Search for Herbal Teas Recipes by Symptom:

Ginseng and Chuanxiong 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.

Ginseng and Chuanxiong Decoction,For all cases of deficiency-syndrome cold cough in men and women.

Formulas Name : Ginseng and Chuanxiong Decoction

Chinese Name : 参芎汤

Drug Formulation

Half a liang of Ginseng, half a liang of Chuanxiong, half a liang of Licorice (roasted), half a liang of Atractylodes macrocephala, half a liang of Poria cocos, half a liang of Northern Peony, half a liang of White Cardamom seeds (roasted), half a liang of Angelica sinensis (soaked in wine, then baked), half a liang of Astragalus membranaceus (honey-roasted),Cinnamon Bark (peeled) half liang, Poppy Shells (honey-fried) 1 liang, Schisandra Berries 1 liang.

Source

From *Collected Effective Prescriptions of the Zhu Family*, Volume 5.

Benefits

For all cases of deficiency-syndrome cold cough in men and women.

Instructions for Use

Coarsely crush the ingredients. Take 3 qian per dose; add 1.5 zhan of water, 3 slices of fresh ginger, and 2 jujubes; decoct until reduced to 8 fen; take on an empty stomach.

Ginseng and Chuanxiong Decoction,From *Collected Effective Prescriptions of the Zhu Family*, Volume 5.,For all cases of deficiency-syndrome cold cough in men and women.

More Herbs Formulas

Clear Metal and Cool Liver Powder

Clear Metal and Cool Liver Powder,*Essentials of the Silver Sea*, Volume 2.,Yellowish-red sclera.

Supplemented Disinfecting Decoction

Supplemented Disinfecting Decoction,*Mirror of Surgical Medicine*.,Sore throat caused by seasonal toxins.

Spotted Dragon Black-and-White Divine Pill

Spotted Dragon Black-and-White Divine Pill,From *Eight Essays on Nurturing Life*, Volume 17, citing the *Daozang*.,For deficiency-related weakness, the “Five Labors and Seven Injuries,” deficiency of both qi and blood, and a haggard complexion.

Cimicifuga Powder

Cimicifuga Powder,*Shenghui* (Vol. 5).,For spleen-excess heat, swelling and pain in the throat, and obstruction due to heat.

Er Niangzi Powder

Er Niangzi Powder,*Selected Essentials of Surgical Treatises*, Volume 6.,Various forms of tinea.

Goji Berry and Oyster Shell Wine

Goji Berry and Oyster Shell Wine,From the “Mixed Wine Formulas” section in Volume 13 of *Yixin Fang*.,Effective for ailments of the lower back and legs, hernias, various forms of wind-induced arthralgia, stagnant blood, corneal opacities, redness and pain in the eyes, frequent blinking accompanied by tearing, and blindness.

Gallbladder-Nourishing Decoction

Gallbladder-Nourishing Decoction,*Compendium of Ophthalmology*, Volume 5.,For dryness and deficiency of the pupil with external opacities.

Dew-Covered Bee Hive Pills

Dew-Covered Bee Hive Pills,From *Collected Medical Formulas* (Vol. 183), citing *Divine and Ingenious Formulas for Complete Cure*.,For the five types of hemorrhoids with unstoppable bleeding.

Cough-Relieving Paste

Cough-Relieving Paste,From *Preserving Life and Nourishing the Essence* (Volume 8).,For all types of persistent coughs in children.

Bai Fen Ointment

Bai Fen Ointment,From *The Great Compendium of Surgery*, Volume 2.,Sores caused by blood wind and similar conditions.

Decoction for Rescuing Collapse and Revitalizing the Mother

Decoction for Rescuing Collapse and Revitalizing the Mother,*Fu Qingzhu’s Gynecology*, Volume 2.,Postpartum shortness of breath.

Sand-Lithiasis Pills

Sand-Lithiasis Pills,From *Yuan Zhong Can Xi*, Volume 1.,Sand Urination, also known as Stone Urination.

Pine-Lacquer Pills

Pine-Lacquer Pills,*The Great Compendium of Surgery*, Volume 4.,Leprosy, leprosy-like conditions, and purpuric dermatitis.

True Gold Unparalleled Zhengqi Powder

True Gold Unparalleled Zhengqi Powder,From *Formulas for Universal Relief* (Vol. 151), citing *Formulas of the Imperial Bureau*.,For seasonal cold-induced illnesses, the five types of diaphragmatic qi disorders, acid regurgitation, belching, fullness, and dysphagia; dry heaving and nausea; internal dampness and cold, or external invasion by wind pathogens, resulting in a heavy sensation in the body, … Read more

Five-Seed Pills

Five-Seed Pills,*Revised Family Instructions on Laryngology*, Volume 4.,Dry constipation following a febrile illness.

Dragon Seed Powder

Dragon Seed Powder,*Compendium of Divine Remedies*, Volume 172.,For children with chronic, festering sores caused by worm infestation with open sores.

Gold-Conquering Pills

Gold-Conquering Pills,*General Essentials of Health Preservation*, Volume 7.,For chest constriction and epigastric fullness caused by typhoid fever.

Realgar and Cinnabar Pills

Realgar and Cinnabar Pills,*Formulary of the Imperial Bureau*, Volume 1.,For stroke with drooling and excessive saliva, gurgling sounds in the throat and diaphragm, dizziness with inability to open the eyes, deviation of the mouth and eyes, paralysis of the limbs, and all wind-related disorders.

Peach and Ginger Powder

Peach and Ginger Powder,*The Collection of Immortal Remedies*, Volume 1.,Pain caused by blood stasis.

Powder to Expel Lochia

Powder to Expel Lochia,*Introduction to Medicine*, Volume 8.,For various toxic sores with necrotic tissue that cannot be removed.

Qi-Boosting Formula to Expel Pathogenic Factors

Qi-Boosting Formula to Expel Pathogenic Factors,From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 5.,Spring heat; wind-cold pathogens linger in the yang level, causing daytime fever, dry mouth and tongue, and a cool body at night with a calm and composed state of mind—resembling malaria but not actually malaria.

Fetal Slimming Powder

Fetal Slimming Powder,From *Ten Thousand Gold Prescriptions for Gynecology*.,During the 5th–6th month of pregnancy, the patient feels weak and fatigued, experiences a heavy sensation in the abdomen, has an excessive desire to sleep, cannot taste food, suffers from abdominal distension, and feels fetal movements.

Jade Complexion Fragrant Powder

Jade Complexion Fragrant Powder,*Essentials of Gynecology*, Volume 8.,

Pill for Dissolving Flesh and Eliminating Toxins

Pill for Dissolving Flesh and Eliminating Toxins,From *Records of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 10.,After eating beef or dog meat, sudden heart pain occurs, accompanied by a desire to vomit but an inability to do so, and a desire to have a bowel movement but an inability to do so.

Tumor-Resolving Pills

Tumor-Resolving Pills,From *Collected Works on Surgery*, Volume 3.,For scrofula and abscesses.