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* BU ZHONG YI QI TANG - 补中益气汤 - Tonify The Middle And Augment The Qi Formula - Ginseng And Astragalus Combination. Formula for Reinforcing the Center and Replenishing Qi. Interior Nourishing and Qi Increasing Formula. Middle-Reinforcing and Qi-Benefiting Formula

ACTIONS - Tonifies Middle Jiao Qi. Benefits Qi. Regulates Qi. Raises Sunken Yang. Lifts prolapsed organs.

SYNDROMES - Central Qi Sinking. Spleen Not Governing Blood. Spleen and Lung Qi Deficiency: Yin Fire due to Spleen and Lung Qi Deficiency. Gu Syndrome. Atrophy disorder (Wei Syndrome) due to Spleen and Stomach Qi Deficiency.

CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS - Aversion to Cold. Bleeding. Borborygmus. Bloating. Catches cold easily. Chronic low grade fever. Clouded vision. Cold extremities. Constipation. Deafness. Depression. Desire for warm beverages. Diarrhea or dysentery, may be chronic. Dizziness. Drooping upper eyelids. Dry itching nose. Dry lungs. Dyspnea. Dysuria. Edema with prolapse. Enuresis. Epilepsy. Eye fatigue after extended use. Eye sores. Fatigue. Fecal incontinence. Fever without Cold which alternates between low and high. Fever with vexation. Frequent bowel movements. Frequent urination. Fever or Heat in the flesh in cool or cold weather. Genital sores. Goiter. Headache. Hemafecia. Hematemesis. Hematuria. Hemorrhoids. Hiccup. Hoarseness. Incessant thirst. Intermittent dull abdominal pain, better with warmth and pressure. Intermittent fever (worse on exertion). Laconic speech. Leukorrhea. Limbs may become emaciated. Lingering, dull tooth pain. Loose and watery stools or diarrhea. Loss of voice. Maybe chronic weak cough. Maybe cloudy urine. Maybe cold body. Maybe cough. Maybe low back pain due to Dampness. Maybe scabs on the nasal mucosa. Menstrual flooding or spotting. Narrow visual field. Nasal congestion. Nausea and vomiting. Night blindness. Night sweats. Obstinate sores on the tongue with the opening of the sore falling downward. Obstructed urination. Oral sores. Painful urination. Pale complexion. Premature ejaculation. Prolapse of any organ. Prolonged runny nose may be malodorous. Protracted, soft, tender, numb tongue. Runny nose with clear, watery discharge may be precipitated by Cold or allergen. Sagging and distention of the lower abdomen. Sallow complexion. Seizures. Sensitivity of back to Cold and Wind. Shiny, pale complexion. Shortness of breath. Slight thirst with desire for warm drinks. Soft voice. Somnolence. Spontaneous perspiration. Suppuration. Susceptibility to Wind and Cold. Tendency to curl up. Terminal dribbling. Thirst with a desire for warm drinks. Tidal fever which is worse on exertion. Tinnitus. Urinary obstruction. Urinary incontinence. Vaginal itching. Vertigo. Visual disturbances. Warmness of the body. Waxy, pale complexion. Weak eyelids. Weakness of the extremities.

CONTRAINDICATIONS AND HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS - Contraindicated for those with Yin Deficiency or Interior Heat.

HERBS AND ACTIONS

-Huang Qi - Strongly tonifies Qi, strengthens the Spleen and raises Spleen Yang. With Ren Shen, for Qi Deficiency with general debility, anorexia and spontaneous perspiration. With Bai Zhu, for Spleen Qi Deficiency with weakness, lassitude and loose stools.

-Ren Shen - Strongly tonifies Qi, reinforces Yang and harmonizes the Middle Jiao. With Bai Zhu and Gan Cao, assists Huang Qi in strengthening Qi.

-Bai Zhu - Strengthens the Spleen and dries Dampness.

-Gan Cao - Tonifies the Spleen and harmonizes.

-Dang Gui - Tonifies the Qi of the Blood and invigorates and harmonizes the Blood. With Huang Qi, Ren Shen, Bai Zhu and Gan Cao, augments Qi by Invigorating Blood.

-Chen Pi - Regulates Qi, tonifies the Spleen, assists raising Qi, aids digestion of tonics and prevents bloating which may accompany Qi tonics.

-Sheng Ma - Raises Yang, raises sunken Qi and guides other herbs upwards. With Chai Hu and Huang Qi, raises Sunken Yang.

-Chai Hu - Raises Yang Qi and relieves Stagnation.

-Sheng Jiang - (Variation of the formula.) With Da Zao, harmonizes and protects the Spleen and Stomach.

-Da Zao - (Variation of the formula)

