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Handbook
Of TCM
Herbal Formulas
Preface
The material in this handbook is for educational purposes only. The information presented concerning the properties,
functions, and use of these formulas in China has not yet been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Nothing contained in this handbook is intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical disease in the United States.
This handbook was written by Master Zhengang Guo. Around the early 60’s in Lanzhou City in China, Zhengang Guo’s
father, Xiangli Guo, gathered his teenage sons and daughters for their first of many classes on the foundations of traditional
Chinese medical theory. Six generations earlier the first Guo ancestor practiced as a Traditional Chinese Medical doctor and
herbalist, but Traditional Chinese Medicine actually began over two thousand years ago with the traditions and classic
formulas it perpetuates today.
A great deal has changed since that makeshift classroom in Lanzhou. Zhengang Guo took his extensive knowledge of
Traditional Chinese Medicine to Lanzhou Medical College, where he trained as a Western surgeon and oncologist. For 17
years Guo practiced both Chinese and allopathic medicines throughout northwest China, from the mountains near Tibet, to
the vast countryside, to the city of Lanzhou. In the rural areas, he would often treat upwards of 100 patients each day. Guo
wanted to continue researching traditional Chinese herbal medicine and finding ways to combine allopathic and Traditional
Chinese Medicine (TCM), so he came to the United States in 1981 as a postdoctoral fellow at the M.D. Anderson Tumor
Hospital in Houston, Texas, hoping to integrate the best of Western science with the herbal medicine he had practiced for so
many years. He then moved to Chicago, where he conducted additional research at the University of Illinois and started the
first Chinese herbal class ever taught in Chicago.
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Preface 1 BCHF B 16 BY-2 B 25
B-CL B 16 BYHW B 25
Table of Contents 2-7 B-DS B 17 BYT B 26
BGZ C 17 BYZH B 26
Alphabetical Index 8-151 BHDH B 17 BZ C 26
BHT B 17 BZS B 26
ABDOM-BL T 8 BHW B 18 BZYQ B 27
ABDOM-BL-Q T 8 B-HXT B 18 C C 27
ACE G, B 8 BIYA G 18 CAPILLARIES B 27
ACE-BR G, B 9 BIYA-C B 18 CB G 27
ACE-BRAIN B, T 9 BLAD-KL C 18 CB-2 B 27
ACE-HL-2 C 9 BLAD-QK B 19 CCH C 28
ACE-HL-3 C 9 BLOOD-CM B 19 CHLM-2 B 28
ACE-LUNG G, B 9 BLS C 19 CHSG B 28
ACE-P B 10 BM T 19 CHUN-NOD B 28
ACLEAN B 10 BMG G 19 CHX-C C 29
A-GINSENG C 10 BONE-CIRC B 20 CHZN B 29
AGRIMONY (XHC) B 11 BONE-DS B 20 CK C 29
ALL-E B 11 BONE-DS-2 B 20 CLEAN TEA G 29
AMENO-G B 11 BP-L G 20 CLN B-D B 30
AML G 11 BP-S G 21 CLN B-G B 30
AML-2 C 12 BQ C 21 CLN B-W B 30
AN-SHEN B 12 BRAIN-CC B 21 COIX-C B 30
ASCI-L C 12 BRAIN-DES B 22 COLON-P B, C 31
ASCI-SF T 13 BRAIN-ECM C 22 COLON-POP B 31
ATS C 13 BRAIN-S B 22 C-SALT O 31
B G, B 13 BREAST-BL B 23 CULA B 32
B-AC (B-ACHE) G, B, T 14 BREAST-ND B 23 DACH B 32
BACK-CIRC C 14 BRONCH-G B 23 DANDELION B 32
BACK-SP T 14 BT B 23 DAOC-2 T 33
BAHU B 15 BT-2 G 24 DAOC-3 B 33
BAIS G 15 BT-SP (BT-CPN) B 24 DCC-2 C 33
BB B 16 BTWT B 24 DCHT B 33
BBTM B 16 BXXT B 25 DGSY G 34
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DHT B, G 34 GBS-2 B 45 HEEL-SP B 55
DHT-2 B 34 G-DBP B 46 HFP C 55
DHT-INT B 34 GFW B 46 HGWT B, G 56
DHYZ B 35 GG B 46 HIC-CALM B 56
DHZC-2 B 35 GGT B 47 HLJD B 56
DJSH B, T 35 GH B 47 HLX B 57
DJ-SHI B 36 GHHT B 47 HNSH B, G 57
DKMX-2 B 36 GJTF B, G 48 HOLDER-W C 57
DLHT B 36 GJTF-P C 48 HONEYSUCKLE B 58
DSN-2 B 37 G-LF B 48 HOT-ASMA B 58
DUHO-2 B, G 37 GLJ C 48 HPQW B 58
DXC G 37 GLMT B 48 HQ G 58
EAR-CALM B 38 GLWG B 49 HQT B 59
EAR-PC.B B 38 GMD B, G 49 HWDZ B 59
EAR-SP B 38 GMJ B 49 HXS B 59
ELS B 39 GMJ-2 B 49 HY-CALM B 60
EMF B, G 39 GPT B, G 49 HZW C 60
EYE-CL B 39 GQZ B 50 HZW-A C 60
EYE-GL B 39 G-SBP B 50 IMMU-J B 60
EYE-IF B 40 GSZT B 50 IMMUN-Q YIN (IMMU-Q.Y) B 61
F1 B 40 GTL B 50 INCALM B 61
FEM-D.DH B 40 GW B 51 INT-DH G 61
FEM-SP T 41 GW-2 C 51 INT-D.P B 62
FER-CC B 41 GX-2 B 51 INT-HDP B 62
FER-OW B 42 GXA B 51 INT-IBS B 62
FFTS B 42 G-XXN B 51 INT-REG B, T 63
FFTS-2 B 43 GZT B, G 52 J-2 B 63
FO-TI B 43 HAND-SW T 52 JBJW B 63
FSP B 43 HAWTHORN B 53 JF-1 B 63
FSP-2 B 44 HB B, G 53 JFBD B, G 64
F-WARMER G 44 HEAD-PC B 53 JF-F B 64
FXT B 44 HEAD-W.H B 54 JIAO MU C 64
FZLZ Pills 45 HEAL-ALL B 54 JING B 64
G B 45 HEART-BAL B 54 JJHL-2 C 65
G-2 B 45 HEART-HBP B 54 JLS C 65
GBS G 45 HEDYOTIS B 55 JOINT-CC B 65
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JOINT-CM G 66 MOUTH-S B 77 QIS-2 C 87
JOINT-GT B 66 MSP-III C 77 QI-YIN UP B, G 87
JOINT-RP B 66 MSP-LIV B 77 QJL-T B 87
JOINT-WC B 67 MSP-ST B 78 QLBD B 88
JOINT-YIN B 67 MSP-YI B 78 QLS B 88
JT-HLT B 67 MXLY-2 B 79 QR C 88
JTW B 68 MXYG-2 B 79 QRHT B 88
JYEN C 68 MYT B, G 79 QSHR B, G 89
KD-SP C 68 NECK-ND C 80 QSHR-W.H B 89
KNEE-ST B 68 NERVE-P.Y B 80 QT B 89
KWL-M C 69 NOSE-AL B 80 QTT B, G 89
KYD C 69 NOSE-IF B 81 QXR B, G 90
L C 69 ORANGE-C B 81 QZHS-A C 90
LDXG-2 B, G 69 OVA-CYS B 81 RBX B 90
LEG-SP B 70 P B 81 RCQ B, G 90
LFW C 70 PAUSE-REG B 82 RCQ-G B 91
LISTA B, G 70 PBY B 82 RCQ-G-2 B 91
LIVER-WIND C 71 PDL B 82 RECT-HM B 91
L.M C 71 PITT B, G 82 RED DATE G 91
LUNG-C-F B 72 PREG-MIS B 83 REGROW B 92
LUNG-YIHM B 72-73 PREG-MOR B 83 REHMANNIA B 92
LWDH B 73 PROST-EL B 83 REISHI C 92
LXW-2 C 73 PROST-IF B 84 REISHI SP C 93
LXXF B 74 PTT C 84 RG B, G 93
MACT B 74 PWX G 84 RG-DRY B 93
MAN-E TEABAG 74 PXD B 85 RK B, G 94
MBW-2 B 75 Q B, G 85 RUM C 94
MELON-C B, G 75 QCJF B, G 85 SALVIA B 94
MENO-EX B 75 QCT B, T 86 SAN QI B 95
MENO-REG B, T 75 QGJ B 86 SAPI T 95
MET-G B, G 76 QGW B 86 SBT B 95
MIND-ADH B 76 QHBJ-2 B 86 SCFS B 95
MIND-D B 76 QI-DESCED B 87 SF B 96
MJHY B, T 76 QIS B 87 SG-CLEAN G 96
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SHBU B, G 96 SPINE-SN B 104 WADA G 116
SHEN-QI B 96 STAM-E C 104 WALNUT-C B 116
SHM B 97 STAS-MIX B 105 WDT B, G 117
SHM-BD C 97 STOM-DEC B 105 WDT-TEN B 117
SHM-DM T 97 STOM-GS B 105 WJT B 117
SHM-HEAT B 97 STOM-HP B 106 WJW C 118
SHM-MF B 97 STOM-QSF B 106 WJXD B, G 118
SHM-YIY B 98 STOM-UL B 107 WLS B, G 118
SHM-YY G 98 STOM-YIN B 107 WMW B 118
SHT B 98 SUJF B 107 WT-BAL C 119
SHU-Q B, C 98 SWHQ B 108 WYGX B 119
SIDE-SP B 99 SWXF B 108 WYX G 119
SI-GINSENG B 99 SXY B 108 WZW B 119
SINUS-IF B 99 SYGC B 109 WZW-2 B 119
SKIN-AL B 99 SZRT B 109 WZYT B 120
SKIN-BP B 100 SZRT-PLUS B 109 XCH B, G 120
SKIN-D.TH B 100 SZT B 110 XDH-2 B 121
SKIN-EZ B 100 SZTF B 110 XFDZ B 121
SKIN-EZ-W B 101 SZY B 110 XG B, T 121
SKIN-HV B 101 TDXF B 111 XH B 121
SKIN-NT B 101 TEETH-ST.K B 111 XI B, G 122
SKIN-SCRO B 101 TESTI B 111 XK G 122
SKIN-SIGL B 102 THROAT-C C, T 112 XKC G 122
SKIN-V B 102 THROAT-P B 112 XK-G B 122
SKIN-V-BS B 102 TJ B 112 XK-LIV B, G 123
SKIN-V-T G 102 TRCHQ B 112-113 XLW C 123
SKIN-W B 103 TT B 114 XM B, C 123
SLBZ B, G 103 TWBX B 114 XMT B 123
SLEAN B 103 URIN-B.W B 114 XTSJ B, T 124
SLEAN-TH B 103 UT-DBS B 115 XTSJ-L B 124
SM-HONEY Syrup 104 VESSEL-INF B 115 XTSJ-SKIN B 124
SOPHORA B 104 VOICE-CL B 115 XXB-2 C 124
SP-FV C 104 VOICE-SP B 116 XY B 125
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Y G 125 Beverage Teas: Skin Clear Lotion-2 (LO-SKIN-2) 147
YANT B 125 Astragalus Tea (1LR06) 134 Skin-IA Lotion (LO-SKIN-A) 147
YAOT B 125 Chrysanthemum Tea (1LR08) 134 Voice Vinegar (LO-VOICE) 148
YCH B 126 Ginger Tea (1LR11) 134
YFB B 126 Gynostemma Tea (1LR13) 135
YGJ B 126 Honeysuckle Flower Tea (1Y19) 132 Drop:
YGS C 126 Ku Ding Tea (1LR12) 134 Clear Nose Spray (LO-NOSE-1) 147
YHT B, T 127 Life Rising Green Tea (1LR05) 134 EMF Drop (LO-EMF) 146
YIGAS B 127 Liver Peace Tea (1LR01) 133 Nail Clear Drops (LO-NAIL) 146
YIMF B 127 Momordica Fruit Tea (1LR02) 133
YINCHIAO B 128 Reishi Tea (1Y22) 133
YISH B 128 San-Qi Flower Tea (1LR16) 135 Oil:
Y-JXY B, G 128 Skin Beauty Tea (1LR14) 135 Ear Clear Oil (LO-EAR) 146
YLZ-J B, G 129 Stevia Tea (1LR07) 134 Female Passion Oil (LO-FSP) 146
YT B 129 Tender Green Tea (1LR04) 133 Nose Oil (LO-NOSE) 147
YXC B 129 Voice Tea (1LR15) 135
Y-XY B, G 130 Youthening Tea (1Y18) 132
YYT2 B 130 Cream and Ointment:
ZCHT B 130 Balance Cream (CR-BALANCE) 138
ZGC B, G 131 Herbal Bars: Binpen Cream (CR-BINPEN) 139
ZGTF C 131 Coix Bar (6CK50, 51) 138 Binpen-2 Cream (CR-BIP-2) 139
ZGTF-2 B 131 Double Resolve Bar (6CK35) 136 Facial-Balance Cream (CR-F-PAL) 139
ZWT B 131 Happy Stomach Bar (6CK37) 137 Heel Cream (CR-HEEL) 140
ZXT B 132 Skin Beauty Bar (6CK42) 137 Itch Buster Ointment (CR-ITCH) 140
ZYCUS G 132 Squash Sugar Bar (6CK39 ) 137 Knee Cream (CR-KNEE) 141
Muscle & Joint Ointment (CR-MUSCLE) 141
Skin Beauty Cream (CR-SKIN-B) 142
Herbal Supplement: External Used Products: Skin Calm Cream (CR-QLG) 142
First Defense-Wind Cold (1GT-1) 136 Lotion: Skin Smooth Ointment (CR-SKIN-SM) 142
First Defense-Wind Heat (1GT-2) 136 ACE-P-LOTION-1 (LO-ACE-1) 145 Skin-Sigl Cream (CR-S-SIGL) 144
ViraCool (1GT-4) 136 ACE-P-LOTION-2 (LO-ACE-2) 145 Skin-V Cream (CR-SKIN-V) 143
Joint Lotion (LO-JOINT) 146 Skin-W Cream (CR-SKIN-W) 143
Re-Grow Lotion (LO-REGROW) 147 Skin-W-G Cream (CR-SKIN-W-G) 144
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Herbal Shampoo:
Shampoo-CL (SH-CL) 150
Shampoo-Foti (SH-FOTI) 151
ProGrow Shampoo (SH-GROW) 151
Others:
Anti-Alcohol Plaster (PL-AA) 150
Beauty Powder (PO-BE) 148
Hand Sweating Powder (PO-HD-SW) 148
Herbal Mask (CL-MASK) 145
Mouth Powder (PO-MO) 149
Mouth Powder-2 (PO-MO-2) 149
N-Clean Powder (PO-CL) 148
N-Man Powder (PO-MA) 149
N-Urine Powder (PO-UR) 150
Recover Powder (PO-RECOVER) 149
Skin-UL Powder (PO-SK) 150
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Brief Pin Yin English Ingredients Property and Main Usage
Name Name Name Function in China
ABDOM- Fu Shu Fang Abdomen Peace Magnolia Bark (Hou Po) Hot and Cold Abdominal bloating and gas, especially
BL (Zhi Shi)
Immature Bitter Orange Fruit Resolves, eliminates the in the middle and lower abdomen;
Chinese Rhubarb Rhizome (Da Huang) stagnation and blockage of the irregular bowel movement and bloating;
Agarwood Heartwood (Chen Xiang) Excess Cold and Heat; clears Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
Phellodendron Bark (Huang Bo) Dampness-Heat, especially Caution: Use cautiously with Deficiency
Zedoary Rhizome (E Zhu) Middle and Lower Burners; conditions, and Excess Cold or Excess
Southern Tsangshu Rhizome (Cang Zhu) regulates, strengthens the Heat only conditions. This formula is for
Turmeric Rhizome (Jiang Huang) ascending and descending the combined conditions of Cold, Heat,
Prepared Ginger Rhizome (Gan Jiang) functions of the Stomach and and Damp-Heat
Radish Seed (Lai Fu Zi) Spleen; restores and smooths
Perilla Stem (Zi Su Geng) the Qi circulation.
ABDOM- Shu Qi Fang Abdomen Magnolia Bark (Hou Po) Warm and Cool Abdominal bloating and gas, with or
BL-Q Peace-Q Immature Bitter Orange Fruit (Zhi Shi) Opens up and eliminates the Qi without constipation. If there is constipa-
Round Cardamon Fruit (Bai Dou Kou) stagnation and blockage; resolves tion, the bloating is more severe than the
Chinese Rhubarb Rhizome (Da Huang) and clears the Excess Heat stagna- constipation, especially in the middle and
tion; restores and normalizes the lower abdomen.
descending Qi function of the Caution: This formula is only for Excess
Stomach. conditions. For Deficiency conditions,
use temporarily or combine with other
formulas or herbs.
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Name Name Name Function in China
ACE- Ru Ai Yan Breast Support Cremastra Pseudobulb (Shan Ci Gu) Cool Nodules, masses, and malignant growths
BR Fang Viola Whole Plant (Zi Hua Di Ding) Clears Toxic Heat and poisons; in breast area.
Trichosanthes Fruit (Gua Lou) resolves Stagnation of Qi & Blood, Caution: Use with caution during
Chekiang Fritillary Bulb (Zhe Bei Mu) phlegm and mucus, especially in pregnancy or consult your TCM
Japanese Knotweed Rhizome (Hu Zhang) Liver and Stomach channels and practitioner.
Forsythia Fruit (Lian Qiao) breast area.
Spatholobus Vine (Ji Xue Teng)
ACE- Nao Qing Fang Brain Clear Dong-Quai Root (Dang Gui) Cool and Warm Mixed Brain tumor, especially with the following
BRAIN Bile-Cured Chinese Arisaema Rhizome Removes mucus; softens and symptoms and complaints:
(Dan Nan Xing) melts the Solidness and Hardness; headache, dizziness, limbs and body
Pinellia Rhizome (Ban Xia) opens and clears the blocked numbness, hemiplegia or other paralysis,
Heal-All Spike (Xia Ku Cao) collaterals and resolves nodules. unclear and difficult speech, blurred
Kombu (Kun Bu) vision, chest congestion with a lot of
Oyster Shell (Mu Li) mucus, thick and greasy tongue coating,
Grass-Leaved Calamus Rhizome (Shi Chang Pu) wiry and slippery pulse.
Chekiang Fritillary Bulb (Zhe Bei Mu) Caution: Use with caution during
Poria Sclerotium (Fu Ling) pregnancy or consult your TCM
Sargassum (Hai Zao) practitioner.
Red Peony Root (Chi Shao)
ACE-HL Hua Liu Dan-2 General Resolve Leech (Shui Zhi) Even All kinds of nodules.
-2 -2 Chicken Gizzard's Internal Lining (Ji Nei Jin) Resolves the stagnation,
improves the immune function.
ACE-HL Hua Liu Dan-3 General Resolve Black Ant (Hei Ma Yi) Even All kinds of nodules.
-3 -3 Leech (Shui Zhi) Resolves the stagnation,
Toad Skin (Chan Pi) improves the immune function.
ACE- Fei Ai Yan Regulate Lung Houttuynia Aboveground Parts (Yu Xing Cao) Cool Nodules, masses, and malignant growths
LUNG Fang Lepidium Seed (Ting Li Zi) Clears Toxic Heat and poisons; related to Toxic Heat and mucus,
Black Nightshade Aboveground Parts (Long Kui) resolves phlegm and mucous especially in the Lung area.
Barbat Skullcap Whole Plant (Ban Zhi Lian) stagnation; disperses nodules Caution: Use with caution during
Trichosanthes Fruit (Gua Lou) and masses in the Lung area. pregnancy or consult your TCM
Job’s Tears Seed (Yi Yi Ren) practitioner.
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Brief Pin Yin English Ingredients Property and Main Usage
Name Name Name Function in China
ACE-P Ping Shu Tong Advanced Paris Rhizome (Chong Lou) Cold and Warm Combined Helps all kinds of pain due to Qi, Blood,
Fang Support-P Cremastra Pseudobulb (Shan Ci Gu) Clears Toxic Heat and poisons; and Mucus stagnation, especially related
Chinese Arisaema Rhizome (Tian Nan Xing) resolves phlegm and Mucus; to masses; helps masses.
Zedoary Rhizome (E Zhu) relieves pain. Caution: Use with caution during
Corydalis Rhizome (Yan Hu Suo) pregnancy or consult your TCM
Sichuan-Pagoda-Tree Fruit (Chuan Lian Zi) practitioner.
White Peony Root (Bai Shao)
Curcuma Rhizome (Jiang Huang)
Chinese Licorice Root (Gan Cao)
ACLEAN Qing Cuo Ling Skin Regulator- Tree Peony Bark (Mu Dan Pi) Cold Acne, rash, abscess, skin redness and
AC Chinese Rhubarb Rhizome (Da Huang) Clears Heat and detoxifies; itching caused by Excess Heat.
Dong-Quai Root (Dang Gui) promotes blood circulation and
Rehmannia Root (Sheng Di Huang) removes the stagnation; cools
Safflower (Hong Hua) the Blood, and nourishes body
White Mulberry Bark (Sang Bai Pi) fluid.
Hedyotis Whole Plant (Bai Hua She She Cao)
A-GINSENG Xi Yang Shen American American Ginseng (Xi Yang Shen) Cool Lung and Kidney Yin Deficiency and Qi
Ginseng Tonifies Qi and nourishes Lung and Yin Deficiency. The disorders
Yin; clears Fire and generates include: Chronic cough, wheezing and
fluids. coughing up blood, loss of voice, dry
mouth and thirst, weakness and
irritability due to chronic fever.
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Brief Pin Yin English Ingredients Property and Main Usage
Name Name Name Function in China
Agrimony Xian He Cao Agrimony Agrimony (Xian He Cao) Astringent and Neutral 1) Various hemorrhages: coughing with
(Former name Stops bleeding; kills parasites; blood, vomiting with blood, epistaxis;
XHC) relieves dysentery. hematuria; bloody stool and abnormal
uterine bleeding;
2) Dysentery, abscess;
3) Vaginal itching, such as trichomonas;
vaginitis;
4) Malignant growths.
AMENO- Bi Jing Fang P-Reguler Silkworm Feces (Can Sha) Slightly Warm Amenorrhea;
G Vaccaria Seed (Wang Bu Liu Xing) Promotes blood circulation; Irregular period.
Chinese Motherwort Aboveground Parts (Yi Mu Cao) restores, regulates, and maintains Caution: Avoid using this formula during
Achyranthes Root (Niu Xi) the menstrual period. pregnancy or with heavy bleeding.
Cuttlebone (Hai Piao Xiao)
Indian Madder Root (Qian Cao)
AML An Mian Ling Easy Sleep Jujube Seed (Suan Zao Ren) Slightly Cool Insomnia characterized by difficulty
Perilla Leaf (Zi Su Ye) Tonifies Heart, Lung, Spleen, Yin falling asleep.
Brown’s Lily Bulb (Bai He) and Blood; harmonizes Ying and Caution: Use with caution during
Corydalis Rhizome (Yan Hu Suo) Wei Qi; brings Shen home to rest pregnancy or consult your TCM
White Peony Root (Bai Shao) in the Heart so that sleep may be practitioner.
Pinellia Rhizome (Ban Xia) calm and restful.
Anemarrhena Rhizome (Zhi Mu)
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Brief Pin Yin English Ingredients Property and Main Usage
Name Name Name Function in China
AML-2 An Mian Easy Sleep-2 Heal-All Spike (Xia Ku Cao) Cool Difficulty falling asleep.
Ling-2 Pinellia Rhizome (Ban Xia) Clears Excess Heat and Liver Fire; Caution: Use with caution during
White Peony Root (Bai Shao) nourishes Heart and Liver Yin; pregnancy or consult your TCM
Jujube Seed (Suan Zao Ren) harmonizes Liver and Heart; calms practitioner.
Corydalis Rhizome (Yan Hu Suo) agitated Shen (Heart Spirit),
Amber (Hu Po) inducing it to return and enter into
Chinese Goldthread Rhizome (Huang Lian) the Heart Yin, thus enabling good
Anemarrhena Rhizome (Zhi Mu) sleep at night.
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Brief Pin Yin English Ingredients Property and Main Usage
Name Name Name Function in China
ASCI-SF Fu Shui Qing Water Cleaner Southern Tsangshu Rhizome (Cang Zhu) Warm Ascites, including cirrhosis related,
Atractylodes Rhizome (Bai Zhu) Tonifies the Spleen; strengthens especially with big but soft abdomen.
Achyranthes Root (Niu Xi) the Qi circulation and Water Cautions: 1. This formula is gentle but
Areca Rind (Da Fu Pi) Transformation; eliminates the still avoid over-use for deficiency
Alisma Rhizome (Ze Xie) Dampness and discharges the condition.
Asian Psyllium Seed (Che Qian Zi) water and fluid. 2. Use with caution during pregnancy
or consult your TCM practitioner.
B Xue Fu Zhu Chest Circulation Dong-Quai Root (Dang Gui) Warm, Cool, Slightly Dry Many kinds of pain, especially sharp
Yu Tang Support Rehmannia Root (Sheng Di Huang) Activates Qi and blood circulation; pain originating from Qi and Blood
Peach Seed (Tao Ren) dispels Blood stagnation, stagnation. Includes headache, migraines,
Safflower (Hong Hua) especially from the Blood House chest and side pain, limb numbness,
Bitter Orange Fruit (Zhi Qiao) and chest areas. stiffness, menstrual cramps, injury, blood
Red Peony Root (Chi Shao) clots, and numerous other conditions
Chinese Thoroughwax Root (Chai Hu) related to Blood stagnation.
