua tang
Di tan tang Qing huo di tan tang Zhi suo er chen tang
Er chen tang Qing shi hua tan tang Zhu ru wen dan tang
Fu ling gui zhi gan cao da zao tang Shi wei wen dan tang
Fu ling wan Shun qi dao tan tang

7.5 Moisten dryness & transform phlegm (Dry/Ph)

Bei mu gua lou san Gua lou zhi shi tang Qing fei tang
Cong chi jie geng tang Jie geng tang

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7.6 Warm cold & transform phlegm (C/Ph)

Bian zhi xin qi yin Ling gan jiang wei xin xia ren tang Ling gui zhu gan tang
Fu ling xing ren gan cao tang Ling gan wei jiang xin tang San zi yang qin tang

8. COLD: Internal warmer

8.1 Warm the middle & dispel cold

An zhong san Gui qi jian zhong tang Li zhong wan

Da jian zhong tang Gui zhi jia shao yao da huang tang Liang zhi tang
Dang gui jian zhong tang Gui zhi jia shao yao tang Qian jin dang gui tang
Fu zi jing mi tang Gui zhi ren shen tang Wu zhu yu tang
Fu zi li zhong wan Huang qi jian zhong tang Xiao jian zhong tang
Gan cao gan jiang tang Jian zhong tang Yan nian ban xia tang
Gui fu li zhong wan Li zhong hua tan wan Yin chen zhu fu tang

8.2 Rescue Yang damage (HT/KD Yang DF)

Bai tong tang Hui yang jiu ji tang Tong mai si ni tang
Du shen tang Shen fu tang Wu tou chi shi zhi wan
Fu ling si ni tang Si ni jia ren shen tang
Hei xi dan Si ni tang

8.3 Warm channels & dispel cold

Bai zhu fu zi tang Dang gui si ni tang Gui zhi jia fu zi tang
Da huang fu zi tang Fu zi tang Huang qi gui zhi wu wu tang
Dang gui si ni jia wu zhu yu sheng Gan cao fu zi tang Shao yao gan cao fu zi tang
jiang tang Gui zhi fu zi tang Yang he tang

9. DEFICIENCY: Tonics
9.1 Tonify Qi

Ban xia liu jun zi tang Qing re bu qi tang Wei feng tang
Bao yuan tang Ren shen ge jie san Wen fei zhi liu dan
Bu fei tang Sang piao xiao san Xiang sha liu jun zi tang
Bu qi jian zhong tang Shen ge san Xiang sha yang wei tang
Bu zhong yi qi tang Shen ling bai zhu san Yang xin tang
Chai shao liu jun zi tang Sheng mai san Yi gong san
Gui zhi gan cao tang Sheng xian tang Yi qi cong ming tang
Ju yuan jian Sheng yang yi wei tang Yu ping feng san
Liu jun zi tang Si jun zi tang Zi sheng wan
Qian shi bai zhu san Si shen tang

9.2 Nourish & tonify Blood

Bai zi ren wan Jia wei si wu tang Sheng yu tang

Bu gan tang Jiao ai si wu tang Si wu tang
Dang gui bu xue tang Jiao ai tang Si wu tang jia wei
Dang gui ji xue teng tang Nu ke bai zi ren wan Tao hong si wu tang
Dang gui sheng jiang yang rou tang Qi wu jiang xia tang Wen qing yin
Gui pi tang Qing re bu xue tang Xiong gui jiao ai tang
Guo qi yin Shao yao gan cao tang
Jia wei gui pi tang Shen qi si wu tang

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9.3 Tonify both Qi & Blood

Ba zhen tang Jia jian fu mai tang Shi quan da bu tang

Bao chan wu you fang Jia wei ba xian tang Tai shan pan shi san
Di huang yin zi Nu ke bai zhen wan Wei zheng fang
Gu ben zhi beng tang Ren shen dang shao san Zhi gan cao tang
Gui pi tang Ren shen yang rong tang
He ren yin Ren shen yang wei tang

9.4 Nourish & tonify Yin

Bai he gu jin tang Huan shao dan Yang yin qing fei tang
Bu fei e jiao tang Liu wei di huang wan Yi guan jian
Bu yin tang Mai men dong tang Yi wei tang
Ci shi di huang wan Mai wei di huang wan Yu quan wan
Da bu yin wan Ming mu di huang wan Zheng yin li lao tang
Da zao wan Qi bao mei ran dan Zhi bai di huang wan
Dang gui di huang yin Qi ju di huang wan Zhu jing wan
Du qi wan Qiong yu gao Zi shen ming mu tang
Er long zuo ci wan Sheng yang yi wei tang Zi shen tong er tang
Er zhi wan Shi hu ye guang wan Zi wan tang
Fu fang shou wu tang Tian ma gou teng yin Zi yin jiang huo tang
Gan lu yin Xi gan ming mu tang Zuo gui wan
Hu qian wan Xuan miao san Zuo gui yin

9.5 Warm & tonify Yang

Er xian tang Shen qi wan You gui wan

Ji sheng shen qi wan Tu si zi wan You gui yin
Qing e wan Wen yang bu gan jian Zan yu dan
Rou fu bao yuan tang Wu zi yan zong wan

9.6 Tonify both Yin & Yang

Da bu yuan wan Gui lu er xian jiao Qi bao mei ran dan

Di huang yin zi He che da zao wan

10. Qi STAGNATION: Qi regulators

10.1 Activate Qi flow

Ban xia hou po tang Hou po sheng jiang ban xia gan cao Shu gan tiao xue tang
Ben tun wan ren shen tang Si mo tang
Bie jia wan Hui xiang wan Si qi tang
Chai hu shu gan san Jia wei wu yao tang Tian tai wu yao san
Chai po tang Jin ling zi san Wu mo yin zi
Chen xiang hua qi wan Ju he wan Wu yao shun qi san
Chen xiang jiang qi san Liang fu wan Xiang su san
Dao qi tang Nu shen san Yan hu suo tang
Fen xiao tang Nuan gan jian Yan nian ban xia tang
Gua lou xie bai bai jiu tang Qi ge san Yue ju wan
Gua lou xie bai ban xia tang San he san Zheng qi tian xiang san
Hou po san wu tang Shi liu wei liu qi yin Zhi shi xie bai gui zhi tang
Hou po wen zhong tang Shu gan tang

10.2.1 Direct rebellious Qi downward & facilitate lung Qi (LU Qi)

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Ding chuan tang Shen mi tang

Ning sou wan Su zi jiang qi tang

10.2.2 Direct rebellious Qi downward & tonify stomach Qi (ST Qi)

Chuan si jun zi tang Ji sheng ju pi zhu ru tang Xing jun san

Da ban xia tang Ju pi zhu ru tang Xuan fu dai zhe tang
Ding xiang shi di tang Xiao ban xia tang
Gan jiang ren shen ban xia wan Shi di tang

10.3 Secure lung (LU) & stop coughing

Jiu xian san

11. BLOOD STASIS: Blood movers

11.1 Move Blood & eliminate stasis (B/S)

Bu yang huan wu tang Shao fu zhu yu tang Tong qiao huo xue tang
Di dang tang Shen tong zhu yu tang Xia yu xue tang
Di dang wan Shu gan tang Xuan fu hua tang
Fu yuan huo xue tang Shu jing huo xue tang Xue fu zhu yu tang
Ge xia zhu yu tang Tao he cheng qi tang
Qi li san Tong mai tang

11.2 Warm channels & reduce Blood stasis (B/S)

Ai fu nuan gong wan Gui zhi fu ling wan Shu jing huo xue tang
Da huang zhe chong wan Huo luo xiao ling dan Tong dao san
Da qin jiao tang Lian zhu yin Wen jing tang
Dan shen yin Sheng hua tang Xiong gui tiao xue yin
Dang gui shao yao san Shi xiao san Zhe chong yin

11.3 Reduce Blood stasis (B/S) from tissue trauma

Fu yuan huo xue tang Hua jian er chen tang Tong qiao huo xue tang

12. BLEEDING: Hemostatics

12.1 Clear heat & stop bleeding

Huai hua san Shi hui san Xiao ji yin zi

Huai jiao wan Shui niu jiao di huang wan Yi zi tang
Ke xue fang Si sheng wan Yue hua wan

12.2 Tonify Blood & stop bleeding

Bai ye tang Jiao ai si wu tang Xiong gui jiao ai tang

Huang tu tang Jiao ai tang

12.3 Nourish Blood & stop traumatic bleeding

Yun nan bai yao

13. DISCHARGE: Astringents

13.1 Stabilize exterior & stop sweating

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Dang gui liu huang tang Long gu mu li tang Yu ping feng san
Gu biao zhi han tang Mu li san

13.2 Stabilize exterior & lung (LU)

Jiu xian san Ren shen bu fei tang

13.3 Bind up large intestine (LI) & stop diarrhea

Chi shi zhi yu yu liang tang Tao hua tang Zhen ren yang zang tang
Si shen wan Yi huang san Zhu che wan

13.4 Stabilize Ren/Chong & stop uterine bleeding

Gu chong tang Zhen ling dan

Gu jing wan Zi jin dan

13.5 Secure uterine bleeding & stop leukorrhea

Wan dai tang Qing dai tang Yi huang tang

13.6 Astringe kidney (KD) & arrest enuresis: Astringe Jing to stop urogenital leakage

Fu tu dan Jin suo gu jing wan Shui li er xian dan

Gui zhi gan cao long gu mu li tang Sang piao xiao san Suo quan wan
Gui zhi jia long gu mu li tang Shou tai wan

14. WOMEN’S DISEASES: Women’s formula

14.1 Discharge

Bao yin jian Qi gong wan Xiang ai xiong gui yin

Bu gan yi shen tang Qi zhen san
Bu shen yi gan tang Xiang ai xiong dang yin

14.2 Irregular menstruation

An chong tang Jing qian fang Ren shen zi xue tang

Bai zi ren wan Nu ke ba zhen wan Yi yin jian
Cang fu dao tan tang Nu ke bai zi ren wan
Da ying jian Qing re gu jing tang

14.3 Insufficient lactation

Tong ru dan Xia ru yong quan san

14.4 Dysmenorrhea

Ding jing tang Ping gan kai yu zhi xue tang

Fu ke tong jing wan Xuan yu tong jing tang

14.5 Miscarriage

An tai yin Pu gong ying tang Xia yu xue tang

Bu shen gu chong wan San wu huang qin tang Xiong gui jiao ai tang
Dang gui san Sheng hua tang Xiong gui tiao xue yin
Dang gui shao yao san Shi xiao san Zhe chong yin
Gui zhi fu ling wan Wen jing tang Zhi shi shao yao san
Jiao ai tang Wen qing yin

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14.6 Infertility

Kai yu zhong yu tang Yang jing zhong yu tang

15. MIND: Tranquilizers

15.1 Calm the Shen

Ci zhu wan Zhen zhu mu wan

Sheng tie luo yin Zhu sha an shen wan

15.2 Nourish heart (HT Blood/Yin) & calm the Shen

An shen ding zhi wan Gui zhi jia long gu mu li tang Yang xin tang
Bai zi yang xin tang Huang lian e jiao tang Yi gan san
Chai hu jia long gu mu li tang Long chi qing hun tang Yi gan san jia chen pi ban xia
Ding zhi wan Suan zao ren tang Zhen zhong dan
Gan mai da zao tang Tian wang bu xin dan

16. WIND: Wind agents

16.1 Expel wind

Cang er zi san Juan bi tang Xiao xu ming tang

Chuan xiong cha tiao san Qian zheng san Xin yi san
Da fang feng tang San sheng yin Xu ming tang
Da qin jiao tang Shu feng huo xue tang Yang shi juan bi tang
Feng yin tang Xiao feng san Yu zhen san
Ju hua cha tiao san Xiao huo luo dan Zhi jing san

16.2 Pacify liver wind (LV)

Chen xiang tian ma tang Gou teng san Qi wu jiang xia tang
Da ding feng zhu Gou teng yin San jia fu mai tang
Di huang yin zi Jian ling tang Tian ma gou teng yin
E jiao ji zi huang tang Ling jiao gou teng tang Zhen gan xi feng tang

17. FOOD STAGNATION: Digestives

17.1 Reduce food stagnation (F/S)

Bao he wan Mu xiang bing lang wan Xiang sha yang wei tang
Bie jia wan Mu xiang shun qi wan Xiao ru wan
Da an wan Ping wei san Zhi shi dao zhi wan
Fei er wan San leng tang
Liu mo tang Xiang sha ping wei san

17.2 Reduce food stagnation (F/S) & tonify SP

Ge hua jie cheng san Qi pi tang Xiang sha zhi zhu wan
Jian pi wan Qu mai zhi zhu wan Zhi shi xiao pi wan
Ju ban zhi zhu wan Qu nie zhi zhu wan Zhi zhu wan

17.3 Induce vomiting (Emetics)

Gua di san San sheng san

Jiu ji xi xian san Shen lu yin

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18. PARASITES: Anthelmintics

18.1 Expel parasites

Bu dai wan Li zhong an hui tang

Hua chong wan Wu mei wan

19. ABSCESS & SORES: Abscess agents

19.1 Treat external abscesses & sores

Bie jia jian wan Qing shang fang feng tang Xiang chuan jie du ji
Jie geng tang San zhong kui jian tang Yang he tang
Jing fang bai du san Shi wei bai du san Zhen ren huo ming yin
Jing jie lian qiao tang Si miao yong an tang Zhi tou chuang yi fang
Le shi shu Teng long tang Zhong he tang
Liu shen wan Tou nong san Zi gen mu li tang
Pai nong san Tuo li xiao du yin Zi yun gao
Pai nong tang Wu wei xiao du yin
Qian jin nei tuo san Xian fang huo ming yin

19.2 Treat internal abscesses

Bo zhou san Qing xin li ge tang Yi yi fu zi bai jiang san

Da huang mu dan tang Shi liu wei liu qi yin Yi yi ren tang
Qian jin wei jing tang Wei jing tang
Qing chang yin Xi huang wan

20. EXTERNAL APPLICATION: Topical agents

20.1 Treat external disorders

Bing peng san Jin huang gao Qing dai san

Chou ling dan Jin huang san Zi dang gao
Er qing ago Ku shen tang
Hai tong pi tang Liu huang ruan gao

20.2 Treat internal disorders

An tai zhu gao San leng xi ru fang

Bi ba bing Wu zhu yu gao

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3. The Composition of Formulas

With proper knowledge of herbal combinations, you can compose herbal formulas. The goal of prescribing formulas in clinic is to
achieve maximum therapeutic effect with minimum side effects. In classical Asian herbal medicine, herbal practitioners are
required to be able to modify formulas for treating different patterns and conditions.
Composing an effective formula is a process where several conditions should be fulXilled. First, you should make a clear
pattern differentiation, establish the treatment principles, select treatment methods and Xigure out the most suitable strategies.
Fundamentally you should follow the model of formula structure, selecting appropriate herbs to play speciXic roles in the formula
and ensuring that treatment strategies are fully expressed.

Pattern differentiation Correct pattern differentiation is very important for selecting a suitable treatment method and
creating an effective formula. The primary pattern where the main pathological development is
identiXied manifestations through a series of main symptoms.
• A secondary pattern develops from the principal pattern and manifestations in a series of secondary
symptoms. When the principal pattern is treated, the secondary pattern may disappear as well. A
secondary pattern might be a coexisting pattern that is less important at the time of treatment.
Secondary symptoms are accompanying symptoms that are not key symptoms in terms of pattern
differentiation but they should be treated seriously.
• These are essential diagnostic methods for pattern differentiation as well as for giving a prognosis
concerning the development and recovery of the disease.

Treatment principle The treatment principle takes the primary pattern in a complex condition as the target for treatment.
In the process of treatment, the pattern will change and the treatment principle will change too.

Formula structure • Chief (Zhu 主, Jun 君) serves as a king directly to treat the central pattern, manifested by the main
symptoms. The chief herb has a relatively large dosage within the formula and enters the channels
where the pathological changes are manifest.
• Deputy (Fu 補, Chen 臣) serves as a minister to act to accentuate and enhance the effect of the chief
herb to treat the principal pattern. It serves as the main herbs acting directly against a coexisting
pattern.
• Assistant (Zuo 佐) serves as a moderator to accentuate and enhance the therapeutic effect of the
chief or deputy herbs. Often it directly treats secondary symptoms and moderates the toxicity or
eliminates harsh properties of the chief or deputy ingredients.
• Envoy (Shi 使) serves as a harmonizer to balance the actions of the other ingredients in order to
integrate the action, temperature, speed and direction of the formula. Also, it brings the rest of the
herbs into the channel or region where the main pathological change exists, allowing their actions to
focus on this speciXic region.

*If you want to learn more about the process of the classical Asian herbal therapy, read Chinese Herbal Formulas:
Treatment Principles and Composition Strategies (Churchill Livingstone Elsevier, 2010) by Yifan Yang.


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4. The Character of Herbs

CHARACTERS ACTIONS

Hot/Warm Used to treat Yin syndrome. Very hot, hot, slightly hot, warm, slightly warm.

Cool/Cold Used to treat Yang syndrome. Slightly cool, cool, slightly cold, cold, very cold.

Neutral Neither heats nor cools the body.

Sour (LV) Astringes, binds, prevents leakage of Qi or Rluids

• Induces astringency and stops discharge

Bitter (HT) Drains and dries

• Clears heat, purges Xire • Sends down rebellious Qi to treat cough and vomiting
• Relaxes the bowels • Eliminates damp

Sweet (SP) ToniRies, harmonizes, moistens

• Nourishes, reinforces or toniXies • Normalizes the function of SP/ST
• Harmonizes the properties of different herbs • relieves spasms and pain

Pungent (LU) Disperses and moves

Acrid • Disperses external pathogens • Promotes the circulation of Qi and Blood

Salty (KD) Purges & softens

• Relieves constipation by purgation • Softens and resolves hard masses & tumors

Bland Leaches out damp, promotes urination

Tasteless • Excrete damp, induce diuresis

Aromatic This is not a taste so much as a smell or aroma. Acrid and aromatic often go together.

Astringent See actions of Sour. (Astringes, binds, prevents leakage of Xluids or Qi)

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5. Actions of Herbs for Zang fu Organs


■ For LV/GB organ

PATTERNS HERBS FORMULAS

Guide channels Chai hu, Wu zhu yu *Xiao chai hu tang

Nourish LV Yin Gou qi zi; Shan zhu yu, Bai shao, Wu mei, Wu wei zi *Dry mouth, thirst, and heat.

Tonify Blood Dang gui, Bai shao, Shu di, Hua niu xi, Da zao, E jiao *Si wu tang

Warm LV channel Wu zhu yu, Xiao hui xiang, Chuan jiao (Hua jiao) *Tian tai Wu yao tang (Shan qi)

Clear LV fire Long dan, Zhi zi, Xiao ku cao, Ling yang jiao, Yin chen hao *Long dan xie gan tang, Dai ge san

Reduce LV Yang rising Long gu, Mu li, Sheng shi jue ming, Zhen zhu mu, Dai zhe shi

Reduce LV wind Tian ma, Gou teng, Di long Qian xie, Bai jiang can, Wu gong *Qian zheng san

Clear LV fire; Sang ye, Ju hua, Bo he, Qing xiang zi, *Ye (leaf), Zi (seed)
Benefit eyes Jue ming zi, Bai ji li, Gou qi zi, Mi meng huan, Mu zei

Regulate LV Qi Xiang fu, Zhi shi, Zhi ke, Qing pi, Mu xiang, *Chai hu shu gan san
Cheng xiang, Ju luo, Fo shou, Xiang yuan, Chuan lian zi *Yi guan jian

Move B/S of LV Tao ren, Hong hua, Chuan xiong, San leng, E zhu, Ru xiang, Mo yao, Wu ling zhi, Yan hu suo, Yu jin

Soothe LV Chai hu, Bo he geng, Zi su geng, Bai shao *Xiao yao san, Ban xia hou po tang

Remove GB/KD stones Jin qian cao *Ding zhi wan

■ For HT/SI organ

PATTERNS HERBS FORMULAS

Tonify HT Yin/Blood; Suan zao ren, Bai zi ren, Long yan rou; *Gui pi tang, Gan mai da zao tang
Calm Shen (insomnia) Dang gui, Bai shao, E jiao (HT Blood); *Huang lian e jiao tang
Mai men dong, Fu xiao mai, He huan hua, Bai he *Suan zao ren tang

Tonify/warm HT Yang Gui zhi, Rou gui (L/J), Fu zi; Xie bai *Gua lou xie bai tang

Tonify HT Qi Ren shen, Huang qi, Zhi gan cao, Fu ling, Fu shen, Wu wei zi *Sheng mai san

Clear HT fire; Huang lian, Zhi zi, Mu tong, Deng xin cao, Lian zi xin, Lian *Dao chi san
Drain HT fire qiao, Dan zhu ye, Niu huang; Xi jiao *Qing ying tang

Calm HT Shen Zhu sha, Hu po, Zhen zhu (mu)

Open HT orifice Shi chang pu & Yuan zhi; Niu huang & Xi jiao (Shu niu jiao)

Clear SI heat Mu tong, Deng xin cao, Chi fu ling, Che qian zi, Zhu ling *Clear HT Xire herbs can clear SI Xire.

■ For SP/ST organ

PATTERNS HERBS FORMULAS

Tonify SP Qi Ren shen, Dang shen, Bai zhu; Huang qi; Zhi gan cao, Fu *Shen ling bai zhu san
ling; Shan yao, Bai bian dou, Yi yi ren, Lian zi, Da zao

Warm SP Yang Gan jiang

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Dry dampness Bai zhu, Cang zhu, Ban xia, Hou po

Aromatic transform
damp Bai dou kou, Cao guo, Huo xiang, Pei lan, Sha ren, Chen pi, Hou po, Zhi ke, Da fu pi

Tonify/nourish ST Yin Mai dong, Yu zhu, Sha shen, Tian hua fen, Lu gen, Sheng di *Sha shen mai men dong tang

Clear ST heat Huang lian, Da huang, Mang xiao, Zhi zi, Sheng shi gao, Zhi *Bai hu tang
mu; Xi gua & Lu dou yi *Da cheng qi tang

Remove F/S Zhi shi, Shan zha, Shen qu, Mai ya, Gu ya, Lai fu zi, Ji nei jin

Constipation Da huang, Mang xiao, Hou po, Zhi shi, Bing lang *Same as in LI stagnation

Descending ST Qi Ding xiang, Shi di *Ding xiang shi di tang

Chen xiang, Xuan fu hua, Wu yao; Qing pi & Zhi ke

Stop bleeding in ST Fu long gan, Hai piao xiao *Huang tu tang

■ For LU/LI organ

PATTERNS HERBS FORMULAS

Tonify LU Yin Sha shen, Mai men dong, Tian men dong, E jiao, Bai he, *Bai he gu jin tang
Tian hua fen, Yu zhu, Huang jing

Tonify LU Qi Ren shen, Huang qi, Zhi gan cao (tonify HT Qi) *Dang shen (only use for SP Qi DF.)

Descending LU Qi Zi su zi, Xing ren, Bai guo, Jie geng, Xuan fu hua *Ding chuan tang

Stop bleeding of LU Bai ji, Xin he cao

Open orifices of LU Cang er zi, Xin yi hua

Warm LU Ma huang, Xi xin, Gan jiang, Sheng jiang *Ma huang, Gui zhi

Clear LU heat Huang qin, Zhi zi, Sang bai pi, Di gu pi, Sheng shi gao, Lu gen, Pi pa ye, Zhi mu

Stop cough Xing ren, Jie geng, Qian hu, She gan, Bai qian, Zi su zi

Remove Phlegm Bei mu, Gua lou, Zhu ru, Zhu li, Dan nan xing, Bai jie zi, Chen pi, Bai bu, Ban xia

Sore throat Ma bo, Niu bang zi, Ban lan gen, Xuan shen, She gan, Jie geng

Release W/C Ma huang, Gui zhi, Jing jie, Fang feng, Zi su ye, Sheng jiang, Cong bai

Release W/H Sang ye, Ju hua, Bo he, Niu bang zi, Dan dou chi, Chai hu, Ge gen, Sheng ma, Chan tui, Fu ping

Clear heat in LI Huang lian, Huang qin, Huang bai, Bai tou weng, Ma chi xian, Da huang, Mang xiao

Stagnation in LI Da huang, Mang xiao, Hou po, Zhi shi, Bing lang *Same as in Constipation in ST

Moist LI Huo ma ren, Gua lou ren, Yi yi ren, Tao ren, Xing ren, Rou *Run chang tang
cong rong, Dang gui, Sheng di huang, Xuan shen

Deal with Parasites Nan gua zi (pumpkin seeds), Bing lang, Wu mei *Wu mei wan

Stop bleeding in LI Huai hua (Huai mi), Di yu, Ce bai ye *Hemorrhoids

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■ For KD/BL organ

PATTERNS HERBS FORMULAS

Tonify KD Yin Shu di huang, Nu zhen zi, Fu pen zi, Han lian cao, Tian dong, *Liu wei di huang wan
Huang jing, Gou qi zi, Huai niu xi, He shou wu, Sang ji sheng

Warm KD Yang Fu zi, Rou gui, Xian mao, Xian ling pi, Rou cong rong, Rou *Xian ling pi (Xian ling pi)
dou kou, Ba ji tian, Gou ji, Xu duan, Lu rong, Du zhong *Er xian tang

Tonify KD Jing Lu jiao jiao, Gui ban jiao, Zi he che, Tu si zi *Zuo gui wan, You gui wan

Astringe KD Jing Jin ying zi, Sang piao xiao, Qian shi, Lian xu, Wu wei zi, Long *Sang piao xiao san
gu, Mu li, Yi zhi ren, Bai guo, Bei xie *Use for frequent urination.

Clear heat of KD/BL Zhi mu, Huang bai *Zhi bai di huang wan

Promote urination Bian xu, Qu mai, Mu tong, Hua shi, Jin qian cao, Hai jin sha, *Ba zheng san
Ze xie, Zhu ling, Dong gua pi, Da fu pi, Bai tong cao *Wu pi yin (edema), Wu ling san

Stop bleeding in urine Bai mao gen, Xiao ji

■ Herbs that guide the channels

PATTERNS RELATED HERBS

LU hand Tai yin Jie geng, Sheng ma, Cong bai, Bai zhi

LI hand Yang ming Da huang, Bai zhi, Sheng ma, Shi gao

SP foot Tai yin Bai zhu, Ge gen, Cang zhu, Sheng ma, Bai shao

ST foot Yang ming Bai zhu, Sheng ma, Shi gao, Ge gen

HT hand Shao yin Huang lian, Xi xin

SI hand Tai yang Mu tong, Deng xin cao, Gao ben, Huang bai

KD foot Shao yin Du huo, Rou gui, Zhi mu, Xi xin

BL foot Tai yang Ge gen, Qiang huo

PC hand Jue yin Chai hu, Mu dan pi

SJ hand Shao yang U/J: Zhi zi, Gui zhi, Wan qian, Di gu pi. M/J: Qing pi. L/J: Fu zi

LV foot Jue yin Wu zhu yu, Chai hu, Chuang xiong, Qing pi

GB foot Shao yang Chai hu, Qing pi

Du mai Qiang huo

■ Herbs that help the part of the body

PATTERNS HERBS ACTIONS

Exterior Ma huang Guides actions to exterior and skin

Upper Body Jie geng Guides herbs to LU & chest, lifts to M/J. *Shen ling bai zhu san.

Chai hu Raising action, guides herbs up to head, raises SP Yang.

Jiang huang Guides to the upper extremities & shoulders.

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Throat Jie geng Guides into the throat.

Lower Body Niu xi Treats bleeding in the upper body and lowers heat in the upper
body.

Rou gui Guides heat down to source; warms channels of L/J; guides to KD.

Wu yao Guides to the Lower jiao.

LV/GB Chai hu Guides into both LV & GB ch; guides herbs to lateral costal region.

Wu zhu yu Guides to LV channel.

ST/LI Sheng ma Yang ming organ: constipation. Yang ming channel: oral ulcers

Back Qin jiao Guides to the spine & lumbar region.

Qiang huo Guides to the upper back.

Gou teng, Qiang huo, Ge gen Guides to the shoulders & upper back.

Du huo, Du zhong Guides to the lower back.

Shoulders Jiang huang, Gui zhi Guides to the shoulders.

Hands/fingers Gui zhi Guides to the hands and Xingers.

Head Chuan xiong Guides into head in Shao yang channel.

Cang er zi, Xin yi hua Guides to the sinuses.

Bai zhi Guides to the frontal.

Man jing zi Guides to the temporal.

Gao ben Guides to the vertex.

Qiang huo Guides to the occipital.

Flank/rib cage Chuan liang zi Guides into the Xlank and rib cages.

Chest Chai hu, Yu jin Guide into the chest.

Groin & LV channel Chuan lian zi Guides into the groin and LV channel.

Network vessels & Di long, Luo shi tang Guide into muscles and sinews for paralysis, pain and obstruction.
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1. CARDIOVASCULAR CONDITIONS

Acquired Inflammatory Heart Disease

DISORDERS PATTERN FORMULA & CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS

Cor pulmonale W/C with phlegm retention (W/R) causing congested Iluid in
W/Ph Xiao qing long tang 1.1 LU; thin mucus condition; Tai yang syndrome with Ph/D in LU
(breathing difIiculties, profuse cold damp discharges).
Pulmonary heart
disease W/C Ma huang fu zi xi xin Shao yin & Tai yang patterns (W/C); common colds with LU/
1.3
COLD tang KD Yang DF; mild fever, XS cold.

Gui zhi shao yao zhi mu W/C/D Bi syn with heat; SOB & swollen extremities; joint
W/D 6.4
tang pain at night; N/V, arthritis. A complex of cold & heat (C>H).

Ph/H in chest/Epig; Jie xiong syndrome caused by Ph/H

Ph/H Xiao xian xiong tang 7.2
obstruction in chest; focal chest wall & pleuritic pain.
XS
C/Ph in LU with F/S; thin sputum congestion in M/J; cough
C/Ph San zi yang qin tang 7.6 with copious sputum; chest distention; indigestion. C/F
(coughing, hiccups); Ph & Qi XS in U/J by a weak GI function.

B/S Gua lou xie bai bai jiu Blood cold; chest Bi with less Ph/D; Ph obstructing the chest
10.1
COLD tang from HT Yang DF; pain from HT Q/S with Ph.

Q/S in LV ch affecting LU & blocking Blood to L/J; chest pain,

Q/S Xuan fu hua tang 11.1
dislikes cold drinks; cough; uterine bleeding.

HT B/S & LV Q/C in chest; B/S above diaphragm; chronic HA;

B/S Xue fu zhu yu tang 11.1 focal pain & lumps in chest; dry scaly skin. Qi or Blood DF
Q/S Bu yang huan wu tang
leads to B/S obstructing the channels; one-sided paralysis.

Qi Ting li da zao xie fei LU abscess with Ph/H congestion or congested Iluid in the
2.5
Ph/H tang chest/Hypc; wheezing from Iluid congestion in LU.

LU/KD Yin DF with heat Ilaring; cough with blood streaked

5.2
YIN Bai he gu jin tang sputum, wheezing; sore throat; insomnia & hot palms/soles. A
9.4
tonic, antipyretic and expectorant to nourish LU & KD.

Ph/D 6.5 LU Ph/D pattern; Ph/D from SP Yang DF creating C/D; thin
Yang Ling gui zhu gan tang 7.6 mucus in Epig or LI; stufIiness in Hypc; dizziness.

KD/SP/HT Yang DF causing C/D retention; toxic Iluid with KD

Yang DF; chronic pitting edema below the waist. When the
Zhen wu tang 6.5
metabolic functions are waning, causing toxic Iluid retention
DF YANG to collect in the GI tract or heart palpitations.

Severe DF of Yuan qi with Yang collapse; LU/SP/KD Yang DF;

Shen fu tang 8.2
extremely cold extremities, cold sweating, dizziness & SOB.

LU Qi DF from Wei qi DF causing spontaneous sweating &

Yu ping feng san 9.1
Qi poor immunity; weak cough with clear thin sputum. Use as a
+ Jiao jian zhong tang 13.1
basic formula for Tx of immune disorders.

Qi Post febrile diseases or summer heat leading to LU Qi/Yin DF,

Sheng mai san 9.1
YIN chronic dry cough, scanty Ph; copious heavy sweating, SOB.

Zhi gan cao tang HT Blood & LU Qi/Yin DF causing irregular pulse; SOBOE,
Qi 9.3
(Fu mai tang) palpitations, profuse sweating; suffocating feeling in chest.

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MyocardiDs All types of XS toxic Iire in 3 burners; inIlammation or

HEAT Huang lian jie du tang 2.4 congestion from cold or heat with C/F; irritability. Clearing
heat (bleeding, vomiting of blood, nosebleeds and dysentery).
EndocardiDs
InfecWve Seasonal epidemic toxic heat with W/H & Ph/D in throat &
Pu ji xiao du yin 2.4
head at Qi level; D/H febrile disorder; fever & chills; thirst.
endocardiWs (IE)
D/H D/H jaundice; Wu ling san pattern with XS damp; sallow
complexion, dysuria; dark, scanty red urine; lingering thirst.
Yin chen wu ling san 6.2
Focus on draining damp & abating jaundice. Weak version of
XS Yin chen hao tang.

HT B/S & LV Q/C in chest; B/S above diaphragm; chronic HA;

Xue fu zhu yu tang 11.1
irritability, focal pain & lumps in chest; dry scaly skin.