TREATS

Abdominal distention. Abdominal pain. Abdominal pain during pregnancy. Acid reflux. Acute infectious multiple neuritis. Aftermath of severe illness. AIDS/HIV. Allergic rhinitis. Alzheimer's disease. Anal pain. Allergic rhinitis due to Wei Qi Deficiency with Phlegm Damp. Amenorrhea. Anal prolapse. Anemia. Anorexia. Aphthous ulcers. Aplastic anemia. Arrhythmias. Asthma. Atrophy (Wei) Syndrome. Behcet’s Syndrome. Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy. Bi Syndrome due to Qi and Blood Deficiency. Bladder cancer. Bladder prolapse. Bleeding hemorrhoids. Borborygmus. Breast discharge. Candidiasis. Cataract. Cerebral arterial sclerosis. Childhood eczema. Chronic bronchitis. Chronic diarrhea. Chronic dysentery. Chronic Fatigue Immune Deficiency Syndrome (CFIDS). Chronic gastritis. Chronic gastroenteritis. Chronic gonorrhea. Chronic hepatitis. Chronic laryngitis. Chronic nephritis. Chronic pharyngitis. Chronic weakness. Chyluria. Clouded vision. Colitis. Common cold. Complications from transurethral resection of the prostate. Constipation. Constipation with anal prolapse. Corneal ulcers. Cough. Crohn's disease. Deafness. Depression. Diarrhea. Diverticulitis. Dizziness. Drooping of upper eyelids. Dysentery. Dyspnea. Early menstruation. Eczema. Edema during pregnancy. Emaciation. Emaciation with ptosis or prolapse. Endometriosis. Enuresis. Ephidrosis. Epistaxis. Epstein Barr. Excessive lactation. Eye pain. Eyelid edema. Facial pain. Facial paralysis. Fatigue. Fecal incontinence. Fever. Fever of unknown origin. First or second degree uterine prolapse. Food allergies. Forgetfulness. Frequent urination during pregnancy. Functional Uterine Bleeding. Gastroptosis. Gastritis. Giardiasis. Gradual paralysis. Gu syndrome. Guillain-Barre disease. Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. Hay fever. Headache. Hemafecia with relatively mild bleeding. Hematemesis. Hematuria. Hemorrhage. Hemorrhoids. Hepatocellular carcinoma. Hepatoma. Hernia. Hiatus hernia. Hiccups. Hoarseness. Hydrocele. Hypertension. Hypoglycemia. Hypomenorrhea. Hypotension. Hysterical paralysis. Immunity compromised. Impetigo. Impotence. Increases longevity. Infertility. Insufficient lactation. Interstitial cystitis. Irregular menstruation. Irritable bowel syndrome. Leaky gut syndrome. Lethargy. Leukemia. Leukopenia. Leukorrhea. Limb paresthesia. Lin Syndrome due to Qi Deficiency (Lao Lin). Lochiorrhea. Lochioschesis. Loss of voice. Low back pain. Low-grade fever after exertion. Lower limb pain. Male infertility. Meniere’s Disease due to Qi and Blood Deficiency with Central Qi Sinking and Yang Deficiency. Menorrhagia. Metrorrhagia. Middle back pain. Monoplegia. Multiple sclerosis. Muscular dystrophy, progressive. Myasthenia gravis. Myelitis, acute (inflammation of the spinal cord). Narcolepsy. Nausea/Vomiting. Neck pain. Nephritis. Nephroptosis. Neurasthenia. Night blindness. Night sweats. Numbness. Obesity. Optic atrophy. Oral ulcers. Otitis media. Pain during copulation. Pain during defecation. Painful obstruction. Palpitations. Paralytic strabismus. Paresthesia. Periodic paralysis. Pernicious anemia. Persistent malaria. Polyneuritis. Polyuria. Polyuria during pregnancy. Postpartum anuria. Postpartum illnesses. Postpartum lochioschesis. Postpartum urinary disorder. Postpartum urinary incontinence. Postpartum uterine bleeding. Progressive myodystrophy. Prolonged menstruation. Prostate cancer. Prostatitis. Pulmonary tuberculosis. Raynaud's disease. Rectal prolapse. Recurrent miscarriages. Retinitis pigmentosa. Rheumatic fever. Rhinitis. Sciatica. Seizures. Septicemia. Side effects of radiation treatments. Sinusitis. Somnolence. Spontaneous perspiration. Stomach cancer. Strangury. Stress incontinence. Summer weight loss. Tenesmus. Thrombocytopenic purpura. Thrush associated with AIDS/HIV. Tibial ulcers. Tidal hectic fever. Tinnitus. Temporomandibular joint syndrome (TMJ with more swelling than pain). Ulcer. Ulcerative colitis. Umbilical palpitations. Urinary incontinence. Urinary pain. Uterine bleeding. Uterine prolapse. Vaginal bleeding during pregnancy. Vaginal discharge. Vaginal pain. Vaginal prolapse. Vaginitis. Varicose veins. Vertigo. Weakness and debility after a severe illness. Whole body pain.


* CANG ER ZI SAN - 蒼耳子散 - Xanthium Formula

ACTIONS - Disperses Wind. Alleviates pain. Unblocks the nose.

SYNDROMES - Wind-Cold with interior Heat in the muscles. Profuse nasal discharge due to Wind-Heat Attacking the head.

CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS - Copious, purulent, foul nasal discharge. Nasal obstruction. Dizziness. Frontal or temporal headache. Fever. Intolerance of Cold. Muscle ache. Blood-shot eyes. Dry nose. Bitter taste in mouth. Insomnia.

HERBS AND ACTIONS

-Cang Er Zi - Disperses Wind, dispels Dampness and opens the nasal passages. With Xin Yi, unblocks the nasal passages and treats headache and profuse nasal discharge.

-Xin Yi - Expels Wind-Cold and unblocks the nasal passages.

-Bai Zhi - Releases the exterior, disperses Cold, opens the nasal orifices, disperses Wind-Dampness, alleviates pain and headache, reduces swelling and expels pus. With Cang Er Zi and Xin Yi, for headache due to nasal congestion with thick putrid discharge.

-Bo He - Disperses Wind-Heat, clears the head and eyes and benefits the throat.

TREATS

Rhinorrhea. Nasal suppuration. Acute or chronic rhinitis. Nasal congestion. Fever. Acute or chronic sinusitis. Allergic rhinitis. Accessory nasal sinuses. Headache.


* CHAI HU GUI ZHI TANG - 柴胡桂枝湯 - Bupleurum And Cinnamon Twig Formula

ACTIONS - Releases the Exterior and muscle layer. Harmonizes and releases the Shao-Yang. Harmonizes the Liver, Spleen and Intestines. Dispels Water Accumulation.

SYNDROMES - Shao-Yang stage disorders where the exterior has not been completely released (Tai Yang - Shao Yang). Epigastric pain due to Liver and Spleen disharmony.

CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS - Joint pain with a crackling sensation. Epigastric pain. Fatigue. Gastrointestinal weakness. Headache. Heaviness in the head. Fever. Moderately severe chills. Distension beneath the Heart. Periumbilical or lower abdominal pain. Tenseness around the pubic bone. Subcostal pain. Epigastric fullness. Nausea. Mild vomiting. Mild thoraco-costal discomfort. Costal distress. Tension in the rectus abdominus. Chest distension. Abdominal pain. Abdominal distension. Constipation. Irritability. Insomnia. Repeated loss of spinal alignment due to muscular tension.