Balloon-Flower Root (Jie Geng) Caution: Use with caution during
Sichuan Lovage Rhizome (Chuan Xiong) pregnancy or consult your TCM
Achyranthes Root (Niu Xi) practitioner.
Chinese Licorice Root (Gan Cao)
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Brief Pin Yin English Ingredients Property and Main Usage
Name Name Name Function in China
B-AC Zhi Tong Tang Maintain Spatholobus Vine (Ji Xue Teng) Warm Painful problems resulting from Blood
(former name Circulation Dong-Quai Root (Dang Gui) Resolves Blood stagnation; stagnation. From practice experience and
B-ACHE) Red-Rooted Sage Root (Dan Shen) promotes blood circulation to observation, for general pain problems
Frankincense Resin (Ru Xiang) relieve pain. arising from Blood stagnation, the herbal
Myrrh Resin (Mo Yao) combination of this formula is very
Job’s Tears Seed (Yi Yi Ren) effective.
Asiatic Dogwood Fruit (Shan Zhu Yu) Caution: Use with caution during
Cinnamon Twig (Gui Zhi) pregnancy or consult your TCM
Red Peony Root (Chi Shao) practitioner.
BACK- Shu Yao San Back Power Sichuan Teasel Root (Xu Duan) Warm Back and leg pain.
CIRC Achyranthes Root (Niu Xi) Activates and promotes the
circulation, especially in the back
area.
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Brief Pin Yin English Ingredients Property and Main Usage
Name Name Name Function in China
BAHU Bai Hu Tang Gypsum- Gypsum (Shi Gao) Warm For any of these symptoms:
Anemarrheana Anemarrhena Rhizome (Zhi Mu) Clears Excess Heat in the Yang 1. Feeling hot or with high fever;
Formla Chinese Licorice Root (Gan Cao) Ming Channel and Stomach area, 2. Very thirsty (hard to quench), drinking
Rice Seed (Jing Mi) especially in the Qi system. a lot, preferring cold water and beverage;
3. Whole body sweat;
4. Strong and big, or floating and slippery
pulse.
Or when together with:
1. Acute infection: meningitis, eye
infection, bronchitis, pneumonia,
septicemia, etc.;
2. High fever (even with no clear
diagnosis in allopathic medicine);
3. Bleeding: like nose bleeding,
menorrhagia, etc.
4. Rheumatic fever or lesion;
5. Leukemia;
6. Diabetes;
7. Skin disorders;
8. Heat-stroke.
Caution:
This formula is for Excess Heat condition,
not for Cold condition (especially with
cold feeling, no thirst, weak and deep
pulse.)
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Brief Pin Yin English Ingredients Property and Main Usage
Name Name Name Function in China
BB Si Wu Tang Maintain Blood Dong-Quai Root (Dang Gui) Neutral Anemia, fatigue, irregular period, spotting
Sichuan Lovage Rhizome (Chuan Xiong) Generally tonifies Blood; regulates and heavy menstrual bleeding.
Prepared Rehmannia Root (Shu Di Huang) blood circulation; balances the
White Peony Root (Bai Shao) overall condition of the Blood.
BBTM Ban Xia Bai Zhu Spleen Pinellia Rhizome (Ban Xia) Warm 1. For any of these symptoms:
Tian Ma Tang Maintenance Atractylodes Rhizome (Bai Zhu) Tonifies the Spleen and Qi, Dizziness, water retention and fullness
Gastrodia Rhizome (Tian Ma) removes the Mucus and dispels in the upper stomach area, weak pulse.
Southern Tsangshu Rhizome (Cang Zhu) the retained water. Or when together with:
Poria Sclerotium (Fu Ling) blood pressure disorders, either high or
Astragalus Root (Huang Qi) low or with small difference between the
Asian Ginseng Root (Ren Shen) systolic and diastolic pressure (means
Alisma Rhizome (Ze Xie) systolic pressure is too low at the same
Barley (Germinated Ripe Fruit) (Mai Ya) time the diastolic pressure is too high);
Phellodendron Bark (Huang Bo) headache; sleepiness; stomach prolapse,
Prepared Ginger Rhizome (Gan Jiang) etc.
2. Severe sleepiness and tiredness after
meals.
BCHF Bao Chun Fang Anti-Aging Lycium Berries (Gou Qi Zi) Neutral General tonification for improving
Prepared Rehmannia Root (Shu Di Huang) Evenly tonifies and harmonizes stamina and strengthening immune
Chinese Dodder Seed (Tu Si Zi) Yin and Yang, Qi and Blood. function.
Rubus Fruit (Fu Pen Zi) The properties of this composition Anti-aging.
Fo-Ti Root (He Shou Wu) of herbs are neither too greasy nor
Poria Sclerotium (Fu Ling) too dry, neither too hot and nor
Astiatic Dogwood Fruit (Shan Zhu Yu) too cold, so the formula can be
consumed long term without
negative effects.
B-CL Qing Xue Fang Blood Support Sichuan Lovage Rhizome (Chuan Xiong) Neutral Headache, high blood pressure, and
Kudzu Root (Ge Gen) Removes Blood stagnation, other vascular disorders with poor blood
Corydalis Rhizome (Yan Hu Suo) especially in head area. circulation.
Achyranthes Root (Niu Xi) Caution: Use with caution during
pregnancy or consult your TCM
practitioner.
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B-DS Hua Jiu Yu Promote Peach Seed (Tao Ren) Neutral Chronic deep, sharp, and stubborn pain,
Pian Circulation Chinese Rhubarb Rhizome (Da Huang) Cools Blood and promotes blood numbness and dysfunction.
Red Peony Root (Chi Shao) circulation to remove the stubborn Caution: Use with caution during
Safflower (Hong Hua) and deep stagnation, especially in pregnancy or consult your TCM
Achyranthes Root (Niu Xi) the collaterals. practitioner.
BHT Ban Xia Hou Abdomen- Pinellia Rhizome (Ban Xia) Warm Melancholy, depression, "plum pit Qi",
Po Tang Regulate-Qi Magnolia Bark (Hou Po) Descends rebellious uprising Qi; (known in the West as "globus
Poria Sclerotium (Fu Ling) regulates and promotes Qi circu- pharyngeus"), chest and stomach
Ginger Rhizome (Sheng Jiang) lation; resolves and clears Qi and congestion, belching, and bloating.
Perilla Leaf (Zi Su Ye) mucous stagnation. Caution: Use cautiously if Heat or Yin
Deficiency conditions are present.
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Name Name Name Function in China
BHW Bao He Wan Harmo-Digest Chinese Hawthorn Fruit (Shan Zha) Warm and Cool Food stagnation and symptoms of
Herbal Ferment (Shen Qu) Removes Qi and food stagnation; indigestion, including:
Pinellia Rhizome (Ban Xia) eliminates Dampness; clears Stomach bloating, belching, bitter taste
Poria Sclerotium (Fu Ling) Stomach Heat from over-eating in the mouth, etc..
Tangerine Rind (Chen Pi) and improper diet; harmonizes Caution: Avoid prolonged use if Spleen
Forsythia Fruit (Lian Qiao) Stomach function and helps and Stomach Deficiency are present.
Radish Seed (Lai Fu Zi) digestion.
B-HXT Huo Xue Tang Blood Circulation Dong-Quai Root (Dang Gui) Slightly Warm 1) Hair loss;
Promotion (Head) Red Peony Root (Chi Shao) Resolves Blood stagnation; opens 2) Grey hair;
Sichuan Lovage Rhizome (Chuan Xiong) the orifices; smoothes and activates 3) Headache and all other kinds of pain,
Safflower (Hong Hua) circulation in the channels and especially in the upper part of the body.
Peach Seed (Tao Ren) meridians especially in the upper Caution: Use with caution during
Ginger Rhizome (Sheng Jiang) part of the body. pregnancy or consult your TCM
practitioner.
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Name Name Name Function in China
BLAD- Zhuang Quan Bladder Astragalus Root (Huang Qi) Warm Urinary incontinence.
QK Fang Strengthen Codonopsis Root (Dang Shen) Tonifies and raises up the Qi; Frequent urination, especially after
Pyrolae Whole Plant (Lu Xian Cao) strengthens the Kidney and surgeries on prostate, urinary bladder,
Alpinia Fruit (Yi Zhi) bladder functions. uterus, etc..
Bugbane Rhizome (Sheng Ma) Cautions: 1. Be cautious with Damp-
Ootheca Mantidis (Sang Piao Xiao) Heat or Excess Heat conditions, unless
Cherokee Rose Fruit (Jin Ying Zi) combine with other formulas.
Euryale Seed (Qian Shi) 2. Use with caution during pregnancy
or consult your TCM practitioner.
BLOOD- Xue Jing Ping Blood Regulator Woolly Grass Rhizome (Bai Mao Gen) Cool Most kinds of bleeding, especially when
CM Agrimony Aboveground Parts (Xian He Cao) Smoothes and regulates Qi circula- due to stagnated Qi, Excess Heat and
Lotus Leaf (He Ye) tion and distribution; cools and Fire in the Blood.
Canadian Thistle Aboveground Parts (Xiao Ji) regulates Blood; reduces and
stops abnormal bleeding.
BMG Bai Mao Gen Woolly Grass Woolly Grass Rhizome (Bai Mao Gen) Cold 1) Most kinds of bleeding due to Excess-
Cools Blood-Heat; relieves Heat;
bleeding; clears Damp-Heat and 2) Painful, burning, frequent, and difficult
stagnation; regulates urination. urination;
3) Water retention.
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Name Name Name Function in China
BONE- Bu Shang Pian Bone Circulation Sappanwood Heartwood (Su Mu) Warm 1. All kinds of injuries, bone fractures;
CIRC Support Frankincense Resin (Ru Xiang) Activates blood circulation; 2. Other kinds of pain in the tendons,
Myrrh Resin (Mo Yao) resolves blood stasis; relieves muscles, bones, and joints, especially
Drynaria Rhizome (Gu Sui Bu) pain and swelling; helps and related with injuries.
Sichuan Teasel Root (Xu Duan) promotes the healing process of Caution: Use with caution during preg-
Honeysuckle Stem (Ren Dong Teng) bone fractures, injury of tendons nancy or consult your TCM practitioner.
and other soft tissues.
BONE-DS Jian Gu Fang Bone Strength Spatholobus Vine (Ji Xue Teng) Warm Low bone-density and quality, especially
Support Ligustrum Fruit (Nu Zhen Zi) Tonifies and strengthens Liver and for aged people with low energy levels
Lycium Berries (Gou Qi Zi) Kidney functions; promotes blood and stamina, easily having shortness of
Scurfy-Pea Fruit (Bu Gu Zhi) circulation, especially in bones; breath, lower back and legs weakness
improves and maintains bone and soreness, and feeling cold.
quality and density.
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Name Name Name Function in China
BP-S Ping Ya Zu Yu Balance Soak-S Chinese Motherwort Fruit (Chong Wei Zi) Slightly Cool High blood pressure, especially with
Ji-S White Mulberry Leaf (Sang Ye) Clears the Liver Heat, Liver Heat and stagnation.
opens through the Channels and Suggested Dosage and Method of Use:
collaterals, regulates and balances 1. Dissolve granules in hot water.
the circulation. 2. Soak feet in the dissolved herbal
solution for 10~20 minutes.
3. Use the herbal soak when it is as warm
as possible. Reheat as necessary.
4. In most cases, use 1~2 granule
packets per application, 1~2 times daily.
BRAIN- Shu Nao Fang Brain Clarity White Mulberry Leaf (Sang Ye) Neutral 1. Dementia, especially due to angio-
CC Support Chinese Motherwort Fruit (Chong Wei Zi) Nourishes the Liver, tonifies Qi, sclerosis;
Fo-Ti Root (He Shou Wu) nourishes and cools the Blood, 2. Alzheimer's Dementia;
Red-Rooted Sage Root (Dan Shen) extinguishes the Wind, improves 3. Angio-sclerosis.
Siberian Solomon's-Seal Rhizome (Huang Jing) the circulation, especially in the
Aromatic Solomon's-Seal Rhizome (Yu Zhu) head and brain.
Kudzu Root (Ge Gen)
Spatholobus Vine (Ji Xue Teng)
Dwarf-Lilyturf Root (Mai Dong)
Amomum Fruit (Sha Ren)
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Name Name Name Function in China
BRAIN- Nao Chong Brain Descending Rehmannia Root (Sheng Di Huang) Cool Encephalemia; pre-stroke signs. Usually
DES Xue Fang Achyranthes Root (Niu Xi) Descends the uprising Qi and include:
Chinese Yam Rhizome (Shan Yao) Blood down from head and brain (1) Dizziness, unbalance feeling, pressure
Haematitum (Dai Zhe Shi) area. in the head ear or eyes or headache;
Gypsum (Shi Gao) (2) High blood pressure with dizziness
White Peony Root (Bai Shao) and headache often.
Chinese Rhubarb Rhizome (Da Huang) (3) Anxiety, irritation, often with heat
Red-Rooted Sage Root (Dan Shen) feeling in the chest and heart areas.
Capillary Artemisia Young Shoot (Yin Chen) If have 1 or specially more than 2 of
Chinese Licorice Root (Gan Cao) above signs, should be very cautious
and treat immediately.
(4) Upper stomach area bloating, belching
or indigestion even feel something like
Qi rising up from lower abdomen to the
stomach or chest.
(5) Blurred speech, some paralysis,
numbness, tingling, loss of sensation on
one side of the face or body.
(6) Excessively red face, tongue, thick
yellow tongue coating, strong, tight and
powerful pulses or the upper part of the
pulses are very big and strong and the
lower are weak.
BRAIN- Ding Xian Ning Brain E-Calm Alum (Bai Fan) Even Seizures, epilepsy.
ECM Turmeric Root (Yu Jin) Removes the mucus, opens out
Morning Glory Seed (Qian Niu Zi) the orifices, and extinguishes the
uprising Qi and Wind.
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Name Name Name Function in China
BREAST- Ru Ping Fang Breast Regulator Chinese Trumpet Creeper (Ling Xiao Warm 1. Breast lumps, like breast proliferation
BL Flower Hua) Disperses Liver stagnation; or hyperplasia.
Liquidambar Fruit (Lu Lu Tong) activates and smoothes Qi and 2. Blood vessel inflammation.
Dong-Quai Root (Dang Gui) Blood circulation; resolves and This formula is based on many years of
Luffa Sponge of Fruit (Si Gua Luo) clears mucus and clots. experience, usually works best after
Bitter Orange Fruit (Zhi Qiao) taking for over a month.
Caution: Use with caution during preg-
nancy or consult your TCM practitioner.
BREAST- Ru San Jie Breast Smooth Chinese Thoroughwax Root (Chai Hu) Cool and Warm Breast nodules.
ND Figwort Root (Xuan Shen) Smoothens Liver-Qi, resolves
Chekiang Fritillary Bulb (Zhe Bei Mu) Blood and Mucus Stagnation
Nut Grass Rhizome (Xiaong Fu)
Bitter Orange Fruit (Zhi Qiao)
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Name Name Name Function in China
BT-2 Jing Jian Bei Joint and Muscle Curcuma Rhizome (Jiang Huang) Warm Pain, numbness, stiffness in neck, upper
Tong Fang-2 Support White Mulberry Twig (Sang Zhi) Expels external Cold and Wind; back, shoulders, arms, and hands.
(Upper Body)-2 Corydalis Rhizome (Yan Hu Suo) resolves Blood stagnation and
Fragrant Angelica Root (Bai Zhi) Yin clots; warms up and opens
Erythrina Bark (Hai Tong Pi) through the Jing Luo (also called
Dong-Quai Root Tail (Dang Gui Wei) meridians and channels);
Chinese Licorice Root (Gan Cao) activates and regulates circulation;
Cinnamon Twig (Gui Zhi) balances and harmonizes Yin and
Yang, especially in the neck,
shoulder, and arm areas; removes
the obstruction of channels to
relieve pain and stiffness.
BT-SP Jian Wan Shu Upper Muscle White Mulberry Fruit (Sang Shen) Warm Pain and numbness in the shoulders,
(Former code Support-CPN Spatholobus Vine (Ji Xue Teng) Tonifies the Liver and Kidney; arms, wrists, and hands.
BT-CPN) Cinnamon Twig (Gui Zhi) strengthens and promotes Qi and Carpal tunnel syndrome.
Siegesbeckia Aboveground Parts (Xi Xian Cao) Blood circulation and distribution; Cautions: 1. This formula is not for the
Turmeric Rhizome (Jiang Huang) expels and eliminates the Wind Excess Heat conditions.
Eleutherococcus Root Bark (Wu Jia Pi) and Dampness, especially in the 2. Use with caution during pregnancy
White Mulberry Twig (Sang Zhi) shoulder, arm, and wrist areas. or consult your TCM practitioner.
Star Jasmine Stem (Luo Shi Teng)
Red-Rooted Sage Root (Dan Shen)
BTWT Bai Tou Weng Pulsatilla Complex Pulsatilla Root (Bai Tou Weng) Cold Dysentery, enteritis, colitis, gastritis,
Tang Phellodendron Bark (Huang Bo) Clears the toxic Heat, in TCM, hemorrhoid, amebiasis, proctoptosis,
Chinese Goldthread Rhizome (Huang Lian) especially in the Yang-Ming, hysteroptosis, habitual miscarriage,
White Ash Bark (Qin Pi) Shao-Yin and Jue-Yin Channels abnormal uterine bleeding, conjunctivitis,
boils, etc., especially with diarrhea or
prolapse, thirst, fast and slippery pulse.
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Name Name Name Function in China
BXXT Ban Xia Xie Xin Abdomen Pinellia Rhizome (Ban Xia) Cold and Hot All stomach, intestinal, and digestive
Tang Regulator Baikal Skullcap Root (Huang Qin) Harmonizes and adjusts the function system disorders, characterized mainly
Prepared Ginger Rhizome (Gan Jiang) and balance of the Stomach and by the following symptoms:
Asian Ginseng Root (Ren Shen) Intestine; descends the uprising stomach and abdomen congestion;
Prepared Licorice Root (Zhi Gan Cao) Stomach Qi; eliminates congested fullness and bloating but without pain;
Chinese Goldthread Rhizome (Huang Lian) and stagnanted Qi in the Stomach burping and belching, nausea, even
Jujube Fruit (Da Zao) and Intestine. vomiting, intestinal noise and gurgling
or diarrhea.
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Name Name Name Function in China
BYT Bu Yin Tang Nourishment Asian Ginseng Root (Ren Shen) Warm and Cool Lower back pain, soreness or stiffness
Complex White Peony Root (Bai Shao) Strengthens the Qi, Blood, and which is worse or severe in early
Prepared Rehmannia Root (Shu Di Huang) Kidney functions. morning after waking up, and relieved
Achyranthes Root (Niu Xi) after moving or walking around for a
Scurfy-Pea Fruit (Bu Gu Zhi) while. For these alone, or when together
Dong-Quai Root (Dang Gui) with Lumbar muscle strain; lumbar
Poria Sclerotium (Fu Ling) vertebrae disorders, such as degeneration
Phellodendron Bark (Huang Bo) prolapse or protrusion of the discs; and
Anemarrhena Rhizome (Zhi Mu) kidney diseases.
Chinese Licorice Root (Gan Cao)
BYZH Bu Yin Zhi Han Sweat Gland Prepared Rehmannia Root (Shu Di Huang) Warm, Sour, Astringent Sweating too much, especially at night.
Fang Support Asiatic Dogwood Fruit (Shan Zhu Yu) Tonifies Yin; harmonizes and
Asian Ginseng Root (Ren Shen) balances Yin and Yang.
Atractylodes Rhizome (Bai Zhu)
Adenophora Root (Sha Shen)
Schisandra Fruit (Wu Wei Zi)
BZS Bai Zhu San Atractylodes Atractylodes Rhizome (Bai Zhu) Warm Habitual miscarriage with general
Complex Sichuan Lovage Rhizome (Chuan Xiong) Tonifies and regulates the Spleen, weakness.
Sichuan Pepper Rind (Hua Jiao) Liver, and Kidney functions;
improves the Qi and Blood
circulation.
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Name Name Name Function in China
BZYQ Bu Zhong Yi Energy Rising Astragalus Root (Huang Qi) Slightly Warm All disorders arising from deficient,
Qi Tang Chinese Licorice Root (Gan Cao) Tonifies and invigorates the collapsed, and sunken Spleen Yang and
Asian Ginseng Root (Ren Shen) Spleen; replenishes Qi; elevates Qi, such as weakness, fatigue, poor
Dong-Quai Root (Dang Gui) the Spleen Yang and raises up appetite and digestion, chronic diarrhea,
Tangerine Rind (Chen Pi) descended Qi. dizziness, shortness of breath, prolapse
Bugbane Rhizome (Sheng Ma) of internal organs such as stomach,
Chinese Thoroughwax Root (Chai Hu) kidney, rectum, uterus, etc..
Atractylodes Rhizome (Bai Zhu)
C Si Cong Wan Clear Channel Silkworm (Batryticated) (Bai Jiang Can) Neutral, Slightly Warm Epilepsy, facial hemiparalysis, hemiplegia,
Scorpion (Quan Xie) Diminishes internal Wind; relieves arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, headache,
Scolopendra (Wu Gong) spasm; opens the channels; and all kinds of pain and numbness of the
Earthworm (Di Long) reduces pain; dissolves phlegm; body, except in conditions of extreme
Fragrant Angelica Root (Bai Zhi) resolves clots and masses. Deficiency.
Fang-Feng Root (Fang Feng) Caution: Use with caution during preg-
nancy or consult your TCM practitioner.
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Name Name Name Function in China
CCH Kou Qing Wan Clear Breath Belamcanda Rhizome (She Gan) Cool and Warm Bad breath, bitter taste in the mouth,
Eupatorium Aboveground Parts (Pei Lan) Dispels Dampness with aromatic canker sores, poor digestion.
Costus Root (Mu Xiang) dryness; clears Heat and
Baikal Skullcap Root (Huang Qin) detoxifies; regulates Liver, Spleen,
and Stomach functions.
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Name Name Name Function in China
CHX-C Da Chuan Major Ligusticum Sichuan Lovage Rhizome (Chuan Xiong) Warm Headache;
Xiong Wan Complex Gastrodia Rhizome (Tian Ma) Removes stagnation, soothes the Migraine;
Fragrant Angelica Root (Bai Zhi) Liver. Dizziness;
Red Peony Root (Chi Shao) Nerve Pain;
Epilepsy, especially with headache.
CHZN Chang Zhi Ning Regulate Rectum Sophora Flower (Huai Hua) Cold 1. Hemorrhoids;
Oriental Arborvitae Leaf (Ce Bai Ye) Clears Wind, Heat and Dampness; 2. Intestinal bleeding.
Schizonepeta Aboveground Parts (Jing Jie) cools Liver and Blood; regulates Caution: Use with caution during
Bitter Orange Fruit (Zhi Qiao) Qi and blood circulation in the pregnancy or consult your TCM
Dong-Quai Root Tail (Dang Gui Wei) Lower Burner, especially in the practitioner.
Purslane Aboveground Parts (Ma Chi Xian) Yang-Ming and Large Intestine
area.
CLEAN Qing Jie Cha Clean Tea Chinese Rhubarb Rhizome (Da Huang) Cold 1) Constipation due to Excess Heat;
TEA Safflower (Hong Hua) Drains and purges Excess-Heat, 2) Skin problems, like rash, dark patches,
Momordica Fruit (Luo Han Guo) Fire, and Damp-Heat; detoxifies; and spots;
dispels Blood stasis; and 3) Obesity with Excess Heat;
invigorates circulation. 4) Other disorders with Toxic Heat.
Caution: Use with caution during preg-
nancy or consult your TCM practitioner.
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Name Name Name Function in China
CLN B-D Jiang Zhi Bu Healthy Blood Fo-Ti Root (He Shou Wu) Warm Helps to improve high cholesterol,
Fang Support-D Reishi Fruiting Body (Ling Zhi) Helps to relieve Blood stagnation triglycerides, and blood vessel disorders
Epimedium Leaf (Yin Yang Huo) and Mucus; tonifies Liver and in brain or heart, especially with Liver
Curculigo Rhizome (Xian Mao) Kidney Deficiency. and Kidney Deficiency manifestations
Lycium Berries (Gou Qi Zi) which include light-headed or dizziness,
Alisma Rhizome (Ze Xie) lower back or legs soreness or weakness,
Safflower (Hong Hua) feeling hot and sweating easily, poor
memory, insomnia, ear-ringing, tingling
or numbness in limbs, constipation, dark
or pale colored tongue, weak wiry or
empty pulse. This kind of disorders
appear mostly in aged people.
CLN B-G Jiang Zhi Healthy Blood Alisma Rhizome (Ze Xie) Neutral and Gentle General high cholesterol and triglycerides.
Fang Support-G Sicklepod Seed (Jue Ming Zi) Helps to improve blood circulation Caution: Use with caution during
Red-Rooted Sage Root (Dan Shen) and clears Mucus. pregnancy or consult your TCM
Sargassum (Hai Zao) practitioner.
