More Herbs Formulas
Lung-Opening Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 180.,For children with cold in the lungs, characterized by thick nasal discharge, listlessness, and loss of appetite for milk and food.
Wood Fragrance and Golden Bell Pills,*Medical Mirror of Ancient and Modern Times*, Volume 10.,Swelling and pain in the external genitalia; various types of hernias.
Asafoetida and Galangal Pills,From the “Hong Family Collection of Proven Formulas,” citing a formula by Shangguan Zhubo.,Indications: Weakness of the three epigastric regions, accumulated cold in the middle jiao, impaired spleen function, slow digestion of food, frequent indigestion after eating, fullness and oppression in the chest and diaphragm, stabbing pain in the flanks, vomiting and … Read more
White Angelica Ointment for Wind Disorders,*Shenghui*, Volume 25.,For wind-toxin invading the body, causing pain in the joints and tendons, and stiffness in the tendons and meridians.
Chewed Leek White Formula,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 124.,For fish bones stuck in the throat.
Turtle and Oyster Shell Divine Ointment,*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 2.,For qi deficiency with loss of yang, sudden collapse resembling a stroke, unceasing spontaneous sweating, and reluctance to speak.
Difu-Rhubarb Decoction (from *Wai Tai*, Volume 33, citing *Xiaopin Fang*),*Wai Tai*, Vol. 33, citing *Xiaopin Fang*,For dysuria due to real heat; during pregnancy, dysuria with a burning sensation and discomfort in the umbilical region and abdomen.
Heart-Nourishing Decoction,From *The Handy Guide*, Volume 3.,Hemoptysis with fever, cough, chest pain, and dizziness.
Tianluo Powder,Formula from *The Correct Transmission of Medicine*, Volume 5; name cited in *The Great Compendium of Surgery*, Volume 3.,Chronic nasal discharge. A foul-smelling, yellow discharge flows from the nose intermittently; in severe cases, there is also intermittent headache. Commonly known as “Brain-Controlling Powder.”
Purple Flower Decoction,*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 6.,Lung atrophy caused by stomach fire rising to affect the Lung Metal; weakness in the legs preventing standing; an urge to cough but an inability to do so; fear of coughing; and when coughing does occur, it is continuous and unstoppable, accompanied by severe pain in the … Read more
Surgical Coptis Ointment,*National Collection of Prescriptions for Traditional Chinese Medicines* (Shanghai Formula).,Moist sores.
Labor-Inducing Decoction,From *Ji Ming Lu*.,For those with a history of miscarriage or difficult labor.
Abdominal Distension Remedy,From *Essentials of Formulas and Syndromes*, Volume 2.,For abdominal distension.
Enhanced Dangdang Pills,From *Baoming Gejue*, Volume 25.,Blood stasis.
Longan Soup,From *A Clear Explanation of the Origins and Course of Miscellaneous Diseases*, Volume 6.,For forgetfulness accompanied by deficiency in the upper burner and excess in the lower burner.
Golden Lock Zhengyang Pill,From *Continuation of Stories of Medical Practice*, Volume 1.,Effective for small intestine colic, intestinal prolapse, epigastric pain, abdominal masses, amenorrhea in women, various postpartum disorders, and excessive cold tears from the eyes.
Cnidium and Stemona Tincture,*A Concise Guide to Traditional Chinese Dermatology*.,Itching of the skin, neurodermatitis.
Decoction of Ma Ya Xiao,From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 123.,For “dog’s throat” syndrome—characterized by blocked breathing, swelling, pain, and near-fainting.
Minor Menstrual Regulation Powder,*Chen Su’an’s Supplementary Explanations on Gynecology*, Volume 5.,Postpartum blood deficiency with edema of the limbs and a sallow, waxy complexion; or postpartum convalescence mishandled, leading to external invasion by wind-dampness and qi-induced edema; or skin resembling a ripe plum with edema; or prolonged heat trapping dampness causing swelling, scanty urination, thirst, aversion … Read more
Pain-Relieving Decoction,From *Yu’an*, Volume 3.,Toothache, loose teeth, and bleeding.
Blood-Activating and Meridian-Unblocking Pills,*Six Books of Medical Essentials*, Volume 26.,For amenorrhea with masses and a firm pulse.
Tonifying Prepared Rehmannia Decoction,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 91.,Deficiency-related wasting disorders, deficiency of the water organs, weakness in the legs and knees, dry mouth and tongue.
Camphor and Ice Powder,From *Formulas of the Huizhi Hall*, Volume 2.,Toothache.
Licorice and Bile Decoction,Volume 10 of *The New Book on the Care of Infants*, citing *Treatise on the Physical Manifestations and Symptoms of Children*.,Chronic liver wind; aversion to sunlight; swollen eyes with bleeding.
Stone Gallbladder Powder,Formula by Zhang Huan, cited in Volume 25 of *New Book on the Care of Infants*.,For nasal malnutrition: when malnutrition-inducing parasites erode the nose, causing redness, itching, and sores extending to the lips that become red and ulcerated.
Immortals’ Formula for Prolonging Life and Avoiding Aging with Sophora Fruit,