CONTRAINDICATIONS AND HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS - Concurrent administration with anticonvulsants, such as benzodiazepines has been found to have a synergistic effect in the treatment of epilepsy. Concurrent administration with pentobarbitol was associated with shortened pentobarbitol induced sleeping time in mice.

HERBS AND ACTIONS

-Gui Zhi - Releases the exterior, assists the Yang, adjusts the Ying and Wei, releases the muscle layer, warms the channels and collaterals to relieve pain, assists the Heart Yang and warms and facilitates the flow of Yang Qi in the chest, warms and facilitates the flow of Qi through the channels and collaterals and Blood through the vessels, warms the Middle and directs Turbid Yin downward. With Bai Shao for External Wind-Cold with disharmony between the Ying and Wei (Tai Yang Zhong Feng), with spontaneous sweating, fever and chills and warms and tonifies the Middle Jiao. With Chai Hu, for Tai Yang Stage moving to Shao Yang Stage.

-Huang Qin - Clears Heat and drains Fire especially from the Upper Jiao, dries Dampness and sedates Liver Yang rising. With Chai Hu, for Heat in the Shao Yang with alternating chills and fever, and nausea. With Bai Shao, for Dysenteric disorders with abdominal pain due to Heat entering the Interior.

-Ren Shen - Strongly tonifies Qi, tonifies the Lungs, strengthens the Spleen and Stomach and generates Fluids.

-Gan Cao - Tonifies the Spleen, augments Qi, moistens the Lungs, stops cough, clears Heat, relieves Fire toxicity and moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of the other herbs. With Bai Shao for abdominal pain due to disharmony between the Liver and Stomach. With Bai Shao and Huang Qin, for abdominal pain and dysenteric diarrhea from Damp-Heat.

-Ban Xia - Dries Dampness, transforms Phlegm, descends rebellious Qi, harmonizes the Stomach and stops vomiting. With Sheng Jiang, for vomiting. With Ren Shen,. for vomiting due to Stomach Deficiency. With Huang Qin, for Phlegm-Heat induced Rebellious Qi with cough, nausea, and vomiting.

-Bai Shao - Nourishes the Blood, regulates the menses, calms and curbs Liver Yang, alleviates pain, preserves Yin and adjusts the Ying and Wei. With Chai Hu for vertigo, dizziness, and flank pain due to Liver Qi Stagnation. With Gui Zhi, Sheng Jiang and Da Zao, for Wind-Cold with Deficiency and perspiration.

-Chai Hu - Resolves the Shao Yang, reduces fever, spreads Liver Qi, relieves constraint and raises Yang Qi in Spleen and Stomach Deficiency patterns. With Huang Qin and Ban Xia, for Shao Yang disorders with alternating chills and fever and a sensation of fullness in the hypochondria and chest. With Huang Qin, Ban Xia, Ren Shen and Gan Cao, for weak patients. With Gan Cao, for hepatitis and upper right quadrant pain and Wind-Heat fever.

-Sheng Jiang - Releases the exterior, disperses Cold, warms the Middle Jiao, stops vomiting, stops cough, adjusts the Ying and Wei and reduces toxicity of other herbs. With Da Zao, Protects Stomach Qi and regulates the Ying and Wei. With Ban Xia, for vomiting due to many causes including Stomach Cold and productive cough due to Phlegm-Dampness. With Gui Zhi, strongly induces sweating for treatment of External Wind-Cold with chills, fever, body aches and anhidrosis and warms and dispels thin mucus in the Stomach with nausea, hiccup, Stomach pain, acid reflux or vomiting of clear fluid. With Gui Zhi and Da Zao, harmonizes the Ying and Wei to drive out pathogens.

-Da Zao - Tonifies Qi, strengthens the Spleen and moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs.

TREATS

Cholelithiasis. Chronic hepatitis. Acute hepatitis. Jaundice. Spleen disorders. Cholecystitis. Chronic appendicitis. Peritonitis. Intercostal neuralgia. Nephritis. Pyelitis. Nervous exhaustion. Female disorders. Hysteria. Epilepsy. Chiropractic disorders. Chronic Intestinal disorders. Skin rashes triggered by Cold. Hot flashes. Sleep that does not refresh. Migraines with a strong emotional involvement. Cirrhosis of the Liver. Chronic pancreatitis. Seizures. Trigeminal neuralgia. Chronic headaches. Cough. COPD. Depression. Weakness. Menopause syndrome. Arthralgia. Fever. Cardiac disorders. Neuritis. Common cold. Influenza. Pneumonia. Tuberculosis. Pleuritis. Gastralgia. Sour Stomach. Gastric hyperacidity. Gastric ulcer. Duodenal ulcer. Acute colitis. Intestinal ulcer. Common Cold or Influenza in patients with Internal disorders. Allergic rhinitis. Urticaria. Waking during sleep. Tension headaches. Arrhythmia. Acid reflux. Frozen shoulder. Neurasthenia. Painful obstruction. Insomnia. Chronic asthmatic bronchitis. Abdominal pain. Anorexia. Fatigue. Gastroenteritis. Constipation.


* ER XIAN TANG - 二仙湯 - Two Immortals Formula.  Formula Of Curculigo And Epimedium

ACTIONS - Replenishes Kidney Yin and Yang. Tonifies Kidney Jing. Purges Deficiency Fire. Regulates the Chong and Ren.

SYNDROMES - Kidney Yin and Yang Deficiency. Disharmony between the Chong and Ren Channels.

CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS - Amenorrhea. Irregular menstruation. Hot flashes. Dizziness. Tinnitus. Night sweats. Perspiration. Nervousness. Muscular flaccidity. Fatigue. Mood swings. Cold feet. Lassitude. Frequent, clear urine. Irritability. Headache. Palpitations. Insomnia.