Chinese Rhubarb Rhizome (Da Huang)
Fo-Ti Root (He Shou Wu)
CLN B-W Jiang Zhi Healthy Blood Pseudotellaria Root (Tai Zi Shen) Slightly Warm Helps high cholesterols and triglycerides,
Chu Shi Fang Support-W Atractylodes Rhizome (Bai Zhu) Tonifies Qi; clears Dampness and especially in those who are overweight.
Pinellia Rhizome (Ban Xia) Mucus; improves blood circulation. Caution: Use with caution during
Alisma Rhizome (Ze Xie) pregnancy or consult your TCM
Red-Rooted Sage Root (Dan Shen) practitioner.
Chinese Hawthorn Fruit (Shan Zha)
Lotus Leaf (He Ye)
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Name Name Name Function in China
COLON- Chang Jing Ping Colon Peace Pseudotellaria Root (Tai Zi Shen) Cool and Warm Colon polyps.
P Chekiang Fritillary Bulb (Zhe Bei Mu) Resolves and eliminates mucus Other intestine and colon disorders
White Mustard Seed (Bai Jie Zi) stagnation and nodules; adjusts arising from Lower-Burner mucus
Radish Seed (Lai Fu Zi) the Qi and Blood circulation; stagnation and Damp-Heat.
Job's Tears Seed (Yi Yi Ren) clears the Dampness and Heat, Cautions: 1. If with the Deficient and
Oyster Shell (Mu Li) especially in the Lower Burner Cold conditions, use this formula with
Areca Seed (Bin Lang) and intestine areas. other tonifying and warm herbs or
Prepared Licorice Root (Zhi Gan Cao) formulas.
Chinese Hawthorn Fruit (Shan Zha) 2. Use with caution during pregnancy
Paris Rhizome (Cao Xiu) or consult your TCM practitioner.
Red-Rooted Sage Root (Dan Shen)
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Name Name Name Function in China
CULA Cu Luan Wan Ovary Support Rehmannia Root (Sheng Di Huang) Cool Irregular and abnormal ovulation,
White Peony Root (Bai Shao) Nourishes Kidney Yin and Blood; infertility.
Ligustrum Fruit (Nu Zhen Zi) promotes Qi and blood circulation;
Eclipta Whole Plant (Han Lian Cao) promotes Chong and Ren channels
Indian Madder Root (Qian Cao) function.
DANDELION Pu Gong Ying Dandelion Dandelion Whole Plant (Pu Gong Ying) Cool, Bitter, and Sweet Boils, sores, abscesses, especially if
Enters into Liver and Stomach located in breast and intestines, sore
meridians; clears Toxic Heat; throat, red and swollen eyes, jaundice,
detoxifies and cleanses poisons; difficult urination with pain, burning,
discharges Dampness; and frequency, and urgency, etc.
resolves urination disorders Modern research: anti-infection,
arising from Damp-Heat. anti-inflammation, protects Liver,
regulates gallbladder.
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Name Name Name Function in China
DAOC-2 Xin Dao Chi Heart Regulator Rehmannia Root (Sheng Di Huang) Cold 1) For Excess Heat remaining in the Heart
San Forsythia Fruit (Lian Qiao) Clears Heat; produces Jin-Ye in Channel with symptoms of thirst, irritabi-
Chinese Licorice Root Tail (Gan Cao Shao) the Heart (Shao-Yin) and Small lity, flushed red face and a feeling of heat
Baikal Skullcap Root (Huang Qin) Intestine (Tai-Yang) Channels in the chest. The heat may move down
and areas. from the Heart to the Small Intestine,
causing tongue and mouth sores, and
scanty, dark, sharply painful urination;
2) Mouth sores;
3) Ache;
4) Urinary tract infection.
DAOC-3 Xin Dao Chi San Heart Regulator Rehmannia Root (Sheng Di Huang) Cold Tongue burning and pain especially in
-3 -3 Henon Bamboo Leaf (ZhuYe) Clears the Heart Fire and the the tongue tip area.
Chinese Licorice Root (Gan Cao) Excess Heat in the Heart and Small Sore in the mouth and on the tongue.
Gardenia Fruit (Zhi Zi) Intestine Channels. Burning and sharp pain during urination.
Anemarrhena Rhizome (Zhi Mu) Irritability and insomnia.
Soft Rush Pith (Deng Xin Cao)
DCC-2 Fu Fang Immune Power Cordyceps (Dong Chong Xia Cao) Warm Weakness, fatigue, and low immune
Chong Cao Astragalus Root (Huang Qi) Tonifies the Kidney, Spleen; function.
America Ginseng Root (Xi Yang Shen) nourishes the Yin and Yang;
Reishi Fruiting Body (Ling Zhi) enhances immune function.
DCHT Da Cheng Tang Multitude Dong-Quai Root (Dang Gui) Cool and Warm All kinds of injuries include the head and
Complex Sappanwood Heartwood (Su Mu) Improves the blood circulation, brain damages, especially with constipa-
Asian Psyllium Whole Plant (Che Qian Cao) resolves the Blood stasis, promotes tion and urine retention, such as:
Safflower Flower (Hong Hua) the bowel movement and urination, Concussion of brain;
Chinese Licorice (Gan Cao) promotes healing of injury. Intracerebral hematoma;
Magnolia Bark (Hou Po) Headache;
Bitter Orange Fruit (Zhi Qiao) Dizziness;
Chinese Rhubarb Rhizome (Da Huang) Side and abdominal pain, bloating and
constipation;
Urine retention arising from injuries.
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Name Name Name Function in China
DGSY Dang Gui Dong-Quai & Dong-Quai Root (Dang Gui) Warm All kinds of pain in female disorders
Shao Yao San Peony Blend White Peony Root (Bai Shao) Tonifies and regulates Qi and arising from Blood stagnation or poor
Sichuan Lovage Rhizome (Chuan Xiong) Blood; removes Blood and water circulation; all kinds of swelling with
Poria Sclerotium (Fu Ling) stagnation. Blood stagnation or poor circulation;
Atractylodes Rhizome (Bai Zhu) overweight with Blood stagnation or
Alisma Rhizome (Ze Xie) poor circulation and water retention.
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Name Name Name Function in China
DHYZ Di Huang Yin Zi Remmania Complex Prepared Rehmannia Root (Shu Di Huang) Warm The brain and spine issues with speech
Morinda Root (Ba Ji Tian) Tonifies the Kidney Yin and Yang, and movement disorders, dementia, soft
Asiatic Dogwood Fruit (Shan Zhu Yu) clears the Mucus, opens the abdomen and weak pulse.
Prepared Aconitum Tuber (Fu Zi) orifice.
Cinnamon Bark (Rou Gui)
Poria Sclerotium (Fu Ling)
Dwarf-Lilyturf Root (Mai Dong)
Grass-Leaved Calamus Rhizome (Shi Chang Pu)
Polygala Root (Yuan Zhi)
Ginger Rhizome (Sheng Jiang)
Mint Stem & Leaf (Bo He)
DJSH Dan Jie Shi Gall Cleaner Coin-Leaved Desmodium (Jin Qian Cao) Cool Gallbladder stone and other associated
Fang Chinese Thoroughwax Root (Chai Hu) Regulates Qi; clears Dampness, disorders.
Japanese Knotweed Rhizome (Hu Zhang) Heat, and toxin accumulations,
Gardenia Fruit (Zhi Zi) especially from Gallbladder and Caution: Use with caution during preg-
Liver areas. nancy or consult your TCM practitioner.
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Name Name Name Function in China
DJ-SHI Brain Calm-Shi Shi Shi Ding Asian Ginseng Root (Ren Shen) Warm Epilepsy.
Xian Wan Dwarf-Lilyturf Root (Mai Dong) Balances the Yin and Yang, Cautions: This formula must be
Schisandra Fruit (Wu Wei Zi) regulates the organ function, combined with formula M SHI,
Fo-Ti Root (He Shou Wu) especially the Liver, Spleen, and otherwise its effectiveness would be
Pinellia Rhizome (Ban Xia) Kidney, resolves and clears the much less.
Bile-Cured Chinese Arisaema Rhizome (Dan Nan Xing) Mucus, extinguishes the uprising
Immature Bitter Orange Fruit (Zhi Shi) Wind-Yang, calms and maintains
Poria Sclerotium (Fu Ling) the healthy Spirit and Shen.
Polygala Root (Yuan Zhi)
Turmeric Root (Yu Jin)
Sichuan Fritillary Bulb (Chuan Bei Mu)
Red-Rooted Sage Root (Dan Shen)
Morning Glory Seed (Qian Niu Zi)
DKMX-2 Dian Kuang Mind-Calmer Peach Seed (Tao Ren) Mild Warm Anxiety and irritation, sadness, crying
Meng Xing Chinese Thoroughwax Root (Chai Hu) Resolves and clears the Qi, Blood easily, mood swings, laughing and
Tang-2 Nut Grass Rhizome (Xiang Fu) and Mucus Stagnation; opens up crying abnormally, with wiry and slippery
Red Peony Root (Chi Shao) and activates the Channels and pulse.
Pinellia Rhizome (Ban Xia) Collaterals. Other disorders with the symptoms listed
Areca Rind (Da Fu Pi) above, like:
Immature Tangerine Rind (Qing Pi) Bi-polar disorder;
Tangerine Rind (Chen Pi) Epilepsy;
White Mulberry Bark (Sang Bai Pi) Schizophrenia.
Perilla Seed (Zi Su Zi)
Chinese Licorice Root (Gan Cao)
DLHT Dang Gui Liu Dong-Quai Six Astragalus Root (Huang Qi) Cool Automatic sweating, night sweating,
Huang Tang Complex Dong-Quai Root (Dang Gui) Tonifies the Qi, Blood, and Yin, dry mouth and lips, red tongue, fast
Rehmannia Root (Di Huang) clears the Excess Heat pulse. Other disorders with above
Chinese Goldthread Rhizome (Huang Lian) symptoms, such as cold/flu, tuberculosis
Baikal Skullcap Root (Huang Qin) infection, bleeding, rectal prolapse,
Phellodendron Bark (Huang Bo) hemorrhoids, etc..
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Name Name Name Function in China
DSN-2 Xin Dang Gui Modulated Dong-Quai Root (Dang Gui) Warm and Hot Coldness, stiffness and/or soreness of
Si Ni Tang Dang Gui Complex Cinnamon Twig (Gui Zhi) Expels Cold from the channels; body and limbs caused by Excess Cold
White Peony Root (Bai Shao) warms and opens the channels in patients who are deficient in both
White Mulberry Twig (Sang Zhi) and collaterals; tonifies; nourishes Blood and Yang Qi.
Chinese Licorice Root (Gan Cao) and distributes Yang Qi and Caution: Use with caution during
Spatholobus Vine (Ji Xue Teng) Blood. pregnancy or consult your TCM
Jujube Fruit (Da Zao) practitioner.
DUHO-2 Xin Du Huo Ji Joints Warmer Pubescent Angelica Root (Du Huo) Warm and Hot Rheumatism, arthritis, rheumatoid
Sheng Tang Mistletoe Stem (Sang Ji Sheng) Expels external Wind, Cold, and arthritis, fibromyalgia, and other body
Achyranthes Root (Niu Xi) Dampness; tonifies Liver and aches; a feeling of heaviness which
Large-Leaf Gentian Root (Qin Jiao) Kidney Yang; generally worsens in cold and damp weather.
Poria Sclerotium (Fu Ling ) strengthens the circulation of Qi Caution: Do not use if Excess Heat
Cinnamon Twig (Gui Zhi) and Blood. condition is present.
Fang-Feng Root (Fang Feng)
Sichuan Lovage Rhizome (Chuan Xiong)
Asian Ginseng Root (Ren Shen)
Chinese Licorice Root (Gan Cao)
Dong-Quai Root (Dang Gui)
Red Peony Root (Chi Shao)
Rehmannia Root (Sheng Di Huang)
DXC Deng Xin Cao Soft Rush Pith Soft Rush Pith (Deng Xin Cao) Cold 1) Insomnia;
Clears Heart-Fire, calms Shen and 2) Anxiety;
Heart; promotes the discharge of 3) Sore throat due to Heart-Fire;
water and smoothens urination. 4) Painful, burning and difficult urination;
5) Morbid night crying of babies.
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Name Name Name Function in China
EAR- Er Jing Ning Ear Clam-DH Sichuan Lovage Rhizome (Chuan Xiong) Cool Ear ringing and loss of hearing capacity.
CALM Anemarrhena Rhizome (Zhi Mu) Nourishes the Yin, removes and Caution:
Phellodendron Bark (Huang Bo) purges the congested Heat, This formula is for the Excess conditions.
Areca Seed (Bing Lang) Dampness, and Fire, also descends
Poria Sclerotium (Fu Ling) them down from the head and ear
Chinese Licorice Root (Gan Cao) areas, and opens out the channels
Figwort Root (Xuan Shen) orifices.
White Peony Root (Bai Shao)
Chinese Goldthread Rhizome (Huang Lian)
Gardenia Fruit (Zhi Zi)
Soft Rush Pith (Deng Xin Cao)
EAR- Er Yun Ping Ear Peace Chinese Thoroughwax Root (Chai Hu) Cool and Warm Meniere's disease.
PC.B Trichosanthes Root (Tian Hua Fen) Activates and resolves the Blood Aural vertigo.
Dong-Quai Root (Dang Gui) stagnation; opens out and clears Especially with the Blood stagnation and
Chinese Rhubarb Rhizome (Da Huang) the Channels and collaterals, a history of head and brain injuries.
Nut Grass Rhizome (Xiang Fu) especially in the ear areas. Cautions: 1. This formula is not for
Gambir Vine (Gou Teng) either Excess Heat or Deficiency
Sichuan Lovage Rhizome (Chuan Xiong) conditions.
Earthworm (Di Long) 2. Use with caution during pregnancy
Peach Seed (Tao Ren) or consult your TCM practitioner.
Safflower (Hong Hua)
Chinese Licorice Root (Gan Cao)
EAR-SP Cong Er Fang Ear Support Rehmannia Root (Sheng Di Huang) Even and Neutral 1. Ear ringing;
Chinese Asparagus Root (Tian Dong) Tonifies and nourishes Liver and 2. Hearing loss arising from the Liver and
Dwarf-Lilyturf Root (Mai Dong) Kidney; collects and induces the Kidney Deficiency, especially in elderly
Magnetite (Ci Shi) floating Yang and Qi from head people.
Lycium Berries (Gou Qi Zi) and upper part of the body down
Sichuan Lovage Rhizome (Chuan Xiong) to the root; enhances and brings
Kudzu Root (Ge Gen) the essential Yin and nutrients up
to irrigate the head and organs, as
a result, the Yin and Yang, the
ascending and descending
functions of the body, get
harmonized and re-balanced.
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Name Name Name Function in China
ELS E Leng San Zedoary & Zedoary Rhizome (E Zhu) Warm, Spicy Masses and lumps, either benign or
Sparganium Sparganium Rhizome (San Leng) Breaks up blood clots and Qi malignant, menstrual disorders; cramps
blockage; activates and removes and all kinds of pain arising from Qi and
stagnation; softens and resolves Blood stagnation, masses, and injury.
hard masses and lumps. Caution: Use with caution during
pregnancy or consult your TCM
practitioner.
EMF Er Ming Fang Ear Regulator-R Kudzu Root (Ge Gen) Cool, Ascending Ear ringing arising from Damp-Heat
Bugbane Rhizome (Sheng Ma) Clears Damp-Heat in the upper congestion in the Liver and Gallbladder
Red-Rooted Sage Root (Dan Shen) Burner and Shao Yang area; channels and areas.
Chinese Thoroughwax Root (Chai Hu) opens the orifices; raises up the
Qi & Yin; balances the Liver and
Gallbladder channel function.
EYE-CL Yan Qing Fang Vision Cleanser Sargassum (Hai Zao) Neutral Glaucoma;
Chinese Licorice Root (Gan Cao) Improves the Liver function, Cataract, especially for early and middle
Red Peony Root (Chi Shao) extinguishes the internal Wind, stages;
Asian Psyllium Seed (Che Qian Zi) relieves the stagnation, clears the Blood vessel disorders in the eye;
Red-Rooted Sage Root (Dan Shen) Dampness and mucus, softens and Retina disorder arising from diabetes.
Mother-of-Pearl (Zhen Zhu Mu) dissolves the nodules, helps to Caution:
Ligustrum Fruit (Nu Zhen Zi) restore and maintain the normal Avoid using this formula for the people
Chrysanthemum Flower (Ju Hua) circulation and functions, with hyperthyroid disorders.
Fang-Feng Root (Fang Feng) especially in the eyes.
Alisma Rhizome (Ze Xie)
Chinese Motherwort Aboveground Parts (Yi Mu Cao)
Dong-Quai Root (Dang Gui)
EYE-GL Yan Qing Ping Eye Support-GL Buddleia Flower (Mi Meng Hua) Cool and Warm Combination High eye pressure;
Heal-All Spike (Xia Ku Cao) Eliminates and Clears Liver Heat Glaucoma;
Asian Psyllium Seed (Che Qian Zi) and Heart Fire, and the Heat and Eye pain and bloating.
Alisma Rhizome (Ze Xie) Fire in the Blood; activates blood Caution: Use with caution during
Red-Rooted Sage Root (Dan Shen) circulation; resolves stasis; pregnancy or consult your TCM
Poria Sclerotium (Fu Ling) percolates and seeps Dampness; practitioner.
Chinese Licorice Root (Gan Cao) drains the water retention,
Lophatherum Stem & Leaf (Dan Zhu Ye) especially in the eye areas.
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Name Name Name Function in China
EYE-IF Yan Yan Qing Eye Support-IF Dryopteris Rhizome (Guan Zhong) Cold Nearly all kinds of infections and
Lithospermum Root (Zi Cao) Expels Wind-Heat; eliminates and inflammations of eye, especially viral
Mint Stem & Leaf (Bo He) clears Toxic Heat, especially in the infections, such as kerato-conjunctivitis
Chrysanthemum Flower (Ju Hua) eye area. and blepharitis.
Nut Grass Rhizome (Xiang Fu)
Honeysuckle Flower (Jin Yin Hua)
Forsythia Fruit (Lian Qiao)
Chinese Licorice Root (Gan Cao)
Balloon-Flower Root (Jie Geng)
Paris Rhizome (Zao Xiu)
Fang-feng Root (Fang Feng)
FD-G Pu Gan Ling First Defense- Mint Stem & Leaf (Bo He) Cold, Spicy For seasonal illness (cold & flu)generally,
General Nut Grass Rhizome (Xiang Fu) Clears external pathogen Wind in the early stages before it is possible to
Chinese Licorice Root (Gan Cao) combined with Cold or Heat. recognize the illnesses' distinguishing
Forsythia Fruit (Lian Qiao) characteristics.
Chinese Thoroughwax Root (Chai Hu)
Honeysuckle Flower (Jin Yin Hua)
FEM-D- Qing Xia Fang Female Clean-H Phellodendron Bark (Huang Bai) Cool Vaginal discharge.
DH Southern Tsangshu Rhizome (Cang Zhu) Clears the Dampness and Excess Yeast infection, especially with thick,
Patrinia Whole Plant (Bai Jiang Cao) or Toxic Heat in the Lower-Burner yellow, and bad smelly discharge, with
Job's Tears Seed (Yi Yi Ren) area. or without burning and itching.
Sargentodoxa Vine (Da Xue Teng) Other genital inflammation.
Tokoro Rhizome (Bi Xie) Caution: This formula is not for
Fragrant Angelica Root (Bai Zhi) Deficiency and Cold conditions.
Ailanthus Bark (Chun Pi)
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Name Name Name Function in China
FEM-SP Si Zi Fang Fertility Support Pyrolae Whole Plant (Lu Xian Cao) Warm Female infertility.
Chinese Dodder Seed (Tu Si Zi) Tonifies and harmonizes the Qi
Tribulus Fruit (Ji Li) and Blood, regulates and
Red Magnolia Flower (Xin Yi) strengthens the Tai, Chong, and
Lesser Galangal Rhizome (Gao Liang Jiang) Du Channels
Nut Grass Rhizome (Xiang Fu)
Dong-Quai Root (Dang Gui)
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Name Name Name Function in China
FER-OW Zhu Yun Qing Reproductive-OW Atractylodes Rhizome (Bai Zhu) Warm Infertility due to excess mucus and fat
Shi Fang Poria Sclerotium (Fu Ling) Dries up Dampness; clears mucus blocking and closing the Channels and
Pinellia Rhizome (Ban Xia) and fat; activates Qi and Blood; opening for normal uterus function.
Nut Grass Rhizome (Xiang Fu) regulates and opens the Chong Especially for those who are overweight.
Lindera Root (Wu Yao) and Ren channels; improves the Cautions: 1. Do not use with Yin-deficien-
Job's Tears Seed (Yi Yi Ren) Spleen, Stomach and Liver cy and False Heat condition, especially
Sichuan Lovage Rhizome (Chuan Xiong) conditions; helps the uterus and those who are underweighted and easily
Lycopus Aboveground Parts (Ze Lan) female system back to normal feel weak and hot with dry eyes, dry
Chinese Licorice Root (Gan Cao) function. skin and vaginal irritation and sensitivity.
*In TCM, one of the conditions 2. Use with caution during pregnancy
involved in infertility is too much or consult your TCM practitioner.
mucus and fat blocking and clos- Combination:
ing the Channels and openings 1. If with PMS, add Y-JXY;
that allow for the normal function 2. If with menstrual cramps and blood
of the uterus, especially for those clots, add FER-CC or SUJF;
overweight. 3. If with Damp-Heat, add DHT.
FFTS Fang Feng Fang Feng Fang-Feng Root (Fang Feng) Cold, Slightly Warm 1) Cold or flu combined with an internal
Tong Sheng Formula Sichuan Lovage Rhizome (Chuan Xiong) Clears Heat in the superficial area; Excess Heat condition: high fever, chills,
San Dong-Quai Root (Dang Gui) clears and purges Excess Heat dizziness, red and achy eyes, dry mouth
White Peony Root (Bai Shao) from the interior. with bitter taste, sore throat, chest
Chinese Rhubarb Rhizome (Da Huang) congestion with difficulty breathing
Mint Stem & Leaf (Bo He) (even asthma), constipation, dark or
Forsythia Fruit (Lian Qiao) burning urine;
Mirabilitum (Mang Xiao) 2) All kinds of skin infection; red rashes,
Gypsum (Shi Gao) boils, carbuncles;
Baikal Skullcap Root (Huang Qin) 3) Hemorrhoids, bleeding from the
Balloon-Flower Root (Jie Geng) bowels;
Talcum (Hua Shi) 4) Convulsions, seizures;
Chinese Licorice Root (Gan Cao) 5) Helps with weight loss.
Schizonepeta Aboveground Parts (Jing Jie) Caution: Use with caution if Deficiency
Atractylodes Rhizome (Bai Zhu) of Yang-Qi is present or during
Gardenia Fruit (Zhi Zi) pregnancy.
Ginger Rhizome (Sheng Jiang)
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Name Name Name Function in China
FFTS-2 Fang Feng Tong Fang Feng Fang-Feng Root (Fang Feng) Cold 1) Cold or flu combined with an external
Sheng San-2 Herb Mix Sichuan Lovage Rhizome (Chuan Xiong) Clears Heat in the superficial area; and internal Excess Heat condition:
Dong-Quai Root (Dang Gui) clears and purges Excess Heat high fever, chills, dizziness, red and achy
White Peony Root (Bai Shao) from the interior. eyes, dry mouth with bitter taste, sore
Chinese Rhubarb Rhizome (Da Huang) throat, chest congestion with difficulty
Mint Stem & Leaf (Bo He) breathing (even asthma), constipation,
Forsythia Fruit (Lian Qiao) dark or burning urine;
Mirabilitum (Mang Xiao) 2) All kinds of skin infection; red rashes,
Gypsum (Shi Gao) boils, carbuncles;
Baikal Skullcap Root (Huang Qin) 3) Overweight with feeling excessively
Balloon-Flower Root (Jie Geng) hot;
Woolly Grass Rhizome (Bai Mao Gen) 4) Other disorders arising from Excess
Chinese Licorice Root (Gan Cao) Heat or Toxic Heat.
Schizonepeta Aboveground Parts (Jing Jie) Caution: Use with caution if Deficiency
Atractylodes Rhizome (Bai Zhu) of Yang-Qi is present or during
Gardenia Fruit (Zhi Zi) pregnancy.
Ginger Rhizome (Sheng Jiang)
Fo-Ti Shou Wu Pian Fo-Ti Fo-Ti Root (He Shou Wu) Slightly Warm 1) Premature gray hair;
Tonifies the Liver and Kidney; 2) Dizziness, blurred vision;
nourishes the Blood and Jing 3) Weakness and soreness in the lower
(vital essence); moistens the Large back and knees;
Intestine. 4) Nocturnal emission due to deficiency
of Liver and Kidney, Blood and Jing;
5) Constipation due to Blood and Jing
deficiency.
FSP Chang Chun Female System Notopterygium Rhizome (Qiang Huo) Aromatic, Warm and Spicy 1) Low libido of female;
Wan Support Clove Flower Bud (Ding Xiang) Eliminates and expels Dampness 2) Depression and sadness;
Agastache Aboveground Parts (Huo Xiang) and mucus; resolves Qi stagnation; 3) Sluggish and foggy feeling and low
Cinnamon Bark (Rou Gui) opens the orifices; activates and energy.
