Search for Herbal Teas Recipes by Symptom:

Aconite and Six Herbs Decoction

Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. All references in this article to TCM syndrome differentiation, herbal medicines, teas, and decoctions are intended to promote TCM culture and are provided solely for educational and reference purposes.

Aconite and Six Herbs Decoction,For wind, cold, and dampness invading the limbs, causing joint pain and restlessness, stiffness in the limbs, aversion to cold, spontaneous sweating, and difficulty urinating; also treats bone abscesses and bone-eating abscesses; additionally treats the five types of bi syndrome.

Formulas Name : Aconite and Six Herbs Decoction

Chinese Name : 附子六物汤

Drug Formulation

4 qian of Aconite Root, 4 qian of Stephania Root, 2 qian of Licorice (roasted), 3 qian of White Atractylodes, 3 qian of Poria, and 4 qian of Cinnamon Twig.

Source

*Elucidations on Surgical Medicine*, Volume 3.

Benefits

For wind, cold, and dampness invading the limbs, causing joint pain and restlessness, stiffness in the limbs, aversion to cold, spontaneous sweating, and difficulty urinating; also treats bone abscesses and bone-eating abscesses; additionally treats the five types of bi syndrome.

Instructions for Use

Prepare two doses. Use 1.5 zhong of water, add 3 slices of fresh ginger, decoct to 1 zhong, and take after a meal.

Aconite and Six Herbs Decoction,*Elucidations on Surgical Medicine*, Volume 3.,For wind, cold, and dampness invading the limbs, causing joint pain and restlessness, stiffness in the limbs, aversion to cold, spontaneous sweating, and difficulty urinating; also treats bone abscesses and bone-eating abscesses; additionally treats the five types of bi syndrome.

More Herbs Formulas

Throat-Blowing Melon Frost Powder

Throat-Blowing Melon Frost Powder,*Family Instructions on Laryngology*, Volume 3.,For diphtheria complicated by external pathogenic factors.

Compound Ginseng and Astragalus Powder

Compound Ginseng and Astragalus Powder,From *Ji Feng*, Volume 11.,For lung deficiency with heat, manifested as coughing and shortness of breath, restlessness and palpitations in the chest, fatigue and aching in the limbs, dry mouth and throat, low spirits, excessive saliva and frothy sputum (which may contain foul-smelling substances), emaciation, fever, night sweats, loss of appetite, … Read more

Cinnabar Pills

Cinnabar Pills,From *Pocket Guide*, Volume 3.,For hemorrhoids, fistulas, and similar sores.

Lower Abdomen Blood Stasis Expelling Powder

Lower Abdomen Blood Stasis Expelling Powder,From *Medical Explorations* (Yixue Tanli Ji), Volume 6.,For cases of ceased menstruation, lower abdominal pain accompanied by a mass, and a pulse with more than six beats per breath.

Bi Xie Qi Fu Decoction

Bi Xie Qi Fu Decoction,From *Secret Manual on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Fungal Ulcers*, Volume 2.,Fungal sores with ulceration of the nasal bridge.

Black Jaundice Decoction

Black Jaundice Decoction,Formula from *A Clear Explanation of the Origins and Course of Miscellaneous Diseases*, Volume 16; name cited in *The Great Dictionary of Chinese Medicine*.,Black jaundice.

Wang Jun’s River Cart Formula

Wang Jun’s River Cart Formula,From *Eight Notes on Nurturing Life*, Volume 3.,

Rhubarb (with Earthworms) Pills

Rhubarb (with Earthworms) Pills,*Direct Pointers to Hao Jing*, Volume 2.,For abdominal distension caused by blood-parasites, where a mass has previously formed and transformed into distension, or in cases of stone masses or intestinal tumors, with a full pulse and robust physique.

Gold and Silver Decoction

Gold and Silver Decoction,*Treasury of Diagnosis and Treatment*, Volume 8.,For typhoid fever with concomitant fever and spontaneous diarrhea.

Chuanlian Decoction

Chuanlian Decoction,From *Zhulin Gynaecology*, Volume 1.,During menstruation, two tendons extend from the genital area up to both breasts, causing unbearable pain and fever.

Enhanced Eight Treasures Decoction

Enhanced Eight Treasures Decoction,*The Great Compendium of Surgery*, Volume 2.,For patients with scrofula and general weakness.

Wind-Eczema Decoction

Wind-Eczema Decoction,From *Collected Clinical Experiences of Zhu Renkang*.,Blood deficiency with wind-dryness; generalized neurodermatitis; pruritus. Symptoms include thickened, infiltrated skin lesions, severe itching, a pale tongue, and a thin, even coating.

Hundred Herbs Pill

Hundred Herbs Pill,From *The Great Compendium of Surgery*, Volume 2.,Hemorrhoids with bleeding.

Coptis and Rhinoceros Horn Pills

Coptis and Rhinoceros Horn Pills,The formula is from *Formulas for Emergency Use* (Zhouhou Fang), Volume 3; the name is cited in *Formulas from the Outer Pavilion* (Wai Tai), Volume 5, quoting *Formulas of Immediate Efficacy* (Jin Xiao Fang).,For malaria complicated by dysentery, regardless of whether the stool is red or white, contains undigested food, or … Read more

Citrus Peel and Bamboo Shavings Decoction

Citrus Peel and Bamboo Shavings Decoction,From *Ji Sheng*, Volume 2.,Indicated for stomach heat manifesting as excessive thirst, retching, and inability to eat. Suitable for robust patients with a recent onset of illness who have not yet undergone treatment with bitter-cold purgatives, or who have been mistakenly administered heat-inducing or stagnating herbs, presenting with a洪数滑实 pulse … Read more

Perilla Seed and Trichosanthes Decoction

Perilla Seed and Trichosanthes Decoction,From *Comprehensive Treatise on Medicine Through the Ages*, Volume 2.,Wheezing caused by phlegm-fire.

Kudzu Starch “Drawing the Sword” Formula

Kudzu Starch “Drawing the Sword” Formula,*Shenghui*, Volume 96.,Stroke. Paralysis of the limbs, slurred speech, and mental confusion.

Stomach Decoction

Stomach Decoction,From *Songya Zunsheng*, Volume 9.,For spleen and stomach disorders.

Turtle Meat Stew

Turtle Meat Stew,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 190.,For lack of breast milk after childbirth.

Sui Hong Powder

Sui Hong Powder,From *The New Book on Infant Care*, Volume 7, citing *Ji’s Family-Transmitted Formulas*.,For children who cry incessantly at night.

Chaihu-Zhizi Decoction

Chaihu-Zhizi Decoction,From *Shenghui*, cited in Volume 2 of *Xiu Zhen*.,Fever due to overwork.

Blood-Activating Powder

Blood-Activating Powder,*Special Teachings on Ophthalmology*.,Protruding red blood vessels in the eye, accompanied by blurred vision and pain.

Lung-Regulating Powder

Lung-Regulating Powder,Quoted from *Pu Ji Fang*, Volume 157. *Wei Sheng Jia Bao*.,For both acute and chronic coughs.

Xuanfeng Pills

Xuanfeng Pills,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 22.,For chest constriction due to cold damage, with accumulated heat.

Raw Pinellia Pills

Raw Pinellia Pills,From *Dàn Liáo*, cited in *Yifang Leiju*, Volume 118.,For vomiting.