HERBS AND ACTIONS

-Xian Mao - Tonifies the Kidneys, strengthens Yang, expels Cold, eliminates Dampness and strengthens bones and sinews. With Yin Yang Huo, accentuates the effects of the herb.

-Yin Yang Huo - Tonifies Kidneys, strengthens Yang, dispels Wind-Cold-Damp, tonifies Yin and Yang, restrains Ascendant Liver Yang and strengthens sinews and bones.

-Ba Ji Tian - Tonifies the Kidneys,strengthens Yang, strengthens sinews and bones, disperses Wind and expels Damp-Cold.

-Dang Gui - Tonifies, invigorates and harmonizes Blood, regulates menses, disperses Cold, moistens Intestine, unblocks bowels, reduces swelling, expels pus, generates flesh and alleviates pain.

-Huang Bai - Drains Damp-Heat, especially from the Lower Jiao, drains Kidney Fire, drains Fire and relieves toxicity. With Zhi Mu, for Yin Deficiency fever with steaming bones and night sweats.

-Zhi Mu - Clears Heat from the Qi Stage, clears Heat from the Lung and Stomach, drains Fire, nourishes Yin, moistens Dryness, generates fluids and clears Heat.

TREATS

Hypertension. Psoriasis. Irregular menstruation. Hyperthyroidism. Hypofunction of the pituitary. Menopause. Chronic glomerulonephritis. Nephritis. Breast cancer. Insomnia. Amenorrhea. Nephropathy. Tinnitus. Fatigue. Hot flashes. Night sweats. Infertility with Candidiasis. Pyelonephritis. Polycystic Kidneys. Urinary tract infection. Renal vascular disease. Urticaria. Dermatosclerosis. Lupus erythematosis. Perimenopause syndrome. Premature ovarian failure, prevention. Frequent urination. Infertility. Aplastic anemia. Palpitations. Enuresis. Male menopause. Perspiration.


* JIA WEI XIAO YAO SAN (DAN ZHI XIAO YAO SAN) - 加味逍遙散 - Augmented Rambling Formula. Bupleurum and Paeoniae Formula. Moutan and Gardenia Rambling Formula. Free and Relaxed Formula with Moutan and Gardenia

ACTIONS - Pacifies the Liver. Spreads Liver Qi. Strengthens the Spleen. Nourishes the Blood and Yin. Regulates menstruation. Sedates the Heart. Clears Heat.

SYNDROMES - Liver Qi Stagnation turning to Heat with underlying Spleen and Blood Deficiency. Gu Syndrome.

CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS - Irritability. Short temper. Restlessness. Fever or tidal fever. Red eyes. Dry mouth and throat. Palpitations. Lower abdominal pain. Difficult urination. Painful urination. Increased menstrual flow. Uterine bleeding. Early menstruation. Aching in limbs. Dizziness. Mental instability. Red face. Thirst. Turbid urine. Alternating chills and fever. Red cheeks. Wheezing. Nervousness. Headache. Dry mouth. Anorexia. Infertility. Abdominal pain. Spontaneous sweating or night sweats with fever. Anxiety. Dry eyes. Hypochondriac pain. Somnolence. Insomnia. Aching shoulders. Five Sole Heat. Earache. Premenstrual tension. Hot flashes. Fatigue. Lassitude. Depression. Constipation with flushing up. Pale complexion. Bitter taste in mouth. Vertigo. Abdominal distention near the umbilicus. Epistaxis. Irregular menstruation. Heaviness in the lower abdomen.

CONTRAINDICATIONS AND HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS - Use with caution during pregnancy. Contraindicated for those with underlying Deficiency and Cold. This formula may reduce tremors caused by antipsychotic-induced Parkinson's disease. This formula may be effective in treating menopausal symptoms induced by gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist therapy without a negative effect on serum estradiol levels.

HERBS AND ACTIONS

-Dang Gui - Tonifies Blood, regulates menses, invigorates and harmonizes the Blood and reduces swelling. With Bai Shao, regulates and harmonizes Qi and Blood and relieves genital pain. With Gan Cao, moderates spasms and relieves abdominal pain. With Chai Hu and Bai Shao, for dysmenorrhea from Liver Qi Stagnation and Blood Deficiency. With Bai Shao and Fu Ling, for diarrhea during pregnancy with mild abdominal pain. With Mu Dan Pi, Zhi Zi, Chai Hu and Bai Shao, for early menstruation, bloating during menstruation, and irritability due to Qi Stagnation with Heat.

-Bai Shao - Calms Liver Yang, nourishes Blood, regulates menstruation and astringes Yin. With Dang Gui, nourishes Yin and Blood. With Gan Cao, regulates the relationship between the Liver and Spleen and nourishes the sinews for epigastric, hypochondriac or flank pain and muscle spasms, pain and numbness, especially in the calf, due to Blood Deficiency.

-Fu Ling - Promotes urination, resolves Dampness, strengthens the Spleen and harmonizes the Middle Jiao. With Bai Zhu, strengthens the Spleen and resolves Dampness.

-Bai Zhu - Tonifies the Spleen, tonifies Qi and dries Dampness. With Fu Ling and Gan Cao, for Spleen and Stomach Qi Deficiency.

-Chai Hu - Resolves Shao Yang disorders, reduces fever, spreads Liver Qi and relieves Stagnation. With Bai Shao, for Liver Blood Deficiency with Liver Qi Stagnation and vertigo, dizziness, thoracic and costal pain, and menstrual irregularity due to Liver Qi Stagnation. With Bo He, for emotional depression, a stifling sensation in the chest, and irregular menstruation due to Liver Blood Stagnation and Deficiency. With Gan Cao, for hepatitis and upper right quadrant pain. With Bai Shao, Dang Gui and Bo He, for Liver Qi Stagnation with stress and emotional distress.