Red Magnolia Flower (Xin Yi) regulates circulation, especially in
the Heart, Liver and Kidney chan-
nels; motivates and harmonizes Qi
and Blood in the Chong, Ren
channels and lower Burner areas.
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Name Name Name Function in China
FSP-2 Yu Nu Fang Female System Ligustrum Fruit (Nu Zhen Zi) Even and Neutral 1. Low libido arising from Kidney Yin
Support-2 Eclipta Whole Plant (Han Lian Cao) Tonifies and nourishes Kidney Yin Deficiency;
Rehmannia Root (Sheng Di Huang) and extinguishes the Deficient Heat 2. Vaginal dryness;
Lycium Berries (Gou Qi Zi) and Fire, especially in the female 3. Intercourse pain because of dryness;
Chinese Licorice Root (Gan Cao) function system. 4. Dry mouth without desire for drink;
5. Dry and dim complexion;
6. Dry hair.
F-WARMER Nuan Zu Xi Fang Foot Soak Sichuan Pepper Rind (Chuan Jiao) Warm and Hot Promotes and maintains the general
(External Use) Cinnamon Twig (Gui Zhi) Activates and strengthes the Qi energy circulation and health.
Safflower (Hong Hua) and blood circulation, opens and Helps the people who have the low
Mugwort Leaf (Ai Ye) smoothes all the Channels and energy, poor sleep, slow digestion, weak
Collaterals. and sore muscle and joints, tingling and
numb limbs, easily feeling cold especially
with cold hands and feet.
Directions:
1. Dissolve granules in hot water. Soak
the feet in the dissolved herbal solution
when the temperature is comfortable.
The warmer the better. Reheat as
necessary.
2. In most cases, use 1 or 2 granule
packets and soak for at least 20~30
minutes per application, 1~2 times daily.
FXT Fen Xiao Tang Digestion Southern Tsangshu Rhizome (Cang Zhu) Warm Bloating and fullness right after eating,
Regulator Atractylodes Rhizome (Bai Zhu) Strengthens the Stomach, Spleen, ascites with no sustained pitting (no
Magnolia Bark (Hou Po) Kidney functions and the Qi finger pressure).
Immature Bitter Orange Fruit (Zhi Shi) movement, promotes the digestion For these alone, or when together with
Polyporous Sclerotium (Zhu Ling) and metabolism. stomach ulcer; ascites; gastritis; pyloric
Alisma Rhizome (Ze Xie) obstruction; abdominal bloating; nephritis;
Areca Rind (Da Fu Pi) idiopathic edema; etc..
Soft Rush Pith (Deng Xin Cao)
Amomum Fruit (Sha Ren)
Ginger Rhizome (Sheng Jiang)
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Name Name Name Function in China
FZLZ Fu Zi Li Fu Zi Li Prepared Aconitum Tuber (Fu Zi) Warm and Hot 1) Abdominal pain with cold feeling;
Zhong Wan Zhong Asian Ginseng Root (Ren Shen) Invigorates Yang-Qi and Spleen; 2) Diarrhea;
Prepared Ginger Rhizome (Gan Jiang) dispels the pathogenic Cold; 3) Poor appetite, with or without nausea
Chinese Licorice Root (Gan Cao) warms up the Middle and Lower or vomiting.
(Bai Zhu)
Atractylodes Rhizome Burners. Caution: Use with caution during
pregnancy or consult your TCM
practitioner.
G Gao Ya Ping Maintain Healthy Celosia Seed (Qing Xiang Zi) Slightly Cool 1) High blood pressure with Liver and
Wan Pressure Chinese Hawthorn Fruit (Shan Zha) Resolves Blood stagnation; Blood stagnation;
Red-Rooted Sage Root (Dan Shen) reduces false Heat; guides uprising 2) Weak and sore lower back and legs.
(Niu Xi)
Achyranthes Root Heat and Yang back to their source
in the Lower Burner; tonifies the
Liver and Kidney, especially the
Yin area.
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Name Name Name Function in China
G-DBP Di Ya Fang Healthy Pressure- Astragalus Root (Huang Qi) Warm High blood pressure, especially with high
DBP Cinnamon Bark (Rou Gui) Nourishes the Liver and Kidney; diastolic pressure and symptoms like pale
Prepared Rehmannia Root (Shu Di Huang) extinguishes Liver-Wind; tonifies and puffy complexion; cold, numb or
Asiatic Dogwood Fruit (Shan Zhu Yu) and enhances the Heart and swollen limbs, chest heaviness, frequent
Achyranthes Root (Niu Xi) Kidney Yang and Qi; transforms urination during sleep in night, pale, puffy
Poria Sclerotium (Fu Ling) and eliminates Water retention. and purplish tongue, etc..
Caution: Do not use this formula in
Excess Heat condition with symptoms
such as red face and tongue, easily
angry, feeling hot, etc..
GFW Gui Zhi Fu Ling Cinnamon & Cinnamon Twig (Gui Zhi) Slightly Warm Lumps and masses in the lower abdomen;
Wan Poria Blend Poria Sclerotium (Fu Ling) Activates Blood circulation; difficulty in getting period; difficult labor,
Tree Peony Bark (Mu Dan Pi) resolves Blood Stagnation; gently retention of placenta or dead fetus;
Peach Seed (Tao Ren) and slowly eliminates lumps and continuous spotting, bleeding and
White Peony Root (Bai Shao) masses. discharging liquids or tissue after
childbirth; infertility.
Caution: Use with caution during
pregnancy or consult your TCM
practitioner.
GG Ge Gen Pian Kudzu Root Kudzu Root (Ge Gen) Neutral and Slight 1) Thirsty and dry mouth (for example,
Cool, Sweet and Spicy with fever or in diabetes);
Raises up Yin-Qi (Stomach Qi and 2) Flu or cold;
Spleen Yin and Jin-Ye); helps to 3) Diarrhea;
expel external Wind and Heat from 4) Measles;
superficial (skin and muscle) areas. 5) Detoxification (for example, with
alcohol abuse).
Also from modern research, this herb
helps headache with high blood pressure,
neck stiffness, ear ringing, deafness, etc.
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Name Name Name Function in China
GGT Ge Gen Tang Pueraria Formula Kudzu Root (Ge Gen) Warm and Hot Cold/flu if with the following symptoms:
Cinnamon Twig (Gui Zhi) Expels the external Wind-Cold high fever, chills, headache with no
Jujube Fruit (Da Zao) from the Tai-Yang Channel and sweating, especially with neck, upper
White Peony Root (Bai Shao) superficial area of the body; raises back, or even whole body tightness,
Ginger Rhizome (Sheng Jiang) and distributes the Jin-Ye and stiffness or ache.
relieves muscle and tendon Caution: This formula is not for Heat
tightness, stiffness, and pain, conditions.
especially in the neck, upper back,
and spine areas.
GH Qing Gan Huo Regulate Liver Gardenia Fruit (Zhi Zi) Very Cold Anxiety, irritability, anger; headache,
Pian Scabrous Gentian Root (Long Dan Cao) Clears Heat from the Liver and insomnia; pain and burning (for example,
Chinese Goldthread Rhizome (Huang Lian) Gallbladder channels and area; with infection) in the eyes and ears, and
Baikal Skullcap Root (Huang Qin) also clears Heat generally. all the Liver and Gallbladder channels
Chinese Thoroughwax Root (Chai Hu) and areas (for example, side-head, groin,
Dong-Quai Root (Dang Gui) and genital areas).
Caution: Use with caution when poor
appetite and weakness conditions
present.
GHHT Ge Gen Huang Qin Pueraria and Kudzu Roo (Ge Gen) Cold 1. For febrile disorders, mainly include
Huang Lian Tang Scutellaria Complex Prepared Licorice Root (Zhi Gan Cao) Clears the external and internal but not limited as following, specially
Baikal Skullcap Root (Huang Qin) pathogenic Heat. with symptoms like fever, diarrhea,
Chinese Goldthread Rhizome (Huang Lian) In TCM, mainly in the Tai-Yang sweating, pushing and hasty pulse or
and Yang-Ming Channels. wheezing: infection or inflammation in
the respiratory, digestive, cardiovascular
and nervous systems;
2. For non-febrile disorders, especially
with tight and stiff neck and upper back,
stomach congestion and bloating, hasty
and pushing pulse;
3. High blood pressure;
4. Irregular heart beats;
5. Cerebral infarction and hemorrhage.
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Name Name Name Function in China
GJTF Guan Jie Tong Joint Support Achyranthes Root (Niu Xi) Neutral 1) Joints and muscle pain, swelling and
Fang Chinese Dodder Seed (Tu Si Zi) Removes Wind, Heat, Dampness, stiffness;
Job’s Tears Seed (Yi Yi Ren) and Stagnation, especially in the 2) Arthritis with Heat and Dampness.
Phaseolus Seed (Chi Xiao Dou) limbs and joint areas; strengthens Caution: Use with caution during
Pubescent Angelica Root (Du Huo) the muscles, tendons and joints. pregnancy or consult your TCM
Lycopus Aboveground Parts (Ze Lan) practitioner.
G-LF Qing Huo Circulation Scabrous Gentian Root (Long Dan Cao) Cold Blood pressure and problems due to
Jiang Ya Pian Maintenance Gardenia Fruit (Zhi Zi) Clears away Liver Fire and cools Liver Fire, which is the most common
Baikal Skullcap Root (Huang Qin) Blood. type and cause of elevated blood
Chinese Thoroughwax Root (Chai Hu) pressure, marked clinically by irritability,
Heal-All Spike (Xia Ku Cao) anger, spacy feeling or light headedness,
Sicklepod Seed (Jue Ming Zi) flushed face, red eyes, feeling hot with
Lycium Bark (Di Gu Pi) sweating easily.
GLJ Gong Liu Jing Gyne Block Tree Peony Bark (Mu Dan Pi) Neutral 1) Uterine fibroid masses;
Peach Seed (Tao Ren) Attacks and resolves clots and 2) All kinds of female lumps and masses;
Poria Sclerotium (Fu Ling) masses caused by stagnation 3) Menstrual cramps;
Carapax Trionycis (Bie Jia) of Qi, Blood, and Mucus, 4) Lower abdomen pain with fixed
Cinnamom Twig (Gui Zhi) especially in the lower Burner location.
Red Peony Root (Chi Shao) area. Caution: Use with caution during preg-
Fang-Feng Root (Fang Feng) nancy or consult your TCM practitioner.
GLMT Gui Zhi Long Cinnamon Complex Cinnamon Twig (Gui Zhi) Warm Pounding and jittery feeling in the
Gu Mu Li Tang White Peony Root (Bai Shao) Harmonizes the Ying-Wei, abdomen, especially in the lower and side
Ginger Rhizome (Sheng Jiang) regulates the Heart, Liver, and areas; over-sweating, over-dreaming,
Fossilizid (Long Gu) Kidney functions. hair loss, impotence, prematured ejacula-
Chinese Licorice Root (Gan Cao) tion, seminal emission, emotional
Jujube Fruit (Da Zao) disorders, irregular heat beats, etc.
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Brief Pin Yin English Ingredients Property and Main Usage
Name Name Name Function in China
GLWG Gui Ling Wei Cinnamon- Cinnamon Twig (Gui Zhi) Warm Ear infection, gum infection or abscess,
Gan Tang Schisandra Poria Sclerotium (Fu Ling) Clears the Dampness, regulates eye inflammation or redness, hysteria,
Complex Schisandra Fruit (Wu Wei Zi) the Spleen, Heart, and Kidney neurosis, menopause symptoms, high
Chinese Licorice Root (Gan Cao) functions. blood pressure, etc., especially with
fogginess and heaviness in the head and
brain, deep and weak pulse.
GMJ Guo Min Jian Immune-Regulator Japanese Apricot Fruit (Wu Mei) Cool and Astringent Most kinds of allergy.
Schisandra Fruit (Wu Wei Zi) Clears Heat; produces Jin-Ye;
Stellaria Root (Yin Chai Hu) regulates Lung and Spleen
Chinese Licorice Root (Gan Cao) function; promotes detoxifications.
GMJ-2 Guo Min Jian-2 Immune- Lithospermum Root (Zi Cao) Cool All kinds of allergies, including to food,
Regulator-2 Japanese Apricot Fruit (Wu Mei) Clears Excess Heat; cools the airborne particles, pets, chemicals,
Nut Grass Rhizome (Xiang Fu) Blood; and expels Wind. seasonal and other factors.
Jujube Fruit (Da Zao) Cautions: If people have Spleen and
Chinese Licorice Root (Gan Cao) Kidney Deficiency, this formula may
Fang-Feng Root (Fang Feng) cause diarrhea.
GPT Gui Pi Tang Spleen Support- Atractylodes Rhizome (Bai Zhu) Warm, Tonifying 1) Depression, worries, sadness,
GPT Poria Sclerotium (Fu Ling) Replenishes Spleen and Heart; especially if accompanied by fatigue;
Astragalus Root (Huang Qi) tonifies Qi and Blood. 2) Insomnia characterized by waking up
Longan Aril (Long Yan Rou) easily or too early;
Jujube Seed (Suan Zao Ren) 3) Palpitation;
Asian Ginseng Root (Ren Shen) 4) Menstrual spotting or over-bleeding.
Chinese Licorice Root (Gan Cao) Caution: Do not use if Excess Heat or
Dong-Quai Root (Dang Gui) Fire or Damp-Heat conditions are present.
Polygala Root (Yuan Zhi)
Ginger Rhizome (Sheng Jiang)
Jujube Fruit (Da Zao)
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Name Name Name Function in China
GQZ Gou Qi Zi Lycium Berries Lycium Berries (Gou Qi Zi) Neutral and Sweet 1) Blurred and poor vision;
Tonifies the Kidneys; nourishes 2) Nocturnal emissions, infertility;
the Liver and brightens the eyes; 3) Graying or loss of hair.
moistens the Lungs. Current research findings:
Useful for treating:
1) Male infertility; low sperm counts;
2) Low immune function;
3) Simple Obesity.
G-SBP Tiao Ya Fang Pressure Support Eclipta Whole Plant (Han Lian Cao) Neutral High blood pressure with symptoms like
SBP Rehmannia Root (Sheng Di Huang) Harmonizes and connects Heart dizziness, light-headed, insomnia,
White Peony Root (Bai Shao) Fire and Kidney water; tonifies palpitation, dry mouth and throat, and
Oriental Arborvitae Seed (Bai Zi Ren) Liver-Kidney Yin and Qi anxiety etc. especially with high systolic
Achyranthes Root (Niu Xi) Deficiency. pressure and normal or low diastolic
Chinese Yam Rhizome (Shan Yao) pressure.
Caution: Use with caution during Preg-
nancy or consult your TCM practitioner.
GSZT Gui Zhi Shao Cinnamon- Cinnamon Twig (Gui Zhi) Hot and Cold Pain and swelling of the joints which gets
Yao Zhi Mu Anemarrhena Peony Root (Shao Yao) Dispels the external Wind and worse with cold temperature or in the
Tang Complex Anemarrhena Rhizome (Zhi Mu) Cold, removes the Dampness, and cold weather; fast pulse.
Chinese Licorice Root (Gan Cao) clears the Heat mainly from skin, For these alone, or when together with
Ginger Rhizom (Sheng Jiang) muscle, and joint areas. arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, especially
Atractylodes Rhizome (Bai Zhu) with the hands and feet involved; gout,
Fang-Feng Root (Fang Feng) sciatic pain; lupus; erythromelalgia, etc.
(among other disorders).
GTL Guang Tong Bowel Support Trichosanthes Root (Tian Hua Fen) Cool Constipation--especially good for chronic
Ling Dong-Quai Root (Dang Gui) Mildly clears Heat; tonifies Yin constipation.
Trichosanthes Fruit (Gua Lou) and Jin-Ye; regulates Qi and Caution: Use with caution during Preg-
Aloe Vera (Lu Hui) blood circulation; moistens Large nancy or consult your TCM practitioner.
Fang-Feng Root (Fang Feng) Intestine.
Sicklepot Seed (Jue Ming Zi)
Large-Leaf Gentian Root (Qin Jiao)
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Name Name Name Function in China
GW Gan Wei Ping Liver & Stomach Chinese Goldthread Rhizome (Huang Lian) Cool 1) Heartburn, poor digestion and belching;
Regulator Evodia Fruit (Wu Zhu Yu) Balances Liver and Stomach 2) Stomach and duodenal ulcer;
Nut Grass Rhizome (Xiang Fu) function; clears excess Liver Fire; 3) Stomach and side pain.
Herbal Ferment (Shen Qu) smoothes and descends uprising
Liver and Stomach Qi; clears
mucus.
GW-3 Gan Wei Ping-3 Harmonize Chinese Goldthread Rhizome (Huang Lian) Cool 1) Heartburn, poor digestion and belching;
Stomach-3 Evodia Fruit (Wu Zhu Yu) Balance Liver and Stomach 2) Stomach and duodenal ulcer;
Chinese Thoroughwax Root (Chai Hu) function; clears excess Liver Fire; 3) Stomach and side pain.
Brown's Lily Bulb (Bai He) smoothes and descends uprising
Chinese Licorice Root (Gan Cao) Liver and Stomach Qi; clears
Perilla Leaf (Zi Su Ye) mucus.
GX-2 Guan Xin Ping Maintain Heart-2 Red-Rooted Sage Root (Dan Shen) Slightly Warm, Aromatic Chest pain, angina.
Red Peony Root (Chi Shao) Activates and resolves Qi and Caution: Use with caution during
Sichuan Lovage Rhizome (Chuan Xiong) Blood stagnation, especially in pregnancy or consult your TCM
Safflower (Hong Hua) chest and Heart areas. practitioner.
G-XXN Xin Xue Ning Cardio Complex Kudzu Root (Ge Gen) Cool High blood pressure.
Heal-All Spike (Xia Ku Cao) Clears the Heat, regulates the
White Peony Root (Bai Shao) Liver and Kidney functions,
restores the balance of Yin-Yang.
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Name Name Name Function in China
GZT Gui Zhi Tang Cinnamon Twig Cinnamon Twig (Gui Zhi) Warm External and internal disorders with head-
Formula White Peony Root (Bai Shao) Dispels Wind-Cold; harmonizes ache, body ache with or without fever,
Prepared Licorice Root (Zhi Gan Cao) the Ying-Wei; strengthens defense especially low fever, sensitive to or afraid
Ginger Rhizome (Sheng Jiang) function, and clears the superficial of Wind and Cold, spontaneous sweating,
Jujube Fruit (Da Zao) and muscle areas. floating and slow or weak pulse.
*This formula is the first one in the Developed usages: for disorders such as
TCM Classic "Shang Han Lun", body and joint pain, digestive, cardio-
and is mainly for condition of vascular, respiratory, female system and
"Wind Cold" in the Tai-Yang skin problems, etc..
Channel and superficial muscle Caution: This formula is not for any
area including mainly the following external or internal excess Heat, or Yin
symptoms: fever, headache, deficiency (especially with false Heat
spontaneous sweating, sensitive to condition.)
wind and cold, stuffy nose, body
ache, floating pulse, etc..
Because GZT is an excellent
formula not only for external
disorders but also for harmonizing
the Ying-Wei, balancing Yin-Yang,
warming and tonifying deficiency
form inside, many TCM doctors
from all generations in 2000 years,
have developed numerous usages
for different disorders, such as
body and joint pain, digestive,
cardiovascular, respiratory, female
system, and skin problems, etc.
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Name Name Name Function in China
HAWTHORN Shan Zha Hawthorn Hawthorn Fruit (Shan Zha) Slightly Warm 1) Indigestion with stomach and
Promotes digestion and removes abdomen bloating, pain, belching, acid
stagnated food; activates blood reflux, diarrhea or constipation;
circulation and dispels Blood 2) Disorders coming from poor
stagnation. circulation like pain, etc.;
3) Obesity, especially with high
cholesterol, high triglycerides and high
blood pressure.
Modern research:
Used for cardiovascular disease, high
blood pressure, hyperlipidemia (high
blood fat or lipids), high cholesterol,
and obesity.
HEAD- Tou Qing Shu Head Peace Vitex Fruit (Man Jing Zi) Warm Headache, especially arising from and
PC Fragrant angelica Root (Bai Zhi) Resolves the stagnation; opens worse with long term or extra stress, and
Sichuan Lovage Rhizome (Chuan Xiong) up and clears the Channels, constant thinking and worrying.
Notopterygium Rhizome (Qiang Huo) collaterals, and orfices; activates, The pain could be in any location in the
Fang-Feng Root (Fang Feng) adjusts, and improves the Qi and head, may even connect to facial, neck,
Schizonepeta Aboveground Parts (Jing Jie) Blood circulation, especially in teeth, ears areas with/without irritability,
Chinese Thoroughwax Root (Chai Hu) the head and brain. anger, dizziness, nausea, vomiting,
Bile-Cured Chinese Arisaema Rhizome (Dan Nan Xing) insomnia, many dreams, poor digestion,
Zedoary Rhizome (E Zhu) fatigue, poor memory and concentration,
Jujube Seed (Suan Zao Ren) tingling and tightness on scalp and
Chinese Licorice Root (Gan Cao) muscle, etc..
Cautions: 1. Be careful using this formula
in those with primary hypertension.
Misuse may cause dizziness and nausea.
2. Use with caution during pregnancy
or consult your TCM practitioner.
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Name Name Name Function in China
HEAD- Feng Re Tou Head Clear-W.H Forsythia Fruit (Lian Qiao) Cool Headache with cold/flu arising from the
W.H Tong Fang White Mulberry Leaf (Sang Ye) Dispels and clears the Wind and Wind and Heat;
Baikal Skullcap Root (Huang Qin) Heat, especially in the Head. All kinds of headache or migraines with
Mint Stem & Leaf (Bo He) Excess Heat.
Heal-All Spike (Xia Ku Cao) Cautions:
Ligusticum Rhizome (Gao Ben) Not for headache from Cold or Cold-
Lotus Leaf (He Ye) Mucus;
General caution.
HEART- Xiong Xin Ping Heart Balance Poria (Fu Shen) (Fu Shen) Warm Chest pain, chest congestion and
BAL Prepared Aconitum Tuber (Fu Zi) Balances the Yin and Yang, tightness, usually associated with
Chinese Goldthread Rhizome (Huang Lian) harmonizes the Qi and Blood, difficult breathing, palpitation, weakness,
Turmeric Root (Yu Jin) nourishes and supports the Heart. poor sleep, easily sweating, etc.
Red-Rooted Sage Root (Dan Shen) Coronary artery issues;
Silk Tree Flower (He Huan Hua) This formula specially good for compli-
Chinese Licorice Root (Gan Cao) cated and difficult conditions with both
Ginger Rhizome (Sheng Jiang) the Yin and Yang, Hot and Cold,
Soft Rush Pith (Deng Xin Cao) Deficiency and Excess disorders.
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Name Name Name Function in China
HEDYOTIS Bai Hua She Hedyotis Hedyotis Whole Plant (Bai Hua She She Cao) Cold, Slightly Bitter and Sweet Sore throat, boils, abscess, dysentery,
She Cao (Oldenlandia) Clears Toxic Heat; cleanses jaundice, snake bite.
poisons; induces the discharge According to modern research, Hedyotis
of Dampness. has anti-malignant growth, anti-inflammatory
properties; and good for hepatitis.
HEEL-SP Gen Jian Fang Heel Support Achyranthes Root (Niu Xi) Warm Heel pain.
Flowering Quince Fruit (Mu Gua) Dispels the External Wind-Cold Combination:
Spatholobus Vine (Ji Xue Teng) and Dampness especially from the 1. If there is heel pain with knee pain,
Asiatic Dogwood Fruit (Shan Zhu Yu) Tai-Yang Channel; improves Qi combine with QTT;
Prepared Rehmannia Root (Shu Di Huang) and Blood circulation especially in 2. If with general joint pain, especially if
Balsamina Whole Plant (Tou Gu Cao) the legs and feet; tonifies Kidney; worse when the weather is cold,
smoothes and strengthens the combine with DUHO-2;
circulation in the Yin-Qiao and 3. If with leg spasms, combine with JING;
Yang-Qiao Channels. 4. If with shortage of breath or low blood
*Heel pain commonly arises from pressure or internal organ prolapse,
3 conditions in TCM: combine with BZYQ;
1. Wind-Cold and Dampness 5. If with lower back pain, combine with
which are usually caught from YYT2.
outside and commonly block the Caution: Use with caution during
Tai-Yang Channel; pregnancy or consult your TCM
2. Poor Qi and Blood circulation. practitioner.
In severe cases, it may accompany
weakness of the Qi ascending
function;
3. Kidney deficiency (and possibly
with weakness or blockage of
the Yin-Qiao and Yang-Qiao
Channels.)
HFP Shou Zu Ling Peripheral Gardenia Fruit (Zhi Zi) Slight Warm 1) Hands or feet pain or stiffness;
Power Curcuma Rhizome (Jiang Huang) Promotes and improves the Liver, 2) Pain in forearms, wrists, legs, and
Pinellia Rhizome (Ban Xia) Qi and blood circulation especially ankles;
Ginger Rhizome (Sheng Jiang) for peripheral circulation. This formula works better if taken
together with Y-JXY.
Caution: Use with caution during
pregnancy or consult your TCM
practitioner.
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Name Name Name Function in China
HGWT Huang Qi Gui Five Elements Astragalus Root (Huang Qi) Warm and Hot Paralysis, weakness, numbness,
Zhi Wu Wu Cinnamon Twig (Gui Zhi) Harmonizes and tonifies Ying, Wei, dysfunction of the muscles and limbs.