B/S Bi syndrome in extremities from Q/S & B/S; chronic muscle

pain from B/S; shoulder & back pain. Unblock the Ilow in the
Shen tong zhu yu tang 11.1
chest & hypochondria, and work on the entire body; often
successful when other Bi syndrome formulas have failed.

Mild toxic Iire or Ph Iire causing early stage of toxic sores and
Ph/H Xian fang huo ming yin 19.1
boils that develop rapidly; hardness with B/S pain.

Fever from Yin DF with DF heat during the late stage of febrile
dz; nocturnal fever and morning chills with no sweat. Because
YIN Qing hao bie jia tang 2.10
of a high dose of Yin tonics, it is suitable for the late stage of
febrile disorders in which the body Iluids & Yin are damaged.

Qi LU/KD Qi DF with Ph/H; chronic cough, wheezing; thick,

Ren shen ge jie san 9.1
Ph/H yellow sputum; heat sensation, irritability; facial edema.
DF
LU Qi DF from Wei qi DF causing spontaneous sweating &
Yu ping feng san 9.1
Qi poor immunity; weak cough with clear thin sputum. Use as a
+ Jiao jian zhong tang 13.1
basic formula for Tx of immune disorders.

Post febrile diseases or summer heat leading to LU Qi/Yin DF,

YIN Sheng mai san 9.1
chronic dry cough, scanty Ph; heavy sweating, fatigue, SOB.

PericardiDs LU abscess with Ph/H congestion or congested Iluid in the

Ting li da zao xie fei chest/Hypc; wheezing from Iluid congestion in LU. A powerful
Ph/H 2.5
tang remedy to strongly drive out Iluids or Ph from LU. Useful for
ConstricDve XS constitutions only. Avoid overdose and long-term use.
pericardiDs
B/S below the diaphragm with LV Q/S; palpable Abd masses
Ge xia zhu yu tang 11.1 with Iixed pain from B/S; HT Qi DF & B/S; childhood lumps;
XS pain in a Iixed region. Abd masses visible when lying down.

Q/S HT B/S & LV Q/C in chest; B/S above diaphragm; chronic HA;
Xue fu zhu yu tang 11.1
B/S focal pain & lumps in chest; dry scaly skin. Qi or Blood DF
Bu yang huan wu tang
leading to B/S obstructing the channels; one-sided paralysis.

Severe pain in chest/Epig pain or lower Abd due to B/S;

Shi xiao san 11.2
irregular menstruation; menstrual cramps.

LU Ph/D pattern; Ph/D from SP Yang DF creating C/D; thin

Ph/D 6.5
C/F Ling gui zhu gan tang 7.6 mucus in Epig or LI; stufIiness in Hypc; dizziness. Focus on
harmonizing Iluids & Qi hua.

Sinking SP Qi with rectal or uterine prolapse that cannot

Qi control Blood; SP Qi DF from heat (fever); diarrhea. For fever
DF Bu zhong yi qi tang 9.1
HEAT from Qi DF and various patterns resulting from M/J Qi
sinking.

HT Blood & SP Qi DF; Shen disturbances & chronic bleeding

Qi Gui pi tang 9.2
from HT Blood & SP Qi DF; palpitations & insomnia. HT Blood
BLD + Zhi gan cao tang 9.3
& LU Qi/Yin DF causing irregular pulse; SOBOE, palpitations.

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RheumaDc heart W/C with internal C/Ph causing congested Iluids in LU; fever
& chills (F>C), no sweating, cough; white sputum. Strong
disease W/Ph Xiao qing long tang 1.1
pungent and warm herbs (Ma huang & Gui zhi) are used to
warm LU and eliminate Ph (Xi xin, Gan jiang & Ban xia).
RheumaDc fever
XS heat in YM channel with B/F DF at Qi level causing acute
YM ch
Bai hu tang 2.1 fever with four XS symptoms (fever, sweat, thirst, pulse). For
HEAT
cooling fever but not for toxic heat like Yin qiao san.

D/H jaundice; Wu ling san pattern with XS damp; sallow

D>H Yin chen wu ling san 6.2 complexion, dysuria; dark, scanty red urine; lingering thirst.
XS Focus on draining damp & abating jaundice.

Fluid retention (W/R & Q/C) in Epig/Hypc; difIiculty in

Ph/D 6.5
Bian zhi xin qi yin breathing & subcardiac palpitations, stiff shoulders & back.
Q/S 7.6
Use it when Mu fang ji tang is ineffective. XS pattern only.

Gun tan wan Combination of heat (XS) & chronic Ph (DF), or a long-term
Ph/H 7.2
(Meng shi gun tan wan) accumulation of Ph/H; Ph Iire type of mental disorders.

HT B/S & LV Q/C in chest; B/S above diaphragm; chronic HA;

Q/S Xue fu zhu yu tang 11.1 focal pain & lumps in chest; dry scaly skin. Qi or Blood DF
B/S Bu yang huan wu tang leads to B/S obstructing the channels; one-sided paralysis.

W/C Ma huang fu zi xi xin Shao yin & Tai yang patterns (W/C); common colds with LU/
1.3
COLD tang KD Yang DF; mild fever, XS cold.

SP & Wei qi DF that causes W/D edema (Feng shui); W/D

W/D 6.3 invading SP; sweating; obesity; joints pain. Fang ji, Huang qi &
Qi Fang ji huang qi tang 6.4 Bai zhu tonify Wei qi and SP. For edema in female of DF type,
and some forms of damp Bi syndrome.

KD/SP/HT Yang DF causing C/D retention; toxic Iluid with KD

Zhen wu tang 6.5
YANG Yang DF; chronic pitting edema below the waist.
DF
C/D
Severe SP Yang DF with DF cold; XS pattern of LZW; extreme
Fu zi li zhong wan 8.1
chest pain from W/C; severe diarrhea & Abd pain, cold limbs.

Cold in Shao yin pattern; XS cold limbs from KD Yang DF or HT

Blood DF; spontaneous cold sweating; cold hands & feet.
YANG Si ni tang 8.2
Focus on critical cases with Yang collapse. Includes KD Yang
tonic (Fu zi) and SP/HT Yang tonic (Gang jiang).

BLD Zhi gan cao tang HT Blood & LU Qi/Yin DF causing irregular pulse; SOBOE,
9.3
YIN (Fu mai tang) palpitations, profuse sweating; suffocating feeling in chest.

Viral cardiDs 6.5 Fluid retention (W/R & Q/C) in Epig/Hypc; difIiculty in
Bian zhi xin qi yin 7.6 breathing & subcardiac palpitations, stiff shoulders & back.

B/S below the diaphragm with LV Q/S; palpable Abd masses

Ge xia zhu yu tang 11.1 with Iixed pain from B/S; HT Qi DF & B/S; early childhood
XS Q/S lumps. Abd masses visible when lying down.

Q/S in LV ch affecting LU & blocking Blood to L/J; chest

distention, dislikes cold drinks; cough; uterine bleeding. Treat
Xuan fu hua tang 11.1
uterine bleeding during the second half of pregnancy; cough,
chest pain, hepatitis threatened abortion, LV cirrhosis.

KD/SP/HT Yang DF causing C/D retention; toxic Iluid with KD

YANG Yang DF; chronic pitting edema below the waist. When the
Zhen wu tang 6.5
C/D metabolic functions are waning, causing toxic Iluid retention
DF (W/R) to collect in the GI tract, or palpitations.

Qi Post febrile diseases or summer heat leading to LU Qi/Yin DF,

Sheng mai san 9.1
YIN chronic dry cough, scanty Ph; heavy sweating, fatigue, SOB.

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Cardiac Complications
Atherosclerosis Niu huang qing xin wan 3.4
Shen disturbances from toxic heat of PC; similar to An gong
niu huang wan, but has stronger actions to clear heat.

Arteriosclerosis HEAT Shao yang organ with Tai yang channel pattern; fever>chills;
joint pain; N/V, Epig/chest pain; sweats, GI weakness. XCHT
Chai hu gui zhi tang 4.1
pattern in those who are more cold and DF by nature and who
suffer from the adverse effects of stress and tension.

HEAT Shao yang & Yang ming patterns; constipation; Hypc/Epig

Da chai hu tang 4.2.1
YM ch obstruction; XCHT + XCQT - Ren shen, Gan cao & Hou po.

Obstructions in all 3 Yang ch (Tai yang, YM, Shao yang); Ph/H

HEAT Chai hu jia long gu mu 4.4
obstructing LV/GB; painful fullness in Hypc. C/F (Ilushing up,
Q/S li tang 15.2
hiccups, delirium). Strong but wiry type.

Ph/H underlying LV Qi/Yin DF; internal movement of LV wind

XS YIN 7.1
Gou teng san with Ph/D; morning HA; dizziness, hot Ilashes. Treat HTN &
Ph/H 16.2
dizziness; arteriosclerosis for the elderly.

Huang lian wen dan Ph Iire disturbing HT; GB D/H at Qi level; GB/ST disharmony
Ph/H 7.4
tang with severe Ph/H; dizziness & N/V; seizures.

HT B/S & LV Q/C in chest; B/S above diaphragm; chronic HA;

B/S Xue fu zhu yu tang 11.1 focal pain & lumps in chest; dry scaly skin. Qi or Blood DF
Q/S Bu yang huan wu tang leading to B/S obstructing the channels; one-sided paralysis.

B/S 11.2 Fixed B/S masses in L/J; B/S in Chong/Ren mai; masses in
COLD Gui zhi fu ling wan 14.5 lower Abd, unpalpable Abd pain; counterIlow; dysmenorrhea.

XS heat & mild B/S in L/J; irritability; dysmenorrhea, lower

B/S
Tao he cheng qi tang 11.1 Abd pain; HA with red eyes; mental confusion. Focus on
HEAT
draining heat & breaking up B/S.

5.2 LU/ST Yin DF (Qi C/F, vomit, thirst, gnawing hunger); LU/KD
Mai men dong tang 9.4 Yin DF (night coughing & Ph coughing); N/V & dry coughing.
YIN
Zhi gan cao tang HT Blood & LU Qi/Yin DF causing irregular pulse; SOBOE,
9.3
(Fu mai tang) palpitations, profuse sweating; suffocating feeling in chest.
DF
Qi or Blood DF leading to B/S obstructing the channels; one-
B/S sided paralysis; HT B/S with Qi DF; deviated eyes/mouth.
Bu yang huan wu tang 11.1
Qi When Pt has regained consciousness and normal body
temperature or when cerebral hemorrhage has arrested.

Cardiac asthma Shen disturbances from toxic heat of PC; similar to An gong
HEAT Niu huang qing xin wan 3.4 niu huang wan, but has stronger actions to clear heat. Treat
febrile pathogens falling inward, with heat entering PC.
XS
Ph/D 6.5 Fluid retention (Q/C) in Epig/Hypc; difIiculty in breathing
Q/S Bian zhi xin qi yin 7.6 and subcardiac palpitations, stiff shoulders & back.

Post febrile diseases or summer heat leading to LU Qi/Yin DF,

Sheng mai san 9.1
chronic dry cough, scanty Ph; copious heavy sweating, SOB.
Qi
YIN
LU/KD Yin DF; dry cough with little sputum, dry throat or
Qiong yu gao 9.4
spitting of blood, muscle atrophy, SOB and weakness.
DF
BLD Zhi gan cao tang HT Blood & LU Qi/Yin DF causing irregular pulse; SOBOE,
9.3
YIN (Fu mai tang) palpitations, profuse sweating; suffocating feeling in chest.

C/Ph Gua lou xie bai bai jiu Blood cold; chest Bi with less Ph/D; Ph obstructing the chest
10.1
YANG tang from HT Yang DF; pain from HT Q/S with Ph.

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Cardiac KD/SP/HT Yang DF causing C/D retention; toxic Iluid with KD

Zhen wu tang 6.5 Yang DF. When the metabolic functions are waning, causing
arrhythmia toxic Iluid retention; heart palpitations.

Irregular heartbeat Gui pi tang 9.2 HT Blood & SP Qi DF; Shen disturbances & chronic bleeding
+ Zhi gan cao tang 9.3 from HT Blood & SP Qi DF; palpitations & insomnia.
Heart murmur
Qi or Blood DF leading to B/S obstructing the channels; one-
Atrial sided paralysis; HT B/S with Qi DF; deviated eyes/mouth.
Bu yang huan wu tang 11.1
fibrillaDon When Pt has regained consciousness and normal body
temperature or when cerebral hemorrhage has arrested.

Sweating & Shen disturbances from HT/KD Yin/Yang DF; Yang

Gui zhi jia long gu mu li 13.6
rising above (HT) & Yin draining below (KD). Pulsations on
tang 15.2
cardiac, epig, umbilicus, lower Abd; midline lead.

Dry organ syndrome from HT Qi DF with LV Q/S; distraction,

Gan mai da zao tang 15.2
sorrow, sadness, yawning, weeping; hysteria, insomnia.

Ma huang fu zi xi xin Shao yin & Tai yang patterns (W/C); common colds with LU/
1.3
tang KD Yang DF; mild fever, XS cold.

Shao yang organ with Tai yang channel pattern; fever>chills;

Chai hu gui zhi tang 4.1 joint pain; N/V, Epig/chest pain; sweats, GI weakness. Xiao
chai hu tang + Gui zhi tang.

Chai hu jia long gu mu 4.4 Obstructions in all 3 Yang ch (Tai yang, YM, Shao yang); Ph/H
li tang 15.2 obstructing LV/GB; painful fullness in Hypc.

Bradycardia Post febrile diseases or summer heat leading to LU Qi/Yin DF,

Sheng mai san 9.1 chronic dry cough, scanty Ph; palpitations presenting
alongside SOB, heat-stroke, various forms of HT disorders.

HT Blood & SP Qi DF; Shen disturbances & chronic bleeding;

9.2
Gui pi tang 9.3 with SJZT pattern to tonify SP because SP is responsible for
production of Blood from Gu Qi (ST Qi).

Qi or Blood DF leading to B/S obstructing the channels; one-

sided paralysis; HT B/S with Qi DF; deviated eyes/mouth.
Bu yang huan wu tang 11.1
When Pt has regained consciousness and normal body
temperature or when cerebral hemorrhage has arrested.

Sha shen mai men LU/ST injury by dryness (Yin DF); severe dry cough, dry sore
5.2
dong tang throat, N/V, dry belching, and cold drinks; C/F from Epig.

LU Ph/D pattern; Ph/D from SP Yang DF creating C/D; thin

6.5 mucus in Epig or LI; stufIiness in Hypc; dizziness. Focus on
Ling gui zhu gan tang 7.6 harmonizing Iluids & Qi hua. For any condition marked by
cold in L/J leading to thin mucus throughout SJ.

Zhi gan cao tang HT Blood & LU Qi/Yin DF causing irregular pulse; SOBOE,
9.3
(Fu mai tang) palpitations, profuse sweating; suffocating feeling in chest.

Tachycardia 9.2 HT Blood & SP Qi DF; Shen disturbances & chronic bleeding
Gui pi tang 9.3 from HT Blood & SP Qi DF; palpitations & insomnia.

LV/KD Yin DF with LV Q/S & ST invasion (D/H); LV Blood

Yi guan jian 9.4
dryness; Hypc/Epig pain; dry mouth; diabetes.

HT B/S & LV Q/C in chest; B/S above diaphragm; chronic HA;

Xue fu zhu yu tang 11.1 irritability, focal pain & lumps in chest; dry scaly skin. Focus
on invigorating Blood and relieving Qi constraint.

HT Blood/Yin DF with LV Q/S causing dry organ syndrome;

Ding zhi wan 15.2
HT Qi DF & Q/C by Ph/D; easily frightened, worried.

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Degenerative Cardiovascular Disorders

Chest pain Key Diagnostic Points

StufIiness, generalized mild discomfort or fullness; aggravated by

Chest painful Qi stagnation (Q/S)
stress and emotional upset; relieved by relaxation or sighing
Stuffy &
obstrucWon dull Watery sputum or rattles in the chest, chest stufIiness or discomfort;
syndrome sensation, Phlegm (Ph)
worse on overcast or rainy days; greasy coat on tongue
fullness &
Angina pectoris pain Mild pain and stufIiness; brought on by activity and accompanied by
HT Qi DF
Pectoris SOB; palpitations or Ilutters

Mostly due to some heat pathogen; irritability, restlessness; red

胸ጀ (xiong bi) W/H, Fire into HT
tongue with yellow coat; rapid pulse without DF signs
胸悶 (xiong men)
Burning StufIiness in the chest, paroxysmal burning pain, expectoration of
Ph/H or Fire
pain thick sputum, greasy yellow tongue coat

Burning pain with palpitation, dizziness and red-dry tongue with little
DF heat from Yin DF
or no coat

Blood stasis (B/S) A sharp or stabbing pain; Iixed in location, purple tongue
Sharp pain
DeOiciency (DF) Focal ds of the chest wall, aggravated by deep breathing or cough

Crushing Feels like HT is being squeezed and crushed in a vice, or weight si

Yang DF
pain squashing the chest; cold limbs and dislike of cold

D/H in 3 burners; HT Iire from Blood heat; C/F (red face);

Xie xin tang 2.4 nosebleeds, constipation; dizziness & irritability. Like HLJDT,
(San huang XXT) used for draining Iire & resolving toxins. In treating intense
Iire in the HT/ST, “clearing is substituted by draining.”

Shao yang pattern with LV Q/S & SP C/D; Gu syndrome; LV/SP

disharmony; heat in LV/GB/ST/LU; fever/chills; Hypc
Xiao chai hu tang 4.2.1 fullness. A classic Shao yang formula. For chronic
inIlammatory conditions of LV, GB, ST & LI where
harmonizing is needed.
Q/S
Chai hu jia long gu mu 4.4 Obstructions in all 3 Yang ch (Tai yang, YM, Shao yang); Ph/H
li tang 15.2 obstructing LV/GB; painful fullness in Hypc.

LV Q/C without heat (LV invading SP/ST); alternating fever &

4.5 chills; pain in the right Hypc; depression, belching. Chronic
Chai hu shu gan san 10.1 with acute exacerbations, worse by emotion & stress, better
XS by relaxation & expulsion of gas.

By using clearing & dispersing methods without purgation,

Xiao xian xiong tang 7.2
this is suitable for minor Jie xiong syndrome only (Ph/H in
+ Dan shen yin 11.2
Epig constraining Qi and disrupting Qi hua).

Blood DF with mild B/S, leading to shortened menstrual cycle

Tao hong si wu tang 9.2
with copious bleeding, early periods.

HT B/S & LV Q/C in chest; B/S above diaphragm; chronic HA;

Q/S Xue fu zhu yu tang 11.1 irritability, focal pain & lumps in chest; dry scaly skin. Focus
B/S on invigorating Blood and relieving Qi constraint.

Q/S in LV ch affecting LU & blocking Blood to L/J; chest pain,

Xuan fu hua tang 11.1 dislikes cold drinks; cough; uterine bleeding. Treat cough,
chest pain, hepatitis threatened abortion, and LV cirrhosis.

Q/S Gua lou xie bai ban xia Chest Bi syn from C/Ph (HT Yang DF); Ph blocking HT; with
10.1
C/Ph tang more XS Ph; chest pain & angina from Ph; unable to lie down.

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Chest Bi syndrome with severe angina in the chest; C/Ph

obstruction & Qi C/F; blocked HT Yang/Qi/Blood stagnation.
Zhi shi xie bai gui zhi Treat chest oppression, chest pain, and abnormal Qi rising
1.1
tang from hypochondria to the chest caused by the accumulation
of Ph & Qi in the chest. Focus on unblocking the clear Yang by
eliminating turbid Yin.

Cold Bi syndrome in ch with underlying Blood DF; numb &

Dang gui si ni tang 8.3 painful extremities from LV ch; irregular menstruation. Focus
B/S
on nourishing Blood and unblocking channels.
COLD
Severe pain in chest/Epig pain or lower Abd due to B/S;
Shi xiao san 11.2
irregular menstruation; lochia retention.

All types of HT/ST pain from B/S & Q/S in chest &
epigastrium; Q/S & B/S of HT. Various pains in the HT & ST
Dan shen yin 11.2 regions; Abd/Epig pain radiating upwards to scapula; Hypc
XS
pain, HT pain, ST pain; hiccups, stufIiness in chest. Useful for
epigastric, Ilank. ModiIied to treat angina pectoris.

Ph/H in chest/Epig; Jie xiong syndrome caused by Ph/H

Xiao xian xiong tang 7.2
obstruction in chest; focal chest wall & pleuritic pain.
Ph/H
SP Qi DF with Ph/D causing cough; Ph in the chest with Above
Zhi suo er chen tang 7.4
diaphragm & Below HT; for severe chest pain.

6.5 Fluid retention (Q/C) in Epig/Hypc; difIiculty in breathing

Bian zhi xin qi yin 7.6 and subcardiac palpitations, stiff shoulders & back.

Gua lou xie bai ban xia Chest Bi syn from C/Ph (HT Yang DF); Ph blocking HT; with
C/Ph 10.1
tang more XS Ph; chest pain & angina from Ph; unable to lie down.

Gua lou xie bai bai jiu Blood cold; chest Bi with less Ph/D; Ph obstructing the chest
10.1
tang from HT Yang DF; pain from HT Q/S with Ph.

LU Ph/D pattern; Ph/D from SP Yang DF creating C/D; thin

Ph/D 6.5 mucus in Epig or LI; stufIiness in Hypc; dizziness. Focus on
Yang Ling gui zhu gan tang 7.6 harmonizing Iluids & Qi hua. For any condition marked by
cold in L/J leading to thin mucus throughout SJ.

M/J coldness from DF; diarrhea or bleeding from SP Yang DF;

Li zhong wan 8.1 chronic childhood convulsions; chest Bi syndrome. Thin soft
(Ren shen tang)
Abd without strength; W/R with splashing sound in Epig.
YANG
Shen fu tang Post febrile Qi/Yin DF; HT Yang collapse with cold hands and
8.2
+ Si ni tang cold sweating on the forehead, cyanotic lips. Cold in Shao yin
9.1
+ Sheng mai san pattern; XS cold limbs from KD Yang DF & HT Blood DF.

LU Qi DF from Wei qi DF causing spontaneous sweating &

poor immunity; weak cough with clear thin sputum. For DF
DF 9.1
Qi Yu ping feng san patients with susceptibility to the common cold; chronic
13.1
colds, allergies, asthma, and urticaria. Use as a basic formula
for Tx of immune disorders.

Post febrile diseases or summer heat leading to LU Qi/Yin DF,

Sheng mai san 9.1
chronic dry cough, scanty Ph; copious heavy sweating, fatigue.

Qi Ren shen yang rong Similar to Shi quan da bu tang; HT Qi & SP Blood DF with
9.3
YIN tang internal heat & dryness; amnesia, palpitations, feverishness.

LV/KD Yin DF with LV Q/S & ST invasion (D/H); LV Blood

Yi guan jian 9.4
dryness; Hypc/Epig pain; dry mouth; diabetes.

BLD HT Blood & KD/LV Yin DF; HT/KD miscommunicating;

Tian wang bu xin dan 15.2
YIN insomnia & Shen disturbances from HT/KD Yin DF.

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Coronary artery Q/S Zhi shi xie bai gui zhi Chest Bi syndrome with severe angina in the chest; C/Ph
1.1
COLD tang obstruction & Qi C/F; blocked HT Yang/Qi/Blood stagnation.
disease (CAD)
ST/LI disharmony; ST Iire with Qi C/F; clumping heat & cold
Coronary heart Ban xia xie xin tang Iluids in Epig; diarrhea, anorexia, Abd pain; vomiting. All
Q/S sheng jiang xie xin tang 4.6 ingredients tonify SP/ST and Qi focusing on dispelling cold,
disease
Gan cao xie xin tang clearing heat, ascending SP Qi, descending ST Qi, and
eliminating obstruction.

F/S Xiao xian xiong tang 7.2 F/S in ST; Ph/H accumulation in chest/Epig; Jie xiong
Ph/H + Dan shen yin 11.2 syndrome by Ph/H in chest; focal chest wall & pleuritic pain.
XS
C/Ph Gua lou xie bai ban xia Chest Bi syn from C/Ph (HT Yang DF); Ph blocking HT; with
10.1
YANG tang more XS Ph; chest pain & angina from Ph; unable to lie down.

LV Q/C without heat (LV invading SP/ST); alternating fever &

4.5 chills; pain in the right Hypc; depression, belching. For
Chai hu shu gan san 10.1 various Abd pain, chronic with acute exacerbations, worse by
Q/S emotion & stress, better by relaxation & expulsion of gas.
B/S
All types of HT/ST pain from B/S & Q/S in chest &
Dan shen yin 11.2
epigastrium; Q/S & B/S of HT. Various pains in the HT & ST
+ Tao hong si wu tang 9.2
regions; Abd/Epig pain radiating upwards to scapula.

HT/KD Yang DF with SP Qi & B/F DF; vomiting, severe chills;

YANG Si ni jia ren shen tang 8.2
recurrent diarrhea; cold limbs from Q/S.

HT Qi/Blood DF without heat with weak constitution;

BLD 9.1 palpitations with anxiety, and insomnia. Focus more on Blood
DF Qi Yang xin tang 15.2 & Jing and somewhat less on enriching body Iluids. More for
Blood DF disorders without Yin Iluids DF (No heat signs).

Ming men hua DF; KD Yang DF with water dampness; KD/LV

YANG Shen qi wan 9.5 Yang DF with cold feeling in lower body. Useful when
(Ba wei di huang wan)
abnormalities in water metabolism happen.

Edema Ma huang jia zhu tang 1.1

Severe W/C/D with dampness; LU Qi DF with W/C; facial
edema, fever & more chills; no sweat, stiff muscle.

Swelling Acute wind edema with heat; W/R from SP DF; edema in legs;
Dropsy 1.2 scanty urine, dysuria; body aches, chills & coughing; Qi &
Yue bi jia zhu tang 4.2 Blood DF with W/C & D/H in the lower extremities. Bai zhu
Quincker’s edema dries damp and toniIies SP to transfer water.

Pulmonary LV/GB D/H invading downward L/J or Ilaring-up of LV/GB ch;

Long dan xie gan tang 2.8
temple HA, costal pain; strangury with cloudy urine.
edema
Water damp congestion; ascites Ilooding both interior &
Shu zao yin zi 3.7
水腫 (shui zhong) exterior causing Q/S; D/H edema; urinary obstruction.
特發性水腫
YANG-heat KD Yin DF with D/H Lin syndrome; heat & water in L/J with
edema Yin damage; strangury; Shen disturbances from heat;
Zhu ling tang 6.3
neurosis. Diuretic + Yin tonics to treat the clumping of heat &
water with Yin DF.

Wu pi san pattern (SP DF) with focusing on L/J edema and

Wu pi yin 6.3 nourishing KD; damp accumulation with W/D. Do not treat
+ Wei ling tang U/J Sx like wheezing and SOB. Instead, treat the edema
patterns that constrain KD Qi & generate heat.

SP & Wei qi DF that causes W/D edema (Feng shui); W/D

invading SP; sweating; obesity; joints pain. Used for edema in
6.3
Fang ji huang qi tang female of DF type, and some forms of damp Bi syndrome. Qi
6.4
herb Huang qi & diuretic Fang ji treat exterior DF pattern of
W/D edema. Add Shao yao for Abd pain.

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Skin edema (Pi shui) with Yang DF; XS water damp from Yang
& Qi DF; Yin-cold edema pronounced in extremities. Fu ling
Fang ji fu ling tang 6.3
promotes water metabolism. Gui zhi & Huang qi warm and
tonify Yang to promote the Qi hua.

Cold water dampness in L/J; W/H & SP Qi DF with Iluid

Wu ling san 6.3 retention (W/R); water C/F syndrome (vomiting, HA). Thirst
+ Dang shen, Huang qi with strong desire to drink; N/V; no urination even if water is
taken. Treat Tai yang ch (Ext) organ (Int) simultaneously.

Ping wei san plus Wu ling san; C/D pattern with watery
Wei ling tang 6.3
diarrhea; edema of lower legs; XS damp obstructing M/J.

SP DF with congested Iluid in the chest; Qi DF with Ph

Fu ling yin 6.5
retention; N/V, empty feeling in the chest; palpitations.

SP Yang DF causing Yin-cold edema; watery diarrhea by SP/

YIN-cold KD DF; severe edema below waist; weak version of ZWT.
Shi pi yin 6.5
edema Lower body swelling, lack of warmth in extremities. Internal
XS cold impedes SP’s transportation & transformation.

Zhen wu tang KD Yang DF with water Ilooding LU; KD/SP (HT) Yang DF
6.5
+ Ren shen, Zhu ling causing Iluid retention; W/R with KD Yang DF (edema).

6.5 LU Ph/D pattern; Ph/D from SP Yang DF creating C/D; thin

Ling gui zhu gan tang 7.6 mucus in Epig or LI; stufIiness in Hypc; dizziness.

Ling gan jiang wei xin Ph/D retention with Blood & Yang DF (Shao yin syn); chills >
7.6
xia ren tang fever, profuse watery Ph, chest congestion; cough & edema.

Shen ling bai zhu san 9.1 SP Qi DF with edema & diarrhea; LU Qi DF; glomus &
+ Fang ji huang qi tang 6.3 oppression in chest/Epig with vomiting; profuse sputum.

KD Yang DF with C/Ph/D (W/R); edema in lower body, severe

Ji sheng shen qi wan 9.5 LBP, swollen legs, dysuria. A stronger effect on water
(Niu che shen qi wan)
metabolism and often used for edema from KD Yang DF.

LV Q/S blocking SP; cold extremities from LV Q/C or Yang

Si ni san 4.5
collapse; LV/SP disharmony; cold C/F, oppression in Hypc.

Skin edema (Pi shui) with Yang DF; XS water damp from Yang
Fang ji fu ling tang 6.3
& Qi DF; Yin-cold edema pronounced in extremities.
Qi edema
6.3 SP & Wei qi DF that causes W/D edema (Feng shui); W/D
Fang ji huang qi tang 6.4 invading SP; sweating; obesity; joints pain.

9.2 HT Blood & SP Qi DF; Shen disturbances & chronic bleeding

Gui pi tang 9.3 from HT Blood & SP Qi DF; palpitations & insomnia.

Seasonal epidemic toxic heat with W/H & Ph/D in throat &
Pu ji xiao du yin 2.4
head at Qi level; D/H febrile ds; fever & chills; thirst.

Turbid damp obstructing M/J with Q/S; damp & Q/S blocking
San jia jian zheng qi
6.1 upper & middle burner, stiIling sensation in Epig. Add Mu
san
xiang for severe conditions.

Angioneuro- LU Ph/D pattern; Ph/D from SP Yang DF creating C/D; thin

6.5
edema Ling gui zhu gan tang mucus in Epig or LI; stufIiness in Hypc; dizziness. Focus on
7.6
harmonizing Iluids & Qi hua.

Cold Bi syn in ch with underlying Blood DF; numb & painful

extremities from LV ch; irregular menstruation. Treat
Dang gui si ni tang 8.3 irregular menstruation and various types of pain that are
exasperated by exposure to cold. Focus on nourishing Blood
and unblocking channels.

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Gallbladder and Duct Disorders

DISORDERS PATTERN FORMULA & CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS

Cholangi)s XS pattern of YM organ syn (XS heat) causing constipation or

diarrhea; cold limbs from internal heat; a drastic purgative. A
YM
Da cheng qi tang 3.1 drastic purgative remedy for stagnant heat; more drier than
HEAT
Xiao cheng qi tang. Severe heat accumulation in YM organ
accompanied with focal distention, fullness, and dryness.

Ph/H (XS heat & W/R) obstruction below diaphragm; Jie xiong
Ph/H Da xian xiong tang 3.1
syn; painful cough from heat & pathogenic Rluid in the chest.

4.5 LV Q/C without heat (LV invading SP/ST); alternating fever &
Q/S Chai hu shu gan san 10.1 chills; pain in the right Hypc; depression, belching.
XS
LV/GB D/H causing jaundice/hepatitis; mild Yang (heat)
jaundice; urinary difRiculty, thirst; little sweating on head. Da
D/H Yin chen hao tang 6.2 huang pattern (zheng): Abd fullness/pain with resistance
when pressed; a feeling of resistance in Abd wall along with
constipation. Red tongue tongue body with dry, yellow coat.

Shao yang & Yang ming patterns; constipation; Hypc or Epig

HEAT Da chai hu tang 4.2.1
obstruction; XCHT + XCQT - Ren shen, Gan cao & Hou po.

Q/S LV Q/S blocking SP; cold extremities from LV Q/C or Yang

Si ni san 4.5
COLD collapse; LV/SP disharmony; cold C/F, oppression in Hypc.

Cholecys))s C/Ph
Zhi shi xie bai gui zhi
1.1
Chest Bi syndrome with severe angina in the chest; C/Ph
tang obstruction & Qi C/F; blocked HT Yang/Qi/Blood stagnation.

Inflamed HEAT Chai hu gui zhi gan 1.3 Shao yang pattern with C/Ph/D; cold damage with mild
gallbladder Ph/D jiang tang 4.2.3 fullness in Hypc; alternating chills & fever; sweating forehead.

膽囊炎 (dan nang yan) Shao yang disharmony (half interior & half exterior) with cold
Long dan xie gan tang invasion pattern with Q/S; alternating fever & chills. Shao
D/H 2.8
Xiao chai hu tang yang pattern with LV Q/S & SP C/D; LV/SP disharmony; heat
in LV.

XS Rire in LV/GB ch in the upper body only; LV Rire with

HEAT Dang gui long hui wan 2.8
constipation; acute masses under right Hypc; HA.

