Search for Herbal Teas Recipes by Symptom:

Cinnabar and Agarwood Decoction

Category: Formulas

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.

Cinnabar and Agarwood Decoction,For chronic, latent cold and stagnation, as well as distension caused by inhaling cold air, sudden pain in the chest and abdomen, stabbing pain in the flanks, and menstrual pain in women.

Formulas Name : Cinnabar and Agarwood Decoction

Chinese Name : 丹砂沉香煎

Drug Formulation

1 liang of agarwood (ground into a powder; simmer with half a jin of honey until it boils 5–7 times), 1 fen of asafoetida (ground finely; simmer in half a sheng of wine in a silver vessel until completely reduced), 1 liang of myrrh (ground into a powder; simmer in half a sheng of wine over low heat until completely reduced),Castor bean 1 qian (peeled, ground to a fine powder, simmered with half a sheng of wine for over 10 boils), realgar 1 liang (ground with half a sheng of wine until completely dissolved; combine the above five ingredients and simmer over low heat until a paste forms), cinnabar half a liang (finely ground), sulfur 1 liang (ground with snowmelt for one day), areca nut 1 liang,1 liang of Frankincense, 1 liang of Ginseng, 1 liang of Black Pepper, half a liang of Cloves, 3 fen of Dried Ginger, 1 liang of Green Tangerine Peel, 1 liang of Galangal (boiled in water for 5–7 boils), and 1 liang of Cinnamon.

Source

From *Ji Feng*, Volume 9.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder; add cinnabar and sulfur, then grind again until uniform. Use the previous paste to form pills the size of a paulownia seed.

Benefits

For chronic, latent cold and stagnation, as well as distension caused by inhaling cold air, sudden pain in the chest and abdomen, stabbing pain in the flanks, and menstrual pain in women.

Instructions for Use

Take 2–3 pills at a time, washed down with warm tangerine peel decoction; for heart pain, chew the pills until broken up and swallow them with warm wine, regardless of the time of day; for women’s blood and qi-related pain, take them with Angelica sinensis wine.

Cinnabar and Agarwood Decoction，From *Ji Feng*, Volume 9.，For chronic, latent cold and stagnation, as well as distension caused by inhaling cold air, sudden pain in the chest and abdomen, stabbing pain in the flanks, and menstrual pain in women.

Copyright: Excerpt from From *Ji Feng*, Volume 9., Copyright belongs to the Original Author and all original sources, This article was shared by DeDe on August 20, 2026, Please credit the source and include a link to the original article when reposting.

Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 20, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 20, 2026

Correct Content Errors: Errors may occur during the writing, editing, translation, and publication of website content. If you find any errors or inaccurate information in this article, please feel free to Contact Us to report them, and we will correct them promptly.

FDA Disclaimer: The descriptions of the efficacy of Chinese herbal medicines, herbal teas, decoctions, and formulas, as well as the content on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) diagnostic theory and traditional TCM therapies contained on this site, are intended solely for the purpose of popularizing TCM culture and serving as an educational reference; they do not constitute medical diagnosis or treatment advice. Please do not attempt to use these products on your own without proper guidance. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you are experiencing any physical discomfort, please consult a licensed healthcare professional and seek treatment at a reputable medical institution. This platform assumes no responsibility for any consequences resulting from the use of herbs or formulas by any individual based on the information provided on this site. Please read Medical Disclaimer.

Related Reading

More Herbs Formulas

Comb and Sieve Powder

Comb and Sieve Powder，From *Yi Ji: Miscellaneous Diseases*, Volume 8.，For lice-induced masses and persistent worm infestations.

Purple Ointment

Purple Ointment，From *The Great Treasure of Health*, Volume 2.，For internal deficiency-induced sore throat, or when it progresses to laryngeal candidiasis.

Dangtan Jia Gansui Decoction

Dangtan Jia Gansui Decoction，From *Integrating Chinese and Western Medicine*, Volume 1.，For mania and insanity with loss of mental faculties, characterized by a slippery and full pulse and severe accumulation of stubborn phlegm.

Yue Bai Zhen Zhu San

Yue Bai Zhen Zhu San，*Compendium of Formulas and Ingredients for Traditional Chinese Medicine*.，For gangrene and ulceration; burns from fire or scalds.

Qu Xiang San

Qu Xiang San，From *Wei’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 10.，Chronic convulsions in children caused by vomiting and diarrhea.

Divine Power Purple Mist Pill

Divine Power Purple Mist Pill，From *The Comprehensive Treatise on the Treatment of Ulcers*, Volume 7, citing a formula from the Imperial Medical Academy.，Boils and abscesses.

Snake Shedding Pill

Snake Shedding Pill，*Formulas for Universal Relief*, Volume 378.，For convulsions with profuse salivation.