Tang White Peony Root (Bai Shao) Qi, and Blood; expels Wind;
Ginger Rhizome (Sheng Jiang) distributes Yang Qi.
Jujube Fruit (Da Zao)
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Name Name Name Function in China
HLX Huo Xue Liang Regulate Blood Rehmannia Root (Sheng Di Huang) Cool 1) Abnormal bleeding: for example,
Xue Tang Figwort Root (Xuan Shen) Eliminates Excess Heat and heavier menstrual bleeding or spotting
Red Peony Root (Chi Shao) Stagnation from the Blood. with fresh red color;
Tree Peony Bark (Mu Dan Pi) 2) Bruising easily;
Forsythia Fruit (Lian Qiao) 3) Red skin rashes and/or patches arising
Schizonepeta Aboveground Parts (Jing Jie) from Blood Heat.
Caution: Use with caution during
pregnancy or consult your TCM
practitioner.
HNSH Hua Qing Niao Kidney Herb Red Peony Root (Chi Shao) Cool Kidney, Ureter, and bladder stones,
Shi Tang Achyranthes Root (Niu Xi) Clears Lower Burner Damp Heat; particularly the sandy type; relieves pain;
Frankincense Resin (Ru Xiang) breaks up Qi and Blood stagnation; burning and bleeding that arises along
Peach Seed (Tao Ren) resolves and eliminates stones. with the stones.
Gleditsia Spine (Zao Jiao Ci) Caution: Use it cautiously when
Fragrant Angelica Root (Bai Zhi) Deficiency of Qi or Yin is present, and
Bitter Orange Fruit (Zhi Qiao) during pregnancy.
Magnolia Bark (Hou Po)
Coin-Leaved Desmodium (Jin Qian Cao)
Asian Psyllium (Che Qian Cao)
Job’s Tears Seed (Yi Yi Ren)
HOLDER- Zhi Tuo Fang Holder Warmer Scurfy-Pea Fruit (Bu Gu Zhi) Warm and Astringent Excess uterine bleeding due to the
W Halloysite (Chi Shi Zhi) Tonifies Kidney and Spleen Yang, Kidney and Spleen Yang Deficiency and
helps to hold and astringe the Dai Channel Qi weakness.
collapsed Qi and Dai Channel and Diarrhea due to the Deficiency and Cold
Large Intestine. in the Lower-Burner.
Caution:
Not for Excess Heat and Dampness-Heat
and Yin Deficiency conditions.
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Name Name Name Function in China
Honeysuckle Jin Yin Hua Honeysuckle Honeysuckle Flower (Jin Yin Hua) Cold 1) Wind-Heat style cold, flu and early
Clears Heat; detoxifies; disperses stage of infectious or epidemic febrile
and expels superficial Wind and diseases;
Heat. 2) Skin disorders, such as boils, sores,
hives, urticaria, rashes, abscesses;
3) Dysentery with blood and pus due to
Toxic Heat;
4) A variety of infectious or inflammatory
conditions such as appendicitis, mastitis,
enteritis, Lung infection, and eye infection
Modern research:
This herb has antibacterial, antiviral, and
antiphlogistic functions.
HOT- Re Xiao Fang Breathing-Cooler Gypsum (Sheng Shi Gao) Cool Asthma or bronchitis with Excess Heat
ASMA Magnolia Bark (Hou Po) Clears the Heat in the Lung and conditions.
Apricot Seed (Xing Ren) Large-Intestine, smooths the Caution: general.
Chinese Rhubarb Rhizome (Da Huang) Lung Qi circulation, regulates and
Baikal Skullcap Root (Huang Qin) maintains the normal breathing.
Ginkgo Seed (Bai Guo)
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Name Name Name Function in China
HQT Huang Qin Tang Scutellaria Complex Baikal Skullcap Root (Huang Qin) Cold For these disorders (but are not limited
Prepared Licorice Root (Zhi Gan Cao) Clears the Excess Heat. to): dysentery; colitis; alimentary infection
White Peony Root (Bai Shao) In TCM, specially in the Tai-Yang or inflammation; female organ infection,
Jujube Fruit (Da Zao) and Shao-Yang areas. especially with the symptoms like fever,
abdominal pain (constant or before bowel
movement), tight pulse, upper stomach
congestion, with/without rectal tenesmus,
and with/without pus and blood in the
stool.
Also used to treat these symptoms alone.
HWDZ He Wei Dao Stomach Evodia Fruit (Wu Zhu Yu) Cool and Warm 1) Stomach upset such as bloating,
Zhi Pian Regulator Chinese Goldthread Rhizome (Huang Lian) Mixed Harmonizing belching, and pain;
Lophatherum Leaf (Dan Zhu Ye) Harmonizes Stomach; removes 2) Acid-reflux.
Sichuan Pepper Rind (Hua Jiao) food, mucus and Qi stagnation;
Chinese Licorice Root (Gan Cao) smoothes and regulates Stomach
White Pepper Fruit (Bai Hu Jiao) Qi.
Chinese Rhubarb Rhizome (Da Huang)
HXS Huo Xiang Agastache Mixture Agastache Aboveground Parts (Huo Xiang) Warm, Aromatic 1) Stomach flu or "24 hour flu" with
Zheng Qi San Perilla Leaf (Zi Su Ye) Clears the exterior and harmonizes symptoms such as fever and chills,
Fragrant Angelica Root (Bai Zhi) the internal condition; balances headache, nausea, vomiting, stomach
Poria Sclerotium (Fu Ling) and regulates the Qi function; bloating, pain and diarrhea;
Atractylodes Rhizome (Bai Zhu) resolves and purges internal 2) Cold or flu (exterior condition)
Pinellia Rhizome (Ban Xia) dampness and turbidity. combined with internal dampness/mucous
Magnolia Bark (Hou Po) condition;
Balloon-Flower Root (Jie Geng) 3) Acute gastrointestinal infection.
Chinese Licorice Root (Gan Cao) Cautions:
Tangerine Rind (Chen Pi) 1. This formula is contraindicated if
Areca Rind (Da Fu Pi) Excess Heat, Yin Deficiency, or False
Heat conditions are present.
2. Use with caution during pregnancy
or consult your TCM practitioner.
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HY-CALM San Jia Fu Mai Hyper Calm Rehmannia Root (Sheng Di Huang) Neutral Tourette syndrome;
Tang Jia Jian Dwarf-Lilyturf Root (Mai Dong) Nourishes the Liver and Kidney Hyperactivity;
White Peony Root (Bai Shao) Yin, balances the Qi and Blood Poor concentration;
Pseudotellaria Root (Tai Zi Shen) circulation, extinguishes the Liver ADHD;
Prepared Licorice Root (Zhi Gan Cao) Wind and helps maintain a Muscle twitches and twists.
Turmeric Root (Yu Jin) peaceful Heart and mind.
Polygala Root (Yuan Zhi)
Sichuan Lovage Rhizome (Chuan Xiong)
HZW Hua Zheng Wan Liver Rejuve Atractylodes Rhizome (Bai Zhu) Warm Nodules;
Immature Bitter Orange Fruit (Zhi Shi) Tonifies Spleen, promotes Qi and Sclerosis.
Sparganium Rhizome (San Leng) Blood circulation, softens and
Zedoary Rhizome (E Zhu) resolves the Stagnation and
nodules.
HZW-A Jia Wei Hua Liver Rejuve-A Atractylodes Rhizome (Bai Zhu) Warm Nodules;
Zheng Wan Immature Bitter Orange Fruit (Zhi Shi) Tonifies Spleen, promotes Qi and Sclerosis.
Sparganium Rhizome (San Leng) Blood circulation, softens and
Zedoary Rhizome (E Zhu) resolves the Stagnation and
Chicken Gizzard's Internal Lining (Ji Nei Jin) nodules.
IMMU-J Mian Yi Zeng Immune Support Astragalus Root (Huang Qi) Slightly Warm 1) Low immune function;
Qiang Wan Ligustrum Fruit (Nu Zhen Zi) Tonifies Qi and Yin; strengthens 2) Low blood count;
Poria Sclerotium (Fu Ling) the immune function. 3) Fatigue.
Gynostemma Aboveground Parts (Jiao Gu Lan)
Atractylodes Rhizome (Bai Zhu)
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Name Name Name Function in China
IMMUN- Bu Qi Yin Fang Immune Support- Astragalus Root (Huang Qi) Cool Disorders related to abnormal immune
Q YIN Q.Y Rehmannia Root (Sheng Di Huang) Tonifies Qi and Yin; cools Blood- functions, such as recurrent mouth sores,
(IMMU-Q.Y) Anemarrhena Rhizome (Zhi Mu) Heat; improves blood circulation; sicca or sjögren's syndrome,
Red Peony Root (Chi Shao) clears the Excess Heat and dermatomyositis, rheumotoid arthritis,
Figwort Root (Xuan Shen) extinguishes the Wind-Heat. lupus, etc. characterized by such
Paniculate Swallowwort Root (Xu Chang Qing) conditions as Qi and Yin Deficiency,
Chinese Smilax Rhizome (Ba Qia) Heat in the Blood, Blood stagnation,
Hedyotis Whole Plant (Bai Hua She She Cao) Excess Heat and Wind, and such symp-
Lycium Bark (Di Gu Pi) toms as intermittent low fever, skin and
Ligustrum Fruit (Nu Zhen Zi) membrane lesions, internal organ
Xanthium Fruit (Cang Er Zi) damages, joint pain and swelling, and
Red Magnolia Flower (Xin Yi) immune dysfunctions, etc.. Also, if the
patient has more Qi Deficiency, then add
extra Astragalus (HQ) granule tea or tea,
If there is more Yin Deficiency, add
rehmannia tablets.
Caution: Do not use with Cold-Damp
and Spleen Yang Deficiency.
INCALM Shu Gan Fang Peace Emotion Dong-Quai Root (Dang Gui) Cool Multiple symptoms and disorders during
White Peony Root (Bai Shao) Nourishes Liver Blood; disperses and/or after intercourse, like mouth and/
Chinese Thoroughwax Root (Chai Hu) Liver stagnation; regulates and or vaginal spasms, tightness, numbness,
Mint Stem & Leaf (Bo He) supports Liver function; calms and pressure, burning or even pain.
Heal-All Spike (Xia Ku Cao) extinguishes the Liver-Wind.
Chrysanthemum Flower (Ju Hua)
Chinese Licorice Root (Gan Cao)
INT-DH Chang Shi Regularity Support Honeysuckle Flower (Jin Yin Hua) Cool All kinds of diarrhea due to Dampness-
Re Qing Fang Chinese Hawthorn Fruit (Shan Zha) Clears the Dampness and Heat in Heat in the intestine.
Ailanthus Bark (Chun Pi) the Intestine. Cautions:
Poria Sclerotium (Fu Ling) Not for Cold and Deficiency conditions.
Sugar (Zhe Tang)
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Name Name Name Function in China
INT-D.P Shu Chang Fang Intestine Peace (Huo Xiang)
Agastache Aboveground Parts Warm and Hot Cold style diarrhea or frequent loose and
Prepared Ginger Rhizome (Gan Jiang) Tonifies and strengthens the watery bowel movements with abdomen
Brown Sugar (Hong Tang) Spleen-Yang; warms up the pain which usually is dull and hard to
Middle-Jiao; regulates and locate exactly, often with dim and dark
maintains the normal Stomach complexion, pale and watery tongue-
and Spleen Qi movement and coating. These episodes arise or get
function. worse when exposed to cold-windy
weather, eating too much cold and raw
food, etc. Especially consider using this
formula when no response after using
formulas like FZLZ.
Caution: Do not use for diarrhea from
Excess-Heat or Liver Heat.
INT-HDP Fu Ping Fang Intestine Peace Honeysuckle Flower (Jin Yin Hua) Cool Damp-Heat style diarrhea, frequent,
Support-HDP Chinese Goldthread Rhizome (Huang Lian) Clears Excess Heat; eliminates the loose, watery, and incomplete bowel
Halloysite (Chi Shi Zhi) Damp-Heat from Spleen area; movements with abdomen pain. Also,
regulates and maintains normal usually with red and greasy complexion,
intestine movement and function. red tongue with thick, greasy, yellowish
coating, and strongly smelling unformed
stools.
Caution: Do not use in the cold
condition diarrhea.
INT-IBS Chang Ji Ping IntestCalm Fang-Feng Root (Fang Feng) Warm and Cool Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
Tangerine Rind (Chen Pi) Supples and disposes the Liver; Sluggish, incomplete bowel movement
Atractylodes Rhizome (Bai Zhu) tonifies the Spleen; removes the or diarrhea, abdominal noise and gurgling,
White Peony Root (Bai Shao) Dampness; regulates and bloating, gas, with or without abdominal
Cinnamon Twig (Gui Zhi) harmonizes the Liver and Spleen's pain, mucus, and indigested food in the
Prepared Ginger Rhizome (Pao Jiang) relationship and functions. stool.
Chebulic Myrobalan Fruit (He Zi) Cautions: 1. If it accompanied by
White Ash Bark (Qin Pi) Stomach disorders, treat at same time.
Chinese Licorice Root (Gan Cao) Do not use with rectal bleeding or blood
in stool.
2. Use with caution during pregnancy
or consult your TCM practitioner.
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Name Name Name Function in China
INT-REG Tiao Chang Intestine Regulator Dong-Quai Root (Dang Gui) Warm Chronic constipation, especially for the
Fang Atractylodes Rhizome (Bai Zhu) Tonifies the Spleen; nourishes the aged and weak people.
Apricot Seed (Xing Ren) Blood; moistens the Intestine and Caution: Use with caution during
Lung; improves the circulation of pregnancy or consult your TCM
the Qi and Blood; regulates and practitioner.
maintains the normal intestine
movement and function;
J-2 Tong Jing Wan-2 Smooth Menses-2 Dong-Quai Root (Dang Gui) Warm Menstrual cramps arising mainly from
Red Peony Root (Chi Shao) Activates and resolves the Blood severe Blood stagnation;
Sparganium Rhizome (San Leng) stagnation, specially in the Lower- Endometriosis;
Zedoary Rhizome (E Zhu) Burner and uterus. Abdominal pain and cramps with extra-
Cinnamon Bark (Rou Gui) bleeding due to the Blood stagnation.
Corydalis Rhizome (Yan Hu Suo) Cautions: 1. This formula is only for
Blood stagnation conditions.
2. Use with caution during pregnancy
or consult your TCM practitioner.
JF-1 Jian Fei Yi Hao Weight Support-1 Southern Tsangshu Rhizome (Cang Zhu) Cold and Warm Overweight, especially with excessive
Green Tea (Lu Cha) Tonifies Kidney Yin and Yang, appetite or nodules.
Alisma Rhizome (Ze Xie) clears the mucus and water
Sargassum (Hai Zao) retention, promotes the
Chinese Hawthorn Fruit (Shan Zha) metabolism.
Chinese Rhubarb Rhizome (Da Huang)
Wax Gourd Rind (Dong Gua Pi)
Lotus Leaf (He Ye)
Ligustrum Fruit (Nu Zhen Zi)
Dong-Quai Root (Dang Gui)
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Name Name Name Function in China
JFBD Jing Fang Bai Schizonepeta (Jing Jie)
Schizonepeta Aboveground Parts Warm, Cool, Spicy, and Dry 1) Cold or flu with head congestion,
Du San Mixture Fang-Feng Root (Fang Feng) Expels external Wind, Cold, and badly congested and runny nose, stiff
Notopterygium Rhizome (Qiang Huo) Dampness; clears Toxic Heat; neck and back, body aches;
Pubescent Angelica Root (Du Huo) strengthens and raises up Qi; 2) Sinus problems;
Prepared Licorice Root (Zhi Gan Cao) cleanses and expels poisons. 3) Early stages of many kinds of skin
Poria Sclerotium (Fu Ling) conditions such as red rashes,
Peucedanum Root (Qian Hu) carbuncles, ulcerous swellings, etc.
Chinese Thoroughwax Root (Chai Hu)
Balloon-Flower Root (Jie Geng)
Bitter Orange Fruit (Zhi Qiao)
Sichuan Lovage Rhizome (Chuan Xiong)
JF-F Jian Mei Fang Weight Support-F Codonopsis Root (Dang Shen) Warm Overweight, high triglyceride, and poor
Atractylodes Rhizome (Bai Zhu) Tonifies and regulates Spleen, digestion.
Poria Sclerotium (Fu Ling) Stomach functions; clears Damp-
Immature Bitter Orange Fruit (Zhi Shi) ness and Mucus; promotes
White Mustard Seed (Bai Jie Zi) metabolism.
Chinese Hawthorn Fruit (Shan Zha)
Job’s Tears Seed (Yi Yi Ren)
Dong-Quai Root (Dang Gui)
Radish Seed (Lai Fu Zi)
Alisma Rhizome (Ze Xie)
JING Shu Jin Wan Lower Muscle White Peony Root (Bai Shao) Warm 1) Leg spasms;
Support Flowering Quince Fruit (Mu Gua) Tonifies Liver Yin and Blood; 2) Weak, stiff, or aching lower back
Achyranthes Root (Niu Xi) removes Dampness; promotes and legs.
Nut Grass Rhizome (Xiang Fu) channel circulation; nourishes and Caution: Use with caution during preg-
Pubescent Angelica Root (Du Huo) strengthens tendon and muscle. nancy or consult your TCM practitioner.
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Name Name Name Function in China
JJLH-2 Ji Jiao Li Huang Abdomen Calm Sichuan Pepper Seed (Jiao Mu) Cold and Warm Abdominal bloating and sound gurgling,
Wan Chinese Rhubarb Rhizome (Da Huang) Resolves the Qi and Water tongue and mouth dryness.
Lepidium Seed (Ting Li Zi) Stagnation and congestion, Disorders with the symptoms listed
removes the Water Retention. above, such as Lung-Heat and Kidney
issues, bronchiectasis, pancreatitis,
edema ascites, G.I. disorders, etc.
JLS Jin Ling Zi San Melia Complex Sichuan-Pagoda-Tree Fruit (Chuan Lian Zi) Cool 1. Intermittent pain in the Stomach, sides,
Corydalis Rhizome (Yan Hu Suo) Disperses and resolves the Qi and abdomen with bitter taste in the
congestion and stagnation, mouth and wiry, tight pulse;
improves the circulation, clears 2. other disorders with the symptoms
the Excess Heat, especially in the listed above which include, but not
Liver Channel and system. limited to: stomachache, gallbladder,
pancreas, intestine, and female organ
disorders.
JOINT- Guan Jie Shu Joint Circulation White Mulberry Twig (Sang Zhi) Cool and Warm Chronic rheumatic arthritis,
CC Tong Fang Honeysuckle Stem (Ren Dong Teng) Supples the Liver; nourishes the Rheumatoid arthritis, especially with
White Peony Root (Bai Shao) Blood; eliminates the Dampness; long term severe pain, stiffness, and
Tokoro Rhizome (Bi Xie) extinguishes the Wind; clears the tightness in the limbs and joints.
Large-Leaf Gentian Root (Qin Jiao) stagnated Heat; removes the This formula can be used for all kinds of
Siegesbeckia Aboveground Parts (Xi Xian Cao) blockage; opens out and smoothes arthritis, especially when combined with
Job's Tears Seed (Yi Yi Ren) the Channels and Collaterals, other formulas accordingly.
Chinese Licorice Root (Gan Cao) especially in the tendon, muscle, Caution: Use with caution during preg-
Spatholobus Vine (Ji Xue Teng) and joint areas. nancy or consult your TCM practitioner.
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JOINT- Zhi Jie Wai Xi Ji Joint Soak Erythrina Bark (Hai Tong Pi) Warm, Hot Joint and limb pain and stiffness,
CM (External Use) Mugwort Leaf (Ai Ye) Expels the Wind, activates the especially arising from external Wind,
Schizonepeta Aboveground Parts (Jing Jie) Blood flow, opens through the Cold, and stagnation.
Evodia Fruit (Wu Zhu Yu) Channels and collaterals.
Safflower (Hong Hua)
Cinnamon Twig (Gui Zhi)
Sichuan Teasel Root (Xu Duan)
Dong-Quai Root (Dang Gui)
Notopterygium Rhizome (Qiang Huo)
Fang-feng Root (Fang Feng)
Sichuan Aconitum Root (Chuan Wu)
Ginger Rhizome (Sheng Jiang)
Welsh Onion Bulb (Cong Bai)
JOINT- Tong Feng Ping Joints-Regulator Southern Tsangshu Rhizome (Cang Zhu) Cool 1. Gout;
GT Phellodendron Bark (Huang Bai) Clears the Damp poison; eliminates 2. Gouty arthritis or arthropathy;
Job's Tears Seed (Yi Yi Ren) the Damp-Heat, especially in 3. Joint pain, burning, redness, and
Achyranthes Root (Niu Xi) Lower-Jiao and lower part of the swelling w/wo high level of uric acid in
Kudzu Root (Ge Gen) body; resolves the blood the blood.
Phaseolus Seed (Chi Xiao Dou) stagnation; disperses and opens Cautions: 1. Do not use in the cold-style
Lysimachia whole plant (Jin Qian Cao) out the collaterals and channels, joint disorder.
especially in the limbs and joints 2. Use with caution during pregnancy
area. or consult your TCM practitioner.
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JOINT- Guan Jie Wen Joint-Warmer- Astragalus Root (Huang Qi) Warm, Hot Rheumatoid arthritis, especially with
WC Tong Fang WC Sichuan Lovage Rhizome (Chuan Wu) Expels and clears the pathogenic severe pain and long term history Wind-
Red Peony Root (Chi Shao) Wind and Cold; improves and Cold condition in TCM.
Notopterygium Rhizome (Qiang Huo) strengthens the Qi and Blood Cautions: 1. This formula is for Wind-
Pubescent Angelica Root (Du Huo) circulation, especially in the joints Cold conditions, but still suitable if
Sappanwood Heartwood (Su Mu) and muscle areas. swollen, reddish joints and the Heat is
Turmeric Rhizome (Jiang Huang) coming from long-term Cold-Stagnation.
Corydalis Rhizome (Yan Hu Suo) Do not use with Excess Heat or Damp-
Frankincense (Ru Xiang) Heat conditions, especially with fever.
Hedyotis Whole Plant (Bai Hua She She Cao) 2. Use with caution during pregnancy
or consult your TCM practitioner.
JT-HLT Jin Tui Huang Further Regulater Chinese Goldthread Rhizome (Huang Lian) Cold, Hot Chest and stomach congestion, nausea,
Lian Tang Prepared Ginger Rhizome (Pao Jiang) Rebalances and harmonizes the abdomen pain or bloating, incomplete
Asian Ginseng Root (Ren Shen) upper and lower parts of body's bowel movement, gas, and diarrhea.
Pinellia Rhizome (Ban Xia) unbalance condition, for example,
Cinnamon Twig (Gui Zhi) clears Heat in the chest, eliminates
Jujube Fruit (Da Zao) Cold in the abdomen and vice
versa.
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JTW Jiao Tai Wan General Harmony Chinese Goldthread Rhizome (Huang Lian) Cold and Hot Dizziness, light-headed. Palpitation,
Cinnamon Bark (Rou Gui) Coordinates the communication anxiety, insomnia, nocturnal emission,
between the Heart and Kidney diarrhea, and all other disorders arising
functions by conducting Heart from the separation and disharmony of
Fire or Yang down to the Kidney Heart Yang and Kidney Yin, like high
while raising Kidney Water or Yin blood pressure.
up to the Heart and makes the Yin
and Yang harmonized.
JYEN Jie Yan Wan Smoke Away Schizonepeta (Jing Jie) Cool and Warm Helps to quit smoking.
Peucedanum Root (Qian Hu) Clears Wind, Heat, and Dampness;
Loquat Leaf (Pi Pa Ye) regulates Lung, Stomach and
Coltsfoot Flower (Kuan Dong Hua) Spleen function; relieves the
Aster Root (Zi Wan) desire to smoke.
Dong-Quai Root (Dang Gui)
Sichuan Lovage Rhizome (Chuan Xiong)
Balloon-Flower Root (Jie Geng)
Red Peony Root (Chi Shao)
Sichuan Fritillary Bulb (Chuan Bei Mu)
Houttuynia (Yu Xing Cao)
Cinnamon Twig (Gui Zhi)
Ginger Rhizome (Gan Jiang)
Chinese Licorice Root (Gan Cao)
Prepared Aconitum Tuber (Fu Zi)
KD-SP Shen Zhao Tang Kidney Chinese Licorice Root (Gan Cao) Warm Heavy Cold, weak, and sore feeling in
Strength Poria Sclerotium (Fu Ling) Tonifies Spleen, warms up and the lower back and legs.
Prepared Ginger Rhizome (Gan Jiang) strengthens Yang-Qi, eliminates
Atractylodes Rhizome (Bai Zhu) Dampness.
KNEE- Huo Xue Rou Knee-Strength Dong-Quai Root (Dang Gui) Warm Pain, soreness, stiffness and weakness
ST Jin Tang White Peony Root (Bai Shao) Tonifies and activates the Blood, of knees and calves, especially worsened
Chinese Licorice Root (Gan Cao) nourishes and strengthens the with long-term standing, walking, and
Job's Tears Seed (Yi Yi Ren) tendons. heavy labor, such as up and down stairs.
Flowering Quince Fruit (Mu Gua)
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KWL-M Kang Wei Ling Male Energy Scolopendra (Wu Gong) Neutral and Even Helps and improves man's function.