Ph/H (XS heat & W/R) obstruction below diaphragm; Jie xiong
Ph/H Da xian xiong tang 3.1
XS syn; painful cough from heat & pathogenic Rluid in the chest.

Blood stagnation with lingering heat; D/H in L/J. Clear heat

B/S 3.1
HEAT Da huang mu dan tang 19.2 and removing damp. Promote bowel movement and purge
Rire. Activate Blood and dissipate stagnation.

Shao yang organ with Tai yang channel pattern; fever>chills;

W/C joint pain; N/V, Epig/chest pain; sweats, GI weakness. Pt with
Chai hu gui zhi tang 4.1
HEAT Xiao chai hu tang pattern, and who experience occasional
belching and nervousness.

Q/S Jia wei xiao yao san LV Q/S & Blood DF with heat (XYS with heat underlying SP
4.5
HEAT (Dan zhi xiao yao san) Blood DF); LV depression (Q/C); irritability, Hypc pain, C/F.

LV/GB D/H causing jaundice/hepatitis; mild Yang (heat)

D/H Yin chen hao tang 6.2
jaundice; urinary difRiculty, thirst; little sweating on head.
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Cholelithiasis W/C Wu tou gui zhi tang 1.1 Cold hernia with W/C; cold obstructing Abd; both interior &
exterior coldness; Abd pain, cold limbs, numb extremities.

Gallstone HEAT Chai hu gui zhi gan 1.3 Shao yang pattern with C/Ph/D; cold damage with mild
Choleith Ph/D jiang tang 4.2.3 fullness in Hypc; alternating chills & fever; sweating forehead.
Gallbladder Toxic heat in the chest (U/J & M/J); heat & Rire in HT/ST; GB
calculus Liang ge san 2.4 heat at Qi level; Rlushed face & irritability. Both clearing &
purging methods are used.
膽石症 (dan shi zheng)
膽石病 (dan shi bing) D/H in 3 burners; HT Rire from Blood heat; C/F (red face);
nosebleeds, constipation; dizziness & irritability. Like HLJDT,
HEAT Xie xin tang 2.4 drain Rire & resolve toxins, and treat XS heat in San jiao. In
(San huang XXT) treating intense Rire in the HT/ST, “clearing is substituted by
draining.”

XS Rire in LV/GB ch in the upper body only; LV Rire with

Dang gui long hui wan 2.8
constipation; acute masses under right Hypc; HA.

W/C Shao yang organ with Tai yang channel pattern; fever>chills;
Chai hu gui zhi tang 4.1
HEAT joint pain; N/V, Epig/chest pain; sweats, GI weakness.

Ph/H (XS heat & W/R) obstruction below diaphragm; Jie xiong
Ph/H Da xian xiong tang 3.1
syn; painful cough from heat & pathogenic Rluid in the chest.

Blood stagnation with lingering heat; D/H in L/J; lower Abd

B/S 3.1
Da huang mu dan tang distention & pain (on the right) that increase upon pressure
HEAT 19.2
with rebound tenderness; appendicitis.
XS
Q/S Shao yang pattern with Jie xiong syn by Ph/H in chest;
Chai xian tang 4.2.1
Ph/H alternating chills & fever; dizziness, focal distention in chest.

Dominant Q/S with heat; LV Q/C & Blood DF with heat

Q/S Jia wei xiao yao san 4.5
stagnation underlying SP Blood DF. LV/SP disharmony with
HEAT + Xiao chai hu tang 4.2.1
heat; Shao yang disharmony with cold invasion from Q/S.

Chai hu jia long gu mu 4.4 Obstructions in all 3 Yang ch (Tai yang, YM, Shao yang); Ph/H
Q/S
li tang 15.2 obstructing LV/GB; painful fullness in Hypc.

Q/S LV Q/S blocking SP; cold extremities from LV Q/C or Yang

Si ni san 4.5
COLD collapse; LV/SP disharmony; cold C/F, oppression in Hypc.

4.5 LV Q/C without heat (LV invading SP/ST); alternating fever &
Q/S Chai hu shu gan san 10.1 chills; pain in the right Hypc; depression, belching.

D/H stone Lin syndrome in L/J (BL); burning urinary pain,

D/H Shi wei san 6.2
frequent/urgent urination, yellowish red, cloudy urine.

Clumping or masses in the chest; Shao yang pattern with

Ph/H Chai hu xian xiong tang 7.2
fullness & focal distention in chest & diaphragm on pressure.

XS heat & mild B/S in L/J; irritability; dysmenorrhea, lower

Abd pain; HA with red eyes; mental confusion. Da huang mu
B/S
Tao he cheng qi tang 11.1 dan tang has the right side of B/S pain in the lower Abd and
HEAT
THCQT has the left side of it. Focus on draining heat &
breaking up Blood stasis.

KD/SP/HT Yang DF causing C/D retention; toxic water with

KD Yang DF; chronic pitting edema below the waist. When the
Zhen wu tang 6.5
metabolic functions are waning, causing toxic Rluid retention
DF YANG in the GI tract, Abd pain, diarrhea, dizziness.

Ming men hua DF; KD Yang DF with water dampness; KD/LV

Shen qi wan 9.5 Yang DF with cold feeling in lower body. Useful when
(Ba wei di huang wan) abnormalities in water metabolism happen.

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Jaundice Huang lian jie du tang 2.4 LV/GB D/H causing jaundice/hepatitis; Yang-heat type or D/H
jaundice; LV/GB D/H causing LV dz. Initial stage of all types of
+ Yin chen hao tang 6.2
clove sores, boils & carbuncles from toxic heat (WWXDY).
Icterus
Hyperbilirunemia LV/GB stagnant heat; severe, colicky, recurrent right-sided
Qing dan xie huo tang 2.8
Hypc pain; pain radiating to shoulder/upper back.
Too much bilirubin
Yellow pigment Shao yang disharmony (half interior & half exterior) with cold
Long dan xie gan tang 2.8 invasion pattern with Q/S; alternating fever & chills. Shao
黃疸 (huang dan) + Xiao chai hu tang 4.2.1 yang pattern with LV Q/S & SP C/D; LV/SP disharmony; heat
in LV.
Acute liver Febrile ds sinking into PC with turbid Ph; delirium; heat type
failure An gong niu huang wan 3.4
of closed ds from Ph/H obstructing HT/PC (Jue yin cold).

急性肝功能衰竭 Jia wei xiao yao san LV Q/S & Blood DF with heat (XYS with heat underlying SP
4.5
(Dan zhi xiao yao san) Blood DF); LV depression (Q/C); irritability, Hypc pain, C/F.

LV/GB D/H causing jaundice/hepatitis; mild Yang (heat)

YANG-heat jaundice; urinary difRiculty, thirst; little sweating on head. Da
陽黃 Yin chen hao tang 6.2
huang pattern (zheng): Abd fullness/pain with resistance; a
feeling of resistance in Abd wall along with constipation.

D/H jaundice; Wu ling san pattern with XS damp; sallow

Yin chen wu ling san 6.2
complexion, dysuria; dark, scanty red urine; lingering thirst.

Ma huang lian qiao chi Early stage of Yang (D/H) jaundice with exterior Sx; fever,
6.2
xiao dou tang chills, no sweats; no thirst; bronchitis & eczema.

XS heat & mild B/S in L/J; irritability; dysmenorrhea, lower

Abd pain; HA with red eyes; mental confusion. Da huang mu
dan tang has the right side of B/S pain in the lower Abd and
Tao he cheng qi tang 11.1
THCQT has the left side of it. Focus on draining heat &
breaking up B/S. B/S in the left lower Abd with constipation
and C/F with Blood heat.

Initial stage of all types of clove sores, boils & carbuncles with
Wu wei xiao du yin 19.1 localized erythema from toxic heat. Especially useful for deep-
rooted and hard lesions like nails or chestnuts.

Yin-cold jaundice from SP Yang DF and C/D; SP Yang DF with

Yin chen zhu fu tang 8.1
Int-Cold; Rirm, non-tender mass in Epig/Hypc/Abd.

Huang qi jian zhong Consumptive DF with spastic Abd pain; M/J DF cold with
8.1
tang severe Qi DF; moderate painful spasms; XS sweats; fatigue.

KD/SP/HT Yang DF causing C/D retention; toxic water with

Zhen wu tang 6.5
KD Yang DF; chronic pitting edema below the waist.

Spastic Abd pain from M/J coldness (SP Yang DF); coldness in
Xiao jian zhong tang 8.1 M/J with LV/SP disharmony. Severe Abd pain from XS cold or
Da jian zhong tang
SP Yang DF; Middle jiao coldness from DF with internal cold.
YIN-cold
陰黃
Cold Bi syn in ch with underlying Blood DF; numb & painful
Dang gui si ni tang 8.3 extremities from LV ch; irregular menstruation. Focus on
nourishing Blood and unblocking channels.

Ge xia zhu yu tang 11.1 B/S below the diaphragm with LV Q/S; Abd masses from B/S;
+ Da huang zhe chong wan 11.2 HT Qi DF & B/S; early childhood lumps; pain in a Rixed region.

LV/SP disharmony with B/S & Q/S from Rluid retention (W/
Dang gui shao yao san 11.2
R); dysmenorrhea & menstrual edema; cold with Blood DF.

11.2 Fixed B/S masses in L/J; B/S in Chong/Ren mai; masses in

Gui zhi fu ling wan 14.5 lower Abd, unpalpable Abd pain; dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea.

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Neonatal HEAT Qing ying tang 2.2 Heat entering Ying level (Yin DF); severe night fever (higher
than Wei level); night sweats, low grade fever, dizziness.
jaundice
LV/GB D/H causing jaundice/hepatitis; mild Yang (heat)
jaundice; urinary difRiculty, thirst; little sweating on head. Da
huang pattern (zheng): Abd fullness/pain with resistance
D/H Yin chen hao tang 6.2
when pressed; a feeling of resistance in Abd wall along with
constipation. Red tongue, Rirm tongue body with dry, scorched
yellow coating (Da huang tongue).

Cold invading ST; LV Q/S with ST cold causing Epig pain &
Q/S Liang fu wan 10.1
vomiting; glomus & pain in Hypc; dysmenorrhea.
XS
B/S below the diaphragm with LV Q/S; Abd masses from B/S;
Ge xia zhu yu tang 11.1
HT Qi DF & B/S; early childhood lumps; pain in a Rixed region.
Q/S
Severe pain in chest/Epig pain or lower Abd due to B/S; lochia
B/S
retention & menstrual cramps. Commonly used for treating
Shi xiao san 11.2
different types of B/S-induced pain patterns (chest pain, Abd
pain, Hypc pain, dysmenorrhea, pain due to hernia, etc.).

Initial stage of all types of clove sores, boils & carbuncles with
localized erythema from toxic heat. Especially useful for deep-
HEAT Wu wei xiao du yin + 19.1
rooted and hard lesions like nails or chestnuts. A foundation
for formulas used to treat localized, superRicial infections.

BLD Dang gui jian zhong M/J Qi/Blood DF with Abd pain; lower Abd cramping
8.1
COLD tang radiating to low back; dry skin & hemorrhoids.

M/J coldness from DF; diarrhea or bleeding from SP Yang DF;

Li zhong wan 8.1
(Ren shen tang)
YANG
Si ni tang 8.2
chronic childhood convulsions; chest Bi syndrome. Thin soft
Abd without strength; W/R with splashing sound in Epig; Abd
wall is thin and hard like a sheet when pressed. Weak cold
type of Tai yin disease.
Cold in Shao yin pattern; XS cold limbs from KD Yang DF or HT
Blood DF; spontaneous cold sweating; cold hands & feet. For
cold hands/feet, severe chills through the body; pallor,
diarrhea, vomiting and Abd pain. When metabolic functions
are at a low point and so exhausted.

SP Qi DF with edema & diarrhea; cough from LU Qi DF with

profuse sputum; oppression in chest/Epig with vomiting. One
Qi Shen ling bai zhu san 9.1 of the most commonly used for chronic diarrhea caused by SP
DF. Treat weight gain. Reinforce Earth (SP) to generate Metal
DF (LU). Very effective in treating diarrhea in infants.

SP/ST Qi DF with Ph/D; diarrhea; glomus & pain in Epig; N/V;

Qi
Liu jun zi tang 9.1 cough with profuse white Ph; fatigue. Complaints like feeling
PD
sleepy after eating, feeling listless, a heavy head and dizziness.

Sinking SP Qi with rectal or uterine prolapse that cannot

Bu zhong yi qi tang 9.1
control Blood; SP Qi DF from heat (fever); diarrhea.
Qi
SP/LU/HT Qi DF; palpitations, arrhythmia, SOB; weak voice;
Si jun zi tang 9.1 no desire to speak; facial pallor, fatigue; suffocating in chest. A
harmonious & moderate formula for tonifying SP Qi.

KD/LV Yin DF; Jing DF with DF heat; HT/KD Yin DF; LBP, light
headedness, tinnitus, night sweats, nocturnal emissions. A
YIN Liu wei di huang wan 9.4
standard formula for KD Yin & children. Because of greasy
nature, contraindicated in diarrhea from SP Qi DF.

Gan jiang ren shen ban 10.2. N/V during pregnancy; coldness from SP/ST DF; morning
Qi
xia wan 2 sickness or hyperemesis gravidarum.

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Liver Disorders
Acute hepa))s W/D Ren shen bai du san 1.3
W/C/D with constitutional Qi DF; high fever & severe chills
with shivering; no sweating, pain/stiffness of head/neck.

Hepa^^s A (HAV) All types of XS toxic Rire in 3 burners; inRlammation or

Hepa^^s E (HEV) congestion from cold or heat with C/F; irritability. clearing
Huang lian jie du tang 2.4 heat formula including symptoms of bleeding, vomiting of
肝炎 (gan yan) blood, nosebleeds and dysentery in a strong constitution.
D/H
Should be taken with cool water. Very bitter-tasting.

Gan lu xiao du dan 2.6 D/H febrile ds; seasonal epidemic dz in Qi level heat; fever,
+ Long dan xie gan tang 6.2 achy limbs, swollen throat; glomus in the chest.

Long dan xie gan tang 2.8 Shao yang disharmony (half interior & half exterior) with cold
+ Xiao chai hu tang 4.2.1 invasion pattern with Q/S; alternating fever & chills.

Early stage of abscesses & carbuncles on the face from heat in

Q/S Chai hu qing gan tang 2.8
LV/GB/SJ channels or W/H; applicable to children.

LV/GB stagnant heat; severe, colicky, recurrent right-sided

Qing dan xie huo tang 2.8
Hypc pain; pain radiating to shoulder/upper back.

XS Shao yang pattern with Jie xiong syn by Ph/H in chest;

Ph/H Chai xian tang 4.2.1
alternating chills & fever; dizziness, focal distention in chest.

Shao yang pattern with LV Q/S & SP C/D; Gu syndrome; LV/SP

Xiao chai hu tang 4.2.1 disharmony; heat in LV/GB/ST/LU; fever/chills; Hypc fullness.
Q/S
+ Yin chen wu ling san 6.2 For chronic inRlammatory conditions of LV, GB, ST & LI where
harmonizing is needed.

Shao yang & Yang ming patterns; constipation; Hypc or Epig

HEAT Da chai hu tang 4.2.1
obstruction; XCHT + XCQT - Ren shen, Gan cao & Hou po.

HEAT Shao yang D/H pattern; alternating chills & fever; bitter taste,
Chai ling tang 6.2
D/H chest distress; thirst, dysuria, edema & diarrhea.

D/H jaundice; Wu ling san pattern with XS damp; sallow

D/H Yin chen wu ling san 6.2
complexion, dysuria; dark, scanty red urine; lingering thirst.

Clumping or masses in the chest; Shao yang pattern with

Ph/H Chai hu xian xiong tang 7.2
fullness & focal distention in chest & diaphragm on pressure.

B/S HT B/S & LV Q/C in chest; B/S above diaphragm; chronic HA;
Xue fu zhu yu tang 11.1
Q/S irritability, focal pain & lumps in chest; dry scaly skin.

Fever from Yin DF with DF heat during the late stage of febrile
YIN Qing hao bie jia tang 2.10 dz; nocturnal fever and morning chills with no sweat. A major
formula for heat that hangs around, doesn’t go away.

Ping wei san plus Wu ling san. XS damp obstructing M/J with
Wei ling tang 6.3
distention in Abd; cold watery diarrhea; edema of lower legs.
Wa/D
Li ge tang 7.4 Qi & Ph stagnation; Rluid congestion in the esophagus or chest;
+ Wu ling san 6.3 difRiculty swallowing, chest congestion with coughing.
DF
M/J coldness from DF; diarrhea or bleeding from SP Yang DF;
YANG Li zhong wan 8.1 chronic childhood convulsions; chest Bi syndrome. Severe SP
Fu zi li Hong tang Yang DF with DF cold; extreme HT/chest pain from W/C.

Post febrile diseases or summer heat leading to LU Qi/Yin DF,

Qi chronic dry cough, scanty Ph; heavy sweating, fatigue, SOB.
Sheng mai san 9.1
YIN For palpitations presenting alongside SOB and dry mouth,
heat-stroke, various forms of HT disorders.

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Chronic hepa))s Dang gui long hui wan 2.8 XS Rire in LV/GB ch in the upper body only; LV Rire with
constipation; acute masses under right Hypc; HA.

Hepa^^s B (HBV) Shao yang organ with Tai yang channel pattern; fever>chills;
Hepa^^s C (HCV) HEAT joint pain; N/V, Epig/chest pain; sweats, GI weakness.
Harmonizes Shao yang and dispel evil from Tai yang
Viral hepa^^s Chai hu gui zhi tang 4.1
simultaneously. Xiao chai hu tang + Gui zhi tang. Pt with
Chronic ac^ve Xiao chai hu tang pattern, and who experience occasional
hepa^^s belching and nervousness.

肝炎 (gan yan) Shao yang pattern with LV Q/S & SP C/D; Gu syndrome; LV/SP
Q/S disharmony; heat in LV/GB/ST/LU; fever/chills; Hypc fullness.
Xiao chai hu tang 4.2.1
Ph/H For chronic inRlammatory conditions of LV, GB, ST & LI where
harmonizing is needed.

LV Q/C with SP Blood DF; LV & SP disharmony; Gu syndrome

Q/S Xiao yao san 4.5 (chronic inRlammation or CFS); PMS, alternating fever & chills.
XS
Obstruction & resistance in Hypc. Weak type.

HT B/S & LV Q/C in chest; B/S above diaphragm; chronic HA;

irritability, focal pain & lumps in chest; dry scaly skin. Focus
B/S
Xue fu zhu yu tang 11.1 on invigorating Blood and relieving Qi constraint. Tao hong si
Q/S
wu tang (to invigorate & nourish Blood) & Si ni san (to
promote LV Qi Rlow).

11.2 Fixed B/S masses in L/J; B/S in Chong/Ren mai; masses in

Gui zhi fu ling wan 14.5 lower Abd, unpalpable Abd pain; dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea.
B/S
COLD
LV/SP disharmony with B/S & Q/S from Rluid retention (W/
Dang gui shao yao san 11.2
R); dysmenorrhea & menstrual edema; cold with Blood DF.

HT Rire from KD Yin DF; Shao yin pattern with Rire Rlaring up;
HEAT Huang lian e jiao tang 15.2 post febrile Yin damage with insomnia; irritability. Equally
focus on both nourishing Yin and clearing Rire.

Fever from Yin DF with DF heat during the late stage of febrile
YIN Qing hao bie jia tang 2.10 dz; nocturnal fever and morning chills with no sweat. A major
formula for heat that hangs around, doesn’t go away.

KD/SP/HT Yang DF causing C/D retention; toxic water with

Zhen wu tang 6.5
KD Yang DF; chronic pitting edema below the waist.

Li zhong wan M/J coldness from DF; diarrhea or bleeding from SP Yang DF;
8.1
(Ren shen tang) chronic childhood convulsions; chest Bi syndrome.
YANG
Spastic Abd pain from M/J coldness (SP Yang DF); coldness in
M/J with LV/SP disharmony; Yang/Yin/Blood DF; Abd pain.
Xiao jian zhong tang 8.1
Good for improving children’s vitality or a delicate
constitution with lack of vigor. Gui zhi tang based formula.
DF
SP/LU/HT Qi DF; palpitations, arrhythmia, SOB; weak voice;
Si jun zi tang 9.1
no desire to speak; facial pallor, fatigue; suffocating in chest.

Sinking SP Qi with rectal or uterine prolapse that cannot

Bu zhong yi qi tang 9.1
Qi control Blood; SP Qi DF from heat (fever); diarrhea.

SP Qi DF with edema & diarrhea; cough from LU Qi DF with

Shen ling bai zhu san 9.1 profuse sputum; oppression in chest/Epig with vomiting. For
chronic cough with copious sputum from LU/SP DF.

Yin LV/KD Yin DF with LV Q/S & ST invasion (D/H); LV Blood

Yi guan jian 9.4
Q/S dryness; Hypc/Epig pain; dry mouth; diabetes.

Chronic eye disorders from LV/KD Yin DF; blurry vision, dry
YIN Qi ju di huang wan 9.4
eyes with diminished visual acuity.

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Cirrhosis Chai hu gui zhi gan 1.3 Shao yang pattern with C/Ph/D; cold damage with mild
jiang tang 4.2.3 fullness in Hypc; alternating chills & fever; sweating forehead.

Hepatocirrhosis Fever from Yin DF with DF heat during the late stage of febrile
Qing hao bie jia tang 2.10
dz; nocturnal fever and morning chills with no sweat.
肝硬變症
肝硬化 (gan ying hua) Shao yang pattern with LV Q/S & SP C/D; Gu syndrome; LV/SP
Xiao chai hu tang 4.2.1
disharmony; heat in LV/GB/ST/LU; fever/chills; Hypc fullness.

LV Q/S & Blood DF with heat (XYS with heat underlying SP

Blood DF); LV depression (Q/C); irritability, Hypc pain, C/F.
Jia wei xiao yao san For Acne with PMS; rashes on skin. Mild thoracocostal distress
4.5
(Dan zhi xiao yao san) in Hypc. C/F (afternoon Rlushing up sensation, drifting
feverish feeling). Very effective in treating cirrhosis & Abd
tightness.

Liver D/H jaundice; Wu ling san pattern with XS damp; sallow

Yin chen wu ling san 6.2
cirrhosis complexion, dysuria; dark, scanty red urine; lingering thirst.

KD Yin DF with D/H Lin syndrome; heat & water in L/J with
Zhu ling tang 6.3
Yin damage; strangury; Shen disturbances from heat.

KD/SP/HT Yang DF causing C/D retention; toxic Rluid with KD

Zhen wu tang 6.5
Yang DF; chronic pitting edema below the waist.

LV/KD Yin DF with LV Q/S & ST invasion (D/H); LV Blood

Yi guan jian 9.4
dryness; Hypc/Epig pain; dry mouth; diabetes.

ZLT for damp & fever, urination problems, profuse gastric

Fen xiao tang 10.1
Rluids, constipation. PWS for SP DF and F/S & W/R.

Hypc B/S & Q/S from traumatic injury causing pain; LV ch Qi

11.1 blocked; severely excruciating pain in the chest; diarrhea.
Fu yuan huo xue tang 11.3 Treat severe pain not caused by trauma but in the area
traversed by LV/GB channels (HA or postherpeutic eulogia).

Shao yang D/H pattern; alternating chills & fever; bitter taste,
Chai ling tang 6.2
chest distress; thirst, dysuria, edema & diarrhea.
Alcoholic
SP/ST Qi DF with Ph/D; diarrhea; glomus & pain in Epig; N/V;
cirrhosis
cough with profuse white Ph; fatigue. Splashing sound in ST
Liu jun zi tang 9.1
with complaints of obstructed feeling in Epig, C/F (nausea &
vomit), midline lead. Weak type.

Ascites from Rluid retention (W/R); XS water stagnation;

Shi zao tang 3.7
suspended Rluids; HA, vertigo; cough with chest pain, N/V.

LV/GB D/H causing jaundice/hepatitis; mild Yang (heat)

Yin chen hao tang 6.2
jaundice; urinary difRiculty, thirst; little sweating on head.

Wu pi san pattern (SP DF) with focusing on L/J edema and

nourishing KD; damp accumulation with W/D; edema. Do not
Wu pi yin 6.3
treat U/J Sx like wheezing and SOB. Instead, treat the edema
patterns that constrain KD Qi & generate heat.
Cardiac
cirrhosis SP Yang DF causing Yin-cold edema; watery diarrhea by SP/
KD DF; severe edema below waist, weak version of ZWT.
Shi pi yin 6.5
Contains a large group of Qi-regulating herbs to promote Qi
Rlow and resolve damp.

LU Ph/D pattern; Ph/D from SP Yang DF creating C/D; thin

6.5
Ling gui zhu gan tang 7.6 mucus in Epig or LI; stufRiness in Hypc; dizziness. Focus on
harmonizing Rluids & Qi hua.

Water retention (W/R) from DF; edema, ascites or water

Bu qi jian zhong tang 9.1
accumulation in the digestive system.

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6. MUSCULOSKELETAL CONDITIONS

Bone Disorders
DISORDERS PATTERN FORMULA & CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS

Bone spur Shao yang organ with Tai yang channel pattern; fever>chills;
joint pain; N/V, Epig/chest pain; sweats, GI weakness.
W/C Harmonizes Shao yang and dispel evil from Tai yang
Outgrowth of bone Chai hu gui zhi tang 4.1
HEAT simultaneously. For nocturia caused by emotional pressure
Osteophyte or stress, and is most suitable when the Pt has additional sx
of chest distress and rectus tension and spasms.

SP & Wei qi DF that causes W/D edema (Feng shui); W/D

W/D 6.3
Qi Fang ji huang qi tang 6.4
invading SP; sweating; obesity; joints pain. For edema in
female of DF type, and some forms of damp Bi syndrome. Qi
herb Huang qi & diuretic Fang ji treat exterior DF pattern of
W/D edema. Add Shao yao for Abd pain.

XS W/C/D chronic Bi syn with LV/KD Qi/Blood DF; LBP with

Du huo ji sheng tang 6.4 coldness, inRlexibility of limbs & palpitations. For paresthesias
or numbness. Contraindicated in heat Bi or Yin DF.
W/D
6.4 W/C/D Bi syndrome with mild Qi & Blood DF causing joint
Juan bi tang 16.1 pain; heavy & aching neck/shoulder/upper back.

11.1 An external poultice for post traumatic spasm & pain; B/S &
Shu jing huo xue tang 11.2 W/D in channels & collaterals; muscle/joint pain.
W/D
Sequela of wind stroke when cold causes dampness, phlegm,
B/S
& B/S to obstruct channels & collaterals; severe channel Bi
Xiao huo luo dan 16.1
syn from W/C/D. For Rixed or migrating pain in the bones &
joints with reduced range of motion from W/C/D.

BLD HT Blood/Qi DF from overexertion or with Yang rising (heat);

Dang gui bu xue tang 9.2
Qi Qi DF causing bleeding; palpitations, irritability.

LU/KD Yin DF with DF heat or Rlaming; cough; night sweats,

Zi yin jiang huo tang 9.4
fever, dry mouth; coughing up of blood.

KD/LV Yin DF; Jing DF with DF heat; HT/KD Yin DF; LBP, light
YIN
headedness, tinnitus, night sweats, nocturnal emissions.
Liu wei di huang wan 9.4 Increase Blood volume as a KD tonic. A standard formula for
KD Yin & children. Because of greasy nature, contraindicated
in diarrhea from SP Qi DF and spicy & greasy food (Yin DF).

YIN KD Yin DF with XS Rire in L/J; KD Yin & SP Qi DF; heat

DF Zhi bai di huang wan 9.4
HEAT sensation in palms & soles, and steaming bone disorder.

Mai wei di huang wan Chronic cough from LU/KD/LV Yin DF; tidal fever, night
YIN 9.4
(Ba xian chang shou wan) sweats; calcaneus pain; scanty, sticky Ph; dry mouth.

Ming men hua DF; KD Yang DF with water dampness; KD/LV

Shen qi wan 9.5 Yang DF with cold feeling in lower body. The representative
(Ba wei di huang wan) remedy to “facilitate the origin of the Rire to extinguish XS-
YANG Yin.” Useful when abnormalities in water metabolism happen.

KD Yang DF with C/Ph/D (W/R); edema in lower body, severe

Ji sheng shen qi wan 9.5 LBP, swollen legs, dysuria. A stronger effect on water
(Niu che shen qi wan) metabolism and often used for edema from KD Yang DF.

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Cervical W/C of XS pattern with muscle stiffness of the neck, shoulders

Ge gen tang & upper back; Tai yang & YM stage with diarrhea. Aching
spondylopathy + Yi yi ren, Bai zhu
1.1
muscles in Tai yang pattern. Ge gen treats rigidity and pain in
W/C the nape and back; and diarrhea, thirst without sweating.
Spinal injury
Tai yang dz marked by stiffness & aching in the neck & upper
Rachiopathy Gui zhi jia ge gen tang 1.1
back; GZT pattern with neck stiffness.
Spondyli^s
W/C/D chronic Bi syn with LV/KD Qi/Blood DF; LBP with
coldness, inRlexibility of limbs, palpitations & SOB. For
Cervical W/D Du huo ji sheng tang 6.4
paresthesias or numbness. C/I in heat Bi, Yin DF or acute
spondylosis arthritis; XS heat or D/H.

SP DF with congested Rluid in the chest; Qi DF with Ph; N/V,

Ph Fu ling yin 7.4 empty feeling in the chest; palpitations, Abd fullness. Ph
B/S Fu ling wan tarrying in the M/J and overRlowing into ch & coll.

HA & dizziness from W/Ph with SP Qi DF, Ph/D & LV Q/S; dull
Q/S Ban xia bai zhu )an ma
7.1 heavy aching HA by diet & stress; N/V & chest pain. Good for
Ph/D tang
prevention of sea sickness.

Blood Bi syndrome from wind; superRicial numbness from Qi/

Huang qi gui zhi wu wu Blood DF; W/C & B/S with weak constitution. Stress on
B/S 8.3
XS tang tonifying Qi & warming channels; focus on expelling W/C
from superRicial layers of body & moving the vessels.

C/D Bi syndrome with body & joint pain; deep-seated pain in

the bones & joints from W/D; Very effective for W/D with
both exterior & interior Yang DF. Currently for severe pain
C/D Gan cao fu zi tang 8.3 with polyarthritis, brachial neuritis, ankylosing spondylitis,
hernial discs, sciatica, and similar painful inRlammatory
disorders. When this formula causes increased pain, use Dang
gui–containing formulas.

SP Qi DF with edema & diarrhea; cough from LU Qi DF with

Qi Shen ling bai zhu san 8.3
profuse sputum; oppression in chest/Epig with vomiting.

Bi syndrome in extremities from Q/S & B/S; chronic muscular

Shen tong zhu yu tang 11.1 pain from B/S; lumbago; shoulder & back pain. Unblock the
- Qin jiao, Qiang huo Rlow in the chest & Hypc, and work on the entire body;
Q/S
successful when other Bi syndrome formulas have failed.
B/S
Huo luo xiao ling dan Acute or chronic pain from Q/S & B/S obstructing collaterals;
11.2
+ Yan hu suo, Gui zhi pain in various locations (HT, ST, Abd, back, leg, arm, etc.).

B/S Tao he cheng qi tang XS heat & mild B/S in L/J; irritability; dysmenorrhea, lower
11.1
HEAT Di dang tang Abd pain; HA with red eyes; mental confusion.

LV Blood & Yin (Rluids) DF; severe muscle spasms in

extremities and Abd cramping from LV Blood DF; calf spasms.
BLD 4.5
Shao yao gan cao tang For various pain syndrome associated with spasms & cramps
YIN 9.2
in abd; migraines, shoulder/neck pain. For muscular/tendon
problems and maintenance.

Chronic coldness & Yang/Blood DF in Ren & Chong mai;

BLD Dang gui si ni jia wu DGSNT pattern with cold in M/J; cold sweats & vomiting. Wu
DF 8.3
C/D zhu yu sheng jiang tang zhu yu & Sheng jiang enter into Jue yin and YM ch to disperse
chronic stagnation and prolonged cold.

BLD Cold Bi syn in ch with underlying Blood DF; numb & painful
Dang gui si ni tang 8.3
COLD extremities from LV ch; irregular menstruation.

BLD HT Blood/Qi DF from overexertion or with Yang rising (heat);

Dang gui bu xue tang 9.2
Qi Qi DF causing bleeding; palpitations, irritability.

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Foot pain Bi syndrome in extremities from Q/S & B/S; chronic muscular
Shen tong zhu yu tang 11.1 pain from B/S; lumbago; shoulder & back pain. Often
Q/S successful when other Bi syndrome formulas have failed.
XS
Fracture B/S
Acute or chronic pain from Q/S & B/S obstructing the
Huo luo xiao ling dan 11.2
collaterals; bruising, swelling from injury; rheumatic pain.
Hallux valgus
Hallux abducto LV Blood & Yin (Rluids) DF; severe muscle spasms in
valgus extremities and Abd cramping from LV Blood DF; calf spasms.
BLD 4.5
YIN Shao yao gan cao tang 9.2 For various pain syndrome associated with spasms & cramps.
For muscular/tendon problems and maintenance. Can be
Bunion used for athletes during training.
Forefoot deformity
LU/ST Yin DF (Qi C/F, vomit, thirst, gnawing hunger); LU/KD
Mai men dong tang 5.2 Yin DF (night coughing & Ph coughing); N/V & dry coughing.
Sha shen mai men dong 9.4 Severe dry cough, dry sore throat, N/V, dry belching
tang (SSMMDT).
YIN
LU/KD Yin DF with heat Rlaring; cough with blood streaked
5.2 sputum, wheezing; sore throat; hot palms/soles. A tonic,
Bai he gu jin tang 9.4 antipyretic and expectorant to nourish LU & KD. LU dryness
DF pattern focusing on nourishing Yin.