Phlegm-Resolving Powder

Phlegm-Resolving Powder，From *New Book on Child Care*, Volume 9.，For pediatric conditions such as convulsions, alternating chills and fever, and smallpox, complicated by phlegm leading to other illnesses.

Hua Tuo’s Formula for Rescuing Yang Deficiency

Hua Tuo’s Formula for Rescuing Yang Deficiency，From *The Complete Works of Jingyue*, Volume 58.，Cold invading the Three Yang channels, manifesting as locked jaw and loss of voice; stiffness and rigidity of the limbs; spasms, cramps, and pain; symptoms resembling stroke or cold-induced collapse; blue lips and retracted scrotum; absence of pulse or sudden collapse; and … Read more

Modified Shixiao Powder

Modified Shixiao Powder，*Therapeutics of Traditional Chinese Gynecology*.，Stagnation of blood; during menstruation, abdominal pain feels like being stabbed; scanty flow, purple in color with blood clots; pain subsides upon expulsion; red tongue; deep, taut, and forceful pulse.

Atractylodes and Black Bean Decoction

Atractylodes and Black Bean Decoction，The formula is from *Guang Biji*; the name appears in *Yixue Congzhong Lu*, Volume 7.，For bi syndrome.

Minor Three-Yellow Decoction

Minor Three-Yellow Decoction，From *Yixin Fang*, Volume 20, citing *Xiaopin Fang*.，For patients who have taken Shi San but still suffer from intense, persistent heat that refuses to subside, accompanied by fullness in the chest and abdomen, red urine, difficulty with bowel movements, a sensation of heat rising to the chest, a parched and dry mouth, and … Read more

Atractylodes Eight-Treasure Pill

Atractylodes Eight-Treasure Pill，*Medical Mirror of Ancient and Modern Times*, Volume 4.，For all conditions of deficiency and debility.

Musk and Blue Gold Pills

Musk and Blue Gold Pills，From *Yang’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 17.，Indicated for children with wind in the liver, presenting with sudden yawning and oppression, mental confusion and lethargy, hot breath, sudden convulsions and tremors, and chest fullness with shortness of breath.

Schisandra Pill

Schisandra Pill，*Symptoms, Causes, Pulse, and Treatment*, Volume 4.，Diarrhea due to deficiency of both the spleen and kidney; diarrhea occurs repeatedly at the fifth watch, or pain arises around the navel, radiating to the lower back; the abdomen and knees feel cold, and the pulse at the Shou-zhong position is soft.

Heart-Protecting and Supportive Powder

Heart-Protecting and Supportive Powder，From *Extensive Notes*, Volume 3.，For cases where toxic qi from boils and abscesses attacks the heart, causing mental confusion, vomiting, and loss of appetite.

Xianglian Powder

Xianglian Powder，From *The New Book on Infant Care*, Volume 23, citing *Tan’s Extraordinary Sage*.，Acute malnutrition with frequent diarrhea—stools greenish-yellow; excessive sleepiness and restlessness; as soon as the child stirs or turns over, diarrhea occurs again; dry lips and intense thirst as if smoke were rising.

Rejuvenating Diaphragm-Cooling Powder

Rejuvenating Diaphragm-Cooling Powder，From *A Clear Explanation of the Origins and Course of Miscellaneous Diseases*, Volume 23.，Mucosal erosion.

Pills for Strengthening the Spleen, Resolving Phlegm, Relieving Depression, and Regulating Qi

Pills for Strengthening the Spleen, Resolving Phlegm, Relieving Depression, and Regulating Qi，*Bianlan*, Volume 2.，

Eye-Brightening and Vision-Restoring Pills

Eye-Brightening and Vision-Restoring Pills，*Selected Collection of Traditional Chinese Medicine Formulas from Beijing*.，Indications: Clouded vision and blurred vision; sudden onset of eye inflammation; tearing when exposed to wind; photophobia and sensitivity to light; redness, swelling, and itching around the eyes.

Tiger Cane Two Gold Decoction

Tiger Cane Two Gold Decoction，From *A Thousand Family Remedies*.，Acute cholecystitis.

Sichuan Pepper Powder

Sichuan Pepper Powder，*Shenghui*, Volume 43.，Chronic heart pain, accumulation of cold qi, discomfort in the limbs, blue lips and mouth, and frequent chills.

Processed He Shou Wu Pills

Processed He Shou Wu Pills，*Song of Life Preservation* (Baoming Ge), Volume 34.，

Clam Powder Pills

Clam Powder Pills，*Six Essentials of Medicine: Compendium of Treatment Methods*, Volume 6.，For seminal emission due to deficiency-heat.

Tou Guan Pills

Tou Guan Pills，From *Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 6.，Indicated for sudden onset of wind syndrome, stagnation of the Nutritive and Defensive Qi, dizziness and blurred vision, unilateral pain in the temples, weakness in the hands and feet, trembling and uncoordinated movements, slurred speech, and restlessness of the mind.