Scorpion (Quan Xie) Opens the Channels, improves Notice: take with liquor or wine or
Dong-Quai Root (Dang Gui) the Blood circulation. Chinese yellow wine.
San-Qi Ginseng Root (San Qi)
Chinese Licorice Root (Gan Cao)
KYD Kong Xian Dan White Mustard Euphorbia Kansui Root (Gan Sui) Warm 1. All kinds of cysts with strong pulse,
Complex Peking Spurge Root (Da Ji) Removes and discharges the full or solid abdomen.
White Mustard Seed (Bai Jie Zi) excess water and mucus. 3~5 pills, depend on the personal health
condition, weight and size.
once a day, take with hot ginger
We strongly suggest to follow your
practitioner's advise.
2. Sudden and severe pain, deep or
burning, moving around, usually with a
lot of sticky mucus and phlegm in the
throat; sleepiness; headache, poor
appetite, heavy and cold limbs, especially
the legs.
LDXG Xin Long Dan Gentian Blend Scabrous Gentian Root (Long Dan Cao) Cold 1) Red and infected eyes; swelling and
-2 XieGan Tang Baikal Skullcap Root (Huang Qin) Clears and purges excess Liver infected ears; bitter taste in the mouth;
Gardenia Fruit (Zhi Zi) Fire and Damp Heat. quick and excessive temper from rising
Alisma Rhizome (Ze Xie) Liver Fire;
Capillary Artemisia Young Shoot (Yin Chen) 2) If Damp Heat descends, symptoms
Asian Psyllium Seed (Che Qian Zi) include: dark, cloudy, burning or painful
Dong-Quai Root (Dang Gui) urination; swelling in the vagina or
Chinese Thoroughwax Root (Chai Hu) scrotum; infection.
Chinese Licorice Root (Gan Cao)
Rehmannia Root (Sheng Di Huang)
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LEG-SP Yao Tui Jian Leg Support Dong-Quai Root (Dang Gui) Warm, Tonifying Lower back, buttock, and leg pain, weak-
Fang Sichuan Lovage Rhizome (Chuan Xiong) Activates blood circulation; ness, spasms and numbness, especially
White Peony Root (Bai Shao) nourishes Yin, Blood, and relieves works on buttock and legs.
Prepared Rehmannia Root (Shu Di Huang) spasms; expels and eliminates Cautions: 1. This formula should not be
Notopterygium Rhizome (Qiang Huo) Wind, Cold and Dampness; used under Excess Heat and Excess Heat-
Pubescent Angelica Root (Du Huo) tonifies Liver and Kidney. Dampness condition.
Safflower (Hong Hua) Differentiation: 2. Use with caution during pregnancy
Flowering Quince Fruit (Mu Gua) This formula is for the conditions or consult your TCM practitioner.
Achyranthes Root (Niu Xi) with Liver and Kidney deficiency,
Sichuan Teasel Root (Xu Duan) Wind, Cold and Dampness patho- Combination:
Cinnamon Twig (Gui Zhi) gens and some Yin and Blood 1. If with more lower back pain and
Deficiency and Blood stagnation. weakness, add YYT2 or YAOT;
The manifestation of such 2. If with more leg spasms like Charley's
conditions mainly include: lower horse, add JING;
back, buttock and legs pain, 3. If with sciatic pain, add ZGTF or
weakness, spasms or numbness. ZGTF-2.
The pain usually is dull, comes 4. If with knee pain, add QTT and knee-
and goes. The pain and other Cream;
symptoms usually get worse when 5. If with heel pain, add HEEL-SP.
weather changes, especially when
it is cold, windy, rains, and snows,
or after exercise, walking and
physical exhaustion.
The patients usually get tired
easily and sensitive to cold or
cold and hot.
LFW Liang Fu Wan Lesser Galangal Lesser Galangal Rhizome (Gao Liang Jiang) Warm Stomach or/and abdomen pain or/and
Complex Nut Grass Rhizome (Xiang Fu Zi) Soothes the Liver, warms up the spasm.
Spleen and Stomach, regulates
and harmonizes the Liver and
Stomach Qi.
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LISTA Gan Yu Fang Liver Support Chinese Thoroughwax Root (Chai Hu) Cool 1) Depression with or without some
Dong-Quai Root (Dang Gui) Soothes the Liver-Depression and anxiety;
Red Peony Root (Chi Shao) stagnation to promote the Liver 2) Chest, especially the sides of chest,
Turmeric Root (Yu Jin) Qi and blood circulation and pain and bloating;
Sichuan-Pagoda-Tree Fruit (Chuan Lian Zi) function. 3) Lower abdomen, especially the sides
Safflower (Hong Hua) of lower abdomen pain and bloating;
4) Other disorders coming from Liver
stagnation.
Caution: Use with caution during
pregnancy or consult your TCM
practitioner.
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LUNG- Wen Liang Lung Reliever White Mulberry Leaf (Sang Ye) Cool and Warm Cold/flu with cough or cough with Cold/
C-F Zhi Sou Yin Chrysanthemum Flower (Ju Hua) Dispels the External Wind, Cold, flu.
Apricot Seed (Xing Ren) and Heat, relieves and regulates
Forsythia Fruit (Lian Qiao) the disordered Lung Qi, cleanses
Balloon-Flower Root (Jie Geng) the external seasonal pathogens,
Reed Rhizome (Lu Gen) restores and maintains the normal
Mint Stem & Leaf (Bo He) and healthy Lung functions.
Chinese Licorice Root (Gan Cao)
LUNG- Ping Fei Fang Lung Peace Schisandra Fruit (Wu Wei Zi) Cold and Hot Wet cough, wheezing or bronchitis and
YIHM Support Apricot Seed (Xing Ren) Tonifying, expelling, and cleansing. asthma arising from and under such
Gypsum (Sheng Shi Gao) Nourishes the Kidney; moistens conditions as:
Chinese Licorice Root (Gan Cao) the Lung; expels the external 1. At the beginning, people have caught
Dong-Quai Root (Dang Gui) Wind/Cold; clears and eliminates the cold and flu with the external Wind-
Prepared Rehmannia Root (Shu Di Huang) the internal Heat and Mucus in the Cold which cover and tighten up the
Lung area. superficial area of the body, the invaded
Wind-Cold and contained Qi and Yin in
the Lung could be transformed and
turned into the Excess Heat and Mucus
which cause cough or wheezing. The
symptoms under such conditions usually
include wet cough or/and wheezing with
yellowish and thick mucus, chills or fever,
stuffy nose or headache/body ache.
These disorders easily occur in the people
who have some Lung and Kidney Yin
Deficiency and Heat and mucus in the
Lungs originally.
2. For different reasons, people may
gradually develop the Lung and Kidney
Yin Deficiency and Excess Heat and
Mucus which, upon worsening, cause
wet cough and wheezing with yellowish
and thick mucus, usually also with chest
tightness and pressure even pain or
shortage of breath.
These disorders easily arise in the aged
and weak people.
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LUNG- Cautions: Do not use this formula under
YIHM these conditions:
(continued) 1. The mainly Wind-Cold style cough, in
which case should use the formula CK;
2. The mainly Excess Heat style cough, in
which case use the formula RK or QGJ;
3. The mainly Lung Yin Deficiency style
dry cough (without mucus or with a little
mucus), in which should use the formula
QCJF.
LXW-2 Xin Leng Xiao Modulated Cold White Mustard Seed (Bai Jie Zi) Warm and Hot Cold style asthma and bronchitis: chest
Wan Wheeze Sichuan Pepper Rind (Hua Jiao) Expels Cold; removes mucus and congestion, wheezing, cough, difficulty
Pinellia Rhizome (Ban Xia) phlegm; smoothes and balances breathing; attack comes on or the symp-
Gleditsia Fruit (Zao Jiao) the Lung-Qi distribution and toms get worse in the winter or when the
Apricot Seed (Xing Ren) function. weather gets cold; mucous and phlegm
Chinese Licorice Root (Gan Cao) are white or clear.
Aster Root (Zi Wan)
Coltsfoot Flower (Kuan Dong Hua)
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LXXF Liang Xue Xiao Skin Regulator Rehmannia Root (Sheng Di Huang) Cool and Cold Wind-Heat type skin rash and pimples;
Feng Tang Woolly Grass Rhizome (Bai Mao Gen) Detoxifies and cools the Blood; most kinds of erythematic skin disorders.
White Peony Root (Bai Shao) clears Heat and diminishes Wind. Caution: Use with caution if Deficiency
Figwort Root (Xuan Shen) of Qi-Yang is present.
Schizonepeta (Jing Jie)
Honeysuckle Flower (Jin Yin Hua)
Burdock Fruit (Niu Bang Zi)
Fang-Feng Root (Fang Feng)
Bugbane Rhizome (Sheng Ma)
MACT Qi Fei Shen Dan Muscle Activate Dwarf-Lilyturf Root (Mai Dong) Cool Indications of application:
Rehmannia Root (Sheng Di Huang) Tonifies and distributes the Yin Flaccid paralysis with strong and fast
Figwort Root (Xuan Shen) and Jin-Ye, clears the congested pulse.
Schisandra Fruit (Wu Wei Zi) Heat, resolves the stagnation of All the disorders with these indications,
Qi and Yin, opens, activates, and such as:
connects the Channels and Polyomyelitis;
Collaterals, improves their Spinal hemiplegia;
circulation and function, especially Motor neuron disease;
in the Lung, Spleen, and Kidney Multiple neuritis;
areas. Polymyositis;
Peripheral neuropathy, etc.
Cautions:
May having diarrhea at the early stage of
taking this formula, usually the diarrhea
will reduce and stop gradually. If it
doesn't stop, consult with your TCM
practitioner.
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MBW-2 Bing Lang Wan Areca Seed Areca Seed (Bing Lang) Cold , Descending 1) Indigestion with stomach and abdomen
Formula Tangerine Rind (Chen Pi) Removes Qi and food stagnation; bloating, pain, constipation, and gas;
Zedoary Rhizome (E Zhu) clears and purges stagnated and 2) Constipation with abdomen bloating,
Chinese Rhubarb Rhizome (Da Huang) accumulated Excess-Heat, gas, hard and dry stool, gas and strong smell;
Nut Grass Rhizome (Xiang Fu) undigested food, stool down and 3) Dysentery, especially with tenesmus,
Bitter Orange Fruit (Zhi Qiao) out. rectal burning, smelly stool and mucus.
Sparganium Rhizome (San Leng) Cautions:
Mirabilitum (Mang Xiao) 1. To be taken 1~2 hours after meals.
2. Use cautiously for aged or weak people
due to the formula's purgative action.
3. Only use for those who exhibit real
food stagnation in the Stomach.
4. Use with caution during pregnancy
or consult your TCM practitioner.
MELON- Dong Gua Yin Winter Melon Wax Gourd Fruit (Dong Gua) Cool 1. Chronic nose congestion and
C Complex Job's Tears Seed (Yi Yi Ren) Resolves and clears the Dampness stuffiness, polyps and nodules in the
Heat and Mucus Stagnation. nose;
2. Improves metabolism, adjusts and
maintains normal and healthy weight.
MENO- Tong Jing Fang Meno-Regulator Chinese Motherwort (Yi Mu Cao) Warm Amenorrhea arising mainly from Blood
REG Lycopus Aboveground Parts (Ze Lan) Resolves the blood stagnation; stagnation. In TCM, amenorrhea can be
Peach Seed (Tao Ren) activates and regulates the Qi and caused by different reasons and condi-
Red Peony Root (Chi Shao) blood circulation; promotes and tions or by several conditions together.
Sparganium Rhizome (San Leng) maintains the normal menstrual If the amenorrhea arises also from other
Zedoary Rhizome (E Zhu) period. conditions like Dampness and Mucus
Red-Rooted Sage Root (Dan Shen) stagnation, Kidney Deficiency etc., you
Achyranthes Root (Niu Xi) you should treat accordingly.
Nut Grass Rhizome (Xiang Fu) Caution: Use with caution during preg-
nancy or consult your TCM practitioner.
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MET-G He Ye He Ji Metabolism Wax Gourd Fruit (Dong Gua) Neutral Helps to maintain the normal weight.
Support Lotus Leaf (He Ye) Eliminates the Dampness,
Job's Tears Seed (Yi Yi Ren) promotes the metabolism.
MIND- Qing Xin Fang Mind Peace-AD Prepared Rehmannia Root (Shu Di Huang) Even and a little Warm ADHD, anger, anxiety, mood swings,
ADH Asiatic Dogwood Fruit (Shan Zhu Yu) Tonifies Kidney and Liver Yin; poor concentration, insomnia.
Lycium Berries (Gou Qi Zi) settles and descends the over-
Schisandra Fruit (Wu Wei Zi) rising Liver Yang; nourishes the
Fossilizid (Long Gu) Heart; calms and smooths the
White Peony Root (Bai Shao) over-floating Heart-Yang, and
Chinese Licorice Root (Gan Cao) helps restore and maintain a
Wheat Fruit (Xiao Mai) relaxing and peaceful mood and
Jujube Fruit (Da Zao) spirit.
MIND-D Bu Xin Fang Mind Strength Eclipta Whole Plant (Han Lian Cao) Warm and Cool 1. Depression;
Chinese Thoroughwax Root (Chai Hu) Disperses, smoothes, and regulates 2. Liver and Gallbladder disorders;
Lindera Root (Wu Yao) the Liver Qi; clears the Liver-Heat; 3. Spleen and Stomach dysfunctions
White Peony Root (Bai Shao) nourishes the Liver-Yin; arising from Liver disorders.
Red-Rooted Sage Root (Dan Shen) strengthens the Spleen Qi. Differentiations: Compare with XY and
Codonopsis Root (Dang Shen) Y-JXY, this formula works more on
Chinese Licorice Root (Gan Cao) Liver-Yin Deficiency and Qi stagnation.
MJHY Ping Jia Fang Thyroid Regulator Sargassum (Hai Zao) Cool and Slightly Warm Thyroid cyst, nodule, thyroid enlarge-
Pinellia Rhizome (Ban Xia) Resolves and removes stagnation ment, enlarged lymph nodes and glands,
Figwort Root (Xuan Shen) and accumulation of Qi, mucus, especially in the upper body area.
Zedoary Rhizome (E Zhu) and phlegm; clears Toxic Heat; Caution: Use with caution during
Chinese Licorice Root (Gan Cao) promotes Qi and Blood pregnancy or consult your TCM
Nut Grass Rhizome (Xiang Fu) circulation. practitioner.
Gleditsia Spine (Zao Jiao Ci)
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MOUTH- Kou Chuang Clear Mouth Southern Tsangshu Rhizome (Cang Zhu) Cool and Warm Mouth sores or ulcers.
S Fang Dong-Quai Root (Dang Gui) Percolates, discharges, and clears Caution: Do not use under Deficiency
Chinese Licorice Root (Gan Cao) the Cloudy Damp-Heat in the conditions.
Rehmannia Root (Sheng Di Huang) Spleen, Heart, and Small-Intestine
Astragalus Root (Huang Qi) areas and channels; lifts up the
refined essence and sends-down
the turbidity which stay in the
upper and middle parts of the
body; regulates and maintains
the normal ascending and
descending function especially in
the Stomach and Spleen areas.
MSP-LIV Qian Bei Jian Male Function Chinese Thoroughwax Root (Chai Hu) Warm Low sexual function in male; E.D. which
Gan Fang and Liver Support Prepared Rehmannia Root (Shu Di Huang) Disperses the Liver; resolves the mainly arising from the Liver stagnation.
Amethyst (Zi Shi Ying) Qi and Blood stagnation; Caution: Use with caution with
Safflower (Hong Hua) improves the Liver function of Deficiency conditions only.
Peach Seed (Tao Ren) distribution and transportation,
Dong-Quai Root (Dang Gui) as a result, improves and enhances
Bitter Orange Fruit (Zhi Qiao) the nourishment of the Kidney to
Balloon-Flower Root (Jie Geng) Liver, the water to the Wood;
Achyranthes Root (Niu Xi) strengthens and maintains both
Chiese Chive Seed (Jiu Cai Zi) Liver and Kidney functions.
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MSP-ST Qian Bei Jian Male Power Adenophora Root (Sha Shen) Cool and Warm Low sexual function in male; E.D. and
Wei Fang Support-ST Dwarf-Lilyturf Root (Mai Dong) In TCM, to maintain the normal premature ejaculation which mainly
Aromatic Solomon's-Seal Rhizome (Yu Zhu) sexual function in male need the arising from the Stomach Yin Deficiency
Kudzu Root (Ge Gen) support from the Kidney essence, and dysfunction.
Prepared Rehmannia Root (Shu Di Huang) the Liver distribution function, the Caution: Do not use this formula under
Asiatic Dogwood Fruit (Shan Zhu Yu) Stomach Jin-Ye nourishment and Excess Heat and Damp-Heat conditions.
Lycium Berries (Gou Qi Zi) the Qi and Blood supply.
Epimedium Leaf (Yin Yang Huo) This formula tonifies all the
Stomach, Liver, and Kidney Yin,
especially the Stomach Yin;
harmonizes all these organs'
functions.
MSP-YI Wu Zi Yin Male-Support-Yi Schisandra Fruit (Wu Wei Zi) Even and a little warm 1. Emission;
Lotus Seed (Lian Zi) Gently and gradually nourishes, 2. Premature ejaculation;
Chinese Yam Rhizome (Shan Yao) regulates, and harmonizes the Five 3. Low sexual function in male or E.D.
Rubus Fruit (Fu Pen Zi) organs' functions, especially the Caution: Do not use this formula under
Chinese Dodder Seed (Tu Si Zi) Liver and Kidney Yin and Yang; Excess-Heat or Dampness-Heat
Ligustrum Fruit (Nu Zhen Zi) and eventually strengthens and conditions.
maintains the Kidney function of
storing the Essence and Jin,
supports the whole body and
system including the reproductive
system.
This formula's ingredients are
neither too hot and nor too cold;
neither too dry nor greasy.
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MXLY-2 Mu Xiang Liu Lymph Maintenance Pinellia Rhizome (Ban Xia) Warm All kinds of fatty tumors;
Qi Yin Poria Sclerotium (Fu Ling) Strengthens the Qi and Qi enlarged lymph nodes;
Chinese Licorice Root (Gan Cao) circulation, removes the Dampness all kinds of cysts.
Nut Grass Rhizome (Xiang Fu) and Mucus, resolves the
Perilla Leaf (Zi Su Ye) stagnation.
Magnolia Bark (Hou Po)
Asian Ginseng Root (Ren Shen)
Atractylodes Rhizome (Bai Zhu)
Flowering Quince Fruit (Mu Gua)
Fragrant Angelica Root (Bai Zhi)
Dwarf-Lilyturf Root (Mai Dong)
Tsao-Ko Fruit (Cao Guo)
Cinnamon Bark (Rou Gui)
Zedoary Rhizome (E Zhu)
Agastache Aboveground Parts (Huo Xiang)
Clove Flower Bud (Ding Xiang)
Ginger Rhizome (Sheng Jiang)
Jujube Fruit (Da Zao)
MXYG-2 Ma Huang Almond-Coix Apricot Seed (Xing Ren) Warm and Cool Body ache and fever only in the afternoon.
Xing Ren Yi Yi Complex Job's Tears Seed (Yi Yi Ren) Dispels and removes the External For these alone, or when together with
Gan Cao Tang Chinese Licorice Root (Gan Cao) Wind, Cold, Dampness, and Heat. Rheumatic lesion, rheumatic pain and/or
rheumatic fever, skin disorders like hives,
eczema, pompholyx, miliaria, flat wart,
multiple warts, keratodermia, etc..
MYT Ming Yan Tang Vision Support Eriocaulon Flower (Gu Jing Cao) Slightly Cool Poor vision; chronic vision damage and
Dandelion Whole Plant (Pu Gong Ying) Clears Wind and Heat; nourishes dysfunction.
Tribulus Fruit (Ji Li) Liver and Kidney Yin; regulates Caution: Use it cautiously if Deficiency
Chrysanthemum Flower (Ju Hua) Liver and Kidney functions; of Yang is present.
Schisandra Fruit (Wu Wei Zi) improves vision.
Lycium Berries (Gou Qi Zi)
Scouring Rush (Mu Zei)
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NECK- Neck Clear Figwort Root (Xuan Shen) Warm and cool Nodules in the neck or/and armpit area;
ND Anemarrhena Rhizome (Zhi Mu) Clears the congested Heat and enlarged lymph nodules in the neck area.
Sichuan Fritillary Bulb (Chuan Bei Mu) mucus; resolves the nodules, Caution: general.
Kombu (Kun Bu) especially in the neck or/and
Heal-All Spike (Xia Ku Cao) armpit areas.
Chinese Licorice Root (Gan Cao)
Chinese Arisaema Rhizome (Tian Nan Xing)
NERVE- Shu Tong Fang Nerve-Regulator- Red-Rooted Sage Root (Dan Shen) Warm and Cool Chest, abdomen, side pain, and other
P.Y P.Y Sandalwood Heartwood (Tan Xiang) Activates and resolves the Qi and body pain and ache arising from the Qi-
Amomum Fruit (Sha Ren) Blood stagnation; eliminates the Blood stagnation with congested Heat
Brown's Lily Bulb (Bai He) congested Heat, and tonifies the and Yin Deficiency.
Lindera Root (Wu Yao) Yin. Explanation: pain usually comes from the
Trichosanthes Fruit (Gua Lou) Qi and Blood stagnation, long term
stagnation could produce congested
Heat, this Excess Heat will gradually
consume and deplete the Yin. These
conditions together can make the pain
get worse. If the pain disorders can not
be helped with regular hot and activating
herbs or formula, this formula should be
under consideration.
Caution: Use with caution during preg-
nancy or consult your TCM practitioner.
NOSE- Bi Min Fang Nose Support-AL Astragalus Root (Huang Qi) Slightly Cool Allergic sinus.
AL Scouring Rush Aboveground Parts (Mu Zei) Tonifies Qi, strengthens the
Chrysanthemum Flower (Ju Hua) Defense function, expels the Wind
White Peony Root (Bai Shao) and opens the orifice.
Tribulus Fruit (Ji Li)
Balloon-Flower Root (Jie Geng)
Chinese Licorice Root (Gan Cao)
Red Magnolia Flower (Xin Yi)
Pseudotellaria Root (Tai Zi Shen)
Jujube Fruit (Da Zao)
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Name Name Name Function in China
NOSE- Bi Yuan Fang Nose Cleanser Scabrous Gentian Root (Long Dan) Cold Chronic and severe sinus, congestion,
IF Forsythia Fruit (Lian Qiao) Clears the Excess Heat in the sinus pressure or headache. Usually with thick
Honeysuckle Flower (Jin Yin Hua) arising from Liver, Gallbladder, and yellow mucus and foul smell.
Mint Stem & Leaf (Bo He) and Stomach Channels. Caution: for Excess Heat condition.
Chrysanthemum Flower (Ju Hua)
White Peony Root (Bai Shao)
Figwort Root (Xuan Shen)
Chinese Licorice Root (Gan Cao)
ORANGE-C Zhi Qiao Tang Bitter Orange Bitter Orange Fruit (Zhi Qiao) Mild Cool 1. Right side pain; right intercostal
Complex Balloon-Flower Root (Jie Geng) Resolves and eliminates Qi nerve pain;
Stagnation, especially regulates 2. Other disorders related to Lung Qi
and improves the Lung Qi function dysfunction, such as chest and
abdominal bloating, difficulty of urination
OVA-CYS Luan Zhong OvaClean Leech (Shui Zhi) Warm, Cold Ovary cyst.
Xiao Poria (Fu Ling) Resolves Qi, Blood and Mucus Caution: Use with caution during
Sichuan Lovage Rhizome (Chuan Xiong) stagnation; clears Toxic Heat pregnancy or consult your TCM
Chinese Rhubarb Rhizome (Da Huang) regulates and maintains healthy practitioner.
ovary condition.
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Name Name Name Function in China
PAUSE- Bai Wei Er Xian Menopause Curculigo Rhizome (Xian Mao) Even Menopause disorders for women and
REG Tang Regulator Phellodendron Bark (Huang Bo) Balances the Kidney Yin and Yang men.
Anemarrhena Rhizome (Zhi Mu) clears the Excess and uprising If with severe anxiety and anger, combine
Dong-Quai Root (Dang Gui) Heart and Liver Fire, eliminates the with GH;
Cynanchum Root (Bai Wei) Deficient Heat, maintains the If with feeling cold easily, lower back
White Peony Root (Bai Shao) health mental and physical soreness and weakness, frequent
Jujube Seed (Suan Zao Ren) conditions. urination, combine with YYT2 or WZW-2
Epimedium Leaf (Yin Yang Huo) or SHEN-QI.
PDL Pu Di Jie Du Pian Dandelion Dandelion Whole Plant (Pu Gong Ying) Cold Most kinds of infection and inflammation
Complex Viola Whole Plant (Zi Hua Di Ding) Clears and eliminates Excess Heat with high fever or burning and pain or red
Isatis Root (Ban Lan Gen) and Toxic Fire; clears toxins. swelling.
Baikal Skullcap Root (Huang Qin)
PITT Zhong Tou Head Support Red Magnolia Flower (Xin Yi) Warm and Slightly Cool Migraine and other types of headaches.
Tong Fang Sichuan Lovage Rhizome (Chuan Xiong) Breaks and resolves the stagnation Caution: Use with caution during
Vitex Fruit (Man Jing Zi) of Blood, Qi, Phlegm, and Cold; pregnancy or consult your TCM
Dong-Quai Root (Dang Gui) warms up and activates the practitioner.