W/C/D chronic Bi syn with LV/KD Qi/Blood DF; LBP with

W/D coldness, inRlexibility of limbs, palpitations & SOB. For
Du huo ji sheng tang 6.4
W/C paresthesias or numbness. Contraindicated in heat Bi, Yin DF
or acute arthritis; XS heat or D/H.

BLD HT Blood/Qi DF from overexertion or with Yang rising (heat);

Dang gui bu xue tang 9.2
Qi Qi DF causing bleeding; palpitations, irritability.

LU/KD Yin DF with DF heat or Rlaming; cough; night sweats,

Zi yin jiang huo tang 9.4
fever, dry mouth; coughing up of blood.
YIN
KD Yin DF with XS Rire in L/J; KD Yin & SP Qi DF; heat
Zhi bai di huang wan 9.4
sensation in palms & soles, and steaming bone disorder.

Heel pain XS
Q/S
Shen tong zhu yu tang 11.1
Bi syndrome in extremities from Q/S & B/S; chronic muscular
B/S pain from B/S; lumbago; shoulder & back pain.

Calcaneus pain LV Blood & Yin (Rluids) DF; severe muscle spasms in
Calcaneal spurs extremities and Abd cramping from LV Blood DF; calf spasms.
BLD 4.5
Shao yao gan cao tang For various pain syndrome associated with spasms & cramps
Calcaneal bursi^s HEAT 9.2
in abd; migraines, shoulder/neck pain. For muscular/tendon
Calcaneal problems and maintenance.
apophysi^s
Sha shen mai men LU/ST injury by dryness (Yin DF); severe dry cough, dry sore
Sever’s disease 5.2
dong tang throat, N/V, dry belching, and cold drinks; C/F from Epig.
Plantar fascii^s YIN
5.2 LU/KD Yin DF with heat Rlaring; cough with blood streaked
Bai he gu jin tang 9.4 sputum, wheezing; sore throat; hot palms/soles.

DF W/C/D chronic Bi syn with LV/KD Qi/Blood DF; LBP with

coldness, inRlexibility of limbs, palpitations & SOB. For
W/D Du huo ji sheng tang 6.4
paresthesias or numbness. C/I in heat Bi, Yin DF or acute
arthritis; XS heat or D/H.

7.2 LU Yin DF with toxic heat; chronic throat ds from LU Yin DF;
Yang yin qing fei tang 7.5 diphtheria, acute tonsillitis.

KD Yin DF with XS Rire in L/J; KD Yin & SP Qi DF; heat

YIN Zhi bai di huang wan 9.4
sensation in palms & soles, and steaming bone disorder.

Mai wei di huang wan Chronic cough from LU/KD/LV Yin DF; tidal fever, night
9.4
(Ba xian chang shou wan) sweats; calcaneus pain; scanty, sticky Ph; dry mouth.

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Anemias
DISORDERS PATTERN FORMULA & CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS

Anemia Bai hu jia ren shen tang 2.1

YM ch XS heat & Qi level heat with Qi/Yin DF; severe thirst,
profuse sweating or dry mouth; fatigue & SOB.

Red Blood cells Huang lian jie du tang 2.4 LV/GB D/H causing jaundice/hepatitis; Yang-heat type or D/H
deficiency + Yin chen hao tang 6.2 jaundice; LV/GB D/H causing LV dz. Initial stage of all types of
+ Wu wei xiao du yin 19.1 clove sores, boils & carbuncles from toxic heat (WWXDY).
Decreased RBCs
Spastic Abd pain from M/J coldness (SP Yang DF); coldness in
貧血 (pin xue) M/J with LV/SP disharmony; Yang/Yin/Blood DF; Abd pain.
Xiao jian zhong tang 8.1
Good for improving children’s vitality or a delicate constitution
Aplas+c with lack of vigor.
anemia
Huang qi jian zhong Consumptive DF with spastic Abd pain; M/J DF cold with
8.1
tang severe Qi DF; moderate painful spasms; XS sweats; fatigue.

Sinking SP Qi with rectal or uterine prolapse that cannot

control Blood; SP Qi DF from heat (fever); diarrhea. Easily
Bu zhong yi qi tang 9.1
tired, fatigue of extremities, loss of appetite, night sweats and
sleepiness after meals.

9.4 LV Blood & KD Yin DF; alopecia from LV/KD DF; premature
Qi bao mei ran dan 9.6 graying of the hair; loose teeth, nocturnal emission; LBP.

HT Blood & SP Qi DF; Shen disturbances & chronic bleeding

9.2
Gui pi tang 9.3 from HT Blood & SP Qi DF; palpitations & insomnia. For gastric
Pernicious discomfort after having taken SQDBT or BZYQT.
anemia
SP Qi & HT Blood DF with internal DF heat; night fever;
Jia wei gui pi tang 9.2 feverishness in chest, palms & soles; insomnia & palpitations.
Good for women or the elderly with both Qi & Blood DF.

Sinking SP Qi with rectal or uterine prolapse that cannot

control Blood; SP Qi DF from heat (fever); diarrhea. For fever
Bu zhong yi qi tang 9.1
from Qi DF and various patterns resulting from sinking of M/J
Qi including prolapse, diarrhea, and bleeding disorders.

Post- (LU) Qi & (SP) Blood DF with internal cold; Qi/Blood DF from
opera+ve major illnesses, surgery or childbirth; cough & weakness. Good
anemia Shi quan da bu tang 9.3 for boosting the immune system & seasonal allergies. Focus on
warming & tonifying. Used to treat sores that do not heal,
irregular periods, continuous spotting from uterine bleeding.

Ren shen yang rong Similar to Shi quan da bu tang; HT Qi & SP Blood DF with
9.3
tang internal heat & dryness; amnesia, palpitations, feverishness.

Post febrile diseases or summer heat leading to LU Qi/Yin DF,

Sheng mai san 9.1
chronic dry cough, scanty Ph; copious heavy sweating, fatigue.

Iron SP Qi & HT Blood DF with internal DF heat; night fever;

Jia wei gui pi tang 9.2
deficiency feverishness in chest, palms & soles; insomnia & palpitations.
anemia
Qi & Blood DF (limbic chills, weakness, and fatigue); Qi DF
Ren shen dang shao 9.3
(hemorrhoids); edema from Qi & Blood DF. Chronic LV Blood
san + Si wu tang 9.2
DF with B/S; Chong/Ren mai DF; threatened miscarriage.
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Shen disturbances from toxic heat of PC; similar to An gong

HEAT Niu huang qing xin wan 3.4
niu huang wan, but has stronger actions to clear heat.

LV Q/C with SP Blood DF; LV & SP disharmony; Gu syndrome

XS
(chronic in\lammation or CFS); PMS, alternating fever & chills.
Q/S Xiao yao san 4.5
Commonly used for internal medicine and women’s disorders
Qi + Liu jun zi tang 9.1
(PMS). Obstruction & resistance in Hypc. Weak type. SP/ST Qi
DF with Ph/D; diarrhea; glomus & pain in Epig; N/V.

Li zhong wan M/J coldness from DF; diarrhea or bleeding from SP Yang DF;
YANG 8.1
(Ren shen tang) chronic childhood convulsions; chest Bi syndrome.

Huang qi jian zhong Consumptive DF with spastic Abd pain; M/J DF cold with
Qi 8.1
tang severe Qi DF; moderate painful spasms; XS sweats; fatigue.

Qi 9.1 HT Qi/Blood DF without heat with weak constitution;

BLD Yang xin tang 15.2 palpitations with anxiety, and insomnia.

SP/LU/HT Qi DF; palpitations, arrhythmia, SOB; weak voice; no

desire to speak; facial pallor, fatigue; suffocating in chest. The
Si jun zi tang 9.1
basic formula to tonify Qi and tonify SP; a harmonious &
moderate formula for tonifying SP Qi.
Qi
SP/ST Qi DF with Ph/D; diarrhea; glomus & pain in Epig; N/V;
cough with profuse white Ph; fatigue. Splashing sound in ST
Liu jun zi tang 9.1
with complaints of obstructed feeling in Epig, C/F (nausea &
vomit), midline lead. Weak type.

Chronic LV Blood DF with B/S; Chong/Ren mai DF; threatened

Si wu tang 9.2
miscarriage, and irregular menstruation.

BLD Chronic uterine bleeding from DF cold; Chong & Ren mai DF &
Jiao ai tang 9.2 coldness with Blood DF; Abd pain with heavy periods. A basic
(Xiong gui jiao ai tang) 14.5 Blood tonic and hemostatic formula. Si wu tang pattern with
all kinds of bleeding conditions along with Blood DF.

SP Qi & HT Blood DF with internal DF heat; night fever;

DF
BLD feverishness in chest, palms & soles; insomnia & palpitations.
Jia wei gui pi tang 9.2
Qi Good for women or the elderly with both Qi & Blood DF and
accompanying internal heat.

BLD HT Blood/Qi DF from overexertion or with Yang rising (heat);

Dang gui bu xue tang 9.2
YANG Qi DF causing bleeding; palpitations, irritability.

Zuo gui wan 9.4 KD Yin DF with Jing damage (ZGW). Post febrile dz leading to
YIN
+ Sheng mai san 9.1 LU Qi/Yin DF (chronic dry cough) with SP Qi/Yin DF (SMS).

Ming men hua DF; KD Yang DF with water dampness; KD/LV

Shen qi wan 9.5
(Ba wei di huang wan)
YANG
You gui wan 9.5
Yang DF with cold feeling in lower body. The representative
remedy to “facilitate the origin of the \ire to extinguish XS-Yin.”
KD Yang DF with declining of Ming men hua; KD Jing DF with
Blood DF; cold extremities; impotence; LBP; edema.

LV/SP disharmony with B/S & Q/S from \luid retention (W/R);
dysmenorrhea & menstrual edema; coldness with Blood DF.
B/S
Dang gui shao yao san 11.2 W/R (splashing sound in ST), soft/lax Abd wall, spasms on the
W/R
rectus abdominis, B/S pain in lower Abd. Blood cold & \luid
type. Weak version of Gui zhi fu ling wan.

BLD 11.2 Postpartum Qi & Blood DF; B/S & cold stagnation in the womb
Qi Xiong gui +ao xue yin 14.5 causing lochia retention; coldness with Blood DF (B/S).

BLD HT Blood & KD Yin DF; HT/KD disharmony; HT/KD not

Bai zi yang xin tang 15.2
YIN communicating; waking up at night; dream disturbances.

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Hemorrhagic Disorders
Bleeding 1.2
W/H dryness common cold; external warm dryness in the Qi
Sang xing tang level; dry hacking cough, chest pain; dry throat, HA. For
5.1
血證 (xue zheng) coughing of blood.

LV \ire scorching LU; cough that causes pain in chest & \lanks;
Sang dan xie bai tang 2.5
an inability to bend or rotate the trunk; coughing up of Blood.

Xie bai san 2.5 LU heat & Q/S causing cough; residual heat in LU causing Qi
+ Qing dai san 20.1 rebellion. LV \ire invading LU; LU heat, LV \ire, LU Qi DF.

Severe dryness attacking LU with damage to both Qi & Yin; LU

dryness cough; dry hacking cough, HA, fever and wheezing.
Qing zao jiu fei tang + 5.1
Clearing heat & dryness while moistening LU. Tonifying Qi &
Yin is stronger than that of Sang xing tang.

LU/KD Yin DF with heat \laring; cough with blood streaked

5.2 sputum, wheezing; sore throat; hot palms/soles. A tonic,
Bai he gu jin tang 9.4 antipyretic and expectorant to nourish LU & KD. LU dryness
pattern focusing on nourishing Yin.
Coughing
Qing qi hua tan wan Ph/H in LU causing chronic cough; clumping of Ph/H; cough
with blood 7.2
+ Ce bai ye, Bai mao gen with yellow sticky sputum; glomus & pain in Epig.

Ph/H in LU causing chronic cough; clumping of Ph/H; cough

Qing qi hua tan wan 7.2
with yellow sticky sputum; glomus & pain in Epig.

HT Blood & SP Qi DF; Shen disturbances & chronic bleeding

9.2 from HT Blood & SP Qi DF; palpitations & insomnia. For gastric
Gui pi tang 9.3 discomfort after having taken SQDBT or BZYQT. C/I in internal
XS heat; Yin DF heat with thin-rapid pulse.

SP Qi & HT Blood DF with internal DF heat; night fever;

feverishness in chest, palms & soles; insomnia & palpitations.
Jia wei gui pi tang 9.2
Good for women or the elderly with both Qi & Blood DF and
accompanying internal heat.

LU/KD Qi/Yin DF; unproductive cough; blood-streaked

Zheng yin li lao tang 9.4
sputum; severe chronic wheezing; worse at night.

Chronic cough & hemoptysis from LU/KD Yin DF; consumptive

Yue hua wan 12.1
cough; dry cough; dry mouth; dry throat.

Di yu san 2.9 High fever in daytime, Abd pain, diarrhea with bloody. D/H
+ Er miao san 6.2 attacking L/J; LI D/H pouring downward; weakness, swelling.

M/J coldness from DF; diarrhea or bleeding from SP Yang DF;

Li zhong wan 8.1
(Ren shen tang)
chronic childhood convulsions; chest Bi syndrome. Thin soft
Abd without strength; W/R with splashing sound in Epig; Abd
wall is thin and hard like a sheet when pressed. Weak cold type
of Tai yin disease.

Blood in Sinking SP Qi with organ prolapse that cannot control Blood;

stools Bu zhong yi qi tang 9.1 Qi DF prolapse or sinking; Qi DF from heat (fever). Obstruction
+ Huai hua, Di yu & resistance of Hypc, palpitations on umbilicus. Weak type.

B/S below the diaphragm with LV Q/S; Abd masses from B/S;
Ge xia zhu yu tang 11.1 HT Qi DF & B/S; early childhood lumps; pain in a \ixed region.
+ San qi, Xiang he cao For B/S in the area below diaphragm with palpable Abd
masses with \ixed pain; Abd masses visible when lying down.

SP Yang DF & Blood DF with DF cold in M/J causing chronic

Huang tu tang 12.2
bleeding; rectal bleeding; Blood in stools; nosebleeds.

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KD Qi not \irm; KD Yang DF with copious urination; dif\icult

Wu bi shan yao wan 6.5
urination; repeating infections that do not respond well to Tx.

Sinking SP Qi with rectal or uterine prolapse that cannot

control Blood; SP Qi DF from heat (fever); diarrhea. For fever
Bu zhong yi qi tang 9.1
from Qi DF and various patterns resulting from sinking of M/J
Qi including prolapse, diarrhea, and bleeding disorders.

KD Yin DF with XS \ire in L/J; KD Yin & SP Qi DF; heat

Zhi bai di huang wan 9.4
sensation in palms & soles, and steaming bone disorder.
Blood in
urine LU/KD Qi/Yin DF; unproductive cough; blood-streaked
Zheng yin li lao tang 9.4
sputum; severe chronic wheezing; worse at night.

Shao fu zhu yu tang Dysmenorrhea from cold & B/S in L/J; pain or no pain in the
11.1
+ Sang qi, Qian cao gen lower Abd; distention and fullness in Epig and Abd.

Blood heat in L/J (Blood Lin syndrome); painful bloody

urinary dribbling; burning on urination, urinary dif\iculty. A
Xiao ji yin zi + 12.1
well-rounded formula for treating Blood in the urine from XS
heat. For Burning on urination, urine dif\iculty.

Heat in the Blood (HT/PC); bleeding from Blood heat in the

Xi jiao di huang tang 2.2 vessels; B/S with heat; disordered mentality. All kinds of
bleeding Sx from heat entering in Blood level (HT & PC).

HT Blood & SP Qi DF; Shen disturbances & chronic bleeding

9.2
Gui pi tang from HT Blood & SP Qi DF; palpitations & insomnia. For gastric
9.3
discomfort after having taken SQDBT or BZYQT.
Bleeds under
skin Good for women or the elderly with both Qi & Blood DF and
Jia wei gui pi tang 9.2
accompanying internal heat.

SP Yang DF & Blood DF with DF cold in M/J causing chronic

Huang tu tang 12.2
bleeding; rectal bleeding; Blood in stools; nosebleeds.

Topical; bleeding; widely used in Asia to stop bleeding,

Yun nan bai yao 12.3
whether caused by injury or ailment.

Vigorous ST \ire in YM ch with KD Yin/Fluids DF in Shao yin ch;

Yu nu jian 2.6 ST Yin DF with heat causing dryness; Shao yin DF heat;
toothache & oral disorders from ST heat & Yin DF.

Toothache from ST \ire with Blood heat or YM ch heat; heat in

Qing wei san 2.6
Blood or Yin DF; worse at night, malar \lush, gum bleeding.

ST heat with of gum atrophy, bad breath; D/H with chest

congestion, jaundice; sore throat & dysuria. For gingivitis,
2.6 pyorrhea and stomatitis; moistening heat with B/S in GI
Gan lu yin 9.4 system. For heat and moisture present in the digestive system,
resulting in ulceration and swelling of the entire mouth and
Gum bleeds throat tissues.

ST heat at Qi & Blood level causing sore throat; halitosis after

Bai du san 2.6
skin eruption, mouth sores, ulcerated throat.

Oral ulcers & dysuria from HT \ire; XS heat in HT ch;

Dao chi san 2.7
irritability; HT \ire moving to SI with painful urination.

LV/GB D/H invading downward L/J or \laring-up of LV/GB ch;

Long dan xie gan tang 2.8
temple HA, costal pain; strangury with cloudy urine.

HT B/S & LV Q/C in chest; B/S above diaphragm; chronic HA;

Xue fu zhu yu tang 11.1 focal pain & lumps in chest; dry scaly skin. Qi or Blood DF
Bu yang huan wu tang
leading to B/S obstructing the channels; one-sided paralysis.

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Hematemesis Lingering heat at Qi level in LU/ST Qi & Yin \luid DF during the
late stage of febrile dz; chronic fever, sweating, fatigue & thirst.
Zhu ye shi gao tang 2.1
A variation of Bai hu jia ren shen tang. Not as strong as Bai
VomiZng of blood hu tang to clear heat but stronger to moisten.
YING
吐血 (tu xue) XUE Heat in the Blood (HT/PC); bleeding from Blood heat in the
vessels; B/S with heat; disordered mentality. All kinds of
Xi jiao di huang tang 2.2 bleeding Sx from heat entering in Blood level (HT & PC). When
heat in blood gets severe it can either cause bleeding or
stagnation; for severe cases.

Da huang huang qin xie B/S with heat accumulation; focal distention in Epig with pain,
B/S 2.4
xin tang which is \ixed, stabbing or severe; pain is worse with pressure.

D/H in 3 burners; HT \ire from Blood heat; C/F (red face);

D/H Xie xin tang 2.4 nosebleeds, constipation; dizziness & irritability. Like HLJDT,
(San huang XXT) For draining \ire & resolving toxins; treat XS heat in San jiao.

Vigorous ST \ire in YM ch with KD Yin/Fluids DF in Shao yin

HEAT Yu nu jian 2.6 ch; ST Yin DF with heat causing dryness; Shao yin DF heat;
toothache & oral disorders from ST heat & Yin DF.

LV/GB D/H invading downward L/J or \laring-up of LV/GB ch;

temple HA, costal pain; strangury with cloudy urine. Extremely
D/H Long dan xie gan tang 2.8 bitter and cold herbs are included. For dif\icult, painful UR
XS with heat in urethra; swollen & pruritic external genitalia; foul
smelling leukorrhea.

Mild XS ST (YM) heat & constipation at Qi level; fever,

HEAT Tiao wei cheng qi tang 3.1
irritability, thirst; subcutaneous bleeding, nosebleeds.

HT B/S & LV Q/C in chest; B/S above diaphragm; chronic HA;

B/S Xue fu zhu yu tang 11.1 focal pain & lumps in chest; dry scaly skin. Qi or Blood DF
Bu yang huan wu tang leading to B/S obstructing the channels; one-sided paralysis.

LV/ST \ire with Blood heat causing acute bleeding; \ire blazing
in M/J & U/J; frenetic movement of hot Blood. Acute bleeding
HEAT Shi hui san 12.1
with sudden onset. Focus on draining heat and quickly
stopping bleeding. Discontinue as soon as bleeding stops.

Q/S SP Yang DF & Blood DF with DF cold in M/J causing chronic

Huang tu tang 12.2
BLD bleeding; rectal bleeding; Blood in stools; nosebleeds.

All F/S patterns; F/S transforming into D/H (constipation) and

D/H Zhi shi dao zhi wan 17.1
obstructing ST/LI; SP DF with Q/S & cold/heat combination.

All types of food stagnation; accumulation of food/damp/Qi in

Bao he wan 17.1
F/S
Mu xiang bing lang wan 17.1
the middle from overeating; focal distention & fullness. For the
early stage of F/S, or for relatively mild disorders.
XS food retention (F/S) with D/H obstructing M/J or diarrhea;
constipation & Abd distention from severe F/S.

Severe DF of Yuan qi with Yang collapse; LU/SP/KD Yang DF;

YANG Shen fu tang 8.2
extremely cold extremities, cold sweating, dizziness & SOB.

Sinking SP Qi with rectal or uterine prolapse that cannot

control Blood; SP Qi DF from heat (fever); diarrhea. For fever
Bu zhong yi qi tang 9.1
from Qi DF and various patterns resulting from sinking of M/J
DF
Qi including prolapse, diarrhea, and bleeding disorders.
Qi
SP Qi & HT Blood DF with internal DF heat; night fever;
feverishness in chest, palms & soles; insomnia & palpitations.
Jia wei gui pi tang 9.2
Good for women or the elderly with both Qi & Blood DF and
accompanying internal heat.

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Hematochezia D/H in 3 burners; HT \ire from Blood heat; C/F (red face);
Xie xin tang 2.4 nosebleeds, constipation; dizziness & irritability. Like HLJDT,
Hemafecia (San huang XXT) drain \ire & resolve toxins, and treat XS heat in San jiao. In
HEAT treating \ire in the HT/ST, “clearing is substituted by draining.”
Blood in stools
High fever in daytime, Abd pain, and diarrhea with bloody and
Di yu san 2.9
Melena mucous stool.

Dominant Q/S with heat; LV Q/C & Blood DF with heat

Lower GI bleeding Jia wei xiao yao san 4.5
stagnation underlying SP Blood DF. LV/SP disharmony with
+ Xiao chai hu tang 4.2.1
Occult bleeding Q/S heat; Shao yang disharmony with cold invasion from Q/S.

便血 (bian xue) 4.5 LV Q/C without SP Blood DF; gallstones in the \irst stage; LV
Chai hu shu gan san 10.1 invading SP; depression, belching, alternating fever & chills.

Dysmenorrhea from cold & B/S in L/J; pain or no pain in the

Shao fu zhu yu tang 11.1
lower Abd; distention and fullness in Epig and Abd.
XS XS heat & mild B/S in L/J; irritability; dysmenorrhea, lower
Abd pain; HA with red eyes; mental confusion. Da huang mu
B/S Tao he cheng qi tang 11.1
dan tang has the right side of B/S pain in the lower Abd and
THCQT has the left side of it.

Shi xiao san Severe chest/Epig pain or Abd pain from B/S (SXS); all types of
11.2
+ Dan shen yin HT/ST pain from B/S & Q/S in Epig (DSY).

LV/ST \ire with Blood heat causing acute bleeding; \ire blazing
in M/J & U/J; frenetic movement of hot Blood. Focus on
Shi hui san 12.1
draining heat and quickly stopping bleeding. Discontinue as
BLD soon as bleeding stops.
HEAT
Intestinal wind from heat; either lodging of W/H or D/H in ST/
Huai hua san 12.1 LI causing rectal bleeding; bright-red bleeding from rectum.
Clear intestines and cool Blood as well as stop bleeding.

BLD SP Yang DF & Blood DF with DF cold in M/J causing chronic

Huang tu tang 12.2
COLD bleeding; rectal bleeding; Blood in stools; nosebleeds.

Severe SP Yang DF with DF cold; XS pattern of LZW; extreme

YANG Fu zi li zhong wan 8.1
chest pain from W/C; cold diarrhea & Abd pain, cold limbs.

Huang qi gui zhi wu wu Blood Bi syndrome from wind; super\icial numbness from Qi/
B/S 8.3
tang Blood DF; W/C & B/S with weak constitution.

BLD HT Blood/Qi DF from overexertion or with Yang rising (heat);

Dang gui bu xue tang 9.2
HEAT Qi DF causing bleeding; palpitations, irritability.

BLD Gui pi tang 9.2 SP Qi & HT Blood DF; chronic bleeding from SP Qi DF; Shen
Qi + Jiao ai tang 9.3 disturbance & bleeding from HT Blood & SP Qi DF.

DF Chronic uterine bleeding from DF cold; Chong & Ren mai DF &
BLD Jiao ai tang 9.2 coldness with Blood DF; Abd pain with heavy periods.
YANG (Xiong gui jiao ai tang) 14.5 Primarily bleeding from the lower body and anemia due to
prolonged Blood loss.

Blood DF with mild B/S, leading to shortened menstrual cycle

BLD
Tao hong si wu tang 9.2 with copious bleeding, early periods. Si wu tang pattern with
B/S
mild B/S signs.

KD/LV Yin DF; Jing DF with DF heat; HT/KD Yin DF; LBP, light
YIN Liu wei di huang wan 9.4
headedness, tinnitus, night sweats, nocturnal emissions.

Chronic diarrhea from SP/KD Yang DF; uterine bleeding from

YANG Gu chong tang 13.4
SP Qi DF or Chong/Ren mai DF; irregular menstrual bleeding.

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Uterine Bleeding Disorders

Abnormal C/D Wu ji san
1.3 C/D with internal injury from cold foods; chronic rhinitis with
4.2.3 SP Yang DF; Aive accumulations (cold, damp, Ph, Qi/Blood).
uterine
bleeding HEAT Chai hu gui zhi gan 1.3 Shao yang pattern with C/Ph/D; cold damage with mild
Ph/D jiang tang 4.2.3 fullness in Hypc; alternating chills & fever; sweating forehead.
Abnormal All types of XS toxic Aire in 3 burners; inAlammation or
menstruaMon HEAT Huang lian jie du tang 2.4
congestion from cold or heat with C/F; irritability.

LV/GB D/H invading downward L/J or Alaring-up of LV/GB ch;

Irregular D/H Long dan xie gan tang 2.8 temple HA, costal pain; strangury with cloudy urine. n lower
menstrua@on Abd. Strong body type with internal heat.

Dominant Q/S with heat; LV Q/C & Blood DF with heat

Irregular period Q/S Jia wei xiao yao san 4.5
stagnation underlying SP Blood DF. LV/SP disharmony with
HEAT + Xiao chai hu tang 4.2.1
Irregular cycle heat; Shao yang disharmony with cold invasion from Q/S.
Absent period
Dysmenorrhea from cold & B/S in L/J; pain or no pain in the
Missed period B/S Shao fu zhu yu tang 11.1
lower Abd; distention and fullness in Epig and Abd.

月經異常 XS heat & mild B/S in L/J; irritability; dysmenorrhea, lower

月經不調 B/S Abd pain; HA with red eyes; mental confusion. Da huang mu
XS Tao he cheng qi tang 11.1
HEAT dan tang has the right side of B/S pain in the lower Abd and
THCQT has the left side of it.

Fixed B/S masses in L/J; B/S in Chong/Ren mai; masses in

lower Abd, unpalpable Abd pain; dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea.
11.2
Gui zhi fu ling wan 14.5 Mild treatment to remove B/S without threatening the fetus.
Currently, more commonly used for hysteromyoma,
B/S endometritis, pelvic tumor, and difAiculty in menstruation.
COLD
B/S in lower Abd with irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea;
Zhe chong yin 11.2
B/S Abd accumulations, amenorrhea.

11.2 B/S from coldness in Ren/Chong mai causing dysmenorhea &

Wen jing tang 14.5 irregular menstruation; C/F with hiccups & coughing.

LV/SP disharmony with B/S & Q/S from Aluid retention (W/
B/S R); dysmenorrhea & menstrual edema; coldness with Blood
Dang gui shao yao san 11.2
W/R DF. Weak version of Gui zhi fu ling wan. For various GYN
problems from DF that involve B/S and Aluid accumulation.

Q/S Dysmenorrhea & amenorrhea from LV Q/S with heat in Blood;

Xuan yu tong jing tang 14.4
B/S premenstrual fever.

Cold Bi syn in ch with underlying Blood DF; numb & painful

extremities from LV ch; irregular menstruation. Treat
BLD
Dang gui si ni tang 8.3 irregular menstruation and various types of pain that are
COLD
aggravated by coldness. Focus on nourishing Blood and
unblocking channels.

Chronic uterine bleeding from DF cold; Chong & Ren mai DF &
BLD Jiao ai tang 9.2 coldness with Blood DF; Abd pain with heavy periods. Si wu
YANG (Xiong gui jiao ai tang) 14.5 tang pattern with all kinds of bleeding conditions along with
DF
Blood DF. Especially useful for restless fetus disorder.

SP Qi & HT Blood DF with internal DF heat; night fever;

Qi feverishness in chest, palms & soles; insomnia & palpitations.
Jia wei gui pi tang 9.2
HEAT Good for women or the elderly with both Qi & Blood DF and
accompanying internal heat.

YANG Persistent uterine bleeding from Yang DF & B/S; Chong & Ren
Zhen ling dan 13.4
B/S mai DF cold; constant uterine bleeding.

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Amenorrhea W/C 1.1 W/C with internal Q/S; chills, fever, HA, no sweat, aversions to
Q/S Xiang su san 10.1 cold; blockage & pain in Epig/chest; no appetite. SpeciAically
Release Ext and regulate Q/S.
Absence of
menstruaMon Oral ulcers & dysuria from HT Aire; XS heat in HT ch;
HEAT Dao chi san 2.7
irritability; HT Aire moving to SI with painful urination.
• Missed at least three
Blood stagnation with lingering heat; D/H in L/J; lower Abd
menstrual periods in a
distention & pain (on the right) that increase upon pressure
row B/S 3.1
Girls who haven't begun HEAT Da huang mu dan tang 19.2 with rebound tenderness; appendicitis. Clear heat and
removing damp. Promote bowel movement and purge Aire.
periods by age 15
Activate Blood and dissipate stagnation.

Shao yang pattern with LV Q/S & SP C/D; Gu syndrome; LV/SP

Q/S
Xiao chai hu tang 4.2.1 disharmony; heat in LV/GB/ST/LU; fever/chills; Hypc fullness.
Ph/H
For chronic inAlammatory conditions of LV, GB, ST & LI.

Accumulating LV Q/S, cold congealing (B/S) in SP/ST; no

Zheng qi @an xiang san 10.1
sweat; Epig pain better with warmth; chest stufAiness & pain.

Primarily LV Q/S in treating six stagnations with Qi, Blood,

Q/S Yue ju wan 10.1
phlegm, damp, Mire & food; Abd bloating & chest pain.

Irregular menstruation & dysmenorrhea from LV/SP

Chen xiang jiang qi san 10.1
disharmony; Hypc/Epig/Abd & Alank pain & distention.

HT B/S & LV Q/C in chest; B/S above diaphragm; chronic HA;

irritability, focal pain & lumps in chest; dry scaly skin. Focus
B/S
Xue fu zhu yu tang 11.1 on invigorating Blood and relieving Qi constraint. Tao hong si
Q/S
wu tang (to invigorate & nourish Blood) & Si ni san (to
promote LV Qi Alow).

11.1 B/S with Abd mass or pain during pregnancy due to dried
XS Xia yu xue tang 14.5 Blood below umbilicus; hardness in lower Abd; leukorrhea.
B/S
Dysmenorrhea from cold & B/S in L/J; pain or no pain in the
Shao fu zhu yu tang 11.1
lower Abd; distention and fullness in Epig and Abd.

Severe B/S with XS heat in L/J caused by clumping or

Di dang tang 11.1
B/S clustered masses of heat & Blood; B/S in L/J by Blood lumps.
HEAT
XS heat & mild B/S in L/J; irritability; dysmenorrhea, lower
Tao he cheng qi tang 11.1
Abd pain; HA with red eyes; mental confusion.

Acute or chronic pain from Q/S & B/S obstructing the

Huo luo xiao ling dan 11.2
collaterals; bruising, swelling from injury; rheumatic pain.

B/S in lower Abd with irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea;

Zhe chong yin 11.2
B/S Abd accumulations, amenorrhea.

11.2 B/S & cold stagnation in the womb causing postpartum lochia
Sheng hua tang 14.5
B/S retention; cold with Blood DF, cold & pain in low Abd.
COLD
11.2 Fixed B/S masses in L/J; B/S in Chong/Ren mai; masses in
Gui zhi fu ling wan 14.5 lower Abd, unpalpable Abd pain; dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea.

LV/SP disharmony with B/S & Q/S from Aluid (W/R);

Dang gui shao yao san 11.2
dysmenorrhea & menstrual edema; coldness with Blood DF.

11.2 B/S from coldness in Ren/Chong mai causing dysmenorhea &

Wen jing tang 14.5 irregular menstruation; C/F with hiccups & coughing.

LV Q/S with KD DF transforming into Aire; disharmony of LV/

SP/KD; irregular menstruation; Abd/breast distention. Good
Q/S Ding jing tang 14.4
for amenorrhea, early menstruation, irregular menstruation,
menorrhagia, dysmenorrhea.