-Mu Dan Pi - Clears Heat, cools and harmonizes the Blood, clears Deficiency Fire, activates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis and clears Liver Fire. With Zhi Zi, Chai Hu and Bai Shao, for Fire from Stagnation leading to Liver Fire or Liver Yang Rising

-Zhi Zi - Clears Heat, reduces Fire, cools the Blood, disperses toxins, stops bleeding, activates the Blood, eliminates irritability and drains Damp-Heat. With Mu Dan Pi, resolves Qi Level Stagnation leading to Heat and Heat in the Blood, for dysmenorrhea, headache, dry, scratchy eyes and intercostal pain due to Liver Blood Deficiency and irregular menstruation, headache, red eyes, and thirst due to Liver Qi Heat from Stagnation. With Chai Hu, Mu Dan Pi and Bai Shao, for irritability and a short temper.

-Gan Cao - Tonifies the Spleen, tonifies Qi, clears Heat, relieves Fire toxicity and moderates and harmonizes the properties of other herbs.

-Bo He - Disperses Wind-Heat, cools and clears the head and eyes, benefits the throat and relieves Stagnation of Liver Qi.  With Bai Shao and Chai Hu, for Liver Qi Stagnation with chest and flank distention.

-Sheng Jiang - Reduces the toxicity of other herbs.

TREATS

Menstrual problems. Neurasthenia. Leukorrhea. Chronic endometritis. Hysteria. Narcolepsy. Turbid urine. Oliguria. Retention of urine. Odontorrhagia. Epistaxis. Infertility. Premenstrual tension. Stomatitis. Premenstrual syndrome. Menopause. Anxiety. Stress. Urinary tract infection. Fibrocystic breasts. Abnormal uterine bleeding. Cervical dysplasia. Acne due to disharmony between the Chong and Ren (associated with menstruation). Raynaud’s Disease due to Liver Qi Stagnation with Internal Heat. Candidiasis. Chronic fatigue syndrome. Glaucoma. Metrorrhagia. Amenorrhea. Ischemic optic neuropathy. Vaginal pain. Breast cancer. Insomnia. Conjunctivitis. Dysentery. Cough. Acute tonsillitis. Trigeminal neuralgia. AIDS/HIV. Fever. Auditory hallucinations. Gastrointestinal neurosis. Schizophrenia. Abdominal pain. Anorexia. Hemafecia. Depression. Herpes genitalia. Dizziness. Psychosis. Goiter. Hiatus hernia. Optic neuritis. Otitis media. Lung cancer. Postpartum uterine bleeding. Globus hystericus. Nocturnal emission. Indigestion. Excessive lactation. Premenstrual breast distention. Cervicitis. Red eyes. Prematurely gray hair. Chronic tonsillitis. Chronic hepatitis. Hepatomegaly. Gingivitis. Anxiety neurosis. Early-stage cirrhosis of the Liver. Urethritis. Cystitis. Irregular menstruation. Early menstruation. Anemia. Constipation. Eczema. Hyperkeratosis of the palms. Leukoderma. Basedow's disease. Climacteric disorders. Chronic or recurrent vaginal infections. Dysmenorrhea. Tendinitis. Menstrual pain and cramps. Emotional instability. Pelvic inflammatory disease. Wheezing due to Liver Fire Attacking the Lungs (mild). Hemorrhoids due to Central Qi Sinking with Liver Qi Stagnation and Damp Heat. Leaky gut syndrome. Giardiasis. Obesity. Polycystic ovary syndrome. Vaginal itch. Breast discharge. Headache. Premature ovarian failure. Irritable bowel syndrome. Gastralgia. Optic atrophy. Hematuria. Asthma. Gu syndrome. Breast cancer. Panic disorder. Stress-related breathing problems. Abdominal fullness and distention. Neurosis. Hypertension. Cushing's syndrome. Bi-Polar disorder. Fatigue. Vertigo. Hoarseness. Hernia. Lochiorrhea. Hot flashes. Palpitations. Meniere's disease. Spermatorrhea. Dermatitis. Abdominal pain during pregnancy. Scleroderma. Post-menopausal uterine bleeding. Cervical polyps. Ear pain. Vaginitis. Bipolar mood disorder.


* LIU WEI DI HUANG WAN - 六味地黄丸 - Six Ingredient Pills With Rehmannia. Rehmannia Six Formula

ACTIONS - Enriches Yin. Nourishes the Essence of the Liver and Kidney.

SYNDROMES - Kidney Yin Deficiency. Heart and Kidney Yin Deficiency. Liver and Kidney Yin Deficiency. Atrophy disorder (Wei Syndrome) due to Liver and Kidney Deficiency.

CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS - Low back, knees and legs painful and weak. Foot pain. Light-headedness. Vertigo. Tinnitus. Diminished hearing. Five sole Heat. Chronic dry, sore throat. Toothache. Wasting and thirsting disorder (Xiao Ke). Dizziness. Muscular weakness. Dry skin. Deafness. Steaming bones. Delayed closing or unclosed fontanel in infants. Tidal fevers. Loose teeth. Dripping urine. Thirst. Dry tongue. Numbness and weakness at the waist and knees. Heel pain. Dry mouth. Dry throat. Blurred vision. Urinary incontinence. Spontaneous and nocturnal emissions. Night sweats.

CONTRAINDICATIONS AND HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS - Use caution for those with Spleen Deficiency type diarrhea and indigestion with a white greasy tongue coat. Use caution in areas where diseases are predominantly caused by Dampness. Contraindicated for those with Yang Deficiency. This formula has shown to induce marked improvement in patients who are undergoing chemotherapy.

HERBS AND ACTIONS

-Shu Di Huang - Tonifies the Kidneys and nourishes Jing, Yin and Blood. With Shan Zhu Yu, nourishes Kidney Yin and secures Jing, while restraining urination and sweating.

-Shan Zhu Yu - Nourishes Kidney Yin and Yang, astringes Jing and Yin and stops perspiration. With Shan Yao, tonifies the Liver and Spleen. With Shu Di Huang and Shan Yao, for urinary frequency (day or night), dizziness, tinnitus and lower back pain due to Kidney Deficiency.