White Peony Root (Bai Shao) meridians and channels; smoothes
Japanese Bush Cherry Seed (Yu Li Ren) and regulates the Qi and blood
Chinese Thoroughwax Root (Chai Hu) circulation; relieves pain.
White Mustard Seed (Bai Jie Zi)
Nut Grass Rhizome (Xiang Fu)
Chinese Licorice Root (Gan Cao)
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Name Name Name Function in China
PREG- Gu Tai Fang Pregnancy- Astragalus Root (Huang Qi) Warm Habitual or recurrent miscarriages, espe-
MIS Support Chinese Thoroughwax Root(Chai Hu) Tonifies the Spleen and Kidney; cially with the symptoms like lower back
Mistletoe Stem (Sang Ji Sheng) regulates the Chong and Ren soreness, abdominal pain, weak or deep
Sichuan Teasel Root (Xu Duan) Channels; strengthens and raises pulse, and pale tongue.
Atractylodes Rhizome (Bai Zhu) the Qi; helps maintain the normal Cautions: Be careful to use this formula
Codonopsis Root (Dang Shen) pregnancy. under Excess conditions.
Chinese Licorice Root (Gan Cao)
Bugbane Rhizome (Sheng Ma)
PREG- Yun Ping Fang Peace Pregnancy White Mulberry Leaf (Sang Ye) Cool and Warm Morning sickness; pernicious vomiting.
MOR White Peony Root (Bai Shao) Regulates circulation; smoothes
Atractylodes Rhizome (Bai Zhu) and harmonizes the Stomach;
Baikal Skullcap Root (Huang Qin) descends the overly up-rising Qi;
Amomum Fruit (Sha Ren) helps maintain the pregnancy.
Perilla Stem (Zi Su Geng) *In TCM, the mechanisms of
Dong-Quai Root (Dang Gui) morning sickness are mainly due
Pinellia Rhizome (Ban Xia) to the over up-rising of the
Stomach and/or Chong Channel
Qi which usually arise from the
Liver and Stomach disharmony,
Spleen Deficiency, Dampness
and mucus, Stomach Heat and
dysfunctions. This formula
re-adjusts generally all of these
disorders.
PROST- Qian Lie Ping Prostate Dong-Quai Root (Dang Gui) Cool Prostate enlargement and lumps.
EL Maintainer Chekiang Fritillary Bulb (Zhe Bei Mu) Drains and clears the Dampness- Caution: Use with caution during
Shrubby Sophora Root (Ku Shen) Heat in the Lower-Burner area; pregnancy or consult your TCM
Chinese Licorice Root (Gan Cao) Resolves the blood stagnation; practitioner.
Henon Bamboo Leaf (Zhu Ye) and opens the blocked Collaterals;
Figwort Root (Xuan Shen) softens the solidness and resolves
Oyster Shell (Mu Li) the nodules; smoothes and
Red Peony Root (Chi Shao) regulates urination.
Vaccaria Seed (Wang Bu Liu Xing)
Sargassum (Hai Zao)
Heal-All Spike (Xia Ku Cao)
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Name Name Name Function in China
PROST- Qian Lie Jing Prostate Chinese Thoroughwax Root (Chai Hu) Cool Prostate inflammation and infection.
IF Regulator-IF Forsythia Fruit (Lian Qiao) Drains and clears the Dampness- For acute infection, it is better to combine
Phaseolus Seed (Chi Xiao Dou) Heat in the Lower-Burner area; with QXR, PDL or WJXD.
Dong-Quai Root (Dang Gui) activates and resolves the Qi and
Chekiang Fritillary Bulb (Zhe Bei Mu) Blood stagnation; smoothes and
Shrubby Sophora Root (Ku Shen) regulates the Qi and Water trans-
Fringed Pink Abovegroud Parts (Qu Mai) formation in the urinary Bladder
Knotweed Abovegound Parts (Bian Xu) and urination.
PTT Pu Qing Tou General Head Fang-Feng Root (Fang Feng) Warm and Slightly Cool Common headache; particularly for those
Tong Pian Relief Dong-Quai Root (Dang Gui) Expels Wind-Cold and Wind-Heat; arising with flu/cold and those in which
Sichuan Lovage Rhizome (Chuan Xiong) clears the Channels and Collaterals; the pain is
Baikal Skullcap Root (Huang Qin) relieves headaches. 1) located all over the head;
Chinese Thoroughwax Root (Chai Hu) 2) hard to locate exactly;
Poria Sclerotium (Fu Ling) 3) travels around; also for headache in
Fragrant Angelica Root (Bai Zhi) which it is hard to differentiate
between Wind Heat or Wind Cold.
Caution: Use with caution during
pregnancy or consult your TCM
practitioner.
PWX Pi Fu Wai Xi Skin Soak Kochia Fruit (Di Fu Zi) Cold, Dry and Dispelling Eczema and other skin disorders with red
Fang (External Use) Knotweed Aboveground Parts (Bian Xu) Dispels Dampness, Excess Heat, rashes, erosion, wooziness and itching.
Alum (Bai Fan) Wind and cleanses poisons,
Sichuan Pepper Rind (Hua Jiao) especially from superficial and
Smilax Rhizome (Tu Fu Ling) skin area.
Burdock Fruit (Niu Bang Zi)
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Name Name Name Function in China
PXD Ping Xiao Dan Power Regulate Bitter Orange Fruit (Zhi Qiao) Cool Lumps, nodules, and malignant growths.
Turmeric Root (Yu Jin) Promotes and regulates Qi and In China, this formula to be used mainly
Alum (Bai Fan) blood circulation; clears Toxic for:
Mirabilitum (Mang Xiao) Heat and mucus; breaks up and 1) Breast malignant growths;
Agrimony (Xian He Cao) resolves stagnation and nodules. 2) Prevent breast malignant growths if
Dong-Quai Root (Dang Gui) taken for 3 months every year, especially
in women over 40 years old.
Cautions: 1. Use with caution during
pregnancy or consult your TCM
practitioner.
2. Use it with caution if Deficiency of
the Spleen is present.
QCJF Qing Zao Jiu Lung Moisture White Mulberry Leaf (Sang Ye) Cool, Moist Dry cough with no or little phlegm; dry
Fei Tang Gypsum (Shi Gao) Clears Dryness and Heat; nose, mouth or throat; burning or
Dwarf-Lilyturf Root (Mai Dong) nourishes Lung Yin; activates and congestion in chest even wheezing, this
Tangerine Rind (Chen Pi) opens the closed and inhibited usually develops with or after a cold or
Loquat Leaf (Pi Pa Ye) Lung Qi; restores and regulates flu, pneumonia or bronchitis.
Asian Ginseng Root (Ren Shen) Lung function. Caution: Use with caution if Wind-Cold
Chinese Licorice Root (Gan Cao) or Qi and Yang Deficiency are present.
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Name Name Name Function in China
QCT Qing Chong Tang ParasClear Areca Seed (Bing Lang) Warm Parasites; digestion disorders.
Quisqualis Fruit (Shi Jun Zi) Resolves food stagnation; Caution: Use with caution during
Stemona Root (Bai Bu) regulates digestion; promotes Qi pregnancy or consult your TCM
circulation; resolves Dampness; practitioner.
paralyzes and expels parasites.
QGJ Qi Guan Jing Trachea Regulator Isatis Root (Ban Lan Gen) Cool 1) Cough and wheezing with thick phlegm
Honeysuckle Flower (Jin Yin Hua) Clears external pathogens; clears caused by Wind-Heat or Wind-Cold with
Stemona Root (Bai Bu) internal Toxic Heat in the Lung internal Heat; and
Apricot Seed (Xing Ren) and bronchus areas; regulates and 2) Bronchitis.
Dwarf-Lilyturf Root (Mai Dong) maintains upper respiratory
Chinese Licorice Root (Gan Cao) function.
Mint Stem & Leaf (Bo He)
QHBJ-2 Qing Hao Tang Sweet Annie Sweet Annie (Qing Hao) Cold 1) Summer fever in children or low grade
Mixture-2 Rehmannia Root (Sheng Di Huang) Nourishes Yin and dispels Heat; fever due to chronic infection.
Anemarrhena Rhizome (Zhi Mu) diminishes Deficiency Heat. Symptoms include: hot at night, chilled
Tree Peony Bark (Mu Dan Pi) in the morning; no sweating; red tongue
with scanty coating; rapid pulse; good
appetite but thin body;
2) Hot flashes and spontaneous sweating.
Caution: Use with caution during
pregnancy or consult your TCM
practitioner.
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Name Name Name Function in China
QI- Shun Wei Fang Qi-Descending Pinellia Rhizome (Ban Xia) Even or Cool and Warm Stomach bloating, often with belching
DESCED Bamboo Shavings (Zhu Ru) Regulates and restores the regular reflux, burping sometimes with
Capillary Artemisia Young Shoot (Yin Chen) Stomach Qi circulation and constipation.
Dong-Quai Root (Dang Gui) function: ascending the clear,
Haematitum (Dai Zhe Shi) nourishing Qi, and descending
Chinese Yam Rhizome (Shan Yao) the turbid and muddy Qi through
Dwarf-Lilyturf Root (Mai Dong) the Large Intestine.
White Peony Root (Bai Shao)
Chinese Licorice Root (Gan Cao)
QIS-2 Qi Shun Wan-2 Balance Areca Seed (Bing Lang) Slightly Warm Stomach or abdominal distension and
Regulator-2 Radish Seed (Lai Fu Zi) Relieves the Qi stagnation, helps bloating.
Chinese Rhubarb Rhizome (Da Huang) the digestion. Caution: general.
QJL-T Qing Jian Normal Weight Chinese Hawthorn Fruit (Shan Zha) Slightly cool Overweight problem due to accumulation
Ling Pian Chinese Rhubarb Rhizome (Da Huang) Strengthens the Spleen and Kidney; of Damp-Phlegm resulting from the
Lycium Berries (Gou Qi Zi) promotes digestion to remove hypofunction of the Spleen and Kidney,
Gleditsia Fruit (Zao Jia) Damp-Phlegm. marked clinically by heavy feeling of the
Alum (Bai Fan) four extremities, sluggishness, feeling of
fullness and oppression of the chest,
shortness of breath and profuse sweating
during even slight physical movement,
nausea easily or morning expectoration.
Caution: Use with caution during preg-
nancy or consult your TCM practitioner.
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Name Name Name Function in China
QLBD Qiang Li Bai Du San-X Chinese Thoroughwax Root (Chai Hu) Warm, Cool 1) Most kinds of epidemic and toxic
Bai Du San Peucedanum Root (Qian Hu) Strengths defense Qi and energy; diseases, especially at the early stage
Sichuan Lovage Rhizome (Chuan Xiong) prevents and expels external with symptoms like: fever, chills, eye
Bitter Orange Fruit (Zhi Qiao) pathogens such as Wind, pain, headache, neck stiffness, body
Notopterygium Rhizome (Qiang Huo) Dampness, Cold, Heat, and other ache with no sweating, stuffy nose,
Poria Sclerotium (Fu Ling) poisons, especially like epidemic cough with phlegm, chest congestion, etc.
Balloon-Flower Root (Jie Geng) kinds. 2) Flu & cold with some or all the
Asian Ginseng Root (Ren Shen) symptoms as above.
Ginger Rhizome (Sheng Jiang)
Mint Stem & Leaf (Bo He)
Baikal Skullcap Root (Huang Qin)
QLS Qian Lie Shu Prostate Regulator Red-Rooted Sage Root (Dan Shen) Cool 1) Enlarged prostate gland;
Pian Red Peony Root (Chi Shao) Clears Toxic Heat; reduces and 2) Other prostate disorders with Toxic
Sargassum (Hai Zao) resolves mucus and Blood Heat.
Kombu (Kun Bu) stagnation in lower part of the
Heal-All Spike (Xia Ku Cao) body; promotes urination.
Achyranthes Root (Niu Xi)
Sichuan Fritillary Bulb (Chuan Bei Mu)
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Name Name Name Function in China
QSHR Qing Shang Re Upper Body Baikal Skullcap Root (Huang Qin) Cold All kinds of Excess Heat or Toxic Fire
Tang Support Figwort Root (Xuan Shen) Clears Toxic and Excess Heat in conditions which present with pain,
Immature Bitter Orange Fruit (Zhi Shi) the Upper Burner. burning and/or fever especially of acute
Trichosanthes Root (Tian Hua Fen) type and in the upper part of the body
Anemarrhena Rhizome (Zhi Mu) and skin, such as red eyes, ear pain,
Honeysuckle Flower (Jin Yin Hua) toothache, acute sinus problems, hay
Chinese Thoroughwax Root (Chai Hu) fever, acne, carbuncles.
Chinese Licorice Root (Gan Cao)
QSHR- Shang Feng Upper Body Eriocaulon Flower (Gu Jing Cao) Cool Headache, eye pain, and nose congestion
W.H Re Fang Maintainer Celosia Seed (Qing Xiang Zi) Dispels and clears the Wind-Heat arising from the Excess Wind and Heat.
Vitex Fruit (Man Jin Zi) and/or congested Heat in the head,
Mint Stem & Leaf (Bo He) eye, and nose area.
Heal-All Spike (Xia Ku Cao)
Chinese Licorice Root (Gan Cao)
QT Qian Tou Tong Front Head Gypsum (Shi Gao) Cool and Warm Frontal and sinus headaches.
Fang Support Chinese Rhubarb Rhizome(Da Huang) Clears Wind, Heat, and Dampness Caution: Do not use if Deficiency of Yin
Sichuan Lovage Rhizome (Chuan Xiong) in the head and upper Burner areas, or Yang are present.
Notopterygium Rhizome (Qiang Huo) especially in the Lung and
Ligusticum Rhizome (Gao Ben) Stomach Channels.
Fang-Feng Root (Fang Feng)
QTT Xi Tui Tong Knee Support Astragalus Root (Huang Qi) Warm & Slightly Cool 1) Knee pain;
Fang Achyranthes Root (Niu Xi) Invigorates blood and Qi circula- 2) Most kind of knee disorders such as
White Mustard Seed (Bai Jie Zi) tion; Clears Wind -Dampness and stiffness, swelling, and weakness.
Cold; opens through and activates Caution: Use with caution during
the meridians and Channels; pregnancy or consult your TCM
tonifies Liver and Kidney; practitioner.
strengthens tendons and joints.
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Name Name Name Function in China
QXR Qing Xia Re Lower Body Phellodendron Bark (Huang Bo) Cold 1) Painful, burning, itching, frequent and
Fang Regulator Southern Tsangshu Rhizome (Cang Zhu) Clears lower Burner Toxic and urgent urination with dark or cloudy urine
Woolly Grass Rhizome (Bai Mao Gen) Excess Heat; induces diuresis, w/wo an acute urinary tract infection;
Gardenia Fruit (Zhi Zi) and relieves water retention. 2) Painful, burning, and difficult urination
Corydalis Rhizome (Yan Hu Suo) associated w/wo an acute prostate gland
Purslane Aboveground Parts (Ma Chi Xian) infection;
Houttuynia Aboveground Parts (Yu Xing Cao) 3) Burning and itching vagina with
Asian Psyllium (Che Qian Cao) yellow, strong smelling discharge
Chinese Licorice Root (Gan Cao) associated with an acute vaginal infection.
Caution: Use with caution if Cold or Qi
and Yang Deficiency are present.
QZHS-A Qian Zheng Muscle Balance Typhonium Rhizome (Bai Fu Zi) Mixed Property 1. Bell's palsy;
San Silkworm (Batryticated) (Jiang Can) Eliminates the Wind and Mucus, 2. Facial or other muscle spasms and
Earthworm (Di Long) opens through and recovers the jerks.
Gastrodia Rhizome (Tian Ma) circulation and function in the 3. Nerve disorders.
Scorpion (Quan Xie) Channels and Collaterals.
RBX Re Bian Xue Colon Support Pulsatilla Root (Bai Tou Weng) Cold 1) Abdominal pain; diarrhea with mucus,
Fang Lithospermum Root (Zi Cao) Relieves and clears Excess and blood, or pus in the stool, or a burning
Sophora Fruit (Huai Jiao) Toxic Heat, especially from Blood; feeling in the anus, or tenesmus;
Sanguisorba Root (Di Yu) resolves and clears stagnation of 2) Colitis.
Corydalis Rhizome (Yan Hu Suo) Blood, Heat, Dampness, and
Chinese Rhubarb Rhizome (Da Huang) Mucus in the Lower Burner and
Red Peony Root (Chi Shao) Intestine.
Chinese Licorice Root (Gan Cao)
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Name Name Name Function in China
RCQ-G Re Chao Qing-G Menopause Rehmannia Root (Sheng Di Huang) Cool Hot flashes which may worsen in the
Support-G Anemarrhena Rhizome (Zhi Mu) Tonifies the Yin and Blood of all afternoon, evening or night, also may help
Phellodendron Bark (Huang Bo) the organs, reduces the with night sweats, all kinds of dryness,
Adenophora Root (Sha Shen) endogenous Heat, clears the poor sleep, weakness, fatigue and
Fo-Ti Root (He Shou Wu) Deficient and floating Fire. irritability. These symptoms often arise
Tree Peony Bark (Mo Dan Pi) during women's menopause, but also
Schisandra Fruit (Wu Wei Zi) could happen in any age and in males.
Lophatherum Stem & Leaf (Dan Zhu Ye)
Cinnamon Bark (Rou Gui)
RCQ-G Re Chao Qing-G-2 Menopause Ligustrum Fruit (Nu Zhen Zi) Cool Hot flashes which may worsen in the
-2 Support-G-2 Eclipta Whole Plant (Mo Han Lian) Tonifies the Yin and Blood of all afternoon, evening or night, also may help
Brown's Lily Bulb (Bai He) the organs, reduces the with night sweats, all kinds of dryness,
endogenous Heat, clears the poor sleep, weakness, fatigue and
Deficient and floating Fire. irritability. These symptoms often arise
during women's menopause, but also
could happen in any age and in males.
RECT- Chang Ning Rectal Clear Chinese Thoroughwax Root (Chai Hu) Cool and Warm Hemorrhoids;
HM Pian Dong-Quai Root (Dang Gui) Regulates the Qi and Blood rectal prolapse;
Baikal Skullcap Root (Huang Qin) circulation, clears the Heat. anal fissure.
Bugbane Rhizom (Sheng Ma)
Chinese Licorice Root (Gan Cao)
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Name Name Name Function in China
REGROW Yu He Ling Pian Re-Grow Spatholobus Vine (Ji Xue Teng) Warm Wound that's hard to heel for a long time.
Safflower (Hong Hua) Nourishes the Blood and Yin, Helps to limit the scar.
Dong-Quai Root (Dang Gui) activates and promotes the
Peach Seed (Tao Ren) circulation, resolves the stagnation.
Red-Rooted Sage Root (Dan Shen)
European Vervain Aboveground Parts (Ma Bian Cao)
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Name Name Name Function in China
REISHI- Ling Zhi Bao Zi Reishi Spore Reishi Broken Spore (Ling Zhi Bao Neutral 1) Benefits sleep, memory and concentra-
SP Fen Zi Fen) Nourishes Heart and Kidney; tion;
smooths Spirit; tonifies Qi and 2) Tonifies and increases energy;
Blood; protects the Liver; stops 3) Relieves cough and asthma.
coughing and regulates breathing. Current research findings:
1) Anti-aging. Promotes beauty and
Reishi Broken Spore is much stamina;
stronger than Reishi Fruiting Body 2) Enhances immune function; helps anti-
at enhancing immune function and tumor;
helping anti-tumor. 3) Detoxifies and helps protect against
radiation and chemical poisoning.
4) Promote normal blood pressure, blood
sugar, and cholesterol.
RG Re Gan Fang Honeysuckle Honeysuckle Flower (Jin Yin Hua) Cool, Spicy and Dispersive Wind Heat type cold and flu:
Complex Forsythia Fruit (Lian Qiao) Clears Wind and Heat from the fever, headache, itchy eyes, runny and /
Balloon-Flower Root (Jie Geng) superficial area. or congested nose, sneezing, sore throat;
Mint Stem & Leaf (Bo He) the pulse is floating, forceful, and rapid;
Chinese Thoroughwax Root (Chai Hu) the tongue is red.
Belamcanda Rhizome (She Gan) Caution: Use with caution if Cold or Qi
Peucedanum Root (Qian Hu) and Yang Deficiency are present.
Burdock Fruit (Niu Bang Zi)
Dwarf-Lilyturf Root (Mai Dong)
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Name Name Name Function in China
RK Re Ke Fang Regulate Lung-K Adenophora Root (Sha Shen) Cold & Slightly Warm Cough that is usually associated with
Woolly Grass Rhizome (Bai Mao Gen) Expels Wind-Heat; clears Toxic 1) Wind-Heat style flu;
Peucedanum Root (Qian Hu) Heat in the Lung area; regulates 2) Feverish diseases such as pneumonia,
White Mulberry Bark (Sang Bai Pi) Lung Qi circulation; nourishes bronchitis.
Balloon-Flower Root (Jie Geng) Lung Yin and moistens Dryness; Caution: Use with caution if cold signs
Red Tangerine Rind (Ju Hong) clears mucus and phlegm. like chill, absence of thirsty and aversion
Loquat Leaf (Pi Pa Ye) to cold are present.
White Peony Root (Bai Shao)
Chinese Licorice Root (Gan Cao)
SALVIA Dan Shen Salvia Red-Rooted Sage Root (Dan Shen) Slightly Cold 1) Menstrual disorders like cramps,
Invigorates blood circulation and abnormal bleeding, etc.;
removes Blood stasis; clears Heat 2) Pain due to the poor blood circulation;
and soothes Shen (Spirit). 3) Skin disorders, such as acne, boils,
psoriasis, and eczema;
4) Irritability and insomnia due to Heat in
the Heart and Blood areas.
Modern research:
Improves and maintains cardiovascular
function. Used for angina pectoris,
coronary heart disease, ischemic stroke,
high blood pressure and high cholesterol.
Caution: Use with caution during
pregnancy or consult your TCM
practitioner.
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Name Name Name Function in China
SAN QI San Qi San-Qi Ginseng San-Qi Ginseng Root (San Qi) Warm 1) Internal and external hemorrhage;
(SQ) Activates blood circulation and 2) Bleeding, swelling and pain due to
dispels Blood stagnation; stops injuries;
bleeding and pain. 3) Warts (requires large dosage).
Caution: Use with caution during
pregnancy or consult your TCM
practitioner.
SAPI San Pian Tang Side-Headache Chinese Thoroughwax Root (Chai Hu) Slightly Warm Migraine, with pain focused on the side
Formula White Peony (Bai Shao) Expels external Wind; relieves and of the head.
Sichuan Lovage Rhizome (Chuan Xiong) regulates stagnant Liver and Caution: Use with caution during
Nut Grass Rhizome (Xiang Fu) Gallbladder Qi. pregnancy or consult your TCM
Chinese Licorice Root (Gan Cao) practitioner.
SCFS San Cai Feng Mouth Regulator Chinese Asparagus Root (Tian Men Dong) Cold and Warm Chronic mouth sores or ulcers which
Sui Dan Rehmannia Root (Di Huang) Clears the Heat, nourishes the Qi flare up often and recurrently.
Asian Ginseng Root (Ren Shen) and Yin, regulates the Heart,
Phellodendron Bark (Huang Bo) Spleen, and Kidney functions.
Amomum Fruit (Sha Ren)
Chinese Licorice Root (Gan Cao)
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Name Name Name Function in China
SF Yang Xue Sheng Hair Support Prepared Rehmannia Root (Shu Di Huang) Warm 1) Hair loss: general, or only spotted;
Fa Wan Fo-Ti Root (He Shou Wu) Nourishes Blood, expels Wind, 2) Gray hair;
Dong-Quai Root (Dang Gui) tonifies Kidney Yin, nourishes 3) Dry and itchy scalp or skin; For better
Flowering Quince Fruit (Mu Gua) and promotes the growth of hair. results combine with B-HXT or B.
SG- Qing Zhi Xi Ji Clean Soak Wax Gourd Rind (Dong Gua Pi) Neutral Improves and maintains the healthy
CLEAN (External Use) Poria Sclerotium (Fu Ling) Strengthens the Spleen function, weight.
Flowering Quince Fruit (Mu Gua) removes the Dampness and water
retention.
SHBU Shi Quan Da Ten Tonics Codonopsis Root (Dang Shen) Warm, Tonifying Fatigue, weakness, shortness of breath,
Bu Tang Atractylodes Rhizome (Bai Zhu) Tonifies Qi and Blood. spontaneous sweating, dizziness,
Poria Sclerotium (Fu Ling) reduced appetite, irregular period, and
Astragalus Root (Huang Qi) all other conditions arising from Qi and
Chinese Licorice Root (Gan Cao) Blood deficiency.
Dong-Quai Root (Dang Gui) Caution: Use with caution if Excess Heat
Prepared Rehmannia Root (Shu Di Huang) or Damp-Heat are present.