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5.2 LU/ST Yin DF (Qi C/F, vomit, thirst, gnawing hunger); LU/KD
YIN Mai men dong tang 9.4 Yin DF (night coughing & Ph coughing); N/V & dry coughing.

KD/SP/HT Yang DF causing C/D retention; toxic water with

KD Yang DF; chronic pitting edema below the waist. When the
YANG
Zhen wu tang 6.5 metabolic functions are waning, causing toxic Aluid retention
C/D
in the GI tract, Abd pain, diarrhea, dizziness or rapid heart
palpitations.

Qi Er chen tang SP Qi DF with Ph/D causing cough; SP failing to transform C/

7.4
C/D + Zi su geng, Xiang fu D; cough with copious, white sputum; productive cough; N/V.

Severe SP Yang DF with DF cold; XS pattern of LZW; extreme

Fu zi li zhong wan 8.1
Chest pain from W/C; cold diarrhea & Abd pain, cold limbs.
YANG
HT/KD Yang DF with SP Qi & B/F DF; vomiting, severe chills;
Si ni jia ren shen tang 8.2
recurrent diarrhea; cold limbs from Q/S.

Cold in Shao yin pattern; XS cold limbs from KD Yang DF or HT

COLD Si ni tang 8.2
Blood DF; spontaneous cold sweating; cold hands & feet.

Chronic coldness & Yang/Blood DF in Ren & Chong mai;

Dang gui si ni jia wu
BLD DGSNT pattern with cold in M/J; cold sweats & vomiting. Wu
zhu yu sheng jiang 8.3
C/D zhu yu & Sheng jiang enter into Jue yin and YM ch to disperse
tang chronic stagnation and prolonged cold.

Blood DF with mild B/S, leading to shortened menstrual cycle

BLD
Tao hong si wu tang 9.2 with copious bleeding, early periods. Si wu tang pattern with
Ph/h
mild B/S signs.

Chronic uterine bleeding from DF cold; Chong & Ren mai DF &
BLD Jiao ai tang 9.2 coldness with Blood DF; Abd pain with heavy periods. Si wu
DF COLD (Xiong gui jiao ai tang) 14.5 tang pattern with all kinds of bleeding conditions along with
Blood DF. Especially useful for restless fetus disorder.

HT Blood & SP Qi DF; Shen disturbances & chronic bleeding

Qi 9.2
Gui pi tang from HT Blood & SP Qi DF; palpitations & insomnia. For
BLD 9.3
gastric discomfort after having taken SQDBT or BZYQT.

BLD Bai zi ren wan 9.2 Gradual onset amenorrhea & irregular menstruation from Yin
YIN (Nu ke bai zi ren wan) 14.2 & Blood DF or Blood DF with B/S; afternoon tidal fever.

Ba zhen tang SP Qi & LV Blood DF without cold signs. Add Shou wu to help
9.3
+ Shou wu, Gou qi zi dry skin. Add Gou qi zi to assist blurry vision.
Qi
BLD
(LU) Qi & (SP) Blood DF with internal cold; Qi/Blood DF from
Shi quan da bu tang 9.3
major illnesses, surgery or childbirth; cough & weakness.

Mai wei di huang wan Chronic cough from LU/KD/LV Yin DF; tidal fever, night
YIN 9.4
(Ba xian chang shou wan) sweats; calcaneus pain; scanty, sticky Ph; dry mouth.

Ming men hua DF; KD Yang DF with water dampness; KD/LV

YANG Shen qi wan 9.5 Yang DF with cold feeling in lower body. The representative
(Ba wei di huang wan) remedy to “facilitate the origin of the Aire to extinguish XS-Yin.”
Useful when abnormalities in water metabolism happens.

Amenorrhea & irregular menstruation from Ph & damp Bi;

Ph/D Cang fu dao tan tang 14.2
collapse from Ph/D; fainting or vertigo with HA from Ph.

Amenorrhea or late menses from KD/LV Yin DF; Yin DF with

Yi yin jian 14.2
dry Blood (DF heat).
YIN
HT Aire from KD Yin DF; Shao yin pattern with Aire Alaring up;
Huang lian e jiao tang 15.2 post febrile Yin damage with insomnia; irritability. Equally
focus on both nourishing Yin and clearing Aire.

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Dysfunc@onal 1.3 C/D with internal injury from cold foods; chronic rhinitis with
C/D Wu ji san 4.2.3 SP Yang DF; Aive accumulations (cold, damp, Ph, Qi/Blood).
uterine
bleeding HEAT
2.9 For a less severe case; Tai yang syndrome with Shao yang or
Huang qin tang 4.2.2 interior heat; heat diarrhea in Shao yang.

LV Q/C with SP Blood DF; LV & SP disharmony; Gu syndrome

Q/S Xiao yao san 4.5
(chronic inAlammation or CFS); PMS, alternating fever & chills.

B/S below the diaphragm with LV Q/S; Abd masses from B/S;
HT Qi DF & B/S; early childhood lumps; pain in a Aixed region.
Ge xia zhu yu tang 11.1 For B/S in the area below diaphragm with palpable Abd
masses with Aixed pain; Abd masses visible when lying down.
B/S
For chronic diarrhea and daybreak diarrhea.

11.1 B/S with Abd mass or pain during pregnancy due to dried
Xia yu xue tang 14.5 Blood below umbilicus; hardness in lower Abd; leukorrhea.

Dysmenorrhea from cold & B/S in L/J; pain or no pain in the

Shao fu zhu yu tang 11.1
lower Abd; distention and fullness in Epig and Abd.
XS
B/S B/S in lower Abd with irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea;
Zhe chong yin 11.2
COLD B/S Abd accumulations, amenorrhea.

11.2 B/S from coldness in Ren/Chong mai causing dysmenorhea &

Wen jing tang 14.5 irregular menstruation; C/F with hiccups & coughing.

B/S B/S with heat from traumatic injury; dysuria, constipation,

Tong dao san 11.2
HEAT severe bruising, Abd distention, Alushing-up and irritability.

LV/SP disharmony with B/S & Q/S from Aluid retention (W/
B/S R); dysmenorrhea & menstrual edema; coldness with Blood
Dang gui shao yao san 11.2
W/R DF. Weak version of Gui zhi fu ling wan. For various GYN
problems from DF that involve B/S and Aluid accumulation.

Shi xiao san Severe chest/Epig pain or Abd pain from B/S (SXS); all types
11.2
+ Dan shen yin of HT/ST pain from B/S & Q/S in Epig (DSY).
B/S
All types of HT/ST pain from B/S & Q/S in chest &
Dan shen yin 11.2 epigastrium; Q/S & B/S of HT. Various pains in the HT & ST
regions; Abd/Epig pain radiating upwards to scapula.

BLD 4.5 LV Blood & Yin (Aluids) DF; severe muscle spasms in
YIN Shao yao gan cao tang 9.2 extremities and Abd cramping from LV Blood DF; calf spasms.

BLD Dang gui jian zhong M/J Qi/Blood DF with Abd pain; lower Abd cramping radiating
8.1
COLD tang to low back; dry skin & hemorrhoids.

YIN Both Yin & Yang DF; LU atrophy from DF cold from LU/ST;
Gan cao gan jiang tang 8.1
YANG cold hands & feet, dry throat, spitting up of clear Aluid.

Cold Bi syn in ch with underlying Blood DF; numb & painful

extremities from LV ch; irregular menstruation. No nausea &
BLD
DF Dang gui si ni tang 8.3 vomiting. Treat irregular menstruation and various types of
COLD
pain that are aggravated by exposure to cold. Focus on
nourishing Blood and unblocking channels.

BLD Chronic LV Blood DF with B/S; Chong/Ren mai DF; threatened

Si wu tang 9.2
B/S miscarriage, and irregular menstruation.

BLD Ren shen dang shao Qi & Blood DF (limbic chills, weakness, and fatigue); Qi DF
9.3
Qi san (hemorrhoids); edema from Qi & Blood DF.

YANG Persistent uterine bleeding from Yang DF & B/S; Chong & Ren
Zhen ling dan 13.4
B/S mai DF cold; constant uterine bleeding.

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Dysmenorrhea Severe W/C/D with dampness; LU Qi DF with W/C; facial

edema, fever & more chills; scanty urine, no sweat, stiff
W/D Ma huang jia zhu tang 1.1
muscle. Induce sweating and release exterior; expel cold; and
Painful eliminate damp. A large dose of Ma huang (9g).
menstruaMon
Blood stagnation with lingering heat; D/H in L/J; lower Abd
Painful periods distention & pain (on the right) that increase upon pressure
HEAT 3.1
Menstrual cramps Da huang mu dan tang with rebound tenderness; appendicitis. Clear heat and
B/S 19.2
removing damp. Promote bowel movement and purge Aire.
月經困難症 Activate Blood and dissipate stagnation.
痛經 (tong jing)
Dominant Q/S with heat; LV Q/C & Blood DF with heat
Q/S Jia wei xiao yao san 4.5
stagnation underlying SP Blood DF. LV/SP disharmony with
Ph/H + Xiao chai hu tang 4.2.1
heat; Shao yang disharmony with cold invasion from Q/S.

Chai hu jia long gu mu 4.4 Obstructions in all 3 Yang ch (Tai yang, YM, Shao yang); Ph/H
Q/S
li tang 15.2 obstructing LV/GB; painful fullness in Hypc.

Q/S LV Q/S blocking SP; cold extremities from LV Q/C or Yang

Si ni san 4.5
COLD collapse; LV/SP disharmony; cold C/F, oppression in Hypc.

LV Q/C without heat (LV invading SP/ST); alternating fever &

4.5
Q/S Chai hu shu gan san chills; pain in the right Hypc; depression, belching. For various
10.1
types of Abd pain, dysmenorrhea, and back pain.

LV Q/S & C/Ph/D with Plum-pit syn in throat by SP Qi DF;

Q/S Ban xia hou po tang 10.1
glomus & pain in chest/Hypc; difAiculty swallowing.

Dysmenorrhea from Q/S causing B/S; scanty, dark menstrual

Jia wei wu yao tang + 10.1
blood and clots; low Abd distention with pain.
Q/S
B/S
Severe pain in chest/Epig pain or lower Abd due to B/S;
Shi xiao san 11.2
XS irregular menstruation; lochia retention & menstrual cramps.

LV/SP disharmony with B/S & Q/S from Aluid retention (W/
B/S R); dysmenorrhea & menstrual edema; coldness with Blood
Dang gui shao yao san 11.2
W/R DF. Weak version of Gui zhi fu ling wan. For various GYN
problems from DF that involve B/S and Aluid accumulation.

Dysmenorrhea from cold & B/S in L/J; pain or no pain in the

Shao fu zhu yu tang 11.1
lower Abd; distention and fullness in Epig and Abd.

Fixed B/S masses in L/J; B/S in Chong/Ren mai; masses in

lower Abd, unpalpable Abd pain; dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea.
11.2 Mild treatment to remove B/S without threatening the fetus.
Gui zhi fu ling wan 14.5 Currently, more commonly used for hysteromyoma, ovarian
B/S
cysts, endometritis, lochioschesis, pelvic tumor,
COLD
dysmenorrhea, and difAiculty in menstruation.

11.2 B/S from coldness in Ren/Chong mai causing dysmenorhea &

Wen jing tang 14.5 irregular menstruation; C/F with hiccups & coughing.

B/S in lower Abd with irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea;

Zhe chong yin 11.2
B/S Abd accumulations, amenorrhea.

XS heat & mild B/S in L/J; irritability; dysmenorrhea, lower

Abd pain; HA with red eyes; mental confusion. THCQT for mild
Tao he cheng qi tang 11.1 B/S; Di dang tang for severe B/S; and Da huang mu dan
B/S tang for intestinal abscess. THCQT is stronger than Gui zhi fu
HEAT ling wan.

B/S with heat from traumatic injury; dysuria, constipation,

Tong dao san 11.2
severe bruising, Abd distention, Alushing-up and irritability.

Q/S Dysmenorrhea & amenorrhea from LV Q/S with heat in Blood;

Xuan yu tong jing tang 14.4
HEAT premenstrual fever.

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BLD 4.5 LV Blood & Yin (Aluids) DF; severe muscle spasms in
YIN Shao yao gan cao tang 9.2 extremities and Abd cramping from LV Blood DF; calf spasms.

YANG KD/SP/HT Yang DF causing C/D retention; toxic water with

Zhen wu tang 6.5
C/D KD Yang DF; chronic pitting edema below the waist.

COLD M/J DF cold with Abd pain, Epig distention/pain; N/V, acid
An zhong san 8.1
W/R reAlux; soft Abd; palpitations on periumbilicus.

BLD Dang gui jian zhong M/J Qi/Blood DF with Abd pain; lower Abd cramping radiating
8.1
COLD tang to low back; dry skin & hemorrhoids.

Huang qi jian zhong Consumptive DF with spastic Abd pain; M/J DF cold with
8.1
tang severe Qi DF; moderate painful spasms; XS sweats; fatigue.
YANG
Severe SP Yang DF with DF cold; XS pattern of LZW; extreme
Fu zi li zhong wan 8.1
Chest pain from W/C; cold diarrhea & Abd pain, cold limbs.

Both Yin & Yang DF; LU atrophy from DF cold from LU/ST;
YIN
Gan cao gan jiang tang 8.1 cold hands & feet, dry throat, spitting up of clear Aluid;
YANG
irritability.

BLD Cold Bi syn in ch with underlying Blood DF; numb & painful
Dang gui si ni tang 8.3
COLD extremities from LV ch; irregular menstruation.

Chronic coldness & Yang/Blood DF in Ren & Chong mai;

Dang gui si ni jia wu
BLD DGSNT pattern with cold in M/J; cold sweats & vomiting. Wu
zhu yu sheng jiang 8.3
C/D zhu yu & Sheng jiang enter into Jue yin and YM ch to disperse
tang chronic stagnation and prolonged cold.

Sinking SP Qi with rectal or uterine prolapse that cannot

control Blood; SP Qi DF from heat (fever); diarrhea. For fever
Qi Bu zhong yi qi tang 9.1
DF from Qi DF and various patterns resulting from sinking of M/J
Qi including prolapse, diarrhea, and bleeding disorders.

9.1 HT Qi/Blood DF without heat with weak constitution;

BLD Yang xin tang 15.2 palpitations with anxiety, and insomnia.

Blood DF with mild B/S, leading to shortened menstrual cycle

BLD
Tao hong si wu tang 9.2 with copious bleeding, early periods. Si wu tang pattern with
Ph/h
mild B/S signs.

Chronic uterine bleeding from DF cold; Chong & Ren mai DF &
coldness with Blood DF; Abd pain with heavy periods.
Primarily bleeding from the lower body and anemia due to
B/S Jiao ai tang 9.2
prolonged Blood loss. A basic Blood tonic and hemostatic
COLD (Xiong gui jiao ai tang) 14.5
formula. Si wu tang pattern with all kinds of bleeding
conditions along with Blood DF. Especially useful for restless
fetus disorder.

Ming men hua DF; KD Yang DF with water dampness; KD/LV

Shen qi wan Yang DF with cold feeling in lower body. The representative
YANG 9.5
(Ba wei di huang wan) remedy to “facilitate the origin of the Aire to extinguish XS-Yin.”
Useful when abnormalities in water metabolism happens.

Chronic diarrhea from SP/KD Yang DF; uterine bleeding from

Qi Gu chong tang 13.4
SP Qi DF or Chong/Ren mai DF; irregular menstrual bleeding.

YANG Persistent uterine bleeding from Yang DF & B/S; Chong & Ren
Zhen ling dan 13.4
B/S mai DF cold; constant uterine bleeding.

Dysmenorrhea from KD DF; cold uterus; stronger than Wen

YANG Ai fu nuan gong wan 11.2
jing tang for warming ch, but weaker for breaking stasis.

Amenorrhea & irregular menstruation from Ph & damp Bi;

Ph/D Cang fu dao tan tang 14.2
collapse from Ph/D; fainting or vertigo with HA from Ph.

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Early Sheng yu tang 3.4 LV/HT Blood DF; Qi & Blood DF with chronic pain in lower
B/S
(Shen qi si wu tang) 9.2 Abd; scanty, pale menstrual Alow; numbness.
menstrua@on
Q/S Jia wei xiao yao san LV Q/S & Blood DF with heat (XYS with heat underlying SP
4.5
HEAT (Dan zhi xiao yao san) Blood DF); LV depression (Q/C); irritability, Hypc pain, C/F.
XS
Q/S Jin ling zi san 10.1 Severe chest/Epig pain or Abd pain from B/S; Abd pain from
B/S + Shi xiao san 11.2 Q/S & B/S; LV Qi & LV Blood in lower Abd.

Dysmenorrhea & amenorrhea from LV Q/S with heat in Blood;

Q/S Xuan yu tong jing tang 14.4
premenstrual fever.

Early periods from Qi DF; collapse from Qi DF leading to

Qi
Ju yuan jian 9.1 severe Blood loss and devastated Yang; excessive
COLD
menstruation.

Sinking SP Qi with rectal or uterine prolapse that cannot

Qi Bu zhong yi qi tang 9.1
control Blood; SP Qi DF from heat (fever); diarrhea.
DF
Blood DF with mild B/S, leading to shortened menstrual cycle
B/S
Tao hong si wu tang 9.2 with copious bleeding, early periods. Si wu tang pattern with
BLD
mild B/S signs.

KD Yin/Yang DF leading to instability of Chong/Ren mai;

JING Shou tai wan 13.6
habitual miscarriage; LBP, low grade fever, Alushed face.

Late Chai hu jia long gu mu 4.4 Obstructions in all 3 Yang ch (Tai yang, YM, Shao yang); Ph/H
li tang 15.2 obstructing LV/GB; painful fullness in Hypc.
menstrua@on Q/S
Xiao yao san 4.5 LV Q/C with SP Blood DF; LV & SP disharmony; Gu syndrome
Delayed + Si wu tang 9.2 (chronic inAlammation or CFS); PMS, alternating fever & chills.
menstruaMon
Q/S Jia wei xiao yao san 4.5 Dominant Q/S with heat; LV Q/C & Blood DF with heat
HEAT + Xiao chai hu tang 4.2.1 stagnation underlying SP Blood DF. LV/SP disharmony.
XS
Q/S Dysmenorrhea from Q/S causing B/S; scanty, dark menstrual
Jia wei wu yao tang + 10.1
B/S blood & clots; low Abd distention with pain.

B/S 11.2 B/S from coldness in Ren/Chong mai causing dysmenorhea &
COLD Wen jing tang 14.5 irregular menstruation; C/F with hiccups & coughing.

LV Q/S with KD DF transforming into Aire; disharmony of LV/

Q/S Ding jing tang 14.4
SP/KD; irregular menstruation; Abd/breast distention.

BLD Chronic LV Blood DF with B/S; Chong/Ren mai DF; threatened

Si wu tang 9.2
B/S miscarriage, and irregular menstruation.

9.2 HT Blood & SP Qi DF; Shen disturbances & chronic bleeding

Gui pi tang 9.3 from HT Blood & SP Qi DF; palpitations & insomnia.

BLD (LU) Qi & (SP) Blood DF with internal cold; Qi/Blood DF from
Shi quan da bu tang 9.3
Qi major illnesses, surgery or childbirth; cough & weakness.

Ren shen yang rong Similar to Shi quan da bu tang; HT Qi & SP Blood DF with
9.3
DF tang internal heat & dryness; amnesia, palpitations, feverishness.

KD/LV Yin DF; Jing DF with DF heat; HT/KD Yin DF; LBP, light
Liu wei di huang wan 9.4
headedness, tinnitus, night sweats, nocturnal emissions.
YIN
Severe LV/KD Yin DF; dizziness, tinnitus, LBP, blurry vision,
Da bu yin wan 9.4
steaming bone fever, night sweats, 5 palm heat.

KD Yang DF with C/Ph/D (W/R); edema in lower body, severe

YANG Ji sheng shen qi wan 9.5 LBP, swollen legs, dysuria. A stronger effect on water
(Niu che shen qi wan)
metabolism and often used for edema from KD Yang DF.

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Menorrhagia LV Q/S & Blood DF with heat (XYS with heat underlying SP
Blood DF); LV depression (Q/C); irritability, Hypc pain, C/F.
Q/S Jia wei xiao yao san
4.5 Emotional stress and unpredictability (endless complaining)
HEAT (Dan zhi xiao yao san)
Heavy is the key symptoms caused by LV Q/S & B/S where cooling,
menstruaMon cracking and moving Blood and freeing up Qi.
Hypermenorrhea Heat above & cold below; Blood heat & B/S in weak
constitution; severe skin diseases & GYN disorders. The name
refers to warming the chills from Blood DF and clearing heat
9.2
Wen qing yin from the Blood DF (blood heat consumes Yin Blood). For
14.5
chronic, continuous, excessive uterine bleeding from heat
accompanied by pale complexion, stabbing pain in abd, and
B/S alternating fever & chills.
HEAT
LV/ST Aire with Blood heat causing acute bleeding; Aire blazing
in M/J & U/J; frenetic movement of hot Blood. Acute bleeding
with sudden onset. A form of reckless movement of hot blood
Shi hui san 12.1
that spills out of the channels. Focus on draining heat and
quickly stopping bleeding. Discontinue as soon as bleeding
stops.

XS Dysmenorrhea from cold & B/S in L/J; pain or no pain in the

Shao fu zhu yu tang 11.1
lower Abd; distention and fullness in Epig and Abd.

LV/SP disharmony with B/S & Q/S from Aluid retention (W/
R); dysmenorrhea & menstrual edema; coldness with Blood
Dang gui shao yao san 11.2
DF. Weak version of Gui zhi fu ling wan. For various GYN
B/S
problems from DF that involve B/S and Aluid accumulation.
COLD
Fixed B/S masses in L/J; B/S in Chong/Ren mai; masses in
lower Abd, unpalpable Abd pain; dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea.
11.2
Gui zhi fu ling wan Mild treatment to remove B/S without threatening the fetus.
14.5
Currently, more commonly used for hysteromyoma, ovarian
cysts, endometritis, and difAiculty in menstruation.

LV Q/S with KD DF transforming into Aire; disharmony of LV/

SP/KD; irregular menstruation; Abd/breast distention. Good
Q/S Ding jing tang 14.4
for amenorrhea, early menstruation, irregular menstruation,
menorrhagia, dysmenorrhea.

HT Aire from KD Yin DF; Shao yin pattern with Aire Alaring up;
HEAT Huang lian e jiao tang 15.2 post febrile Yin damage with insomnia; irritability. Equally
focus on both nourishing Yin and clearing Aire.

M/J coldness from DF; diarrhea or bleeding from SP Yang DF;

chronic childhood convulsions; chest Bi syndrome. Thin soft
YANG Li zhong wan 8.1 Abd without strength; W/R with splashing sound in Epig; Abd
(Ren shen tang)
wall is thin and hard like a sheet when pressed. Weak cold
type of Tai yin disease.

Qi Early periods from Qi DF; collapse from Qi DF leading to

Ju yuan jian 9.1
COLD severe Blood loss & devastated Yang; excessive menstruation.

BLD Si wu tang 9.2 Chronic (LV) Blood DF with B/S; LV Blood DF generates wind;
DF B/S + Shi hui san 12.1 LV B/S from Blood DF; Chong/Ren mai DF.

Chronic uterine bleeding from DF cold; Chong & Ren mai DF &
coldness with Blood DF; Abd pain with heavy periods.
BLD Jiao ai tang 9.2 Primarily bleeding from the lower body and anemia due to
YANG (Xiong gui jiao ai tang) 14.5 prolonged Blood loss. A basic Blood tonic and hemostatic
formula. Si wu tang pattern with all kinds of bleeding
conditions along with Blood DF.

Chronic diarrhea from SP/KD Yang DF; uterine bleeding from

Qi Gu chong tang 13.4
SP Qi DF or Chong/Ren mai DF; irregular menstrual bleeding.

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Metrorrhagia D/H Long dan xie gan tang 2.8 LV/GB D/H invading downward L/J or Alaring-up of LV/GB ch;
temple HA, costal pain; strangury with cloudy urine.

Metrostaxis Q/S 4.5

Dominant Q/S with heat; LV Q/C & Blood DF with heat
Jia wei xiao yao san stagnation underlying SP Blood DF. LV/SP disharmony with
HEAT + Xiao chai hu tang 4.2.1
heat; Shao yang disharmony with cold invasion from Q/S.
Uterine bleeding
FuncMonal uterine B/S
11.1 XS heat & mild B/S in L/J; irritability; dysmenorrhea, lower
HEAT Tao he cheng qi tang
bleeding Abd pain; HA with red eyes; mental confusion.

Dysmenorrhea from cold & B/S in L/J; pain or no pain in the

Shao fu zhu yu tang 11.1
lower Abd; distention and fullness in Epig and Abd.

XS B/S B/S in lower Abd with irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea;

Zhe chong yin 11.2
COLD B/S Abd accumulations, amenorrhea.

11.2 B/S from coldness in Ren/Chong mai causing dysmenorhea &

Wen jing tang 14.5 irregular menstruation; C/F with hiccups & coughing.

Severe pain in chest/Epig pain or lower Abd due to B/S;

B/S Shi xiao san 11.2
irregular menstruation; lochia retention & menstrual cramps.

Constrained LV Aire injuring Chong/Ren mai causing uterine

bleeding; uterine bleeding from Yin DF with heat; heat in Ren/
HEAT Gu jing wan 13.4 Chong mai causing blood to move recklessly; Yin DF and
internal heat. For leukorrhea, dysentery, seminal emissions,
and heat in the Aive centers.

Li zhong wan M/J coldness from DF; diarrhea or bleeding from SP Yang DF;
YANG 8.1
(Ren shen tang) chronic childhood convulsions; chest Bi syndrome.

BLD Dang gui jian zhong M/J Qi/Blood DF with Abd pain; lower Abd cramping radiating
8.1
COLD tang to low back; dry skin & hemorrhoids.

Sinking SP Qi with rectal or uterine prolapse that cannot

Bu zhong yi qi tang 9.1
control Blood; SP Qi DF from heat (fever); diarrhea.
Qi
SP Qi DF with edema & diarrhea; cough from LU Qi DF with
Shen ling bai zhu san 9.1 profuse sputum; oppression in chest/Epig with vomiting.
Reinforce Earth (SP) to generate Metal (LU).

Si wu tang Chronic (LV) Blood DF with B/S; LV Blood DF generates wind;

9.2
+ Shi xiao tang LV B/S from Blood DF; Chong/Ren mai DF.
BLD
B/S Blood DF with mild B/S, leading to shortened menstrual cycle
Tao hong si wu tang 9.2 with copious bleeding, early periods. Si wu tang pattern with
DF mild B/S signs.

B/S 9.2 Heat above & cold below; Blood heat & B/S in weak
HEAT Wen qing yin 14.5 constitution; severe skin diseases & GYN disorders.

BLD (LU) Qi & (SP) Blood DF with internal cold; Qi/Blood DF from
Shi quan da bu tang 9.3
Qi major illnesses, surgery or childbirth; cough & weakness.

Shen qi wan Ming men hua DF; KD Yang DF with water dampness; KD/LV
YANG 9.5
(Ba wei di huang wan) Yang DF with cold feeling in lower body.

LV/SP disharmony with B/S & Q/S from Aluid retention (W/
BLD
Dang gui shao yao san 11.2 R); dysmenorrhea & menstrual edema; coldness with Blood
COLD
DF. Weak version of Gui zhi fu ling wan.

Bleeding from heat in Blood in U/J; coughing, spitting, or

Si sheng wan 12.1
BLD vomiting of Blood or nosebleeds (bright-red blood).
HEAT
Persistent lochial discharge; Blood DF with heat; threatened
Bao yin jian 14.1
miscarriage early; mild menorrhagia into menorrhagia.

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Prolonged Q/S Jia wei xiao yao san 4.5 Dominant Q/S with heat; LV Q/C & Blood DF with heat
stagnation underlying SP Blood DF. LV/SP disharmony with
menstrua@on HEAT + Xiao chai hu tang 4.2.1
heat; Shao yang disharmony with cold invasion from Q/S.

Heat above & cold below; Blood heat & B/S in weak
constitution; severe skin diseases & GYN disorders. Used
B/S 9.2 when the skin has dark black or yellow color (pruritus, ulcers,
HEAT Wen qing yin 14.5 bleeding, Blood C/F). The name refers to warming the chills
from Blood DF and clearing heat from the Blood DF (blood
heat consumes Yin Blood).

HT B/S & LV Q/C in chest; B/S above diaphragm; chronic HA;

irritability, focal pain & lumps in chest; dry scaly skin. Focus
B/S on invigorating Blood and relieving Qi constraint. Tao hong si
Xue fu zhu yu tang 11.1
Q/S wu tang (to invigorate & nourish Blood) & Si ni san (to
promote LV Qi Alow): dispel B/S in the blood level and
alleviate Q/C and Q/S (depression) in Qi level.
XS
Fixed B/S masses in L/J; B/S in Chong/Ren mai; masses in
lower Abd, unpalpable Abd pain; dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea.
11.2 Mild treatment to remove B/S without threatening the fetus.
Gui zhi fu ling wan 14.5 Currently, more commonly used for hysteromyoma, ovarian
cysts, endometritis, lochioschesis, pelvic tumor,
dysmenorrhea, and difAiculty in menstruation.

LV/SP disharmony with B/S & Q/S from Aluid retention (W/
B/S R); dysmenorrhea & menstrual edema; coldness with Blood
COLD Dang gui shao yao san 11.2 DF. Weak version of Gui zhi fu ling wan. For various GYN
problems from DF that involve B/S and Aluid accumulation
(W/R).

11.2 B/S from coldness in Ren/Chong mai causing dysmenorhea &

Wen jing tang 14.5 irregular menstruation; C/F with hiccups & coughing.

B/S in lower Abd with irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea;

Zhe chong yin 11.2
B/S Abd accumulations, amenorrhea.

Sinking SP Qi with rectal or uterine prolapse that cannot

control Blood; SP Qi DF from heat (fever); diarrhea. For fever
Qi Bu zhong yi qi tang 9.1
from Qi DF and various patterns resulting from sinking of M/J
Qi including prolapse, diarrhea, and bleeding disorders.

BLD Gui pi tang 9.2 SP Qi & HT Blood DF; chronic bleeding from SP Qi DF; Shen
Qi + Jiao ai tang 9.3 disturbances & bleeding from HT Blood & SP Qi DF.

Chronic LV Blood DF with B/S; Chong/Ren mai DF; threatened

Si wu tang 9.2
miscarriage, and irregular menstruation.
BLD
B/S Blood DF with mild B/S, leading to shortened menstrual cycle
Tao hong si wu tang 9.2 with copious bleeding, early periods. Si wu tang pattern with
DF mild B/S signs.

(LU) Qi & (SP) Blood DF with internal cold; Qi/Blood DF from

BLD
Shi quan da bu tang 9.3 major illnesses, surgery or childbirth; cough & weakness.
Qi
Focus on warming & tonifying.

Fever & steaming bone from LV/KD Yin/Blood DF; weakness

BLD
Er zhi wan 9.4 of low back & knees; dry mouth/throat, loss of hair, dizziness.
YIN
For chronic bleeding problems.

Ming men hua DF; KD Yang DF with water dampness; KD/LV

Shen qi wan Yang DF with cold feeling in lower body. The representative
YANG 9.5
(Ba wei di huang wan) remedy to “facilitate the origin of the Aire to extinguish XS-Yin.”
Useful when abnormalities in water metabolism happens.

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Scanty Xiao yao san 4.5 LV Q/C with SP Blood DF; LV & SP disharmony; Gu syndrome
Q/S (chronic inAlammation or CFS); PMS, alternating fever & chills.
menstrua@on + Si wu tang 9.2
Obstruction & resistance in Hypc. Weak type.

Oligomenorrhea Dominant Q/S with heat; LV Q/C & Blood DF with heat
Q/S Jia wei xiao yao san 4.5
stagnation underlying SP Blood DF. LV/SP disharmony with
Hypomenorrhea HEAT + Xiao chai hu tang 4.2.1
heat; Shao yang disharmony with cold invasion from Q/S.

HT B/S & LV Q/C in chest; B/S above diaphragm; chronic HA;

irritability, focal pain & lumps in chest; dry scaly skin. Focus
on invigorating Blood and relieving Qi constraint. Tao hong si
Xue fu zhu yu tang 11.1
wu tang (to invigorate & nourish Blood) & Si ni san (to
promote LV Qi Alow): dispel B/S in the blood level and
B/S alleviate Q/C and Q/S (depression) in Qi level.
Q/S
B/S below the diaphragm with LV Q/S; Abd masses from B/S;
HT Qi DF & B/S; early childhood lumps; pain in a Aixed region.
Ge xia zhu yu tang 11.1 For B/S in the area below diaphragm with palpable Abd
masses with Aixed pain; Abd masses visible when lying down.
For chronic diarrhea and daybreak diarrhea.

XS Dysmenorrhea from cold & B/S in L/J; pain or no pain in the

Shao fu zhu yu tang 11.1
lower Abd; distention and fullness in Epig and Abd.

B/S in lower Abd with irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea;

Zhe chong yin 11.2
B/S Abd accumulations, amenorrhea.

B/S & cold stagnation in the womb causing postpartum lochia

11.2 retention; cold with Blood DF, cold & pain in low Abd. Focus
Sheng hua tang 14.5 on unblocking stasis by warming the Blood, while generating
B/S new blood.
COLD
LV/SP disharmony with B/S & Q/S from Aluid retention (W/
Dang gui shao yao san 11.2 R); dysmenorrhea & menstrual edema; coldness with Blood
DF.