-Shan Yao - Strengthens the Spleen, stabilizes the Kidneys and astringes Jing. With Shu Di Huang and Shan Zhu Yu, for Kidney Deficiency with spermatorrhea, dizziness, tinnitus, lower back pain, impotence and night sweats.

-Fu Ling - Strengthens the Spleen and drains Dampness. With Ze Xie, facilitates the removal of water and leaches out Dampness to treat stagnant water and Dampness leading to edema, jaundice, diarrhea, Milky Lin, and scanty, difficult urination with abdominal distention.

-Mu Dan Pi - Clears Heat, cools the Blood clears and Deficiency Fire.

-Ze Xie - Promotes urination and prevents Kidney Fire as a result of tonification. With Fu Ling and Mu Dan Pi, regulates the Kidneys, Liver and Spleen, drains and tonifies. With Fu Ling, promotes urination. With Mu Dan Pi, for steaming bone disorder, dizziness, and vertigo.

TREATS

Neurasthenia. Pulmonary tuberculosis. Diabetes mellitus. Diabetes insipidus. Chronic nephritis. Hyperthyroidism. Chronic glomerulonephritis. Chronic urinary tract infections. Chronic renal failure. Hypertension. Failure to thrive. Functional uterine bleeding. Optic neuritis. Optic nerve atrophy. Central retinitis. Nephroatrophy. Senility. Impotence. Infertility. Spermatorrhea. Esophageal cancer. Chronic asthma. Bronchitis. Side effects of steroids. Cushing's syndrome. Thyroid adenoma. Nephrotic syndrome. Post-stroke sequelae. Side effects of chemotherapy. Retarded growth in children. Prostate cancer. Late menstruation. Chronic pharyngitis. Polycystic ovary syndrome. Dysmenorrhea. Hyperglycemia. Obesity. Premature ovarian failure. Common warts. Dizziness. Vertigo. Atrophy (Wei) Syndrome. Myasthenia gravis. Multiple sclerosis. Polyneuritis. Guillain-Barre disease. Acute myelitis (inflammation of the spinal cord). Urinary incontinence. COPD. Numbness. Parkinson's disease. Hyperthyroidism. Drug abuse. Constipation. Painful obstruction. Fever. Disciform lupus erythematosus. Myalgic encephalomyelitis. Chronic laryngitis. Impotence. Deafness. Low back pain. Palpitations. Gout. Fatigue. Hypotension. Jaundice. Vaginal discharge. Sciatica. Allergic disorders. Strangury. Gingivitis. Endocrine dyscrasia infertility. Sweating from the chest. Sjogren's Syndrome. Cervical cancer. Intracranial postoperative hydrocephalus. Whole body pain. AIDS/HIV/ARC. Ear pain. Nasal pain. Bronchiaesthenia. Chronic urticaria. Chronic hepatitis. Viral hepatitis. Nocturnal emissions. Spermatorrhea. Irregular menstruation. Addison’s disease. Congestive Heart failure. Sore throat. Dry mouth. Retarded growth in children. Toothache. Vegetative nerve functional disturbance. Arteriosclerosis. Amenorrhea. Scanty menstruation. Infantile dysplasia. Infantile malnutrition. Menopause. Neurosis. Coronary Heart disease. Atrophic gastritis. Esophagitis. Oliguria. Miscarriage. Chronic prostatitis. Galacturia. Heel pain. Glaucoma. Panarthralgia. Prostatitis. Eczema. Tourette syndrome. Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Stroke. Knee pain. Cough. Meniere's disease. Progressive myodystrophy. Progressive myodystrophia. Hysterical paralysis. Periodic paralysis. Facial paralysis. Acute infectious multiple neuritis. The sequelae of poliomyelitis. Progressive muscular dystrophy. Polyuria in children. Hyperglycemia. AIDS/HIV. Paresthesia. Tremors. Anxiety. Anemia. Osteoarthritis. Fibrocystic breast disease. Behcet's disease. Epstein-Barr virus syndrome. Chronic fatigue syndrome. Chronic tonsillitis. Tinnitus. Knee pain. Hemafecia. Forgetfulness. Diverticulitis. Weakness. Hoarseness. Headache. Interstitial cystitis. Night sweats. Ascites. Aphasia. Periodontitis. Fetal restlessness. Fallopian tube blockage. Dry skin. Chemotherapy for breast cancer. Polymyositis. Erythema induratum. Leukopenia. Foot pain. Prematurely gray hair.


* XIANG SHA LIU JUN ZI TANG - 香砂六君子汤 - Six Gentlemen Formula  With Aucklandia And Amomum. Saussurea and Cardamon Combination. Saussurea, Cardamon and the Six Gentlemen Formula. Aplotaxis-Amomum Formula

ACTIONS - Tonifies Qi. Strengthens the Spleen. Harmonizes the Stomach. Regulates Qi. Stops pain.

SYNDROMES - Spleen Qi Deficiency (with Phlegm-Damp and pain). Stomach Qi Deficiency. Stomach Cold. Gu Syndrome.

CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS - Nausea and vomiting. Emaciation. Sallow complexion. Anorexia with a full feeling after very little food. Weak abdomen. Belching. Abdominal distention or pain (subtle). Rolled lips. Pale lips. Stiff tongue. Tired limbs. Heavy limbs. Chest fullness. Acid regurgitation. Epigastric distention or pain. Muscle weakness in arms and legs. Loose stools or diarrhea. Maybe bleeding. Thin muscles.. Lethargy-fatigue. Does not like to speak. Weak, soft voice. Maybe enuresis. Maybe abundant clear urine. Maybe cold extremities. Maybe borborygmus.

HERBS AND ACTIONS

-Ren Shen - Tonifies Qi and strengthens the Spleen and Stomach. With Bai Zhu, tonifies the transformation and transportation functions of the Spleen. With Bai Zhu, Gan Cao and Fu Ling, for Spleen and Stomach Qi Deficiencies with Dampness with anorexia, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal distention and fatigue.

