Classic Famous Formula ⁽²⁰⁵⁾

Yi Huang Tang comes from Fu Qingzhu Nüke (Fu Qingzhu's Gynecology). It is composed of Shanyao (Rhizoma Dioscoreae, stir-fried) and Qianshi (Semen Euryales, stir-fried) each 1 liang (30 g), Huangbai (Cortex Phellodendri, stir-fried with salt water) 2 qian (6 g), Cheqianzi (Semen Plantaginis, stir-fried with…

The formula "Sheng Cha San" comes from Jifeng Puji Fang, an empirical formula for treating difficult urination recorded by the Southern Song famous physician Zhang Rui. Sheng Cha San is composed of equal parts of Peng'ezhu (Rhizoma Curcumae), Huixiang (Fructus Foeniculi) and Sheng Cha (raw…

In Taiping Huimin Heji Jufang (Prescriptions from the Taiping Imperial Pharmacy) there is a formula called "Hua Qi Tang." This formula is also recorded in Zhangshi Yitong (Comprehensive Medicine by Mr. Zhang), where it is named "Hua Qi San." The formula consists of: Chenxiang (Lignum…

In Weisheng Baojian (Mirror of Health-Boosting Prescriptions) there is a formula called "Huangqin Qingfei Tang." It is very simple, composed of Huangqin (Radix Scutellariae) 2 qian (6 g) and Zhizi (Fructus Gardeniae) 2 pieces (broken open). Each time, boil in one bowl of water until…

Professor Liu Jiaxiang is a well-known TCM anti-cancer expert in Shanghai. He has an empirical formula for treating lung cancer called "Yifei Xiaoji Tang" (Lung-Benefiting and Mass-Resolving Decoction). The composition is: Sheng Huangqi (raw Radix Astragali) 30 g, Sheng Baizhu (raw Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae) 12…

Jinlingzi San is recorded in Taiping Shenghui Fang (Taiping Holy Prescriptions for Universal Relief). It is composed of equal parts (one liang each) of Chuanlianzi (Fructus Toosendan) and Yanhusuo (Rhizoma Corydalis). Because Chuanlianzi is also called Jinlingzi, the formula is named Jinlingzi San. When used,…

Xiaomai Tang (Wheat Decoction) is a very simple little formula. It is composed of Xiaomai (Tritici Fructus) 5 qian (15g), Tianhuafen (Trichosanthes Radix, sliced) 5 qian (15g), and Maimendong (Ophiopogonis Radix) 5 qian (15g). Method of decoction: boil with 2 bowls of water (about 600…

Qishuang Dan (Qi-Refreshing Elixir) comes from Shi Shi Mi Lu (Secret Records of the Stone Chamber), an empirical formula of the Qing-dynasty physician Chen Shiduo. It is composed of Baishao (Paeoniae Radix Alba) 5 qian (15g), Chaihu (Bupleurum Radix) 2 qian (6g), Chao Zhizi (Gardeniae…

Runchang Wan (Intestine-Moistening Pill) comes from Li Dongyuan's Pi Wei Lun (Treatise on the Spleen and Stomach). The original text says it "treats constipation from diet and overexertion, or dryness and obstruction with complete loss of appetite, as well as wind-binding and blood constipation, both…

Siqi Tang (Four-Seven Decoction), also known as Banxia Houpo Tang (Pinellia and Magnolia Bark Decoction), comes from San Yin Ji Yi Bing Zheng Fang Lun (Systematic Treatise on Causes and Manifestations of Disease), by the Song-dynasty physician Chen Yan. The formula is composed of Banxia…