Search for Herbal Teas Recipes by Symptom:

Eight Treasures Powder

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.

Eight Treasures Powder,For postpartum blood stasis that accumulates and ascends to obstruct the heart, causing blocked heart qi, a stiff tongue, and inability to speak; or for postpartum phlegm obscuring the heart orifices, resulting in slurred speech and symptoms resembling mania or madness.

Formulas Name : Eight Treasures Powder

Chinese Name : 八珍散

Drug Formulation

Ginseng 1 liang, Acorus tatarinowii 1 liang, Raw Rehmannia (steamed with wine and roasted) 1 liang, Chuanxiong 1 liang, Cinnabar (ground separately) half a liang, Fangfeng (stem removed) half a liang, Asarum (washed) 1 qian, Licorice (roasted) half a liang.

Source

From *Jisheng*, cited in *Yifang Leiju*, Volume 235.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

For postpartum blood stasis that accumulates and ascends to obstruct the heart, causing blocked heart qi, a stiff tongue, and inability to speak; or for postpartum phlegm obscuring the heart orifices, resulting in slurred speech and symptoms resembling mania or madness.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 qian per dose, mixed with peppermint decoction, at any time. For those with spleen-stomach discomfort, substitute Angelica sinensis for Rehmannia glutinosa.

Eight Treasures Powder,From *Jisheng*, cited in *Yifang Leiju*, Volume 235.,For postpartum blood stasis that accumulates and ascends to obstruct the heart, causing blocked heart qi, a stiff tongue, and inability to speak; or for postpartum phlegm obscuring the heart orifices, resulting in slurred speech and symptoms resembling mania or madness.

More Herbs Formulas

Decoction of Golden Bamboo Membrane and Ophiopogon

Decoction of Golden Bamboo Membrane and Ophiopogon,*The Collection of Bu Ju*, Volume 23 of the First Collection.,For all cases of consumptive diseases and phlegm-fluid retention characterized by hoarseness and inability to speak, particularly those that are difficult to treat.

Formula for Prolonging Life

Formula for Prolonging Life,*Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 6.,

Spotted Dragon Eight Generals Pill

Spotted Dragon Eight Generals Pill,From *Jie Wei Yuan Sou*, Volume 3.,For paralysis and swelling caused by crickets and toads.

Formula for Reviving Mental Dullness

Formula for Reviving Mental Dullness,From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 4.,For mental stupor. The patient remains shut indoors alone all day, muttering incomprehensibly. They may tightly sew their own clothes shut with needle and thread. They may or may not accept food and drink; they may go several days without eating without complaining of … Read more

Clove Qi-Harmonizing Pills

Clove Qi-Harmonizing Pills,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 62.,For qi stagnation in the diaphragm with phlegm accumulation, vomiting, and loss of appetite; as well as for stagnant masses and abdominal distension.

Zhen Dan

Zhen Dan,The formula is from *Formulas for Emergency Use* (Vol. 3); the name appears in *Ji Feng* (Vol. 14).,For all types of malaria characterized by chills and fever.

Blood-Thinning Decoction

Blood-Thinning Decoction,From *Mei’s New Compilation of Proven Prescriptions*.,The amniotic sac has ruptured but the fetus has not yet been delivered.

San Si Decoction

San Si Decoction,From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 8.,Buddhist nuns, widows, unmarried women, and wives or concubines whose husbands have been away for a long time and have not returned—suffering from pent-up longing and emotional distress, yearning for a man but unable to find one—experience a silent rise of internal heat that dries up … Read more

Spleen-Strengthening and Vitality-Boosting Pill

Spleen-Strengthening and Vitality-Boosting Pill,*National Collection of Prescriptions for Traditional Chinese Medicines* (Datong Formula).,

Angelica Blood-Regulating Decoction

Angelica Blood-Regulating Decoction,From *Shou Shi Bao Yuan*, Volume 3.,For diarrhea with profuse red blood, regardless of whether the condition is acute or chronic.