-Bai Zhu - Strengthens the Spleen, augments Qi and dries Dampness. With Fu Ling and Dang Shen, for Deficiency Cold of the Middle Jiao with abdominal pain, distention, vomiting and diarrhea. With Fu Ling and Gan Cao, for Spleen and Stomach Qi Deficiencies.

-Fu Ling - Dries Dampness, strengthens the Spleen and moderates the drying nature of Gan Cao. With Ban Xia, stops nausea and vomiting. With Ban Xia and Chen Pi, for nausea, vomiting and anorexia due to congested Fluids. With Mu Xiang, for diarrhea and borborygmus due to Dampness. With Bai Zhu, strengthens the Spleen and resolves Dampness.

-Gan Cao - Harmonizes, warms and strengthens the Middle Jiao and moderates the draining properties of Fu Ling. With Dang Shen, for anorexia, fatigue and loose stools due to Spleen Deficiency.

-Chen Pi - Circulates Qi, dries Dampness, transforms Phlegm, tonifies the Spleen, adjusts the Middle and helps prevent Stagnation from tonic herbs. With Bai Zhu, for manifestations of Damp-Obstruction due to Spleen Deficiency. With Ban Xia, for a stifling sensation in the chest and cough with excessive white, viscous sputum due to Phlegm-Damp Obstruction. With Sha Ren, for Dampness Obstructing the Spleen's transforming and transporting functions with reduced intake of food, diarrhea, belching, nausea, and a stifling sensation in the epigastrium due to Disharmony of the Stomach Qi, vomiting of unadulterated, or scanty but viscous fluids and assists digestion of greasy tonic herbs.

-Ban Xia - Dries Dampness, resolves Phlegm, harmonizes the Stomach, descends Rebellious Qi and stops vomiting. With Chen Pi, for Stomach Qi Disharmony with epigastric and abdominal distention or pain. With Fu Ling, expels Phlegm and stops nausea and vomiting, hiccups, coughs with clear, profuse Phlegm and loose, watery stools, treats Phlegm, thin mucus and turbid Dampness and prevents turbid Phlegm and Dampness from disturbing the Heart with dizziness, palpitations and insomnia. With Ren Shen, for vomiting due to Stomach Deficiency.

-Sha Ren - Aromatically dries Dampness, stops vomiting, moves Qi, warms and strengthens the Spleen and Stomach, warms the Middle, stops diarrhea and prevents Stagnation from tonic herbs.) With Dang Shen, for abdominal pain and diarrhea due to Dampness Obstructing the Spleen and Stomach and morning sickness. With Ban Xia, for morning sickness. With Ren Shen and Bai Zhu, for Spleen and Stomach Deficiencies.

-Mu Xiang - Circulates Qi, stops pain, strengthens the Spleen and dispels Heat and Dampness.
With Sha Ren, Increases the flow of Qi in the digestive system as while reducing distention and Food Stagnation, alleviating pain and strengthening the Spleen. With Bai Zhu, for anorexia with epigastric and abdominal pain and distention. With Sha Ren, Ren Shen and Bai Zhu, for anorexia and abdominal distention and fullness which improves with warmth applied locally.

TREATS

Indigestion. Acute or chronic gastritis. Gastric or duodenal ulcer. Acute or chronic gastroenteritis. Gastroptosis. Gastric distention. Emotional instability. Chronic peritonitis. Irritable bowel syndrome. Post-surgical diarrhea. Cirrhosis of the Liver. Chronic fatigue syndrome. Candidiasis. Pernicious vomiting. Childhood eczema. Chronic dysentery. Abdominal pain. Uterine myoma. Enteritis. Chronic colitis. AIDS/HIV. Hypoglycemia. Food allergies. Bronchitis. Anemia. Breast cancer. Epstein-Barr virus syndrome. Abdominal fullness and distention. Stress. Intestinal tuberculosis. Fatigue. Gastrectasis. Enuresis. Jaundice. Obesity. Dyspnea. Fetal restlessness. Rickets. Nervous exhaustion. Gastralgia. Delayed menstruation due to Phlegm. Morning sickness. Obstruction. Chronic bronchitis. Bronchiectasis. Gastritis. Stomatitis. Anorexia. Leaky gut syndrome. Giardiasis. Acid reflux. Infertility. Hiccups. Optic atrophy. Vaginal discharge. Cholecystitis. Polyuria. Somnolence. Narcolepsy. Candidiasis. Nausea/Vomiting. Gu syndrome. Myalgic encephalomyelitis. Schizophrenia. Diarrhea. Gastric neurosis. Hypothyroidism. Weakness. Edema. Hiatus hernia. Urticaria. Liver cancer. Constipation. Chemotherapy for breast cancer.


* YIN QIAO SAN - 银翘散 - Honeysuckle And Forsythia Formula. Lonicera and Forsythia Combination

ACTIONS - Disperses Wind-Heat. Cools Heat. Relieves toxicity.

SYNDROMES - Wind-Heat Attacks the Lungs. Wen Bing - Wei Stage Wind-Heat. Dry Heat. Summer Heat with Dampness. Damp Heat.

CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS - Dry cough. Sore, red, swollen throat. Slight thirst, with desire to drink cold liquids. Runny or blocked nose. Fever with little perspiration. Slight chills. Maybe high fever. Aversion to Wind. Headache. May be dyspnea with flared nostrils.

CONTRAINDICATIONS AND HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS - This formula must be significantly modified to treat Damp-Heat. Contraindicated for Wind-Cold.

HERBS AND ACTIONS

-Jin Yin Hua - Disperses Wind, clears Heat and relieves toxicity. With Gan Cao, for toxic swelling and sores. With Lian Qiao and Niu Bang Zi , for Wei Stage and Qi Stage Heat and pneumonia with Heat signs. With Lian Qiao, Jing Jie and Bo He, for Wind-Heat Attacks the Lungs. With Lian Qiao, Jing Jie and Niu Bang Zi, for throat swelling and pain.