11.2 B/S from coldness in Ren/Chong mai causing dysmenorhea &

Wen jing tang 14.5 irregular menstruation; C/F with hiccups & coughing.

11.2 Fixed B/S masses in L/J; B/S in Chong/Ren mai; masses in

Gui zhi fu ling wan 14.5 lower Abd, unpalpable Abd pain; dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea.

LV Q/S with KD DF transforming into Aire; disharmony of LV/

Q/S Ding jing tang 14.4
SP/KD; irregular menstruation; Abd/breast distention.

BLD Dang gui jian zhong M/J Qi/Blood DF with Abd pain; lower Abd cramping radiating
8.1
COLD tang to low back; dry skin & hemorrhoids.

Sinking SP Qi with rectal or uterine prolapse that cannot

Qi Bu zhong yi qi tang 9.1
control Blood; SP Qi DF from heat (fever); diarrhea.

Blood DF with mild B/S, leading to shortened menstrual cycle

BLD
Tao hong si wu tang 9.2 with copious bleeding, early periods. Si wu tang pattern with
B/S
mild B/S signs.
DF
Mai wei di huang wan Chronic cough from LU/KD/LV Yin DF; tidal fever, night
YIN 9.4
(Ba xian chang shou wan) sweats; calcaneus pain; scanty, sticky Ph; dry mouth.

Qi Qi & Blood DF; fatigue, dizziness, anemia, scanty menses, dry

Nu ke ba zhen wan 14.2
BLD hair & skin, cracked nails; irregular menstruation.

LYR from LV Yin DF; tinnitus, HA, nervousness; dizziness,

YIN Jian ling tang 16.2
blurry vision, dry eyes; insomnia with dreaming; dry throat.

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INDEX

Classical
ASIAN HERBAL THERAPY:
Therapeutics for Conditions & Disorders

Index of Disorders
*Bold page numbers represent major conditions.


A Acute coryza, 407

Acute disseminated encephalomyeli8s (ADEM), 106
Abasia-astasia, 98 Acute encephalomyeli8s disseminata, 96
Abdomen and Pelvis (Neoplasms), 380-382 Acute enteri8s, 56
Abdominal abscess, 391 Acute fever, 415
Abdominal aneurysm, 61 Acute hepa88s, 186
Abdominal bloa8ng, 149 Acute infec8ous mul8ple neuri8s, 104
Abdominal cold, 147 Acute kidney inflamma8on, 219
Abdominal cramps, 148 Acute kidney injury, 220
Abdominal disten8on, 149 Acute laryngi8s, 341
Abdominal dropsy, 161 Acute laryngi8s gargle, 341
Abdominal fullness & disten8on, 149 Acute leukemia, 383
Abdominal mass & obstruc8on, 152 Acute liver failure, 184
Abdominal masses, 152 Acute mountain sickness, 417
Abdominal pain, 156 Acute o88s media (AOM), 329
Abdominal spasms, 148 Acute pharyngi8s, 345
Abdominal swelling, 161 Acute pelvic inflammatory disease, 345
Abdominal tension, 159 Acute renal failure, 220
Abnormal bleeding, 419 Acute Respiratory Disorders, 65
Abnormal fetal posi8on, 442 Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), 79
Abnormal forward curve, 196 Acute respiratory failure in COPD, 65
Abnormal gait, 98 Acute thrombocy8c phlebi8s, 60
Abnormal menstrua8on, 448 Acute tonsilli8s, 345
Abnormal uterine bleeding, 448 Acute transverse myeli8s, 106
Abscesses, 370-392 Addison’s disease, 293
Absence of menstrua8on, 449 Adhesive capsuli8s, 211
Absent period, 448 Adnexa of uterus, 426
Acetonemic vomi8ng, 132 Adnexi8s, 426
Achilles tendon contracture, 208 Adrenal Gland Disorders, 293-295
Acid indiges8on, 133 Adrenal insufficiency, 293
Acid reflux, 133 Adrenocor8cal hypofunc8on, 293
Acid regurgita8on, 133 Adrenocor8cal insufficiency, 293
Acne, 351 Age spots, 378
Acne papulopustulosa, 351 Age-related macular degenera8on, 318
Acne pustulosa, 351 Agita8on, 470
Acne rosacea, 354 Agoraphobia, 467
Acne vulgaris, 351 Alcoholic cirrhosis, 188
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), 265 Alcohol-related disorders, 488
Acquired Inflammatory Heart Disease, 46-48 Allergic asthma, 240
Ac8nic derma88s, 362 Allergic derma88s, 241
Ac8nic re8culoid, 362 Allergic enteri8s, 156
Acute appendici8s, 160 Allergic large intes8nal syndrome, 173
Acute bacillary dysentery, 393 Allergic pan8ng, 240
Acute coli8s, 163 Allergic purpura, 241
Acute confusional state, 481 Allergic reac8on, 244

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Allergic rhini8s, 242 Athlete’s foot, 360
Allergic sinusi8s, 243 Atopic derma88s (AD), 245
Allergy Disorders, 240-247 Atopic eczema, 245
Alopecia, 350 Atrial fibrilla8on, 50
Alopecia areata, 352 Atrophic gastri8s, 167
Alzheimer’s demen8a, 85 Atrophic glossi8s, 141
Alzheimer’s disease, 85 Atrophic rhini8s, 334
Ambiopia, 317 Atrophy syndrome, 197
Amebic liver abscess, 391 AYen8on deficit disorder (ADD), 475
Amenorrhea, 449 AYen8on deficit hyperac8vity disorder (ADHD), 475
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), 97 Aural ver8go, 348
Anal fissure, 130 Auricular Disorders, 325-333
Anaphylaxis, 244 Au8sm, 475
Andropausal disturbances, 460 Au8sm spectrum disorders, 475
Andropausal syndrome, 460 Autoimmunity Disorders, 248-259
Anemia, 268 Autonomic dysfunc8on, 215
Anemias, 268 Autonomic nervous system disorders, 215
Angina pectoris, 51
Angioedema, 246 B
Angioneuroedema, 53
Angioneuro8c headache, 124 Baby eczema, 361
Anisocoria, 314 Bacterial Disorders, 349-350
Ankle contracture, 208 Bad breath, 141
Ankylosing spondyli8s (AS), 248 Baldness, 352
Anorectal abscess, 390 Bartholin abscess, 426
Anorectal Disorders, 130-131 Bartholini8s, 426
Anorexia, 477 Basedow’s disease, 304
Anorexia mentalis, 477 Baxin disease, 411
Anorexia nervosa, 477 Bedsores, 369
Antral gastri8s, 167 Bed-we\ng, 231
Anxiety, 470 Behcet’s disease, 142
Anxiety disorder, 470 Behcet’s syndrome, 142
Anxiety Disorders, 467-474 Being cross-eyed, 322
Anxiety neurosis, 467 Bekhterev's disease, 142
Aphasia, 87 Bell’s palsy, 94
Aplas8c anemia, 268 Benign prosta8c hyperplasia (BPH), 217
Apoplexy, 88 Benign skin growths, 360
Appendici8s, 160 Beriberi, 289
Apprehension, 460 Bi syndrome, 199
Arteriosclerosis, 49 Bilateral hearing loss, 332
Arterosclero8c psychosis, 474 Bile-reflux gastri8s, 167
Arthri8s, 254 Bipolar disorders, 478
Ascites, 161 Birthmark, 359
Asperger’s syndrome (AS), 475 Black skin disease, 377
Astasia-abasia, 98 Blackheads, 351
Asthma, 66 Bladder cancer, 380
Atelectasis, 65 Bladder stones, 238
Atherosclerosis, 92 Bladder tuberculosis, 399
Atherosclerosis, 49 Bleeding, 270

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Bleeds under Skin, 270 Burn injury, 414
Blephari8s, 310 Burning mouth syndrome (BMS), 138
Blepharospasm, 316 Burns, 414
Blindness, 323 Bursi8s, 211
Blister, 369 Buzzing in the ears, 333
Blood and Lymph (Malignant neoplasms), 383
Blood clot, 60 C
Blood in stool, 273
Blood in stools (Bleeding), 270 Calcaneal apophysi8s, 192
Blood in urine, 229 Calcaneal bursi8s, 192
Blood in urine (Bleeding), 270 Calcaneal spurs, 192
Blood masses, 154 Calcaneus pain, 192
Blood spots, 275 Calf muscle spasms, 208
Blood strangury, 235 Calf spasm, 208
Blood vessel blockage, 296 Candidiasis, 403
Bloody urina8on, 229 Canker sores, 143
Blurry vision, 323 Carbuncles, 350
Body odor (BO), 353 Carbunculosis, 350
Boils, 349 Carcinoma of uterine cervix, 385
Bone Disorders, 190-197 Cardiac arrhythmia, 50
Bone Gu Bi 201 Cardiac asthma, 49
Bone spur, 190 Cardiac cirrhosis, 188
Bone tuberculosis, 399 Cardiac ComplicaCons, 49-50
Bradycardia, 50 Cardiac neurosis, 468
Brain and Spinal Cord Disorders, 85-93 Cardialgia, 133
Brain aYack, 88 Cardioneurosis, 468
Brain trauma, 93 CARDIOVASCULAR CONDITIONS, 46-63
Brandy nose, 354 Caries, 138
Breast abscess, 439 Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), 98
Breast cancer, 386 Cataracts, 317
Breast discharge, 287 Cavi8es, 138
Breast engorgement, 439 Celiac disease, 162
Breast fibroids, 365 Celiac sprue, 162
Breast lumps, 387 Celluli8s, 372
Breast tenderness, 387 Central choroidore8ni8s, 320
Breathlessness, 77 Central serous re8nopathy, 320
Bromhidrosis, 353 Cephalalgia, 124
Bromidrosis, 353 Cerebellar ataxia, 90
Bronchial asthma, 69 Cerebellum disorders, 90
Bronchial pneumonia, 81 Cerebral apoplexy, 88
Bronchiectasis, 70 Cerebral arteriosclerosis, 90
Bronchi8s, 72 Cerebral hemorrhage, 90
Bronchopneumonia, 71 Cerebral infarc8on, 91
Bruise, 370 Cerebral ischemia, 91
Bubblies, 280 Cerebral thrombosis, 92
Buerger’s disease, 218 Cerebral vascular disease, 92
Bulging eyes, 312 Cerebrospinal injury, 92
Bulimia nervosa, 477 Cerebrovascular accident (CVA), 88
Bunion, 192 Cerebrovascular accident, 92

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Cerebrovascular demen8a, 85 Chronic obstruc8ve airway disease(COAD), 78
Cerebrovascular insult (CVI), 88 Chronic obstruc8ve lung disease(COLD), 78
Cervical cancer, 385 Chronic obstruc8ve pulmonary disease (COPD), 73
Cervical kyphosis, 195 Chronic pharyngi8s, 343
Cervical lymphadeni8s, 301 Chronic pelvic inflammatory disease, 435
Cervical spondylopathy, 191 Chronic renal failure, 220
Cervical spondylosis, 191 Chronic Respiratory Disorders, 66-78
Cervici8s, 427 Chronic suppura8ve o88s media (CSOM), 329
Chalazion & hordeolum, 311 Chronic tonsilli8s, 345
Chancroid, 465 Chylous urine, 226
Charley horse, 208 Chyluria, 226
Cheili8s, 139 Cirrhosis, 188
Chest cold (acute), 72 Climacteric Syndromes, 419-425
Chest pain, 51 Clouded vision, 317
Chest painful fullness, 487 Cloudy cornea, 309
Chest painful obstruc8on syndrome, 51 Cloudy strangury, 235
Chickenpox, 406 Cloudy urina8on, 227
Chilblains, 359 Coccidioidomycosis, 403
Child eczema, 361 Cogni8ve impairment, 85
Childhood eczema, 361 Cold, 407
Chlamydial infec8on, 465 Cold & deficient masses, 152
Chloasma, 375 Cold hand disease, 63
Cholangi8s, 182 Cold hands & feet, 63
Cholecys88s, 182 Cold injuries, 414
Choleith, 183 Cold leg disease, 63
Cholelithiasis, 183 Cold sores, 143
Chorea, 99 Coldness & counterflow, 294
Chorioepithelioma, 385 Coldness syndrome, 63
Chronic ac8nic derma88s, 362 Coli8s, 163
Chronic ac8ve hepa88s, 187 Colorblindness, 323
Chronic appendici8s, 160 Colporrhagia due to ar8ficial abor8on, 446
Chronic atrophic rhini8s, 334 Common cold, 407
Chronic bacillary dysentery, 393 Common peroneal neuralgia, 99
Chronic blinking, 312 Common variable immunodeficiency, 260
Chronic coli8s, 163 Computer eye strain, 314
Chronic fa8gue and Immune aids dysfunc8on syndrome Computer vision syndrome, 314
(CFIDS), 260 Concussion, 314
Chronic fa8gue syndrome (CFS), 260 Confusional state, 481
Chronic fever, 415 Congenital Disorders (Musculoskeletal), 196-197
Chronic gastri8s, 167 Congenital Disorders (Renal and urologic), 215
Chronic glomerulonephri8s, 219 Congenital Disorders (Respiratory), 79
Chronic hepa88s, 187 Congenital umbilical hernia, 464
Chronic inflamma8on, 258 Conges8ve cardiac failure (CCF), 55
Chronic inflammatory disease, 252 Conges8ve cardiomyopathy by dietary deficiency &
Chronic laryngi8s, 342 coxsackievirus, 394
Chronic leukemia, 383 Conges8ve heart failure (CHF), 55
Chronic lymphocy8c leukemia, 383 Conjunc8val conges8on, 308
Chronic Man Bi, 199 ConjuncCval Disorders, 308
Chronic myelogenous leukemia, 383 Conjunc8vi8s, 308

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Constant hunger, 285 Dark spots, 378
Cons8pa8on, 277 Deafness, 326
Cons8pa8on during pregnancy, 442 Decreased RBCs, 268
Cons8tu8onal paYerns in controlled epilep8cs, 102 Decreased urina8on, 272
Cons8tu8onal weakness, 260 Decreased visual acuity, 318
Constric8ve pericardi8s, 47 Decubitus ulcers, 369
Consump8on, 402 Deep venous thrombosis (DVT), 60
Contact derma88s, 363 DegeneraCve Cardiovascular Disorders, 51-58
Con8nuous fever, 415 Degenera8ve joint disease (DJD), 203
Controlled hyperthermia, 415 Degenera8ve joint disease, 206
Contusion, 370 Delayed menstrua8on, 454
Conversion disorder, 481 Delirium, 481
Convulsions & spasms, 119 Delusional disorders, 481
Convulsions, 122 Demen8a, 85
Cor pulmonale, 46 Dental abscess, 392
Corneal Disorders, 309 Dental caries, 138
Corneal ulcers, 309 Dental pain, 145
Coronary artery disease (CAD), 53 Dentalgia, 145
Coronary heart disease, 53 Depression, 478
Corrosive esophagi8s and stricture, 132 Derma88s, 363
Coryza, 338 Derma88s solaris, 365
Cos8veness, 277 Devia8on of eye and mouth, 94
Cough, 85 Diabetes insipidus, 300
Coughing blood, 274 Diabetes mellitus, 296
Coughing up of blood, 274 Diabetes mellitus Type 1, 297
Coughing with blood, 270 Diabetes mellitus Type 2, 298
Cradle cap, 374 Diabe8c complica8ons in pregnancy, 442
Crainocerebral trauma, 91 Diabe8c nephropathy, 219
Cranial Nerve Disorders, 94-95 Diaphoresis, 355
Crohn’s disease, 164 Diaphragm spasm, 99
Croup, 79 Diarrhea, 280
Cryptococcosis, 403 Diarrhea due to rotavirus infec8on, 280
Cushing’s syndrome, 295 Difficult urina8on, 228
Cutaneous pruritus, 362 Difficult urina8on during pregnancy, 442
Cyclic acetonemic vomi8ng, 132 Difficulty breathing, 77
Cyclic edema, 422 Difficulty in social interac8on, 475
Cyclic vomi8ng syndrome (CVS), 132 Difficulty in speaking, 140
Cyst of oral mucous glands, 139 Difficulty in swallowing, 140
Cys8c bone tuberculosis in children, 399 Difficulty with flow, 228
Cys8c tuberculosis, 399 Diges8on impairment, 283
Cys88s, 227 Digital eye strain, 314
Digital fa8gue, 314
D Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), 58
Diplopia, 323
Dacryocys88s, 313 Disorders of Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence,
Dacrys88s, 313 475-476
Damp Shi Bi, 199 Disseminated encephalomyeli8s, 253
Dandruff, 374 Disseminated sclerosis, 253
Dandruff-like flaking, 374 Distended stomach, 149

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Diver8cular disease, 165 Emphysema, 78
Diver8culi8s , 391 Encephali8s, 93
Diver8culi8s abscess, 391 Encephalomalacia, 91
Diver8culosis, 165 Encephalomyeli8s disseminata, 253
Dizziness, 120 Encephalopyosi, 93
Donkey’s mouth wind, 139 Endocardi8s, 47
Double vision, 323 ENDOCRINE CONDITIONS, 293-306
Dried out syndrome, 257 Endocrine imbalances, 306
Dropsy, 53 Endometriosis, 427
Drowsiness, 486 Enlarged breasts in men, 462
Drug derma88s, 363 Enteri8s, 156
Drug-induced hematuria, 229 Enteroviruses, 393-394
Dry eye, 313 Enuresis, 233
Dry mouth, 146 Eosinophilic gastri8s, 167
Dry nasal mucosa, 337 Epicondyli8s, 203
Dry scalp, 374 Epidemic hemorrhagic fever, 404
Duodenal bulbar ulcer, 178 Epididymi8s, 216
Duodenal stasis, 165 Epigastric pain, 180
Dysacusis, 326 Epiglo\8s in children, 79
Dysautonomia, 215 Epilepsy, 122
Dyschezia, 277 Epistaxis, 334
Dysentery, 393 Erec8le dysfunc8on (ED), 461
Dysfunc8onal uterine bleeding, 451 Erysipelas, 370
Dysmenorrhea, 452 Erythema, 375
Dyspepsia, 283 Erythema induratum, 411
Dysphagia, 140 Erythema mul8form, 376
Dysphonia, 140 Erythema nodosum, 376
Dyspnea, 77 Esophageal cancer, 381
Dysuria, 228 Esophageal diver8cular, 132
Esophageal dysphagia, 140
E Esophagi8s, 132
Esophagus Disorders, 132-135
Ear canal pruritus, 325 Essen8al hypertension, 56
Ear discharge, 332 Euthyroid goiter, 301
Ear infec8on, 332 Excess gas accumula8on, 166
Ear poisoning, 332 Excessive body odor, 353
EAR, NOSE, AND THROAT CONDITIONS, 325-347 Excessive curvature, 194
Early menstrua8on, 454 Excessive hair growth in women, 353
EaCng Disorders, 477 Excessive hunger, 285
Ecchymosis, 275 Excessive milk produc8on, 285
Ectopic pregnancy, 443 Excessive sleep, 486
Eczema, 363 Excessive stress, 56
Eczema of auricle, 325 Excessive swea8ng, 355
Edema, 53 Exfolia8ve derma88s, 376
Edema of pregnancy, 443 Exhaus8on, 260
Elbow pain, 203 Exophthalmos, 312
Embolism of central artery of re8na, 320 Expiratory wheezing, 66
Emesis gravidarum, 445 External ear disorders, 325
Emo8onal distress, 420 External stye, 311

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Eye allergies, 246 Folliculi8s, 349
EYE CONDITIONS, 308-323 Food accumula8on, 285
Eye discharge, 313 Food poisoning diarrhea, 280
Eye fa8gue, 314 Food reten8on, 284
Eye floaters & flashes, 323 Food stagna8on, 284
Eye pain, 314 Foot odor, 360
Eye pain with redness, 314 Foot pain, 192
Eye pain without redness, 314 Foot sweat, 359
Eyelid Disorders, 310-312 Forefoot deformity, 192
Eyelid droop, 312 Forgefulness, 85
Eyelid edema, 310 Formulas ager delivery, 443
Eyestrain, 314 Formulas during pregnancy, 444
Fracture, 192
F Freezing injury, 414
Frequent miscarriage, 446
Facial acne, 351 Frequent urina8on, 233
Facial nerve paralysis, 94 From not wearing sunglasses outside, 319
Facial neuri8s, 100 Frontal headache, 124
Facial paralysis, 94 Frostbite, 414
Facial pigmenta8on, 375 Frozen shoulder, 211
Facial spasm, 94 Func8onal dyspepsia, 283
Fain8ng, 128 Func8onal uterine bleeding, 456
Falls, 128 Fungal Disorders, 359-360
Farsightedness, 323 Fungal foot infec8on, 360
Fa8gue, 260 Funny turns, 128
Fa8gue strangury, 235 Furuncles, 349
Febrile disease, 415 Furunculosis, 349
Febrile response, 415
Feeling sad, 478 G
Felon, 360
Female infer8lity, 429 Gait disturbances, 98
Femoral and popliteal aneurysms, 61 Galactorrhea, 285
Fetor oris, 141 Galactose excess, 285
Fever, 415 Galactosemia, 285
Fibrocys8c breast disease, 387 Gallbladder and Duct Disorders, 182-185
Fibromyalgia syndrome, 249 Gallbladder calculus, 182
Fibromyoma, 428 Gallstone, 182
Fibrosi8s, 249 Gangrene, 396
First viral exanthema of childhood, 406 Gangrenous necrosimuns, 396
Fistula, 390 Gaping gums, 141
Fits, 128 Gas accumula8on, 166
Fixed Zhao Bi, 199 Gastralgia, 101
Flat wart, 360 Gastric cancer, 382
Flatulence, 166 Gastric duodenal ulcer, 178
Flow of tears, 313 Gastric flu, 171
Flu, 409 Gastric insufficiency, 103
Fluid accumula8on, 161 Gastric neuri8s, 102
Focal hyperhidrosis, 359 Gastric paralysis, 103
Follicular and Glandular Disorders, 351-355 Gastric stasis, 103

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Gastric ulcer, 178 Gynecologic Disorders, 426-438
Gastri8s, 167 Gynecomas8a, 462
Gastroduodenal ulcer, 178
Gastroenteri8s, 171 H
Gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD), 133
Gastrointes8nal atony, 103 Habitual abor8on, 446
Gastrointes8nal bleeding, 178 Habitual cons8pa8on, 277
GASTROINTESTINAL CONDITIONS, 130-180 Habitual headache, 124
Gastrointes8nal dysfunc8on, 171 Habitual miscarriage, 446
Gastrointes8nal neurosis, 469 Hair loss, 352
Gastrointes8nal occult bleeding, 178 Half the body sweats, 355
Gastrointes8nal reac8on ager chemotherapy, 172 Halitosis, 141
Gastrointes8nal spasm, 148 Hallucina8ons & delusions, 483
Gastroneurosis, 469 Hallux abducto valgus, 192
Gastroparesis, 103 Hallux valgus, 192
Gastroptosis, 172 Halo, 317
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), 470 Hand numbness, 117
Genital herpes, 465 Hands & feet sweats, 355
Genital warts, 465 Hashimoto’s thyroidi8s, 303
Genitals sweats, 355 Hay fever, 241
Giant cell arteries (GCA), 144 Head & chest sweats, 355
Gingivi8s, 141 Head cold, 407
Glaucoma, 314 Head, Neck, and Spine (Malignant neoplasms), 385
Glomerular nephri8s, 219 Headache, 124
Glomerulonephri8s, 219 Headache due to craniocerebral injury, 124
Glossi8s, 141 Headache due to intracranial hypertension, 124
Glossodynia, 138 Headache with sequel of cerebrovascular disease, 124
Glosso-pharyngeal neuralgia, 103 Hearing impairment, 326
Glucose deficiency, 287 Hearing loss, 326
Glucose excess, 286 Heart aYack, 58
Gluten enteropathy, 162 Heart failure (HF), 55
Gluten sensi8ve enteropathy, 162 Heart murmur, 50
Gnawing hunger, 285 Heart neurosis, 468
Gnawing hunger pangs, 285 Heart palpita8ons, 61
Goiter, 306 Heart valve disease, 59
Gonorrhea, 462 Heartburn, 132
Gout, 205 Heat cramps, 417
Gram-negaCve Bacilli, 395 Heat masses, 155
Gram-negaCve Cocci, 396 Heat strangury, 235
Gram-posiCve Bacilli, 396 Heat stroke, 417
Gram-posiCve Cocci, 397-398 Heavy menstrua8on, 455
Graves’ disease, 304 Hec8c fever, 415
Gravid hyperemesis (HG), 444 Heel pain, 192
Gravid hyperemesis, 445 Hemafecia, 273
Greater occipital neuralgia, 103 Hemangioma, 359
Grippe, 409 Hematemesis, 272
Gu syndrome, 252 Hematochezia, 273
Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS), 104 Hematochezia, 273
Gum bleeds, 270 HEMATOLOGIC CONDITIONS, 268-275

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Hematoma, 370 Hyperglycemia, 286
Hematuria, 229 Hyperhidrosis, 355
Hemifacial spasm, 316 Hypermenorrhea, 455
Hemoglobinuria, 229 Hyperopia, 323
Hemoptysis, 274 Hyperparathyroidism, 299
Hemorrhagic Disorders, 270-275 Hyperpigmenta8on, 378
Hemorrhoidal disease, 131 Hyperpituitarism, 302
Hemorrhoids, 131 Hyperplasia of mammary glands, 444
Hepa8c abscess, 391 Hypersomnia, 486
Hepa88s A (HAV), 286 Hypertension (HTN), 56
Hepa88s B (HBV), 187 Hyperthyreosis, 304
Hepa88s C (HCV), 187 Hyperthyroidism, 304
Hepa88s E (HEV), 186 Hyperthyroidism in senility, 305
HEPATOBILIARY CONDITIONS, 182-188 Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), 58
Hepatocirrhosis, 188 Hypertrophic prostate, 217
Hernia, 173 Hypochondriac pain, 487
Hernial colic, 462 Hypogalac8ca, 286
Herniated disk, 193 Hypoglycemia, 287
Herpes, 405 Hypogonadism, 460
Herpes simplex, 405 Hypokine8c rigid syndrome (HRS), 110
Herpes zoster, 405 Hypomenorrhea, 458
Herpe8c stoma88s, 143 Hypoparathyroidism, 299
Hiatal hernia, 134 Hypopituitarism, 302
Hiccough, 134 Hypotension, 57
Hiccups, 134 Hypothyreosis, 305
High al8tude pulmonary edema, 434 Hypothyroidism, 305
High al8tude sickness, 417 Hypothyroidism in adults, 305
High blood pressure (HBP), 56 Hypothyroidism in children, 305
High blood sugar, 296 Hysteria, 481
High fever, 415 Hysterical conversion disorder, 455
High sensi8vity reac8ons, 375 Hysterical neurosis, 481
Hip internal rota8on injuries, 193 Hysteromyoma, 428
Hirsu8sm, 353
Histoplasmosis, 403 I
Hives, 246
Hoarse voice, 140 Icelandic illness, 260
Hoarseness, 140 Iceland disease, 260
Holy fire, 370 Icterus, 184
Hot flashes, 421 Idiopathic edema, 422
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), 265 Idiopathic parkinsonism, 110
Human papilloma virus (HPV), 465 Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), 275
Hunchback, 194 IgA deficiency, 266
Hydrocele tes8s, 463 Ignis sacer, 370
Hydronephrosis, 219 Ileus, 103
Hydroperitoneum, 161 IMMUNE CONDITIONS, 240-266
Hydrosalpinx, 437 Immune deficiency, 247
Hyperbilirunemia, 184 Immunodeficiency Disorders, 260-266
Hypercor8colism, 295 Impa8ence, 472
Hyperemesis gradidarum, 444 Impe8go, 350

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Impe8go herpe8formis, 350 J
Impotence, 461
Inclusion conjunc8vi8s, 308 Jaundice, 184
Increased eye pressure, 314 Jaw claudica8on, 144
Indeterminate gnawing hunger, 285 Jaw muscle spasms, 396
Indiges8on, 283 Jaw-winking syndrome, 312
Infan8go, 350 Jerky involuntary movements, 99
Infan8le diarrhea, 171 JiYery feeling, 472
Infan8le eczema, 361 Joint Disorders, 199-207
Infan8le gastroenteri8s, 171 Joint infec8ons, 207
INFECTION, 390-412 Joint pain, 254
Infec8ons in the paranasal cavity, 338 Juvenile rheumatoid arthri8s, 255
Infec8ous arthri8s, 207
Infec8ous diarrhea, 171 K
infec8ous mul8ple neuri8s, 104
Infec8ve endocardi8s (IE), 47 Kera88s, 309
Infer8lity, 429 Keratoconus, 309
Inflamed gallbladder, 182 Keratomalacia, 285
Inflamma8on of lips, 139 Keshan disease, 394
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), 173 Kidney failure, 220
Inflammatory disease, 252 Kidney infec8on, 225
Inflammatory ReacCons, 361-368 Kidney inflamma8on, 221
Influenza, 409 Kidney injury, 220
Inner ear disorders, 327 Kidney Shen Bi, 199
Insomnia, 484 Kidney stones, 221
Insufficient lacta8on, 286 Kidney tuberculosis, 399
Intercostal neuralgia, 105 Kinetosis, 330
Inters88al cys88s, 227 Knee pain, 194
Inters88al pneumonia, 81 Kyphosis, 194
Inters88al pneumoni8s, 81
Intes8nal abscess, 391 L
Intes8nal tuberculosis, 400
Intra-abdominal abscess, 391 Labored breathing, 66
Intractable headache, 124 Labyrinthi8s, 331
Involuntary seminal emission, 464 Lachrymal Disorders, 313
Involuntary urina8on, 233 Lachryma8on, 313
Iron-deficiency anemia, 268 Lacrimal sac, 313
Irregular cycle, 448 Lacta8on failure, 286
Irregular heartbeat, 50 Lacta8on insufficiency, 286
Irregular menstrua8on, 448 Lactorrhea, 285
Irregular period, 448 Languidness, 260
Irritability, 472 Languor, 260
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), 175 Laryngeal cancer, 384
Ischemic cerebrovascular disease, 91 Laryngi8s, 341
Ischemic op8c neuropathy, 316 Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR), 133
Itching, 366 Laryngopharyngi8s, 344
Itchy head, 374 Lassitude, 260
Itchy or sore patches, 368 Late menstrua8on, 454
Itchy skin, 366 La\ce dystrophy, 309

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Lazy eye, 317 Lupus erythematosus, 258
Leg cramps, 209 Lupus related nephri8s, 221
Leg pain, 209 Lyme borreliosis, 412
Legionnaires’ disease, 65 Lyme disease, 412
Leptosporosis, 412 Lymphangi8s, 259
Leukemia, 383 Lympha8c tuberculosis, 400
Leukocytopenia, 383
Leukocytopenia due to chemotherapy, 383 M
Leukocytopenia due to radiotherapy, 383
Leukorrhea, 431 Major depression, 478
Lip wind, 139 Malaria, 404
Listlessness, 260 Maldiges8on, 283
Liver abscess, 391 Male and Female Genitalia (Neoplasms), 385
Liver cirrhosis, 188 Male climacteric syndrome, 460
Liver Disorders, 186-188 Male infer8lity, 463
Liver failure, 185 Male menopausal syndrome, 460
Liver Gan Bi, 189 Male ReproducCve Disorders, 460-463
Liver spots, 378 MALIGNANT NEOPLASMS, 380-389
Lobar pneumonia, 81 Malnutri8on, 288
Lochia reten8on, 433 Mammary cancer, 386
Lochioschesis, 433 Mammary gland carcinoma, 386
Lockjaw, 396 Mammi8s, 439
Loose stools, 280 Mania, 478
Loss of appe8te, 477 Manic-depressive psychosis, 478
Loss of skin color, 378 Marie-Strumpell disease, 248
Loss of voice, 240 Mask of pregnancy, 375
Lou Gehrig’s disease, 97 Mas88s, 439
Low back pain (LBP), 210 Measles, 406
Low backache, 200 Meibomian gland lipogranuloma, 311
Low blood pressure, 57 Melanoderma88s, 377
Low blood sugar, 287 Melasma, 377
Low libido, 461 Melena, 273
Low natural killer cell disease, 260 Memory loss, 85
Low thyroid, 305 Meniere’s disease, 328
Low vision, 318 Meningi8s, 93
Lower abdominal abscess, 391 Meningococcal infec8ons, 396
Lower abdominal pain (LAP), 176 Meningoencephali8s, 93
Lower abdominal tension, 177 Menopausal disturbances, 423
Lower gastrointes8nal bleeding, 178 Menopausal syndrome, 423
Lower GI bleeding, 273 Menorrhagia, 455
Low-grade fever, 415 Menstrual cramps, 452
Loxia, 212 Menstrual disorders, 419
Lumbago, 210 Menstrual fever, 433
Lumbar pain, 210 Menstrual headache, 433
Lumbar radiculopathy, 115 MENTAL CONDITIONS, 467-488
Lung abscess, 391 Mental-emo8onal problems, 482
Lung cancer, 388 METABOLIC & NUTRITIONAL CONDITIONS, 277-290
Lung collapse, 65 Metabolic Disorders, 277-288
Lupus, 258 Metabolic syndrome, 288

