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| Health Benefits |
| For: Diarrhea (green, watery, foul) • Abdominal pain when pressed • Abdominal distention and fullness |
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| Categories (Click on ⌕ for other formulas in the category) |
| Category: Drain Downward ⌕ Subcategory: Purge Heat Accumulation ⌕ Family: ⌕ Source: Shang Han Liu Shu ⌕ Related Formula: |
| Actions |
| Purges heat from interior • Supports normal qi |
| Indications and Contraindications |
| Appearance: Tongue - Pulse - Face/other -Weak |
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| Properties |
| Data adapted from product found online. Categories 4% or less not shown. |
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| Herbs |
Cat/Dose |
Actions |
Properties |
| Da Huang • Rhubarb • 大黄 |
Downward Draining
9g-12g |
Drain downward • Promote menstruation • Reduce accumulation • Drain fire • Cools blood • Clear heat • Dry dampness • Resolve blood stasis (add near end of decoction) |
Anti-inflammatory • Antibiotic • Antipyretic • Choleretic • Cholagogic • Hemostatic • Immunity booster • Laxative • Nephroprotective |
| Mang Xiao |
9g-12g |
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| Zhi Shi |
6g-9g |
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| Hou Po • Magnolia Bark • 厚朴 |
Transform Dampness
3g-12g |
Transform spleen dampness • Transform stomach dampness • Clear food stagnation • Transform Phlegm • Clear qi stagnationPairs with Cang Zhu |
GABA-ergic • Sedative • Cannabimimetic • Antioxidant • Anticoagulant • Antidepressant • Anti-inflammatory • Antibiotic • Antispasmodic • Antitumor • Antimicrobial |
| Ren Shen • Ginseng • 人参 |
Tonify Qi
6g-9g |
Tonify yuan qi • Tonify lung qi • Tonify heart qi • Calms spirit • Stop thirst • Helps impotence • Treats qi collapse • Tonify Spleen • Generate fluid • Stop thirst • Strengthen anti-pathogenic qi |
adaptogen • anti-aging • anticoagulant • antiplatelet • antioxidant • antiplatelet • immunity booster • anti-inflammatory • antidepressant • hepatoprotective • stimulant |
| Dang Gui • Chinese Angelica • 当归 |
Tonify Blood
9g-12g |
Tonify blood • Move Blood and Qi • Regulate menses • Invigorate blood • Dispel cold • Unblock bowels • Reduce abscess swelling • Alleviate pain • Clear pus • Generate flesh • Moisten intestines Dang Gui Shen (body) - tonify blood • Quan Dang Gui - harmonize blood (tonify and invigorate) • Dang Gui Wei (tail) - invigorate blood • According to the Board Exams, this herb does not affect estrogen because it has not yet been determined in which way it does affect it. However, there are numerous research articles on Dang Gui and estrogen. |
phytoestrogen • antispasmodic • cholagogue • antibaterial • antiviral • antiobesity • anti-inflammatory • antifungal • mild laxative • immune system boost |
| Jie Geng • Platycodon Root • 桔梗 |
Phlegm Cold
3g-6g |
Disperse Lung qi • Expel mucus • Soothe sore throat • Guide other herbs to upper body • Treat abscesses |
Expectorant • Hypoglycemic • Anticholesterol • Antifungal |
| Sheng Jiang • Ginger (Raw) • 生姜 |
Release Exterior Wind Cold
9g |
Release exterior • Stops vomiting • Relieve Nausea • Stops cough • Reduce herb toxicity • Regulate central flow of Qi |
Expectorant • Cough Suppressant • Digestive • Hypotensive • Antiplatelet • Stimulant • Analgesic • Anti-inflammatory • Antipyretic • Cholagogic • Antiemetic • Antimutagenic |
| Da Zao • Jujube • 大枣 |
Tonify Qi
2 pieces |
Tonify spleen • Tonify qi • Calm the spirit • Harmonize other herb's properties • Nourish blood |
Antibacterial • Antidepressant • Anti-inflammatory • Expectorant • Hepatoprotective • Hypotensive • Sedative |
| Gan Cao • Licorice Root • 甘草 |
Tonify Qi
3g |
Tonify Spleen Qi • Tonify Heart qi • Clear heat • Resolve toxicity • Stop cough • Dispel phlegm • Lubricate lungs • Stop wheezing • Reduce spasm • Relieve pain • Harmonize other herb effectsEnters all 12 channels, often serve as envoy in a formula. |
Hypoglycemic • Antiarrhythmic • Expectorant • Antidiarrheal • Antiulcer • Hepatoprotective • Antiulcer • Immunostimulant • Antitussive • Antiviral • Detox • Demulcent • Anti-inflammatory • Laxative • Emmenagogue • Antimicrobial • Spasmolytic |
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| Directions: |
| Caution |
- Stop taking this formula as soon as it takes effect because aconite is toxic.
ALERT: Contraindications of each herb - use with caution under these conditions:
Da Huang: Pregnancy • Nursing • Menstruation • Qi deficiency • Blood deficiency • Stomach deficiency cold • Spleen deficiency cold • Normal or loose stool • Normal blood flow • Postpartum
Ren Shen: Autoimmune disorder • Blood thinner medication • Diabetes medication • Blood pressure medication • Caffeine • Yin deficiency • Stagnant fire • Hypertension • Bleeding disorders • Pain in chest • Excess heat
Hou Po: Anticoagulant drugs • Antidepressant drugs
Dang Gui: Autoimmune disorder • Pregnancy • Blood thinner drugs (Wafarin) • Diarrhea • Yin deficiency with heat • Dampness abdominal distention
Hou Po: Anticoagulant drugs • Antidepressant drugs
Jie Geng : Blood-stained mucus • Hypoglycemia • Tuberculosis • Anti-diabetic drugs
Sheng Jiang: Lung heat • Dry cough • Phlegm heat • Full heat • Yin deficiency with heat • Vomiting from stomach heat • Gallstones • Exterior deficiency with unexplained sweating • Horse meat
Da Zao: Epigastric discomfort and bloating • Food stagnation • Damp excess • Damp Phlegm • Intestinal worms
Gan Cao: High blood pressure • Low potassium • Pork • Seaweed • Chinese cabbage • Anti-diabetic drugs • Diuretic drugs |
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