-Lian Qiao - Disperses Wind, clears Heat and relieves toxicity. With Niu Bang Zi and Bo He, for Wei Stage Heat. With Jin Yin Hua, for Initial stage Wind-Heat.

-Jie Geng - Disperses the Lungs, stops cough, resolves Phlegm and descends Qi. With Gan Cao, for hoarseness and throat swelling and pain due to Wind-Heat Attacks the Lungs.

-Niu Bang Zi - Disperses Wind-Heat, benefits the throat, relieves Heat and toxins, and spreads Lung Qi. With Bo He, for sores due to Wind-Heat, dry throat, cough with yellow sputum, incomplete expression of measles or pruritic rash. With Jie Geng and Bo He, and Jing Jie, for throat inflammation and productive cough due to Wind-Heat Attacks the Lungs. With Jin Yin Hua, Bo He, Lian Qiao, and Jie Geng, for Sore throat caused by a febrile disorder or Wind-Heat.

-Bo He - Relieves Wind-Heat and benefits the throat. With Jing Jie, for Wind-Heat. With Jing Jie, Lian Qiao and Jin Yin Hua, for Wind-Heat Attacks the Lungs. With Jing Jie, Niu Bang Zi and Lian Qiao, promotes the eruption of measles. With Niu Bang Zi, for Wind-Heat manifesting as sores, rashes, dry throat and cough with yellow sputum.

-Dan Dou Chi - Relieves the exterior. With Niu Bang Zi and Lian Qiao, for Wind-Heat. With Bo He, Jing Jie and Niu Bang Zi, for early stage Wind-Heat with fever and headache.

-Dan Zhu Ye - Generates Fluids, alleviates thirst and clears Heat.

-Jing Jie - Relieves the exterior. With Bo He, for Wind in the head. With Bo He, Jie Geng and Gan Cao, for acute cough associated with Wind. With Bo He, Jin Yin Hua and Lian Qiao, for External Wind-Heat with fever, headache and sore throat. With Bo He, Liang Qiao and Jie Geng, for Wind-Heat.

-Lu Gen - Generates Fluids, alleviates thirst and clears Lung Heat.

-Gan Cao - Harmonizes, generates Fluids, alleviates thirst, moistens the Lungs, resolves Phlegm, stops cough and clears Heat. With Jie Geng, for a sore throat in which the throat is not very red. With Jin Yin Hua, for damp rashes or acne. With Niu Bang Zi, strongly clears throat and Lungs to treat Wind-Heat Attacks the Lungs or Fire toxin flaring upwards.

TREATS

Acute bronchitis. Bronchiectasis. Common cold, initial-stage. Fever. Upper respiratory tract infection. Cough. Influenza. Initial stage of measles. Initial stage of mumps (epidemic parotitis). Pharyngitis. Acute tonsillitis. Acute endometritis. Early stage encephalitis B. Canker sores. Drug-induced dermatitis. Purulent otitis media. Epistaxis. Hordeolum. Acute laryngitis. Otitis media. Nausea/Vomiting. Myalgic encephalomyelitis. Perspiration. Dyspnea. Otorrhea. Pulmonary abscess. Lip pain. Coughing and asthma associated with AIDS/HIV. Pneumonia. Early stage Lung Abscess. Early stage meningitis. Herpes simplex (genitalia). Epstein Barr (herpes type). Mononucleosis. Chronic Functional Immune Deficiency Syndrome (CFIDS). Allergies. Acute suppurative infection. Sinusitis. Viral myocarditis. Scarlet fever. Headache. Early stage cataracts. Early-stage conjunctivitis. Flat warts. Tinnitus. Deafness. Constipation. Chronic fatigue syndrome. Cervical lymphadenopathy. Puerperal fever. Toothache. Upper and middle back pain. Ear pain. Tongue pain. Sore throat.


* YU PING FENG SAN - 玉屏風散 - Jade Windscreen Formula. The Jade Screen Formula

ACTIONS - Tonifies Qi. Stabilizes the exterior. Stops sweat.

SYNDROMES - Spontaneous sweating due to Qi Deficiency. Spontaneous sweating due to Wei Qi Deficiency. Lung Qi Deficiency.

CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS - Aversion to Wind and Cold. Spontaneous sweat. Recurrent colds. Shiny, pale complexion. Increased susceptibility to external invasion.

CONTRAINDICATIONS AND HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS - Contraindicated for those with Excess patterns. Contraindicated for those with night sweats due to Yin Deficiency.

HERBS AND ACTIONS

-Huang Qi - Strengthens the Spleen, raises the Yang Qi of the Spleen and Stomach, tonifies Wei Qi, stabilizes the exterior and tonifies the Lungs (aids circulation of moisture downward from the face). With Fang Feng, stabilizes the exterior without causing the pathogenic influences to remain.

-Bai Zhu - Strengthens the Spleen, tonifies Qi. stabilizes the exterior and stops sweating. With Huang Qi, for Spleen Qi Deficiency with weakness, lassitude and loose stools. With Huang Qi and Fang Feng, for spontaneous sweat with aversion to Wind .

-Fang Feng -     Releases the exterior and expels External Wind. With Huang Qi, prevents Wind from entering the skin.

TREATS

Common cold. Influenza. Chronic rhinitis. Allergic rhinitis. Chronic sinusitis. Upper respiratory tract infection. Exacerbation of chronic bronchitis. Mild bronchitis (especially in children). Hyperthyroidism. Bronchitis. Nephrotic syndrome. Cough. Cor Pulmonare. Autonomic dystonia. AIDS/HIV. Fatigue. Spontaneous perspiration. Postpartum convulsions. AIDS/HIV/ARC. Prevents colds and respiratory tract infection. Chronic glomerulonephritis. Urticaria. Bronchial asthma. Abnormal perspiration. Facial paralysis. Neurodermatitis. Pneumonia. Herpes zoster. Hay fever. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Emphysema. Chronic fatigue syndrome. Nephritis. Dyspnea. Upper back pain. Spontaneous sweating and night sweats associated with AIDS/HIV.