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Metacarpal & metatarsal pustulosis, 371 Myeli8s, 106
Meteorism, 161 Myocardial infarc8on (MI), 58
Metrorrhagia, 456 Myocardi8s, 47
Metrostaxis, 456 Myofascial pain syndrome, 249
Middle ear disorders, 329 Myopia, 319
Middle ear infec8on, 329
Migraine, 124 N
Milk secre8on deficiency, 286
Mind obstructed, 482 Nail disease, 360
Mind unseYled, 482 Nasal allergy, 242
Mind weakened, 482 Nasal boils, 336
Minor trauma8c brain injury, 414 Nasal conges8on, 336
Miscellaneous Disorders, 369-373 Nasal discharge, 339
Missed period, 448 Nasal Disorders, 334-340
Mitral valve prolapse, 59 Nasal dryness, 337
Mood Disorders, 478 Nasal furuncles, 336
Mood swings, 472 Nasal hemorrhage, 334
Moon face, 295 Nasal obstruc8on, 337
Morbilli, 406 Nasal papillomas, 338
Morbus Behcet, 142 Nasal polyps, 338
Morning sickness, 445 Nasal sinusi8s, 340
Mosquito-borne infec8ous disease, 404 Nasal ves8buli8s, 337
Mo8on sickness, 330 Nasopharyngeal cancer, 384
Mountain sickness, 417 Nasopharyngi8s, 407
Mouth sores, 143 Nausea & vomi8ng (N/V), 133
Mouth ulcers, 142 Nausea & vomi8ng of pregnancy (NVP), 445
Mouth wind, 139 Nausea gravidarum, 445
Mul8lobar pneumonia, 81 Near-sightedness, 319
Mul8ple sclerosis (MS), 253 Nebula, 309
Mul8ple verruca, 359 Neck & shoulder pain, 212
Muscle and ConnecCve Tissue Disorders, 208-212 Neonatal jaundice, 185
Muscle cramps, 208 Neonatal cons8tu8on, 213
Muscle Ji fou Bi, 199 Nephri8s, 221
Muscle pain, 249 Nephrolith, 223
Muscle quivering, 117 Nephrolithiasis, 223
Muscle spasms, 208 Nephrosis, 221
Muscle weakness, 104 Nephro8c syndrome, 224
Muscular dystrophy (MD), 196 Nephrotuberculosis, 399
Muscular weakness, 197 Nerve pain, 107
MUSCULOSKELETAL CONDITIONS, 190-213 Nervousness, 470
Musculoskeletal pain syndrome, 249 Neuralgia, 107
Musculoskeletal shoulder pain, 211 Neuroderma88s, 370
Myalgia, 249 Neurogenic bladder, 233
Myaligic encephalomyeli8s (ME), 260 Neurogenic vomi8ng, 128
Myasthenia gravis, 106 NEUROLOGIC CONDITIONS, 85-128
Myasthenia ventriculi, 103 Neurologic damage, 296
Mycobacteria, 399-402 Neuromuscular Disorders, 96-128
Mycoses, 403 Neuro-ophthalmologic Disorders, 314
Myco8c enteri8s, 156 Neurosis, 472

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Neurosis ager parturi8on, 441 Osteoporosis (Climacteric syndrome), 424
Neuro8c disorder, 472 Osteotuberculosis, 399
Nicta8on, 312 Other InfecCons, 404
Nic8ta8on, 312 O88s external, 325
Night frights, 476 O88s interna, 331
Night sweats, 355 O88s media, 329
Night terrors, 476 O88s media with effusion (OME), 329
Nigh\me incon8nence, 231 Otorrhea, 332
Nigh\me leg cramps, 209 Ototoxicity, 332
Nipple discharge, 285 Outgrowth of bone, 190
Nocturia, 231 Ovari8s, 434
Nocturia in children, 231 Over ac8ve thyroid, 304
Nocturnal emissions, 464 Ozena, 334
Nocturnal enuresis, 231
Nocturnal leg cramps, 209 P
Nocturnal polyuria, 231
Nocturnal seminal emission (NSE), 464 Pain for the shoulder & upper back, 211
Nodular vasculi8s, 411 Pain of colon, 462
Non-ulcer dyspepsia, 283 Pain-Anxiety-Depression-Stress connec8on, 482
Nosebleed, 334 Painful menstrua8on, 452
Numbness, 109 Painful obstruc8on syndrome, 199
NutriConal Imbalance, 289-290 Painful periods, 452
Nycturia, 231 Painful urinary dribbling disorder, 228
Painful urina8on, 228
O Painless hematuria, 229
Palmoplantar pustulosis, 371
Obesity, 290 Palpita8ons, 61
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), 473 PancreaCc Disorders, 296
OBSTETRIC & GYNECOLOGIC CONDITIONS, 419-458 Pancrea88s, 177
Obs8pa8on, 277 Panic aYack, 468
Occipital headache, 124 Panic disorder, 474
Occult bleeding, 273 Pan8ng, 66
Ocular herpes, 309 Papilledema, 316
Oculomotor paralysis, 315 Paralysis agitans, 110
Odontalgia, 145 Parasites, 404
Oligomenorrhea, 458 ParasiCc InfestaCons, 374
Oliguria, 232 Parasitosis, 404
Op8c atrophy, 315 Parasomnia, 476
OpCc Disorders, 315-316 Parathyroid Gland Disorders, 299
Op8c nerve atrophy, 315 Paresthesia, 109
Op8c neuri8s, 316 Parkinson’s disease (PD), 110
Oral Disorders, 138-146 Parmetri8s, 372
Oral lichen planus (OLP), 143 Paronychia, 360
Oral mucosal lichen planus, 132 Paroxysmal Disorders, 119-128
Osmidrosis, 353 Paroxysmal sleep, 486
Osteoarthri8s (OA), 206 Passing out, 128
Osteomyeli8s, 195 Pectoris, 51
Osteophyte, 190 Pediatric Disorders, 213
Osteoporosis, 195 Pediatrics, 122

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Pelvic celluli8s, 372 Pleuri8s, 80
Pelvic conges8on syndrome, 435 Pneumonia, 81
Pelvic inflamma8on, 435 Pneumothorax, 80-83
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), 435 Podagra, 205
Pelvic organ prolapse, 437 Pointed condyloma, 465
Pelvic pain, 435 Pointed wart, 465
Pemphigus, 373 Polycys8c ovary syndrome (PCOS), 434
Penile indura8on, 385 Polyneuri8s, 113
Pep8c ulcer, 178 Polyuria, 233
Perianal abscess, 390 Poor memory, 85
Pericardi8s, 47 Poorly controlled epilepsy, 122
Periodic paralysis, 112 Porrigo, 373
Periodic psychosis, 474 Postconcussion syndrome (PCS), 414
Periodontal abscess, 412 Postmenopausal bleeding, 423
Periodon88s, 143 Postopera8ve abdominal discomfort, 155
Peripheral artery disease (PAD), 60 Postopera8ve anemia, 268
Peripheral neuri8s, 112 Postopera8ve diarrhea, 270
Peripheral neuropathy, 112 Postopera8ve fecal incon8nence, 277
Peripheral paralysis, 113 Postopera8ve leukocytopenia, 383
Peritoneal cavity fluid, 161 Postpartum body aching, 440
Peritoneal fluid excess, 161 Postpartum body pain, 440
Peritoneal tuberculosis, 401 Postpartum Disorders, 439-441
Pernicious anemia, 268 Postpartum fever, 440
Pernicious vomi8ng, 445 Postpartum psychosis, 441
Persistent cold, 407 Postpartum reten8on of urine, 441
Persistent lochial discharge, 433 Postpartum Sheehan’s syn, 441
Perspira8on, 355 Postpartum subinvolu8on of uterus, 441
Pertussis, 395 Postpartum tormina, 441
Petechiae, 275 Postpartum urinary disorder, 441
Peyronie’s disease, 385 Postpartum urine incon8nence, 441
Pharyngeal tuberculosis, 401 Post-stroke paralysis, 114
Pharyngi8s, 345 Post-trauma8c stress disorder (PTSD), 474
Phlebi8s, 60 Postviral fa8gue syndrome, 260
Phlegmon, 366 Preeclampsia, 447
Phobias, 474 Pregnancy Disorders, 442-447
Photopsias, 323 Pregnancy sickness, 445
Photosensi8ve eczema, 362 Premature ovarian failure, 435
Photosensi8vity reac8ons, 377 Premenopausal bleeding, 423
Phthisis, 402 Premenstrual syndrome (PMS), 436
Physical weakness, 260 Presenile gangrene, 218
Pigmenta8on, 378 Pressure sores, 369
PigmentaCon Disorders, 375-378 Pressure ulcers, 369
Pimples, 351 Preven8on for premature ovarian failure, 437
Pink eye, 308 Primary immunodeficiency disease (PIDD), 266
Pituitary Gland Disorders, 300-302 Primary parkinsonism, 110
Plantar fascii8s, 192 Proc88s, 131
Plantar warts, 359 Produc8ve cough (chronic), 72
Pleural effusion and empyema, 80 Profuse swea8ng, 355
Pleurisy, 80 Progressive encephalopathy, 93

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Prolapsed rectum, 131 Qi edema, 53
Prolapsed uterus, 437 Qi masses, 154
Prolonged lochia, 433 Qi strangury, 235
Prolonged menstrua8on, 457 Qi/Blood deficiency Xu Bi, 199
Proptosis, 312 Quincker’s edema, 53
Prostate and Epididymis Disorders, 216-217
Prostate cancer, 385 R
Prosta88s, 216
Prostatomegaly, 217 Rachiopathy, 191
Proteinuria, 214 Radia8on enteri8s, 156
Pruri8s ani, 130 Rash-producing Viruses, 405-406
Pruri8s of the vulva, 367 Raynaud’s disease (syndrome), 63
Pruri8s, 366 Raynaud’s phenomenon, 63
Pruritus, 366 Reac8ve arthri8s, 254
Pruritus ani, 130 Reac8ve psychosis, 474
Pruritus senilis, 368 Rectal polyps, 131
Pruritus vulva, 367 Rectal prolapse, 131
Pseudo-membranous conjunc8vi8s, 308 Rectocele, 131
Pseudomyopia, 319 Recurrent miscarriage, 446
Psoriasis, 368 Recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL), 446
Psoria8c arthri8s, 254 Recurrent seizures, 122
Psychomotor chronic PID, 435 Red Blood cells deficiency, 268
Psychoneurosis, 472 Red eye, 308
Psychosis, 474 Red skin, 375
PsychoCc Disorders, 481-483 Reddening patches, 375
Pterygium, 319 Redness or rash, 375
Ptosis, 312 Reflux esophagi8s, 132
Pulmonary abscess, 391 Reiter’s syndrome, 254
Pulmonary carcinoma, 388 RemiYen fever, 415
Pulmonary edema, 53 RENAL AND UROLOGIC CONDITIONS, 215-238
Pulmonary embolism (PE), 83 Renal calculi, 223
Pulmonary emphysema, 78 Renal Disorders, 218-225
Pulmonary heart disease, 46 Renal failure, 220
Pulmonary hypertension, 83 Renal infarc8on, 220
Pulmonary tuberculosis, 401 Renal infec8on, 225
Pulsa8ons, 61 Renal tuberculosis, 399
Pulsing sensa8on, 61 Renal vein thrombosis, 220
Purple-colored spots, 275 Repeated miscarriage, 446
Purulent o88s media, 332 Respiratory acidosis, 65
Pustular psoriasis of pregnancy, 350 Respiratory alkalosis, 65
Pustules, 349 RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS, 65-83
Pyeli8s, 225 Respiratory disorder, 81
Pyelonephri8s, 225 Respiratory failure, 65
Pyloric obstruc8on, 134 Respiratory illness, 81
Pyogenic liver abscess, 391 Respiratory Viruses, 407-409
Pyrexia, 415 Restless leg syndrome, 114
Pyrosis, 133 Re8nal detachment, 320
ReCnal Disorders, 317-323
Q Re8nal pigmentosa, 320

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Re8ni8s, 320 Selec8ve IgA deficiency, 266
Re8ni8s pigmentosa (RP), 321 Selec8ve immunoglobulin A deficiency, 266
Reye’s syndrome, 93 Senile demen8a, 85
Rheuma8c disorder, 254 Senile pruritus, 368
Rheuma8c fever, 48 Senility, 85
Rheuma8c heart disease, 48 Senior cons8pa8on, 277
Rheuma8sm, 254 Sep8c arthri8s, 207
Rheumatoid Arthri8s (RA), 255 Sequel of cerebrovascular accident, 93
Rheumatoid myosi8s, 249 Sever’s disease, 192
Rhini8s, 338 Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), 65
Rhinopharyngi8s, 407 Severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID), 266
Rhinorrhea, 339 SEXUAL CONDITIONS, 460-465
Rhinosinusi8s, 243 Sexually TransmiXed Diseases, 465
Rhinosinusi8s, 340 Shan qi, 462
Ringing in the ears, 333 Shen disturbances, 482
Root abscess, 392 Shingles, 405
Rosacea, 354 Short loss of consciousness, 128
Rose rash, 373 Shortness of breath, 77
RoYenness syndrome, 252 Short-sightedness, 319
Roundback, 194 Shoulder pain, 211
Rubella, 406 Shoulder periarthri8s, 211
Runny nose, 339 Sicca complex, 257
Sicca syndrome, 257
S Sideways curvature, 194
Silk road disease, 142
Salpingi8s, 437 Silvery-white scales, 374
Scabies, 374 Simple goiter, 306
Scalp dermopathy, 373 Sinus conges8on, 340
Scalp psoriasis, 374 Sinus infec8on, 340
Scaly skin, 368 Sinusi8s, 340
Scaly, red, bumpy patches, 374 Sjogren’s syndrome, 257
Scanty menstrua8on, 458 Skin abscess, 392
Scanty urina8on, 232 SKIN CONDITIONS, 349-378
Scapulohumeral periarthri8s, 211 Skin hemorrhages, 275
Scarlet fever, 397 Skin rash, 370
Scheuermann disease, 194 Sleep disorder, 484
Schizophrenia, 483 Sleep Disorders, 484-486
Scia8c neuralgia, 115 Sleep disturbances, 425
Scia8c neuri8s, 115 Sleep terrors, 476
Scia8ca, 115 Sleepiness, 486
Scleroderma, 256 Sleepwalking, 486
Scoliosis, 194 Small intes8nal bleeding, 178
Scrotal hydrocele, 463 Sneezing, 338
Seasonal allergic rhini8s, 242 Solar derma88s, 365
Seasonal rhini8s, 242 Solar len8ginosis, 378
Seasonal wheezing, 240 Soma8za8on disorder, 481
Seborrheic derma88s, 376 Somatoform Disorders, 487
Seborrheic derma88s, 374 Somnambulism, 486
Seizure disorders, 122 Somnolence, 486

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Sore mouth, 138 Subcutaneous abscess, 392
Sore pain, 345 Substance abuse and induced disorders, 488
Sore throat, 345 Substance-related Disorders, 488
Sore tongue, 141 Sudden turmoil disorder, 394
Sperm abnormality, 463 Summer heat stroke, 417
Spermatorrhea, 464 Sun allergy, 377
Spinal injury, 191 Sun stroke, 417
Spinocerebellar ataxia, 90 Sunburn, 365
Spirochetes, 411-412 Superficial gastri8s, 167
Spondyli8s, 191 Surfer’s eye, 319
Spontaneous abor8on, 446 Sustained fever, 415
Spontaneous ejacula8on, 464 Swea8ng, 355
Spontaneous flow of milk, 285 Swelling, 53
Spontaneous pneumothorax, 83 Swollen op8c nerves, 316
Spontaneous sweats, 355 Swooning, 128
Sporotrichosis, 403 Syncope, 128
St. Anthony’s fire, 370 Synovi8s, 207
Staph skin infec8ons, 350 Syphilis, 465
Staphylococcal infec8ons, 398 Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), 258
Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome, 350 Systemic sclerosis, 256
Steroid hormone deficiency, 293
S8ff & achy neck, 119 T
S8ff neck, 212
Stomach ache, 180 Tachycardia, 50
Stomach atony, 103 Temporal headache, 124
Stomach cancer, 382 Temporomandibular joint syndrome, 144
Stomach cramps, 148 Tendon Jin Bi, 200
Stomach flu, 171 Tendoni8s, 211
Stomach neuroses, 469 Tenosynovi8s, 207
Stomach pain, 180 Tension, 470
Stomach paralysis, 103 Tension headache, 124
Stomach prolapse, 172 Tension myalgia, 249
Stomach reflux, 133 Tes8cular pain, 464
Stomach virus, 171 Tes8cular torsion, 464
Stomach, IntesCne, and Pancreas Disorders, 147-180 Tes8s and sperma8c cord disorders, 464
Stoma88s, 143 Testosterone deficiency syndrome, 460
Stone strangury, 235 Tetanus, 396
Stool pass failure, 277 Tetanic contrac8on, 396
Strabismus in children, 321 Thiamine deficiency, 289
Strawberry mark, 359 Thirst, 145
Strep throat, 398 Thoracic aor8c aneurysm, 61
Streptococcal infec8ons, 398 Thorax (Malignant neoplasms), 386-388
Streptococcus pneumonia, 81 Threatened abor8on, 446
Stress, 474 Throat cancer, 384
Stroke, 88 Throat Disorders, 341-347
Stubborn Wan Bi, 199 Thromboangii8s obliterans, 218
Stuffy nose, 336 Thrombocytopenia, 275
Stye (Sty), 311 Thrombocytopenic purpura, 275
Subarachnoid hemorrhage, 88 Thrombophlebi8s, 60

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Thyroid cancer, 384 Ulcer, 369
Thyroid disorders, 306 Ulcera8ve coli8s, 163
Thyroid Gland Disorders, 303-306 Ulcera8ve kera88s, 309
Thyroidi8s, 301 Ulcera8ve stoma88s, 143
Thyroma, 301 Umbilical hernia, 464
Thyrotoxicosis, 304 Uncontrollable vomi8ng, 445
Tic disorders, 476 Underac8ve thyroid, 305
Tic doloreux, 95 Underarm sweats, 355
Tidal fever, 415 Undescended testes, 464
Tightrope walker gait, 98 Unequal pupils, 314
Tinea pedis, 360 Unknown pi\ng edema, 422
Tinea versicolor, 360 Unusual hunger feeling, 285
Tingling hands, 117 Upper gastrointes8nal bleeding, 178
Tinnitus, 333 Upper quadrant pain, 487
Tiredness, 260 Upset stomach, 285
TMJ syndrome, 144 Uremia, 220
Tonsilli8s, 345 Ureter stones, 238
Too much bilirubin, 184 Urethral calculi, 238
Tooth abscess, 392 Urethral narrowing, 217
Tooth decay, 138 Urethral stricture, 217
Toothache, 145 Urethri8s, 227
Tor8collis, 212 Urinary bladder dysfunc8on, 233
ToureYe syndrome (TS), 476 Urinary calculi, 238
ToureYe’s disorder, 476 Urinary difficulty, 228
Tow walking, 208 Urinary disorders, 425
Toxemia of pregnancy, 447 Urinary frequency, 233
Toxic diffuse goiter, 304 Urinary hesitancy, 228
Trachi8s, 347 Urinary incon8nence & overac8ve bladder (OAB), 233
Trachoma, 308 Urinary incon8nence (UI), 233
Transient cerebral ischemia, 91 Urinary reten8on, 238
Transient ischemic aYack (TIA), 91 Urinary strangury, 235
TRAUMA (EMERGENCY CONDITIONS), 414-417 Urinary suppression, 238
Trauma8c brain injury, 414 Urinary syndrome, 228
TraumaCc Injuries, 414-417 Urinary Tract Disorders, 226-238
Travel sickness, 330 Urinary tract infec8on (UTI), 237
Tremors, 117 Urinary urgency, 233
Trichomonal enteri8s, 156 Urogenital tuberculosis, 399
Trichomoniasis, 465 Urolithiasis, 238
Trigeminal neuralgia, 95 Uroschesis, 238
Trismus, 396 Ur8caria, 246
Trouble sleeping, 484 Ur8carial derma88s (UD), 247
Tuberculosis (TB), 402 Uterine appendages, 426
Tuberculosis of the bladder, 399 Uterine bleeding, 456
Tumor of pelvis, 382 Uterine Bleeding Disorders, 448-458
Turbid urina8on, 227 Uterine cancer, 385
Tympanic abdominal disten8on, 171 Uterine fibroids, 428
Tympanites, 171 Uterine leiomyoma, 428
Uterine myoma, 428
U Uterine prolapse, 437

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Uterine ptosis, 437 Wandering Xing Bi, 199
Uteri8s, 438 Warts, 360
Watery diarrhea, 393
V Watery stools, 393
Wei syndrome, 197
Vaginal discharge, 431 Weight gain, 290
Vaginal itch, 367 Welt, 246
Vaginal pain, 438 Wens, 349
Vaginal prolapse, 438 Wet dream, 463
Vaginal symptoms, 419 Wheal & erythema reac8on, 246
Vagini8s, 438 Wheal, 246
Valve Disorders, 59 Wheezing, 66
Valvular disease, 59 White diarrhea, 393
Valvular heart disease, 59 White lesions of the vulva, 367
Varicella, 406 Whitlow, 360
Varicella zoster virus (VZV), 406 Whooping cough, 395
Varicose veins, 60 Wind damp Feng she Bi, 199
Vascular demen8a, 85 Wind damp heat Feng she re Bi, 199
Vascular Disorders, 60-83 Wind Feng Bi, 199
Vascular headache, 124 Wind stroke, 417
Vascular Mai Bi, 239 Winking, 312
Vasculi8s, 259 Wrist injury, 207
Vasomotor manifesta8ons, 421 Wry neck, 212
Ventricular aneurysm, 61
Verruca plana, 360 X
Verruca, 360
Vertebrobasilar ischemia, 91 Xerostomia, 146
Vertex headache, 124
Ver8go, 120 Y
Ves8bular neuri8s, 331
Ves8bular neuroni8s, 331 Yang deficiency Xu Bi, 199
Viral cardi8s, 48 Yang edema, 53
Viral hepa88s, 187 Yeast infec8on, 403
Visual disturbances, 323 Yellow pigment, 184
Visual fa8gue syndrome, 314 Yellow sweats, 355
Visual impairment, 317 Yin edema, 53
Vitamin B1 deficiency, 289
Vi8ligo, 378 Z
Vocal cord nodules and polyps, 344
Vocal cord paralysis, 118 Zona, 405
Vocal nodules, 344 Zoster, 405
Vomi8ng, 135
Vomi8ng of blood, 272
Vulva itch, 367
Vulva pruritus, 367
Vulvovagini8s, 438

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Index of Herb Category
*See Pages 2-4.


A Bian xu 13.2
Bie jia 24.3
Ai di cha 5.1 Bing lang 30.1
Ai ye 17.4 Bing ling cao 10.2
Bing pian 19.1
B Bo he 2.1
Bu gu zhi 25.6
Ba dou (shuang) 28.3
Ba ji tian 25.3 C
Ba jiao hui xiang 15.2
Bai bian dou 10.9, 22.3 Can sha 11.1
Bai bu 5.1 Cang er zi 1.4, 11.1
Bai chou 14.1, 28.3 Cang zhu 12.1
Bai dou kou 12.3 Cao dou kou 12.4
Bai fan 30.2 Cao guo 12.4
Bai fu zi 3.1 Ce bai ye 17.1
Bai guo 5.2 Chai hu 2.3
Bai he 24.1 Chan su 19.1
Bai hua she 11.2 Chan tui 2.1
Bai hua she she cao 10.2 Chang shan 29.1
Bai ji 17.2 Chao wu 15.1
Bai ji li 21.3 Che qian zi 13.2
Bai jiang can 21.2 Chen pi 16.1
Bai jiang cao 10.5, 10.7 Chen xiang 16.2
Bai jie zi 3.1 Chi fu ling 13.1
Bai Ju hua 2.2 Chi shao 18.3
Bai mao gen 17.1 Chi shao 8.1
Bai mu er 24.4 Chi shi zhi 26.1, 26.3
Bai qian 3.1 Chi xiao dou 13.1
Bai shao (yao) 23.1 Chong lou lu 10.1
Bai tou weng 10.6 Chou wu tong 11.2
Bai wei 9.1 Chu shi zi 24.2
Bai xian pi 7.2 Chuan bei mu 4.1
Bai zhi 1.4 Chuan jiao 15.2
Bai zhu 22.3 Chuan lian zi 16.2, 26.2
Bai zi ren 20.2 Chuan mu tong 13.2
Ban bian lian 10.2, 13.2 Chuan niu xi 18.3
Ban lan gen 10.4 Chuan shan jia 18.4
Ban xia 3.1 Chuan shan long 11.2
Ban zhi lian 10.2 Chuan wu 15.1
Bei mu 4.1 Chuan xin lian 10.5
Bei sha shen 24.1 Chuan xiong 18.1
Bi ba 15.2 Chui pen cao 10.3
Bi cheng qie 15.2 Chun pi 26.2
Bi qi 4.3 Ci ji li 21.3
Bi xie 13.3 Ci shi 20.1
Bian dou 10.9, 22.3 Ci wu jia 22.3
Cong bai 1.3 Feng fang 30.2
Feng mi 22.4
D Fo shou 16.1
Fu hai shi 4.2
Da ding huang 6.5 Fu ling 13.1
Da fu pi 16.1 Fu ling pi 13.1
Da huang 28.1 Fu long gan 17.4
Da hui xiang 15.2 Fu pen zi 26.2
Da ji 14.1, 17.1, 28.3 Fu ping 2.4
Da qing ye 10.4 Fu rong 8.1
Da suan 30.2 Fu shen 13.1
Da zao 22.4 Fu xiao mai 26.4
Dai zhe shi 21.3 Fu zi 15.1
Dan dou chi 2.4
Dan fan 29.1 G
Dan nan xing 4.2
Dan pi 8.1 Gan cao 22.4
Dan shen 18.3 Gan jiang 15.1
Dan zhu ye 6.2 Gan song 16.2
Dang gui 23.1 Gan sui 14.1, 28.3
Dang shen 22.1 Gao ben 1.3
Dao dou 16.3 Gao liang jiang 15.1
Deng xin cao 13.2 Ge gen 2.2
Di bie chong 18.4 Ge jie 25.2
Di fu zi 13.2 Geng mi 22.4
Di gu pi 9.1 Gou ji 11.3, 25.5
Di huang 8.1 Gou qi gen 21.3
Di long 21.2 Gou qi zi 24.2
Di yu 17.1 Gou teng 21.1
Ding jing cao 18.4 Gu jing cao 6.4
Ding xiang 15.2 Gu sui bu 18.4, 25.5
Dong bei guan zhong 10.5 Gu ya 27.1
Dong chong xia cao 25.2 Gu zhi hua 5.1
Dong gua zi 13.2 Gua di 29.1
Dong gua ren 13.2 Gua lou 4.2
Dong ling cao 10.2 Gua lou gen 6.2
Dong qing ye 8.1 Guan mu tong 13.2
Dou kou 12.3 Guan zhong 10.5
Du huo 11.1 Guang huo xiang 12.2
Du zhong 25.5 Gui ban 24.3
Gui zhi 1.1
E
H
E bu shi cao 1.4
E jiao 23.1 Hai er shen 22.1
E zhu 18.5 Hai feng teng 11.1
Hai ge ke 4.2
F Hai gou shen 25.4
Hai jin sha 13.3
Fan xie ye 28.1 Hai long 25.4
Fang feng 1.3 Hai ma 25.4
Fang ji 13.1 Hai piao xiao 26.2
Fei zi 30.1 Hai shen 25.4

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Hai tong pi 11.2 Jiao gu lan 22.2
Hai zao 4.2 Jiao mai ya 27.1
Han fang ji 13.1 Jie geng 4.1
He cao ya 30.1 Jie gu cao 25.5
He huan hua 20.2 Jin ling zi 16.2, 26.2
He huan pi 20.2 Jin qian bai hua she 11.2
He shou wu 23.1 Jin qian cao 13.4
He tao ren 25.2 Jin yin hua 10.1
He ye 10.9 Jin yin teng 10.1
He zi 26.1 Jin ying zi 26.2
Hei chou 14.1, 28.3 Jing da ji 14.1, 17.1, 28.3
Hei zhi ma 24.2 Jing jie 1.3
Hong da ji 14.1, 17.1, 28.3 Ju he 16.1
Hong hua 18.3 Ju hong 16.1
Hong qu 27.1 Ju hua 2.2
Hong teng 10.7 Ju pi 16.1
Hou po 12.1, 16.1 Jue ming zi 6.4, 21.3
Hu gu 11.3
Hu huang lian 9.1 K
Hu jiao 15.2
Hu lu ba 25.5 Ku shen (gen) 7.2
Hu po 20.1 Ku xing ren 5.1
Hu tao ren 25.2 Kuan dong hua 5.1
Hu yao huang 10.7 Kun bu 4.2
Hu zhang 13.4, 18.2
Hua jiao 15.2 L
Hua rui shi 17.3
Hua shi (cao) 13.2
Lai fu zi 27.1
Huai hua 17.1
Lang du 14.1
Huai mi 17.1
Lao guan cao 11.1, 11.2
Huai niu xi 18.3
Lei gong teng 11.1
Huang bai 7.1
Lei wan 30.1
Huang bo 7.1
Li lu 29.1
Huang jing 24.1
Li zhi he 16.2
Huang lian 7.1
Lian qiao 10.1
Huang qi 22.1
Lian zi 16.2, 26.2
Huang qin 7.1
Lian zi xin 6.5
Huang shui qie 10.8
Liang jiang 15.1
Huang teng 8.1
Ling yang jiao 21.1
Huang yao zi 4.2, 10.2
Ling zhi 20.2
Huo ma ren 28.2
Liu huang 30.2
Huo xiang 12.2
Long chi 20.1
Long dan (cao) 7.2
J Long gu 20.1
Long hu cao 14.1, 17.1, 28.3
Ji li 21.3 Long kui 10.2
Ji nei jin 27.1 Long yan rou 23.1
Ji xiang teng 1.3 Lou lu 10.1
Ji xue cao 7.1 Lu cha 6.6
Ji xue teng 18.3, 18.4 Lu dou 10.3, 10.9
Jiang can 21.2 Lu gan shi 30.3
Jiang huang 18.1 Lu gen 6.2
Jiang xiang 18.2 Lu hui 28.1

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Lu jiao 25.1 Ou jie 17.2
Lu jiao jiao 25.1
Lu jiao shuang 25.1 P
Lu lu tong 18.1
Lu rong 25.1 Pang da hai 4.3
Lu xian cao 11.3 Pao jiang 17.4
Luo han guo 4.3 Pao zai cao 10.5
Luo shi teng 11.2 Pei lan 12.2
Peng sha 30.3
M Pi pa ye 5.1
Pi shi 30.3
Ma bian cao 18.3 Po bu zi ye 16.1
Ma bo 10.5 Po gu zhi 25.6
Ma chi xian 10.6 Pu gong ying 10.1
Ma dou ling 5.1 Pu huang 17.3
Ma huang 1.1 Pu yin 10.8
Ma huang gen 26.4
Ma qian zi 18.4 Q
Mai dong 24.1
Mai men dong 24.1 Qi she 11.2
Mai ya 27.1 Qian cao 17.3
Man jing zi 2.2 Qian dan 30.3
Man shan hong 5.1 Qian hu 4.1
Mang xiao 28.1 Qian jin zi 28.3
Mao dong qing 18.4 Qian nian jian 11.3
Mao zhua cao 3.1 Qian niu zi 14.1, 28.3
Meng chong 18.5 Qian shi 26.2
Meng shi 4.2 Qiang huo 1.3, 11.1
Mi meng hua 6.4 Qin jiao 11.2
Ming dang shen 4.3 Qin pi 7.2, 10.6
Ming fan 30.2 Qing dai 10.4
Mo han lian 24.2 Qing feng teng 11.1
Mo yao 18.2 Qing guo gen 6.1
Mu bie zi 30.2 Qing hao 9.1
Mu dan pi 8.1 Qing meng shi 4.2
Mu gua 11.1 Qing mu xiang 16.2
Mu hu die 5.1 Qing pi 16.1
Mu li 21.3 Qing xiang zi 6.4
Mu tong 13.2 Qu mai 13.2
Mu xiang 16.2 Quan xie 21.2
Mu zei 2.2
R
N
Ren dong teng 10.1
Nan gua zi 30.1 Ren shen 22.1
Nan sha shen 24.1 Ren zhong bai 6.5
Niu bang zi 2.1 Rend dong teng 11.2
Niu huang 10.1, 21.2 Rou cong rong 25.3
Niu xi 18.3 Rou dou kou 26.1, 26.3
Nu zhen zi 24.2 Rou gui 15.1
Ru xiang 18.2
O
S

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San leng 18.5 Suan zao ren 20.2
San qi 17.3 Suo luo zi 16.2
Sang bai pi 5.2 Suo sha 12.3
Sang ji sheng 11.3
Sang piao xiao 26.2 T
Sang ye 2.2
Sang zhi 11.2 Tai zi shen 22.1
Sha ren 12.3 Tan xiang 16.2
Sha shen 24.1 Tao ren 18.3
Sha yuan ji li 25.7 Tian dong 24.1
Sha yuan zi 25.7 Tian hua fen 6.2
Shan ci gu 10.2 Tian kui zi 10.2
Shan dou gen 10.5 Tian ma 21.1
Shan ma ti 10.8 Tian men dong 24.1
Shan yao 22.3 Tian nan xing 3.1
Shan zha 27.1 Tian zhu huang 4.2
Shan zhi zi 6.3 Ting li zi 5.2
Shan zhu yu 26.2 Tong cao 13.2
Shang lu 28.3 Tong ji li 25.7
Shao yao 23.1 Tou gu cao 11.1
She chuang zi 30.2 Tu bie chong 18.4
She gan 10.5 Tu fu ling 10.3
She mei 10.2 Tu jin pi 30.2
She xiang 19.1 Tu jing pi 30.2
Shen jin cao 11.1 Tu si zi 25.7
Shen qu 27.1
Sheng di huang 8.1 W
Sheng jiang 1.2
Sheng ma 2.2 Wei gen 6.2
Sheng yao 30.3 Wei he zi 26.1
Shi chang pu 19.1 Wei ling xian 11.1
Shi di 16.3 Wen e zhu 18.5
Shi gao 6.1 Wu bei zi 26.1
Shi hu 24.1 Wu gong 21.2
Shi jue ming 21.4 Wu jia pi 11.3
Shi jun zi 30.1 Wu ling zhi 18.2
Shi lian zi 6.5 Wu long cha 6.6
Shi liu pi 26.1, 26.3 Wu mei 26.1
Shi nan ye 11.3 Wu tian 2.4
Shi wei 13.3 Wu tou 11.3
Shou wu 23.1 Wu wei zi 26.1
Shou wu teng 20.2 Wu yao 16.2
Shu di 23.1 Wu zei gu 26.2
Shu wei huang 10.8 Wu zhu yu 15.2
Shuang liu huang 2.4
Shui niu jiao 8.1 X
Shui zhi 18.5
Si gua luo 11.2
Xi gua 6.6
Song jie 11.1
Xi gua pi 6.6
Song zi ren 28.2
Xi jiao 8.1
Su he xiang 19.1
Xi xian cao 11.2
Su mu 18.4
Xi xin 1.4
Su ya 27.1
Xi yang shen 22.1
Su zi 5.1

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Xia ku cao 6.3 Zao jia 3.1
Xia tian wu 11.1 Zao jiao 3.1
Xian ling pi 25.3 Zao jiao ci 3.1
Xiang fu 16.2 Zao xiu 10.1
Xiang jia pi 13.1 Ze lan 18.3
Xiang ru 1.2 Ze qi 13.1
Xiang yuan 16.1 Ze xie 13.1
Xiao hui xiang 15.2 Zhang nao 19.1
Xiao ji 17.1 Zhe bei mu 4.1
Xiao jiao 3.1 Zhe chong 18.4
Xiao mai 20.2 Zhe shi 21.3
Xie bai 16.2 Zhen zhu 21.4
Xie cao 20.2 Zhen zhu mu 21.4
Xin yi (hua) 1.4 Zhi ban xia 3.1
Xing ren 5.1 Zhi cao wu 11.3
Xiong dan 10.1 Zhi chuan wu 11.3
Xiong huang 30.2 Zhi he shou wu 23.1
Xu chang qing 11.2 Zhi ju zi 24.4
Xu duan 25.5 Zhi ke 16.1
Xuan fu hua 3.1 Zhi mu 6.1
Xuan shen 8.1 Zhi shi 16.1
Xue jie 18.4 Zhi yuan zhi 20.2
Xue lian hua 11.3 Zhi zi 6.3
Xue yu tan 17.2, 17.3 Zhong ru shi 5.1
Zhu li 4.2
Y Zhu ling 13.1
Zhu ma gen 17.1
Ya dan zi 10.6 Zhu ru 4.2
Yan hu suo 18.1 Zhu sha 20.1
Ye jiao teng 20.2 Zhu ye 6.2
Ye ju hua 10.1 Zhu zi cao 10.4
Ye ming sha 18.3 Zi cao (gen) 8.1
Ye ying pi 26.1 Zi he che 25.2, 25.7
Yi mu cao 18.3 Zi hua di ding 10.1
Yi tang 22.4 Zi jin niu 5.1
Yi yi ren 13.1 Zi rang tong 18.4
Yi zhi ren 25.6 Zi shi ying 20.1
Yin chai hu 9.1 Zi su ye 1.2
Yin chen hao 13.4 Zi su zi 5.1
Yin hua 10.1 Zi wan 5.1
Ying su ke 26.1 Zi zhu 17.2
Yin yang huo 25.3 Zong lu tan 17.2
Yu bai fu 3.1
Yu jin 18.1
Yu li ren 28.2
Yu mi xu 13.1
Yu xing cao 10.5
Yu yu liang 26.3
Yu zhu 24.1
Yuan hua 14.1, 28.3
Yuan zhi 20.2

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Index of Formula Category
*See Pages 5-15.


