More Herbs Formulas
Raw Rehmannia Chicken,The formula is from *Formulas for Emergency Use* (Vol. 4); the name is found in *The Complete Record of Holy Remedies* (Vol. 189).,For men and women suffering from weakness—whether due to illness, postpartum recovery, or chronic, non-healing sores—as well as those with weak spleen and stomach function and all other forms of debility.
Shenhua Pills,*Qianjin*, Volume 19.,For the Five Labors and Seven Injuries, qi deficiency, itching or sores in the genital area, frequent urination with residual dribbling, cold pain in the glans, spontaneous emission of semen, tightness in the lower abdomen, pain around the navel, heavy knees making it difficult to stand for long periods, a vacant gaze, … Read more
Peach-Red Four-Ingredient Decoction,*Therapeutics of Traditional Chinese Gynecology*, citing Zhang Xiangnan.,For premature menstruation caused by blood stasis complicated by heat, characterized by purple menstrual blood that is thick and sticky with clots, abdominal pain that worsens with pressure, a pale red or slightly purplish tongue with a yellow and dry coating, and a deep, rapid, or … Read more
Yi Xiao San,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 126.,For scrofula and tubercles that have not healed for a long time.
Selaginella and Donkey-Hide Gelatin Powder,From *Treasures of Family Heritage*, Volume 2.,Hemoptysis, hemoptysis.
San Ying Powder,From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 182.,For children with weakness of the Liver Meridian, lax tendons and vessels, sagging of the Qi and blood, and swelling of the genitalia, which, if left untreated for a long time, may develop into a hernia.
Danggui-Huanglian Decoction,*Yiren Compilation*, Volume 3.,For smallpox lesions that are grayish-white in color and do not itch.
Hongniang Pills,From *Wei’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 9.,Tooth Decay.
Wu-Chen Qi-Descending Decoction,*Yi Ji*, Volume 8.,Deficient yang rising upward, qi failing to ascend and descend, excess above and deficiency below, with abundant phlegm and saliva; or emotional disturbances causing qi reversal, chest and diaphragm obstruction, and lung qi rising in the elderly.
Stasis-Resolving Pill,*Compendium of Medicine*, Volume 3.,Stomach pain that remains fixed in one location indicates stagnant blood.
Angelica and Dehuo Decoction,*Guide to Gynecology*.,For eclampsia in pregnant women.
Asarum and Rhubarb Decoction,From *Direct Pointers on Pediatrics*, Volume 2.,For pediatric wind-epilepsy with internal heat.
Golden Cock’s Tongue Powder,From *Zhunsheng: Yao Yi* (Vol. 3).,For calluses; toxic nodules on finger joints that are red, swollen, and painful; also known as “snake-joint carbuncle.”
Preventive Wanling Pill,From *The Mystic Pearl of Chishui*, Volume 27.,For patients with initial fever during smallpox.
Fresh Agastache Dew,From *Formulas and Ingredients of Traditional Chinese Medicine*.,Stagnation of summer-dampness, chest tightness, and nausea.
Liver-Cleansing Decoction,*New Book on the Care of Infants*, Volume 25, citing *Ji’s Family Tradition*.,For all types of malnourished eye conditions and blurred vision.
Rhinoceros Horn Calming Pills,From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 177.,For sudden abdominal pain in children.
Qi-Dispersing Powder,From *The Secret Records of the Stone Chamber*, Volume 6.,Qi-induced distension. This is swelling caused by qi deficiency; it resembles water retention but is not actually water retention. The symptoms are identical to those of water retention, but upon palpation, the skin and flesh do not feel as soft as mud. The swelling invariably … Read more
Jiu Hua Powder Wash,*Collected Clinical Experiences of Zhu Renkang*.,Seborrheic dermatitis, papular eczema.
Cangfang Decoction,*Shanghan Dabai* (Comprehensive Treatise on Cold Damage), Volume 1.,Stiff neck, most commonly caused by wind-dampness.
Liver-Regulating Decoction,*Therapeutics of Traditional Chinese Gynecology*.,Postpartum menorrhagia, dizziness and vertigo, depression, belching and sighing, irritability and quick temper, chest tightness, distending pain in both flanks, pale red menstrual blood, decreased appetite, irregular stools or loose, watery stools that are difficult to pass, thin white tongue coating, taut pulse that is weak upon deep palpation.
Wind-Repelling Ointment,Formula from *Shenghui* (Vol. 19); name cited in *Pujifang* (Vol. 92).,A lopsided mouth and eyes result from a stroke spreading to the Yangming Meridian. It also treats difficult childbirth.
Yutong Pills,From *Pu Ji Fang*, Volume 318.,For women with deficient kidney qi, manifesting as body pain and low back pain; for those whose kidneys have been depleted by pregnancy-related exertion or whose condition has been disrupted by pregnancy; for those whose low back pain is caused by invasion of wind-cold or the collision of blood … Read more
Fresh Decoction,From *The Secret Records of the Stone Chamber*, Volume 2.,Symptoms of hemorrhage are often caused by excessive alcohol consumption.
Yellow Earth Decoction,*Thirteen Essays on Medicine*, Volume 11.,For cholera with vomiting and diarrhea, and cholera with muscle cramps.
Pills for Hearing Loss,Deficiency-cold in the lower back and kidneys; pain in the feet and knees; wind-induced distension in the chest and diaphragm.