Classic Famous Formula ⁽²⁰⁵⁾

Xiao Xingren Jian comes from the Jifeng Puji Fang. It consists of Xingren (Apricot kernel) 2 liang (60 g), and Ziwan (Aster), Kuandonghua (Coltsfoot flower) and Fulin (Poria), each 5 qian (15 g). Preparation: grind the apricot kernels into a paste; grind Ziwan, Kuandonghua and…

Shenying Pill comes from the Taiping Huimin Heji Jufang. It consists of Weilingxian (Radix Clematidis), Danggui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis) and Rougui (Cortex Cinnamomi) in a 2:1:1 ratio (for self-preparation, use Weilingxian 100 g, Danggui 50 g, Rougui 50 g as one batch and commission the…

Jiaotai Pill comes from the Han Shi Yi Tong by the Ming physician Han Mao. It consists of raw Chuanhuanglian (Coptis) 1 liang (30 g) and Rouguixin (Cinnamon heart) 1 qian (3 g). Preparation: grind the two into a fine powder and make pills with…

The twenty-six "water disease" sections of the Waitai Miyao (Arcane Essentials from the Imperial Library) specifically collect thirteen formulas for treating edema. All thirteen promote diuresis and reduce swelling, and remain of reference value today; they are transcribed below. Fan Wang's Edema Formula Tinglizi (Semen…

Shengma Gegen Decoction comes from the Taiping Huimin Heji Jufang (Prescription Pharmacy Harmonous Formula). It consists of Shengma (Rhizoma Cimicifugae), Baishao (Radix Paeoniae Alba), Zhigancao (honey-fried Radix Glycyrrhizae) and Gegen (Radix Puerariae) in a 2:2:2:3 ratio. The herbs are mixed and ground into coarse powder;…

The Mongolian people of China have unique ethnopharmacological experience, and some Mongolian medicine empirical formulas are quite effective. Wuwei Qingzhi San is a famous Mongolian medicine formula for indigestion. It consists of Shiliu (pomegranate) 400 g, Honghua (Flos Carthami) 200 g, Baidoukou (Semen Amomi Rotundus)…

Huanglian Zhuru Jupi Banxia Decoction comes from the Wenre Jingwei (Mirror of Thermal Diseases), and consists of Huanglian (Rhizoma Coptidis), Zhuru (Caulis Bambusae in Taeniam), Jupi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae) and Banxia (Rhizoma Pinelliae), in equal parts (each 3-6 g). It has the actions of clearing…

Qingre Tiaoxue Decoction is recorded in the Gu Jin Yi Jian (Medical Mirror Ancient and Modern). It consists of Mudanpi (Cortex Moutan), Shengdihuang (Radix Rehmanniae), Xiangfu (Rhizoma Cyperi), Danggui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis), Taoren (Semen Persicae), Yanhusuo (Rhizoma Corydalis) and Baishao (Radix Paeoniae Alba), each 3…

"Tongyu Jian" comes from Jingyue Quanshu (Complete Works of Zhang Jingyue), an empirical formula of the Ming-dynasty physician Zhang Jingyue. It is composed of Dangguiwei (Tail of Radix Angelicae Sinensis) 2-5 qian (6-15 g), Shanzha (Fructus Crataegi), Xiangfu (Rhizoma Cyperi) and Honghua (Flos Carthami) each…

In the Waike Dacheng (Comprehensive Book of External Medicine) by the Qing-dynasty famous surgeon Qi Kun, there is a formula called "Shunqi Huoxue Tang." It is a classic formula of orthopedics and traumatology, mainly used for contusions of the chest and abdomen. "Shunqi Huoxue Tang"…