Modified Gui Pi Decoction

Modified Gui Pi Decoction,*Record of Differential Diagnosis*, Volume 9.,Exhaustion and fatigue have injured the spleen, resulting in a pale complexion and timid demeanor; fever and headache in the fall; vomiting, diarrhea, and poor appetite; a tendency to keep the eyes closed; hoarseness and mental confusion; difficulty swallowing porridge and liquids; and a habit of frequently … Read more

Pain-Relieving Poultice

Pain-Relieving Poultice,*The Classic of Dian Dian*, Volume 1.,For foot pain—whether on the left or right, or a fixed, unrelenting pain—apply this poultice to the affected area and wrap it tightly; leave it on overnight.

Water-Rinsed Pill

Water-Rinsed Pill,*Shengji Zonglu*, Volume 111.,Ocular opacities.

Di Bo Decoction

Di Bo Decoction,*Authentic Treatise on Surgery*, Volume 2.,Heart fire overpowers lung metal; if left untreated for a long time, it progresses to lung atrophy, manifesting as hoarseness or loss of voice, fullness and oppression in the chest and diaphragm, vomiting of phlegm and saliva, and shortness of breath making it difficult to lie down.

Three Qi Dragon-Subduing Pill

Three Qi Dragon-Subduing Pill,From *Treatise on Diphtheria*.,When dry fire in the Taiyin channel is intense, and diphtheria is in its early stages, the throat is dry with no phlegm; after 7–8 days, a gurgling sound suddenly appears with phlegm, and in severe cases, shortness of breath and restlessness may occur.

Six-Bark and Four-Seed Decoction

Six-Bark and Four-Seed Decoction,From *The Complete Book of Experience in the Treatment of Sores and Ulcers*, Volume 2.,To expel abdominal toxins.

Pancreas-Clearing Formula No. 2

Pancreas-Clearing Formula No. 2,From *Famous Prescriptions Through the Ages*, citing an empirical formula from Zunyi Medical University.,Acute pancreatitis of the spleen-stomach damp-heat pattern and certain gastrointestinal excess-heat patterns.

Decoction to Guide Qi Back to the Blood

Decoction to Guide Qi Back to the Blood,From *Fu Qingzhu’s Gynecology*, Volume 2.,For pregnant women who, following a fit of intense anger, suddenly experience abdominal pain and hemoptysis, resulting in a miscarriage; or for those whose abdominal pain persists after a miscarriage.

Purple Aster Flower Decoction

Purple Aster Flower Decoction,From *Pu Ji Fang*, Volume 26.,For lung deficiency with cold, phlegm-induced cough, chest fullness, and excessive nasal discharge.

Navel-Sealing Pill

Navel-Sealing Pill,From *Liangpeng Huiji*, Volume 4.,For diarrhea and vomiting in children.

Cimicifuga and Coptis Decoction

Cimicifuga and Coptis Decoction,From *The Treasury of Health* (cited in *Collected Medical Formulas*, Vol. 81).,Facial heat.

Major Tangerine Peel Pills

Major Tangerine Peel Pills,*Ji Feng*, Volume 12.,For cold injury, chest and diaphragm obstruction, and acid regurgitation.

Secret Formula for Fumigation and Washing

Secret Formula for Fumigation and Washing,From *Songya Medical Path* (Volume 2).,Yangmei sores.

Jianggong Decoction

Jianggong Decoction,From *Formulas of the Ruizhu Hall*, Volume 2.,Qi stagnation in the Triple Burner, causing pain in the abdomen and flanks; due to the use of hot medicines, heat is drawn into the Lower Burner, causing the bladder to become overheated, resulting in dribbling urination and distending pain below the navel.

Ointment for Nighttime Dryness

Ointment for Nighttime Dryness,From *Collected Effective Prescriptions*, cited in Volume 16 of *Medical Heart Formulas*.,Swelling and redness caused by wind-heat toxin.