A Bian zhi xin qi yin 6.5

Bian zhi xin qi yin 7.6
Ai fu nuan gong wan 11.2 Bie jia jian wan 19.1
An chong tang 14.2 Bie jia wan 10.1, 17.1
An gong niu huang wan 3.4 Bing peng san 20.1
An shen ding zhi wan 15.2 Bo zhou san 19.2
An tai yin 14.5 Bu dai wan 18.1
An tai zhu gao 20.2 Bu fei e jiao tang 9.4
An zhong san 8.1 Bu fei tang 9.1
Bu gan tang 9.2
B Bu gan yi shen tang 14.1
Bu huan jin zheng qi san 6.1
Ba xian chang shou wan 9.4 Bu qi jian zhong tang 9.1
Ba wei dai xia fang 6.1 Bu shen gu chong wan 14.5
Ba wei di huang wan 9.5 Bu shen yi gan tang 14.1
Ba wei wan 9.5 Bu yang huan wu tang 11.1
Ba zhen tang 9.3 Bu yin tang 9.4
Ba zheng san 6.2 Bu zhong yi qi tang 9.1
Bai du san 2.6
Bai he di huang tang 2.10 C
Bai he gu jin tang 5.2, 9.4
Bai hu jia cang zhu tang 2.1 Can shi tang 6.2
Bai hu jia gui zhi tang 2.1 Cang bai er chen tang 7.4
Bai hu jia ren shen tang 2.1 Cang bai er chen tang jia wei 7.4
Bai hu tang 2.1 Cang bai san 6.2
Bai tong tang 8.2 Cang er zi san 1.2, 16.1
Bai tou weng tang 2.9 Cang fu dao tan tang 14.2
Bai ye tang 12.2 Chai ge jie ji tang 1.2
Bai zhu fu zi tang 8.3 Chai hu gui jiang tang 4.7
Bai zhu san 9.1 Chai hu gui zhi gan jiang tang 1.3, 4.2.3
Bai zhu shao yao san 4.5 Chai hu gui zhi tang 4.1
Bai zi ren wan 9.2, 14.2 Chai hu jia long gu mu li tang 4.4, 15.2
Bai zi yang xin tang 15.2 Chai hu qing gan tang 2.8
Ban liu wan 3.2 Chai hu shu gan san 4.5, 10.1
Ban xia bai zhu tian ma tang 7.1 Chai hu xian xiong tang 7.2
Ban xia hou po tang 10.1 Chai hu zhi jie tang 4.2.1
Ban xia liu jun zi tang 9.1 Chai ling tang 6.2
Ban xia xie xin tang 4.6 Chai ping tang 6.1, 4.2.1
Bao chan wu you fang 9.3 Chai po tang 10.1
Bao he wan 17.1 Chai shao liu jun zi tang 9.1
Bao yin jian 14.1 Chai xian tang 4.2.1
Bao yuan tang 9.1 Chen xiang hua qi wan 10.1
Bei mu gua lou san 7.5 Chen xiang jiang qi san 10.1
Bei xie fen qing yin 6.5 Chen xiang san 6.5
Ben tun wan 10.1 Chen xiang tian ma tang 16.2
Bi ba bing 20.2 Cheng shi bei xie fen qing yin 6.5
Bi yu san 2.13 Cheng shi bei xie yin 6.5

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Cheng shi juan bi tang 6.4 Dao chi san 2.7
Chi shi zhi yu yu liang tang 13.3 Dao qi tang 10.1
Chou ling dan 20.1 Dao tan tang 7.4
Chuan si jun zi tang 10.2.2 Di dang tang 11.1
Chuan xiong cha tiao san 1.1, 16.1 Di dang wan 11.1
Ci shi di huang wan 9.4 Di huang yin zi 9.3, 9.6, 16.2
Ci zhu wan 15.1 Di tan tang 7.4
Cong bai qi wei yin 1.3 Di yu san 2.9
Cong chi jie geng tang 1.1, 7.5 Ding chuan tang 10.2.1
Cong chi tang 1.1 Ding jing tang 14.4
Ding xian wan 7.1
D Ding xiang fu ling tang 6.1
Ding xiang shi di tang 10.2.2
Da an wan 17.1 Ding zhi wan 15.2
Da ban xia tang 10.2.2 Du huo ge gen tang 1.1
Da bu yin wan 9.4 Du huo ji sheng tang 6.4
Da bu yin jian 9.4 Du qi wan 9.4
Da bu yuan wan 9.6 Du shen tang 8.2
Da chai hu tang 4.2.1 Duo ming wan 11.2, 14.5
Da cheng qi tang 3.1
Da ding feng zhu 16.2 E
Da fang feng tang 16.1
Da huang fu zi tang 3.2, 8.3 E jiao ji zi huang tang 16.2
Da huang gan cao tang 3.1 Er chen tang 7.4
Da huang huang lian xie xin tang 2.4 Er long zuo ci wan 9.4
Da huang huang qin xie xin tang 2.4 Er miao san 6.2
Da huang mu dan tang 3.1, 19.2 Er qing ago 20.1
Da huang mu dan pi tang 3.1, 19.2 Er xian tang 9.5
Da huang zhe chong wan 11.2 Er zhi wan 9.4
Da jian zhong tang 8.1 Er zhu tang 6.4
Da qin jiao tang 11.2, 16.1
Da qing long tang 1.1 F
Da xian xiong tang 3.1
Da xian xiong wan 3.1 Fang feng tong sheng san 4.2.1
Da ying jian 14.2 Fang ji fu ling tang 6.3
Da yuan yin 4.7 Fang ji gui zhi tang 6.2
Da zao wan 9.4 Fang ji huang qi tang 6.3, 6.4
Dai ge san 2.5 Fei er wan 17.1
Dan shen yin 11.2 Fen xiao tang 10.1
Dan zhi xiao yao san 4.5 Feng yin tang 16.1
Dang gui bu xue tang 9.2 Fu fang da cheng qi tang 3.1
Dang gui di huang yin 9.4 Fu fang shou wu tang 9.4
Dang gui ji xue teng tang 9.2 Fu ke tong jing wan 14.4
Dang gui jian zhong tang 8.1 Fu ling gan cao tang 6.5
Dang gui liu huang tang 2.10, 13.1 Fu ling gui zhi bi zhu gan cao tang 6.5, 7.6
Dang gui long hui wan 2.8 Fu ling gui zhi gan cao da zao tang 7.4
Dang gui nian tong tang 6.2 Fu ling si ni tang 8.2
Dang gui san 14.5 Fu ling wan 7.4
Dang gui shao yao san 11.2, 14.5 Fu ling xing ren gan cao tang 7.6
Dang gui sheng jiang yang rou tang 9.2 Fu ling yin 6.5
Dang gui si ni jia wu zhu yu sheng jiang tang 8.3 Fu ling ze xie tang 6.5
Dang gui si ni tang 8.3 Fu tu dan 13.6
Dang gui yin zi 5.2 Fu yuan huo xue tang 11.1, 11.3

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Fu zi jing mi tang 8.1 Gui zhi jia shao yao da huang tang 1.1, 8.1
Fu zi li zhong wan 8.1 Gui zhi jia shao yao tang 1.1, 8.1
Fu zi tang 6.5 Gui zhi jia shao yao da huang tang 1.1, 8.1
Fu zi tang 8.3 Gui zhi ma huang ge ban tang 1.1
Gui zhi qu shao yao jia fu zi tang 1.1
G Gui zhi qu shao yao tang 1.1
Gui zhi ren shen tang 1.3, 4.2.3, 8.1
Gan cao fu zi tang 6.5, 8.3 Gui zhi shao yao zhi mu tang 6.4
Gan cao gan jiang tang 8.1 Gui zhi tang 1.1
Gan cao tang 2.4 Gui zhi wu wu tang 2.6
Gan cao xie xin tang 4.6 Gun tan wan 7.2
Gan jiang ling zhu tang 6.5 Guo qi yin 9.2
Gan jiang ren shen ban xia wan 10.2.2
Gan lu xiao du dan 2.6, 6.2 H
Gan lu yin 2.6, 9.4
Gan mai da zao tang 15.2 Hai tong pi tang 20.1
Gao lin tang 6.5 Hai zao yu hu tang 7.3
Ge gen hong hua tang 2.4 Hao qin qing dan tang 4.3
Ge gen huang lian huang qin tang 4.2.2 He che da zao wan 9.6
Ge gen huang qin huang lian tang 4.2.2 He ren yin 9.3
Ge gen jia ban xia tang 1.1 Hei xi dan 8.2
Ge gen tang 1.1 Hei xiao yao san 4.5
Ge gen tang jia xin yi chuan xiong 1.1 Hou po qi wu tang 4.2.1
Ge hua jie cheng san 17.2 Hou po san wu tang 10.1
Ge xia zhu yu tang 11.1 Hou po san wu tang 3.1
Gou teng san 7.1, 16.2 Hou po sheng jiang ban xia gan cao ren shen tang
Gou teng yin 16.2 10.1
Gu ben zhi beng tang 9.3 Hou po wen zhong tang 10.1
Gu biao zhi han tang 13.1 Hou po xia ling tang 6.2
Gu chong tang 13.4 Hu qian wan 9.4
Gu jing wan 13.4 Hua ban tang 2.3
Gua di san 17.3 Hua chong wan 18.1
Gua lou xie bai bai jiu tang 10.1 Hua gai san 1.1
Gua lou xie bai ban xia tang 10.1 Hua gan jian 4.5
Gua lou zhi shi tang 7.5 Hua jian er chen tang 11.3
Gui fu li zhong wan 1.3, 4.2.3, 8.1 Hua tan xiao he wan 7.3
Gui ling gan lu yin 2.13 Huai hua san 12.1
Gui lu er xian jiao 9.6 Huai jiao wan 12.1
Gui pi tang 9.2, 9.3 Huan shao dan 9.4
Gui qi jian zhong tang 8.1 Huang lian e jiao tang 15.2
Gui zhi fu ling wan 11.2, 14.5 Huang lian jie du tang 2.4
Gui zhi fu zi tang 8.3 Huang lian tang 4.6
Gui zhi gan cao long gu mu li tang 13.6 Huang lian wen dan tang 7.4
Gui zhi gan cao tang 9.1 Huang lian xie xin tang 4.6
Gui zhi jia da huang tang 4.2.1 Huang long tang 3.1
Gui zhi jia fu zi tang 1.1, 1.3 Huang long tang 3.6
Gui zhi jia fu zi tang 8.3 Huang qi dang gui tang 9.2
Gui zhi jia ge gen tang 1.1 Huang qi gui zhi wu wu tang 8.3
Gui zhi jia gui tang 1.1 Huang qi jian zhong tang 8.1
Gui zhi jia hou po xing zi tang 1.1 Huang qin hua shi tang 6.2
Gui zhi jia huang qi tang 6.2 Huang qin tang 2.9
Gui zhi jia ling zhu fu tang 1.3 Huang qin tang 4.2.2
Gui zhi jia long gu mu li tang 13.6, 15.2 Huang tu tang 12.2

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Hui chun dan 3.4 Ju yuan jian 9.1
Hui xiang wan 10.1 Juan bi tang 6.4, 16.1
Hui yang jiu ji tang 8.2
Huo luo xiao ling dan 11.2 K
Huo ren cong chi tang 1.1
Huo xiang zheng qi san 6.1 Kai yu zhong yu tang 14.6
Ke xue fang 12.1
J Ku shen tang 20.1

Ji chuan jian 3.3 L

Ji jiao li huang wan 3.7
Ji ming san 6.5 Le shi shu 19.1
Ji sheng ju pi zhu ru tang 10.2.2 Li ge tang 7.4
Ji sheng shen qi wan 9.5 Li xiao san 2.6
Ji su san 2.13 Li zhong an hui tang 18.1
Jia jian fu mai tang 9.3 Li zhong hua tan wan 8.1
Jia jian wei rui tang 1.3 Li zhong wan 8.1
Jia shi jia kang fang 7.3 Lian po yin 6.2
Jia wei ba xian tang 9.3 Lian zhu yin 11.2
Jia wei gui pi tang 9.2 Liang fu wan 10.1
Jia wei shen qi wan 9.5 Liang ge san 2.4
Jia wei si wu tang 9.2 Liang zhi tang 8.1
Jia wei wu yao tang 10.1 Ling gan jiang wei xin xia ren tang 7.6
Jia wei xiang su san 1.1 Ling gan wei jiang xin tang 7.6
Jia wei xiao yao san 4.5 Ling gan wu wei jiang xin tang 7.6
Jian ling tang 16.2 Ling gui gan jiang tang 6.5
Jian pi wan 17.2 Ling gui gan zao tang 6.5
Jian zhong tang 8.1 Ling gui wei gan tang 6.5
Jiang qi hua tan tang 7.1 Ling gui zhu gan tang 6.5, 7.6
Jiao ai si wu tang 9.2, 12.2 Ling jiang zhu gan tang 6.5
Jiao ai tang 9.2, 12.2, 14.5 Ling jiao gou teng tang 16.2
Jie geng tang 7.5, 19.1 Ling zhi pu huang san 11.2, 14.5
Jie nue qi bao yin 4.7 Liu he tang 6.1
Jie yu dan 7.1 Liu huang ruan gao 20.1
Jin fei cao san 1.1 Liu jun zi tang 9.1
Jin fei cao san 7.1 Liu mo tang 17.1
Jin gui ju pi zhu ru tang 10.2.2 Liu shen wan 19.1
Jin gui shen qi wan 9.5 Liu wei di huang wan 9.4
Jin huang gao 20.1 Liu wei tang 1.2
Jin huang san 20.1 Liu yi san 2.13
Jin ling zi san 10.1 Long chi qing hun tang 15.2
Jin suo gu jing wan 13.6 Long dan xie gan tang 2.8
Jing fang bai du san 1.3, 19.1 Long gu mu li tang 13.1
Jing jie lian qiao tang 1.2, 19.1
Jing qian fang 14.2 M
Jiu ji xi xian san 17.3
Jiu wei bing lang jia wu fu tang 6.1 Ma huang fu zi gan cao tang 1.3
Jiu wei qiang huo tang 1.1 Ma huang fu zi xi xin tang 1.3
Jiu xian san 10.3, 13.2 Ma huang jia zhu tang 1.1
Ju ban zhi zhu wan 17.2 Ma huang lian qiao chi xiao dou tang 6.2
Ju he wan 10.1 Ma huang tang 1.1
Ju hua cha tiao san 1.1, 16.1 Ma xing shi gan tang 1.2, 2.5
Ju pi zhu ru tang 10.2.2 Ma xing yi gan tang 1.1

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Ma zi ren wan 3.3 Qin jiao bie jia san 2.10
Mai men dong tang 5.2, 9.4 Qin jiao fu lei tang 2.10
Mai men dong yin zi 5.2 Qing bi tang 1.1
Mai wei di huang wan 9.4 Qing chang yin 19.2
Meng shi gun tan wan 7.2 Qing dai san 20.1
Ming mu di huang wan 9.4 Qing dai tang 13.5
Mu fang ji tang 6.2 Qing dan xie huo tang 2.8
Mu li san 13.1 Qing e wan 9.5
Mu xiang bing lang wan 17.1 Qing fei tang 7.2, 7.5
Mu xiang liu qi yin 2.6 Qing gong tang 2.2
Mu xiang shun qi san 6.1 Qing gu san 2.10
Mu xiang shun qi wan 17.1 Qing hao bie jia tang 2.10
Qing huo di tan tang 7.4
N Qing luo yin 2.11
Qing pi tang 4.7
Ning sou wan 10.2.1 Qing qi hua tan wan 7.2
Niu che shen qi wan 9.5 Qing re bu qi tang 9.1
Niu huang qing xin wan 3.4 Qing re bu xue tang 9.2
Nu ke ba zhen wan 14.2 Qing re gu jing tang 14.2
Nu ke bai zhen wan 9.3 Qing shang fang feng tang 19.1
Nu ke bai zi ren wan 9.2, 14.2 Qing shang juan tong tang 6.4
Nu shen san 10.1 Qing shi hua tan tang 7.4
Nuan gan jian 10.1 Qing shu yi qi tang 2.14
Qing wei san 2.6
P Qing wen bai du san 2.3
Qing xin li ge tang 19.2
Pai nong san 19.1 Qing xin lian zi yin 2.7
Pai nong tang 19.1 Qing yan li ge tang 2.4
Ping gan kai yu zhi xue tang 14.4 Qing ying tang 2.2
Ping wei san 17.1 Qing zao jiu fei tang 5.1
Ping wei san 6.1 Qiong yu gao 9.4
Pu gong ying tang 14.5 Qu mai zhi zhu wan 17.2 2
Pu ji xiao du yin 2.4 Qu nie zhi zhu wan 17.2

Q R

Qi bao mei ran dan 9.4, 9.6 Ren shen bai du san 1.3
Qi ge san 10.1 Ren shen bu fei tang 13.2
Qi gong wan 14.1 Ren shen dang shao san 9.3
Qi ju di huang wan 9.4 Ren shen ge jie san 9.1
Qi li san 11.1 Ren shen tang 8.1
Qi pi tang 17.2 Ren shen yang rong tang 9.3
Qi wei du qi wan 9.4 Ren shen yang wei tang 9.3
Qi wu jiang xia tang 9.2, 16.2 Ren shen zi xue tang 14.2
Qi zhen san 14.1 Rou fu bao yuan tang 9.5
Qian jin dang gui tang 8.1 Run chang wan 3.3
Qian jin nei tuo san 19.1
Qian jin wei jing tang 2.5, 3.4, 19.2 S
Qian shi bai zhu san 9.1
Qian zheng san 16.1 San ao tang 1.1
Qiang huo sheng shi tang 1.1, 6.4 San he san 10.1
Qiao he tang 1.2 San huang shi gao tang 4.2.2
Qin jiao bai zhu wan 3.3 San jia fu mai tang 16.2

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San jia jian zheng qi san 6.1 Shi wei xiang ru yin 2.12
San leng tang 17.1 Shi xiao san 11.2, 14.5
San leng xi ru fang 20.2 Shi zao tang 3.7
San miao san 6.2 Shou tai wan 13.6
San ren tang 6.2 Shu feng huo xue tang 16.1
San sheng san 17.3 Shu gan li pi tang 4.5
San sheng yin 16.1 Shu gan san 10.1, 11.1
San wu bei ji wan 3.2 Shu gan tang 10.1, 11.1
San wu huang qin tang 14.5 Shu gan tiao xue tang 10.1
San zhong kui jian tang 19.1 Shu jing huo xue tang 11.1, 11.2
San zi yang qin tang 7.6 Shu zao yin zi 3.7
Sang bai pi tang 7.2 Shui li er xian dan 13.6
Sang dan xie bai tang 2.5 Shui niu jiao di huang wan 12.1
Sang ju yin 1.2 Shun qi dao tan tang 7.4
Sang piao xiao san 13.6 Si jun zi tang 9.1
Sang piao xiao san 9.1 Si ling tang 6.3
Sang xing tang 1.2, 5.1 Si miao san 6.2
Sha shen mai men dong tang 5.2 Si miao yong an tang 19.1
Shang zhong xia tong yong tong feng wan 6.4 Si mo tang 10.1
Shao fu zhu yu tang 11.1 Si ni jia ren shen tang 8.2
Shao yao gan cao fu zi tang 8.3 Si ni san 4.5
Shao yao gan cao tang 4.5, 9.2 Si ni tang 8.2
Shao yao tang 2.9, 6.2 Si qi tang 10.1
She gan ma huang tang 1.1 Si shen tang 9.1
Shen fu tang 8.2 Si shen wan 13.3
Shen ge san 9.1 Si sheng wan 12.1
Shen ling bai zhu san 9.1 Si wu tang 9.2
Shen lu yin 17.3 Si wu tang jia wei 9.2
Shen mi tang 10.2.1 Su he xiang wan 3.5
Shen qi si wu tang 3.4, 9.2 Su zi jiang qi tang 10.2.1
Shen qi wan 9.5 Suan zao ren tang 15.2
Shen su yin 1.3 Suo quan wan 13.6
Shen tong zhu yu tang 11.1
Shen xi dan 2.2 T
Sheng hua tang 11.2, 14.5
Sheng jiang xie xin tang 4.6 Tai shan pan shi san 9.3
Sheng ma ge gen tang 1.2 Tao he cheng qi tang 11.1
Sheng mai san 9.1 Tao hong si wu tang 9.2
Sheng tie luo yin 15.1 Tao hua tang 13.3
Sheng xian tang 9.1 Teng long tang 19.1
Sheng yang yi wei tang 9.1, 9.4 Tian ma gou teng yin 9.4, 16.2
Sheng yu tang 3.4, 9.2 Tian tai wu yao san 10.1
Shi bu tang 9.3 Tian wang bu xin dan 15.2
Shi di tang 10.2.2 Tiao wei cheng qi tang 3.1
Shi gao tang 4.2.2 Ting li da zao xie fei tang 2.5
Shi hu ye guang wan 9.4 Tong dao san 11.2
Shi hui san 12.1 Tong guan san 3.5
Shi liu wei liu qi yin 10.1, 19.2 Tong guan wan 6.2
Shi pi yin 6.5 Tong mai si ni tang 8.2
Shi quan da bu tang 9.3 Tong mai tang 11.1
Shi shen tang 1.1 Tong qiao huo xue tang 11.1, 11.3
Shi wei bai du san 19.1 Tong ru dan 14.3
Shi wei san 6.2 Tong xie yao fang 4.5
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Tou nong san 19.1 Xiang sha liu jun zi tang 9.1
Tu si zi wan 9.5 Xiang sha ping wei san 17.1
Tuo li xiao du yin 19.1 Xiang sha yang wei tang 9.1, 17.1
Xiang sha zhi zhu wan 17.2
W Xiang sheng po di wan 2.5
Xiang su cong chi tang 1.1
Wan dai tang 13.5 Xiang su san 1.1, 10.1
Wan shi niu huang qing xin wan 3.4 Xiao ban xia jia fu ling tang 6.1
Wei feng tang 9.1 Xiao ban xia tang 10.2.2
Wei jing tang 19.2 Xiao chai hu tang 4.2.1
Wei ling tang 6.3 Xiao cheng qi tang 3.1
Wei rui tang 1.3 Xiao feng san 16.1
Wei zheng fang 9.3 Xiao huo luo dan 16.1
Wen dan tang 7.2, 7.4 Xiao ji yin zi 12.1
Wen fei zhi liu dan 9.1 Xiao jian zhong tang 8.1
Wen jing tang 11.2, 14.5 Xiao luo wan 7.3
Wen pi tang 3.2 Xiao qing long jia shi gao tang 1.1
Wen qing yin 9.2, 14.5 Xiao qing long tang 1.1
Wen yang bu gan jian 9.5 Xiao ru wan 17.1
Wu bi shan yao wan 6.5 Xiao xian xiong tang 7.2
Wu ge kuan zhong san 4.5 Xiao xu ming tang 16.1
Wu hu tang 1.2 Xiao yao san 4.5
Wu ji san 1.3, 4.2.3 Xie bai san 2.5
Wu lin san 6.2 Xie huang san 2.6
Wu ling san 6.3 Xie qing wan 2.8
Wu jun zi tang 9.1 Xie xin tang 2.4
Wu mei wan 18.1 Xin jia huang long tang 3.1, 3.6
Wu mo yin zi 10.1 Xin jia xiang ru yin 1.1, 2.12
Wu pi san 6.3 Xin yi qing fei yin 2.5
Wu pi yin 6.3 Xin yi san 1.1, 16.1
Wu ren wan 3.3 Xing jun san 10.2.2
Wu shi lian mei tang 2.15 Xing su san 1.1, 5.1
Wu tou chi shi zhi wan 8.2 Xiong gui jiao ai tang 9.2, 12.2, 14.5
Wu tou gui zhi tang 4.2.3 Xiong gui tiao xue yin 11.2, 14.5
Wu wei xiao du yin 19.1 Xiong huang san 3.1
Wu yao shun qi san 10.1 Xu ming tang 16.1
Wu zhu yu gao 20.2 Xuan bi tang 6.4
Wu zhu yu tang 8.1 Xuan du fa biao tang 1.2
Wu zi yan zong wan 9.5 Xuan fu dai zhe tang 10.2.2
Xuan fu hua tang 11.1
X Xuan fu hua dai zhe shi tang 10.2.2
Xuan miao san 9.4
Xi gan ming mu tang 2.8, 9.4 Xuan wu tang 6.5
Xi huang wan 19.2 Xuan yu tong jing tang 14.4
Xi jiao di huang tang 2.2 Xue fu zhu yu tang 11.1
Xia ru yong quan san 14.3
Xia yu xue tang 11.1, 14.5 Y
Xian fang huo ming yin 19.1
Xiang ai xiong dang yin 14.1 Yan hu suo tang 10.1
Xiang ai xiong gui yin 14.1 Yan nian ban xia tang 8.1, 10.1
Xiang chuan jie du ji 6.1, 19.1 Yang he tang 8.3, 19.1
Xiang fu xuan fu hua tang 7.4 Yang jing zhong yu tang 14.6
Xiang ru yin 1.1, 2.12 Yang shi juan bi tang 6.4, 16.1

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Yang xin tang 9.1, 15.2 Zhen zhu mu wan 15.1
Yang yin qing fei tang 5.2 Zheng qi san 6.1
Yang yin qing fei tang 9.4 Zheng qi tian xiang san 10.1
Yi gan san 4.5, 15.2 Zheng yin li lao tang 9.4
Yi gan san jia chen pi ban xia 4.5, 15.2 Zhi bai di huang wan 9.4
Yi gong san 9.1 Zhi bao dan 3.4
Yi guan jian 9.4 Zhi gan cao tang 9.3
Yi huang san 13.3 Zhi jing san 16.1
Yi huang tang 13.5 Zhi shi dao zhi wan 17.1
Yi qi cong ming tang 9.1 Zhi shi shao yao san 14.5
Yi wei tang 9.4 Zhi shi xiao pi wan 17.2
Yi yi fu zi bai jiang san 19.2 Zhi shi xie bai gui zhi tang 10.1
Yi yi ren tang 6.4, 19.2 Zhi sou san 1.1, 7.1
Yi yin jian 14.2 Zhi suo er chen tang 7.4
Yi yuan san 2.13 Zhi tou chuang yi fang 19.1
Yi zi tang 2.9, 12.1 Zhi zhu wan 17.2
Yin chen hao tang 6.2 Zhi zi bo pi tang 6.2
Yin chen wu ling san 6.2 Zhi zi chi tang 2.1
Yin chen zhu fu tang 8.1 Zhi zi gan cao chi tang 2.1
Yin qiao san 1.2 Zhi zi hou po tang 2.2
You gui wan 9.5 Zhi zi sheng jiang chi tang 2.1
You gui yin 9.5 Zhong he tang 19.1
Yu gong san 3.7 Zhong man fen xiao wan 6.2
Yu nu jian 2.6 Zhou che wan 3.7
Yu ping feng san 13.1 Zhu che wan 13.3
Yu ping feng san 9.1 Zhu jing wan 9.4
Yu quan wan 9.4 Zhu ling tang 6.3
Yu ye tang 5.2 Zhu ru wen dan tang 7.4
Yu zhen san 16.1 Zhu sha an shen wan 15.1
Yue bi jia ban xia tang 1.2 Zhu ye cheng liu tang 1.2
Yue bi jia ban xia tang 7.2 Zhu ye liu bang tang 1.2
Yue bi jia zhu tang 1.2, 4.2.4 Zhu ye shi gao tang 2.1
Yue bi tang 1.2, 2.5, 4.2.4 Zi dang gao 20.1
Yue hua wan 12.1 Zi gen mu li tang 19.1
Yue ju wan 10.1 Zi jin dan 13.4
Yun nan bai yao 12.3 Zi shen ming mu tang 9.4
Zi shen tong er tang 9.4
Z Zi sheng wan 9.1
Zi wan tang 9.4
Zai zao san 1.3 Zi xue dan 3.4
Zan yu dan 9.5 Zi yin da bu wan 9.4
Ze xie jiang ya tang 2.8 Zi yin jiang huo tang 9.4
Ze xie tang 6.5 Zi yun gao 19.1
Zeng ye cheng qi tang 3.6 Zuo gui wan 9.4
Zeng ye tang 5.2 Zuo gui yin 9.4
Zhe chong yin 11.2 Zuo jin wan 2.8

Zhe chong yin 14.5
Zhen gan xi feng tang 16.2
Zhen ling dan 13.4
Zhen ren huo ming yin 19.1
Zhen ren yang zang tang 13.3
Zhen wu tang 6.5
Zhen zhong dan 15.2

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Bruce Woong Park, MSOM, LAc, is an integrative healing artist at Bruce Park Acupuncture
and Lotus Dharma Society. He is a graduate of the Tri-State College of Acupuncture (MS in
acupuncture & herbology) and Dongguk University (BA in Buddhist studies & MA in
education). Trained as a Buddhist monk in Korea, he is author of Buddha Dharma Practice
and Measure of Life. One of the key practitioners to introduce East Asian medicine to the
West, he is editor of A Clinical Manual of Kampo Medicine and Classical Asian Herbal
Therapy: Therapeutics for conditions & disorders. Currently, he practices acupuncture and
herbal medicine in New York City.

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