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Qingjin Lisou Wan (also called Qingjin Lisu Huatan Wan) is an empirical formula developed by modern TCM scholars, recorded in Beijing Shi Zhongyao Chengfang Xuanji (Selected Collection of Beijing Chinese Patent Medicine Formulas). Its composition is: Jupi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium, tangerine peel) 250 g; Chao…

Qishuang Dan is an empirical formula recorded in Shishi Milu (Secret Records of the Stone Chamber) by the Qing-dynasty physician Chen Shiduo. Its composition is: Baishao (white peony) 5 qian (15 g), Chaihu (Bupleuri Radix, bupleurum) 2 qian (6 g), Chaozhizi (stir-fried Gardeniae Fructus, cape…

Qianlieshu Wan is a modern formula recorded in the Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China (both the 2005 and 2010 editions, Volume I). Its composition includes: Shudihuang (Rehmanniae Radix Praeparata, processed rehmannia), Yiyiren (Coicis Semen, coix seed), Dongguazi (Benincasae Semen, winter melon seed), Shanzhuyu…

The Shengji Zonglu contains a formula named Qianhu Yin. Its composition is: Qianhu (Peucedani Radix, peucedanum) 45 g; Beimu (fritillary bulb, pith removed) and Baiqian (Cynanchi Stauntonii Rhizoma et Radix, cynanchum) 30 g each; Maimendong (Ophiopogonis Radix, ophiopogon, pith removed, baked) 45 g; Zhiqiao (immature…

The Shengji Zonglu (Imperial Encyclopedias on Medicine) contains a formula named Chixiaodou Tang. Its composition is: Chixiaodou (Phaseoli Radiati Semen, red bean) 500 g, Sangbaipi (Mori Cortex, mulberry bark) 30 g, Zequi Jingye (Euphorbiae Helioscopiae Herba, sun spurge stems and leaves) 22.5 g. Wrap the…

Laifu San comes from Quanguo Zhongcheng Yao Chengyao Chufang Ji (National Collection of Chinese Patent Medicine Formulas). Its composition is: Chaolaifuzi (Semen Raphani Stir-fratum, stir-fried radish seed) and Doufupi (tobean skin) 150 g each; Chuanbeimu (Fritillariae Cirrhosae Bulbus, Sichuan fritillary bulb) 9 g; Bingtang (rock…

Formula 1: Shaoyao Wan (from Waitai Miyao, Arcane Essentials from the Imperial Library) Composition: Baishao (Paeoniae Radix Alba, white peony), Danggui (Angelicae Sinensis Radix, dong quai), Baizhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma, atractylodes), and Zhibiejia (Trionydis Carapax Praeparatum, soft-shelled turtle shell, prepared) 60 g each; Hezi (Chebulae…

The Pujifang (Prescriptions for Universal Relief) contains a formula named "Tizhen Wan." Its composition is: Qingpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Viride, green tangerine peel), Chenpi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium, tangerine peel), Jing Sanleng (Sparganii Rhizoma, sparganium), Zhiqiao (Aurantii Fructus, immature bitter orange), Houpo (Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex, magnolia…

Today is National Day. I am preparing earnestly for next year's college entrance exam in the reading room of the National Library. The library is crowded on holidays, with far more people than usual. It gathers a group of diligent, eager learners; whenever a holiday…

Wuji Wan is recorded in the Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China (Volume I, 2005 edition). Its composition is: Huanglian (Coptidis Rhizoma, coptis) 300 g, Zhizhi (processed Evodiae Fructus, evodia) 50 g, Chao Baishao (stir-fried Paeoniae Radix Alba, white peony) 300 g. Crush the…