Taiping Huimin Heji Ju Fang ⁽⁸⁾

Quzhu Wan originates from Song Dynasty Taiping Huimin Heji Jufang (Taping Royal Pharmacy Formulas). Its composition is Chaojushen (Fried Medicated Leaven) and Cangzhu (Atractylodes), each in equal amounts; grind together into powder, make into pills with flour paste the size of a phoenix-tree seed. Take…

"An San San" comes from the Baoqing Newly Added Formulas in the Taiping Huimin Heji Ju Fang (Prescriptions from the Taiping Imperial Pharmacy). Its composition is: Yanhusuo (Corydalidis Rhizoma; i.e., Yuanhu, peel removed), Gaoliangjiang (Alpiniae Officinari Rhizosa, stir-fried), Ganjiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma, blast-fried), Huixiang (Foeniculi Fructus,…

"Qinjiao Biejia San" comes from the Taiping Huimin Heji Jufang. Its composition is: Jingjie (Schizonepeta, stem removed), Beimu (Fritillary Bulb, core removed), Tianxianteng (Dutchmanspipe Vine), Qianhu (Peucedanum), Qingpi (Green Tangerine Peel, white removed), Chaihu (Bupleurum), Zhi Gancao (honey-fried Licorice), Chenpi (Tangerine Peel, white removed), Qinjiao…

In the Song dynasty Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang (Taiping Huimin Heji Jufang, Prescriptions from the Taiping Imperial Pharmacy), there are two powder formulas for treating stomach disorders—"Renshen Zhusan" and "Renshen Muxiang San." Their compositions and effects are similar; both are used…

Anzhong San comes from the "Taiping Huimin Heji Jufang" (Prescriptions from the Taiping Imperial Pharmacy). It is composed of: Yanhuosuo (Corydalis, peeled) 5 liang (150g), Gaoliangjiang (Lesser Galangal, stir-fried) 5 liang (150g), Ganjiang (Dried Ginger, calcined) 5 liang (150g), Huixiang (Fennel, stir-fried) 5 liang (150g),…

“Hong Wanzi” (Red Pills) comes from the Shaoxing supplementary formulas of the Taiping Huimin Heji Jufang, composed of: Rhizoma Sparganii (Jingsanleng, soaked soft and sliced), Rhizoma Curcumae (Ezhu), Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae viride (Qingpi), and tangerine peel (Chenpi, white removed), each 5 jin; Rhizoma Zingiberis (Ganjiang)…

Da Xingfeng Tang (Major Wind-Stirring Decoction) comes from "Taiping Huimin Heji Jufang" (Taiping Peaceful Beneficent Pharmacy Formulary). Its composition: Sheng Tiannanxing (raw Arisaema) 8 liang (240 g), Sheng Fangfeng (raw Saposhnikovia) 4 liang (120 g), Sheng Duhuo (raw Angelica pubescens), Sheng Fuzi (raw Aconitum, peeled…

"Yu Zhi Zi Wan" comes from Taiping Huimin Heji Ju Fang (Prescriptions from the Peaceful Benevolent Dispensary). In Yu Yao Yuan Fang (Formulary of the Imperial Pharmacy) it is also named "Zhen Xin Wan" (Heart-Tranquilizing Pill). It is a formula for nourishing the heart and…