White Peony Root (Bai Shao)
Sichuan Lovage Rhizome (Chuan Xiong)
Cinnamon Bark (Rou Gui)
Jujube Fruit (Da Zao)
Ginger Rhizome (Sheng Jiang)
SHEN-QI Shen Qi Wan Urine System Rehmannia Root (Sheng Di Huang) Warm, tonifying 1) Lower back weakness and pain,
Support Asiatic Dogwood Fruit (Shan Zhu Yu) Warms and tonifies Kidney Yang especially with cold feeling of lower part
Chinese Yam Rhizome (Shan Yao) and Qi; strengthens and harmonizes of the body;
Alisma Rhizome (Ze Xie) both the Kidney Yang and Ying; 2) Urination abnormality, both infrequency
Tree Peony Bark (Mu Dan Pi) improves and maintains Kidney and frequency arising from Kidney
Cinnamon Twig (Gui Zhi) function. dysfunction;
Prepared Aconitum Tuber (Pao Fu Zi) 3) Diabetes, especially at later stage with
symptoms such as drinking a lot and
urinate a lot too;
4) Shortage of breath with water retention
arising from Kidney dysfunction.
From modern research in China:
1) Nephritis;
2) Asthma;
3) Cataract;
4) Side-effects from steroids.
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Brief Pin Yin English Ingredients Property and Main Usage
Name Name Name Function in China
SHM Shen Mian Wan Sleep Support Jujube Seed (Suan Zao Ren) Neutral Insomnia with or without anxiety and
Poria (Fu Shen) (Fu Shen) Regulates Liver Qi; resolves Liver depression.
Polygala Root (Yuan Zhi) Stagnation; nourishes Liver and
Alpinia Fruit (Yi Zhi) Heart Yin and Blood; calms and
Silk Tree Flower (He Huan Hua) smoothes the emotions and Spirit.
Schisandra Fruit (Wu Wei Zi)
SHM-BD Meng Mian Jing Dream Peace Amber (Hu Po) Even Insomnia, specially with many dreams,
Silk Tree Bark (He Huan Pi) Calms the Heart; supples the Liver; bad dreams, easily waking up at night
White Peony Root (Bai Shao) nourishes the Spleen; soothes the with worry, fright, and panic.
Jujube Seed (Suan Zao Ren) mind; induces the Yang back to
Yin at night.
SHM- An Mian Fang Sleep Peace Fo-Ti Stem (Ye Jiao Teng) Even and Neutral Insomnia, especially with many dreams.
DM Job's Tears Seed (Yi Yi Ren) Nourishes and calms the Heart and
Barley (Germinated Ripe Fruit) (Mai Ya) Spirit; harmonizes the Gall-Bladder
Amomum Fruit (Sha Ren) and Stomach.
SHM- Shen Mian Wan-H Sleep Support-H Jujube Seed (Suan Zao Ren) Slightly Cool Insomnia, especially with fatigue, irritabili-
HEAT Oriental Arborvitae Seed (Bo Zi Ren) Nourishes the Yin and Blood, ty, uncontrollable thinking and worrying,
Rehmannia Root (Sheng Di Huang) calms and soothes the Heart Shen, easily have palpitation and sweating with
Schisandra Fruit (Wu Wei Zi) helps the sound sleep. physical activity.
Silk Tree Bark (He Huan Pi) Caution: If have loose bowel movement
Fo-Ti Stem (Ye Jiao Teng) or diarrhea, lower the dosage.
Wheat Immature Fruit (Fu Xiao Mai)
Chinese Yam Rhizome (Shan Yao)
SHM-MF Qing Huo Shen Sleep Regulator Chinese Thoroughwax Root (Chai Hu) Cold Insomnia due to hyperactivity of Liver-
Mian Fang Immature Tangerine Rind (Qing Pi) Suppresses the overactive Yang Heart Yang marked by restlessness,
Mother-of-Pearl (Zhen Zhu Mu) to remove the Liver Fire; disperses irritability, anxiety, anger, and headache.
Scabrous Gentian Root (Long Dan Cao) the stagnation of Liver Qi and
Fo-Ti Stem (Ye Jiao Teng) removes phlegm and mucus.
Heal-All Spike (Xia Ku Cao)
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Name Name Name Function in China
SHM- Yin Ping Fang Harmony-Night Fo-Ti Stem (Ye Jiao Teng) Cool and Warm Insomnia with difficulty staying asleep
YIY Jujube Seed (Suan Zao Ren) Clears and calms down the Heart- and/or difficulty falling asleep.
Polygala Root (Yuan Zhi) Fire; descends the over-rising
Oriental Arborvitae Seed (Bai Zi Ren) Yang; tonifies the Kidney-Yin;
Poria Sclerotium (Fu Ling) harmonizes and rebalances the Yin
Rehmannia Root (Sheng Di Huang) and Yang and lets the Yang keep
Figwort Root (Xuan Shen) settled in the Yin at night.
Oyster Shell (Mu Li)
Haematitum (Dai Zhe Shi)
Chinese Goldthread Rhizome (Huang Lian)
Fossilizid (Long Gu)
SHM- Yang Ping Harmony-Sleep Fo-Ti Stem (Ye Jiao Teng) Neutral Insomnia, either with difficulty falling
YY Fang Perilla Aboveground Parts (Zi Su) Harmonizes the Yin and Yang; helps asleep or staying asleep, especially for
Pinellia Rhizome (Ban Xia) to have sound sleep. those who have no specific reasons to
Sorghum Fruit (Shu Mi) have insomnia and quite often with big
Brown's Lily Bulb (Bai He) but empty and weak pulse.
Heal-All Spike (Xia Ku Cao)
SHT Shu Xiong Xiao Chest Regulate Turmeric Root (Yu Jin) Warm Chest congestion or bloating with or
Tong Wan Trichosanthes Fruit (Gua Lou) Removes Qi and Blood stagnation without pain. If with pain, combine with
Red-Rooted Sage Root (Dan Shen) especially in chest areas. GX-2 or B.
Corydalis Rhizome (Yan Hu Suo) Caution: Use with caution during preg-
nancy or consult your TCM practitioner.
SHU-Q Shu Quan Wan Promote Bladder Cherokee Rose Fruit (Jin Ying Zi) Warm, Collecting 1) Frequent urination without burning
Alpinia Fruit (Yi Zhi) and Astringent and pain;
Schisandra Fruit (Wu Wei Zi) Tonifies Kidney Yang and Qi; 2) Incontinence.
strengthens and harmonizes Liver
and Kidney function; promotes
water transformation.
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Name Name Name Function in China
SIDE-SP Shu Xie Fang Side Support Chinese Thoroughwax Root (Chai Hu) Cool and Warm One or both sides pain and bloating.
Bitter Orange Fruit (Zhi Qiao) Regulates and maintains the Qi Other Liver and Gallbladder disorders
Chinese Licorice Root (Gan Cao) function in ascending and with such symptoms.
Turmeric Root (Yu Jin) descending, especially in the Caution: Use with caution during
Tree Peony Bark (Mu Dan Pi) Liver and Gallbladder Channels. pregnancy or consult your TCM
Gardenia Fruit (Zhi Zi) practitioner.
Sichuan-Pagoda-Tree Fruit (Chuan Lian Zi)
Pubescent Angelica Root (Du Huo)
Job's Tears Seed (Yi Yi Ren)
Peach Seed (Tao Ren)
SKIN-AL Fu Min Ping Skin-Immune Smilax Rhizome (Tu Fu Ling) Cool and Cold Allergic skin disorders, such as allergic
Regulator Job’s Tears Seed (Yi Yi Ren) Reduces and clears Toxic Heat; dermatitis, eczema, and drug rashes.
Honeysuckle Flower (Jin Yin Hua) expels and eliminates Wind-Heat
Forsythia Fruit (Lian Qiao) and Damp-Heat.
Schizonepeta Aboveground Parts (Jing Jie)
Fang-Feng Root (Fang Feng)
Chinese Rhubarb Rhizome (Da Huang)
Chinese Licorice Root (Gan Cao)
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Name Name Name Function in China
SKIN- Fu Jie Qing Skin Beauty-BP Ligustrum Fruit (Nu Zhen Zi) Cool and Warm Brown patches, pigment, sediment on the
BP Eclipta Whole Plant (Han Lian Cao) Activates and regulates the Qi face with/without anxiety, irritability,
Apricot Seed (Xing Ren) movement and distribution, chest, breast or side distention and pain.
Job’s Tears Seed (Yi Yi Ren) especially in the Lung and Liver Caution: Use with caution during
Prepared Rehmannia Root (Shu Di Huang) areas; tonifies the Blood Deficiency pregnancy or consult your TCM
Dong-Quai Root (Dang Gui) and resolves the Blood stagnation, practitioner.
Red Peony Root (Chi Shao) especially in the Heart and Liver
Sichuan Lovage Rhizome (Chuan Xiong) areas; nourishes the Liver and
Fo-Ti Root (He Shou Wu) Kidney Yin; balances the Kidney
Astragalus Root (Huang Qi) Yin and Heart Yang; dispels the
Oriental Arborvitae Leaf (Ce Bai Ye) Dampness and Heat; restores and
Prepared Licorice Root (Zhi Gan Cao) maintains the Qi and Blood circu-
lation, especially in the face area.
SKIN- Qing Fu Fang Skin Maintainer- Dong-Quai Root (Dang Gui) Warm and Cool All kinds of chronic and obstinate skin
D.TH D.TH Red-Rooted Sage Root (Dan Shen) Resolves the stagnation; activates disorders, especially with dryness and
Japanese Apricot Fruit (Wu Mei) and promotes the blood circulation; thickness, such as thunder-humor,
Clove Flower Bud (Ding Xiang) softens the hardness, especially psoriasis, chronic eczema, ichthyosis,
Ginger Rhizome (Sheng Jiang) in the skin. follicular keratosis, neurodermatitis, etc..
Gleditsia Spine (Zao Jiao Ci) If there are some other conditions under
the skin disorders, such as excess Heat,
Wind etc., use other formula with this
one together.
Cautions: 1. Do not use this formula for
acute skin disorders or others with fluid
drainage, oozing, and exudate.
2. Use with caution during pregnancy
or consult your TCM practitioner.
SKIN-EZ Shi Zhen Fang Clear Skin Tree Peony Bark (Mu Dan Pi) Cool All kinds of eczema, specially chronic
Red Peony Root (Chi Shao) Clears and cools the Blood-Heat; and obstinate cases and other similar skin
Lithospermum Root (Zi Cao) expels the Wind; eliminates the disorders, like acne, rosacea, etc.
Rehmannia Root (Sheng Di Huang) Dampness-Heat in the skin.
Fang-Feng Root (Fang Feng) This formula mainly works on
Honeysuckle Stem (Ren Dong Teng) cooling and purifying the Blood-
Kochia Fruit (Di Fu Zi) Heat.
Dense-Fruit Dittany Bark (Bai Xian Pi)
SKIN-HV Yin Zhen Fang Clear Skin-HV Dong-Quai Root (Dang Gui) Cool Hives. All kinds of skin rashes and
Rehmannia Root (Sheng Di Huang) Tonifies and activates Qi and itching disorders, especially for chronic
Red Peony Root (Chi Shao) Blood; smoothes and cleanses cases.
Fang-Feng Root (Fang Feng) the Channels and especially the
White Mulberry Leaf (Sang Ye) Collaterals; dispels the pathogens
Luffa Sponge of Fruit (Si Gua Luo) like Wind, Cold, Heat, and
Astragalus Root (Huang Qi) Dampness out of Collaterals and
Atractylodes Rhizome (Bai Zhu) skin which stay in these areas
Chinese Licorice Root (Gan Cao) deeply and/or for long time.
SKIN- Rou Fu Pian Soft Skin Cinnamon Twig (Gui Zhi) Warm and Hot Dermatasclerosis or skin sclerosis.
SCRO Prepared Ginger Rhizome (Gan Jiang) Expels Cold; resolves stagnation; Caution: Use with caution during
Dong-Quai Root (Dang Gui) activates Blood circulation; pregnancy or consult your TCM
Red-Rooted Sage Root (Dan Shen) tonifies Kidney-Yang; strengthens practitioner.
Spatholobus Vine (Ji Xue Teng) the Yang-Qi and promotes its
Safflower (Hong Hua) distribution.
Epimedium Leaf (Yin Yang Huo)
Chinese Licorice Root (Gan Cao)
SKIN-V Xiao Bai Pian Clear Skin-V Codonopsis Root (Dang Shen) Warm Vitiligo. Discolored patches on skin and
Dong-Quai Root (Dang Gui) Harmonizes Qi-Blood and Liver- gray hair arising from Qi-Blood and
Adenophora Root (Sha Shen) Kidney functions; opens and Liver-Kidney’s disharmonizes and
Scurfy-Pea Fruit (Bu Gu Zhi) clears the blockage and stagnation Deficiency, with stagnations in the
Lycium Berries (Gou Qi) in the Channels and Collaterals. Channels and Collaterals.
Black Sesame Seed (Hei Zhi Ma)
Red-Rooted Sage Root (Dan Shen)
SKIN-V- Xiao Bai Qing SKIN-V-BS Red-Rooted Sage Root (Dan Shen) Cool and Warm Vitiligo, white patches on skin, especially
BS Tree Peony Bark (Mu Dan Pi) Clears the pathogenetic Heat in with poor blood circulation and Blood
Sichuan Lovage Rhizome (Chuan Xiong) the Blood; improves the Blood stagnation.
Duckweed Whole Plant (Fu Ping) circulation; opens out and Caution: Use with caution during
Lithospermum Root (Zi Cao) activates the Channels and pregnancy or consult your TCM
Earthworm (Di Long) Collaterals. practitioner.
Fo-Ti Root (He Shou Wu)
SKIN-V- Xiao Bai Ke Li SKIN-V Tea Tribulus Fruit (Ji Li) Warm and Cool Vitiligo; white patches on skin.
T Fo-Ti Root (He Shou Wu) Eliminates the pathogenetic Heat
Eclipta Whole Plant (Han Lian Cao) and Wind; improves the Blood
Red-Rooted Sage Root (Dan Shen) circulation, especially in the skin;
Chinese Licorice Root (Gan Cao) tonifies the Liver and Kidney.
Brown Sugar (Hong Tang)
SLBZ Shen Ling Bai Spleen Support- Dolichos Seed (Bai Bian Dou) Warm, Tonifying 1) Low appetite, poor digestion,
Zhu San Q.Y Asian Ginseng Root (Ren Shen) Tonifies Spleen Yin and Qi; "picky eater," stomach bloating,
Atractylodes Rhizome (Bai Zhu) removes Dampness; harmonizes frequent vomiting or diarrhea;
Poria Sclerotium (Fu Ling) and strengthens Stomach and 2) Fatigue, muscle weakness;
Prepared Licorice Root (Zhi Gan Cao) Spleen function. 3) Edema;
Chinese Yam Rhizome (Shan Yao) 4) Vaginal discharge;
Lotus Seed (Lian Zi) 5) Many chronic diseases such as
Balloon-Flower Root (Jie Geng) gastritis, bronchitis, hepatitis, nephritis,
Job’s Tears Seed (Yi Yi Ren) tuberculosis, etc. with the above
Amomum Fruit (Sha Ren) mentioned symptoms.
Jujube Fruit (Da Zao) Caution: Use with caution if Damp-Heat
or Excess Heat are present.
SLEAN Yin Xie Ling Skin Support Hedyotis Whole Plant (Bai Hua She She Cao) Cold Psoriasis and other skin disorders due to
Dandelion Whole Plant (Pu Gong Ying) Clears Toxic Heat; cleanses and Toxic Heat.
Isatis Leaf (Da Qing Ye) cools Blood; and regulates circu- Caution: Use with caution during
Smilax Rhizome (Tu Fu Ling) lation; relieves skin disorders pregnancy or consult your TCM
Dense-Fruit Dittany Bark (Bai Xian Pi) and maintains healthy skin. practitioner.
Lithospermum Root (Zi Cao)
STAM-E Huo Li Jiao Stamina Energy Epimedium Leaf (Yin Yang Huo) Warm Low motivation, energy, and stamina.
Nang Sulfur (Liu Huang) Strengthens the Qi energy and Dosage: 1 pill per day.
stamina, activates the circulation. Caution:
Follow the instructing of your health care
provider only.
STOM- Jian Zhong Fang Stomach Astragalus Root (Huang Qi) Warm and Hot 1. Stomach pain, sickness, indigestion,
DEC Warming Cinnamon Twig (Gui Zhi) Tonifies Qi and Stomach; acid-reflux or burping, especially worsen-
White Peony Root (Bai Shao) strengthens and warms up the ing when the stomach is empty, hungry,
Pinellia Rhizome (Ban Xia) Stomach Yang and Middle-Burner. catching cold or after eating cold, raw,
Corydalis Rhizome (Yan Hu Suo) or greasy food, feeling better after drink
Chinese Licorice Root (Gan Cao) hot water or soup;
2. Chronic gastritis;
3. Stomach ulcer.
Caution: This formula is not for Excess
Heat conditions.
Heat conditions.
STOM- Wei Yan Ping Stomach Peace Pinellia Rhizome (Ban Xia) Cold and Hot Stomach congestion, fullness, distention
GS Chinese Goldthread Rhizome (Huang Lian) Clears the Excess Heat and Cold in and bloating, frequent belching, burping,
Codonopsis Root (Dang Shen) the Stomach area; activates, regu- even hiccup, poor digestion, especially
Radish Seed (Lai Fu Zi) lates and descends the Stomach getting worse after eating, with/without
Barley (Germinated Ripe Fruit) (Mai Ya) Qi; harmonizes and regulates the stomach pain, heartburn, acid-reflux or
Chinese Hawthorn Fruit (Shan Zha) Stomach, intestine, and Spleen irregular bowel movement.
White Peony Root (Bai Shao) functions. Most kinds of gastritis.
Immature Bitter Orange Fruit (Zhi Shi)
Zedoary Rhizome (E Zhu)
Prepared Licorice Root (Zhi Gan Cao)
Prepared Ginger Rhizome (Gan Jiang)
Amomum Fruit (Sha Ren)
STOM- Wei Shu Qing Even Stomach Brown's Lily Bulb (Bai He) Cool Stomach bloating, distension, and pain,
QSF Lindera Root (Wu Yao) Relieves and eliminates the acid-reflux arising from Qi stagnation
Hedyotis Whole Plant (Bai Hua She She Cao) congested and stagnant Qi; and stagnated Heat and Fire resulting
extinguishes and clears the from long-term stagnation of Qi &
stagnated Heat and Fire, especially accumulation of Heat.
in the Stomach and Middle-Burner Other common symptoms include
areas. indigestion, belching, stomach burning,
dry mouth, bitter taste in the mouth, dry
and hard stools, reddish tongue and
yellowish tongue coating, stomach
bloating and pain usually getting worse
after eating.
Gastritis or stomach ulcer with associated
with such conditions and symptoms
mentioned above.
Cautions: 1. This formula is not for Cold
and deficient conditions.
2. Use with caution during pregnancy
or consult your TCM practitioner.
STOM- Run Wei An Stomach Rehmannia Root (Sheng Di Huang) Slightly Cool Stomach pain with/without burning,
YIN Moisture White Peony Root (Bai Shao) Nourishes the Stomach Yin, annoying discomfort and indigestion,
Adenophora Root (Sha Shen) regulates the Stomach Qi. usually with dry mouth and dry skin.
Dwarf-Lilyturf Root (Mai Dong)
Aromatic Solomon's-Seal Rhizome (Yu Zhu)
Figwort Root (Xuan Shen)
Amomum Fruit (Sha Ren)
Chinese Yam Rhizome (Shan Yao)
SUJF Shu Jing Fang Menses-Regulate Fig Fruit (Wu Hua Guo) Warm, Aromatic 1) Menstrual cramps;
Finger Citron Fruit (Fo Shou) Relieves Qi and Blood stagnation; 2) Irregular periods;
Tribulus Fruit (Ji Li) smoothes and regulates menstrual 3) Mood swings and P.M.S.;
Chinese Thoroughwax Root (Chai Hu) periods. 4) Endometriosis.
Jujube Seed (Suan Zao Ren) Caution: Use with caution during
Rugose Rose Flower (Mei Gui Hua) pregnancy or consult your TCM
Chinese Licorice Root (Gan Cao) practitioner.
SXY San Xiao Yin Areca Complex Areca Seed (Bing Lang) Cool and Warm Flu/cold;
Magnolia Bark (Hou Po) Clears Wind, Heat, and Dampness Respiratory and digestion system
Anemarrhena Rhizome (Zhi Mu) externally and internally, specially disorders, especially with the whole body
Peony Root (Shao Yao) in the three Jiao (or triple Burner) and muscle sore, achy, heaviness, and
Baikal Skullcap Root (Huang Qin) area. weakness; and with thick greasy tongue
Chinese Thoroughwax Root (Chai Hu) coating and strong pulse.
Notopterygium Rhizome (Qiang Huo)
Kudzu Root (Ge Gen)
Tsao-Ko Fruit (Cao Guo)
Chinese Licorice Root (Gan Cao)
SZRT Suan Zao Ren Jujube Seed Mix Jujube Seed (Suan Zao Ren) Cool and Warm Easily have worry and anxiety;
Tang Chinese Licorice Root (Gan Cao) Nourishes the Blood and Yin, insomnia; palpitation, night-sweating,
Anemarrhena Rhizome (Zhi Mu) especially in the Liver and Heart unbalance feeling and dizziness, mouth
Poria Sclerotium (Fu Ling) systems; clears Deficient Heat; and throat dryness, usually with red
Sichuan Lovage Rhizome (Chuan Xiong) regulates the Liver, Heart, and tongue and thin pulse.
Spleen functions; calms and
maintains the Healthy Spirit.
SZRT- Fu Fang Suan Jujube Seed Jujube Seed (Suan Zao Ren) Even Insomnia, especially with no other
PLUS Zao Ren Tang Mix-Plus White Peony Root (Bai Shao) Harmonizes the function and disorders, or with poor digestion and
Chinese Licorice Root (Gan Cao) balance of all the internal organs, non-stop thinking.
Poria Sclerotium (Fu Ling) including the Heart, Liver, Spleen,
Sichuan Lovage Rhizome (Chuan Xiong) Kidney, and Stomach, nourishes
Fo-Ti Stem (Ye Jiao Teng) the Blood and calms the mind.
Silk Tree Bark (He Huan Pi)
Chinese Hawthorn Fruit (Shan Zha)
Barley Germinated Ripe Fruit (Mai Ya)
Reishi Fruiting Body (Ling Zhi)
SZTF San Zhen Tong Tri-Smooth Schizonepeta (Jing Jie) Cool 1) Trigeminal and occipital pain;
Fang Abalone Shell (Shi Jue Ming) Clears Wind, Heat, mucus, and 2) Side facial pain;
Corydalis Rhizome (Yan Hu Suo) stagnation; descends uprising Qi 3) Migraine headache.
Tribulus Fruit (Ji Li) and Fire; relieves spasm and pain. Caution: Use with caution during
Gambir Vine (Gou Teng) pregnancy or consult your TCM
Silkworm (Batryticated) (Jiang Can) practitioner.
Fragrant Angelica Root (Bai Zhi)
Gardenia Fruit (Zhi Zi)
Baikal Skullcap Root (Huang Qin)
TEETH- Gu Chi Fang Peace Teeth- Bugbane Rhizome (Sheng Ma) Cold and Hot Most kinds of toothache, gum swelling,
ST.K ST.K Gypsum (Sheng Shi Gao) Clears and dispels the Excess Toxic pain or inflammation, may arise from,
Fragrant angelica Root (Bai Zhi) (or oppressed and smouldering) Excess Stomach-Heat, Wind-Heat,
Chinese Licorice Root (Gan Cao) Heat and Fire in the Stomach and Deficiency and Cold in the Kidney, Heat
Drynaria Rhizome (Gu Sui Bu) Yang-Ming Channels; expels the in the upper part with Cold in the lower
Lophatherum Stem & Leaf (Dan Zhu Ye) Cold; warms and strengthens the part of the body, etc..
Yang in the Kidney and Shao-Yang
Channel.
TESTI Shao Fu Ping Testicle Regulate Litchi Seed (Li Zhi He) Warm 1) Testicle swelling and pain;
Sargassum (Hai Zao) Activates Liver Qi circulation; 2) Lower abdomen pain.
Kombu (Kun Bu) resolves Liver Stagnation; relieves Caution: Use with caution during
Peach Seed (Tao Ren) ache, swollen, and nodules. pregnancy or consult your TCM
Corydalis Rhizome (Yan Hu Suo) practitioner.
Shaved Cinnamon Bark (Gui Xin)
TRCHQ Tao Ren Cheng Peach Seed Peach Seed (Tao Ren) Warm and Cold All disorders coming from the retention
Qi Tang Complex Cinnamon Twig (Gui Zhi) Resolves and clears the congested and stagnation of the Blood and Excess
Chinese Rhubarb Rhizome (Da Huang) and stagnated Excess Heat and Heat in the Tai-Yang and Yang-Ming
Mirabilitum (Mang Xiao) Blood in the Lower Burner, Channels and organs. The indications and
Prepared Licorice Root (Zhi Gan Cao) especially in the Tai-Yang (Small symptoms of this condition are the lower
Intestine, Urine Bladder) and abdominal tightness, fullness, tenderness
Yang-Ming (Large Intestine, or pain, strong and powerful pulse.
Stomach) Channels. The disorders are mainly but not limited
to:
TWBX Tian Wang Bu Calming Down Rehmannia Root (Sheng Di Huang) Cool and Warm Insomnia, poor memory, anxiety, palpita-
Xin Dan and Relaxing Dong-Quai Root (Dang Gui) Tonifies Yin and Blood, especially tion; tongue sores etc. arising from Heart
Schisandra Fruit (Wu Wei Zi) Heart; relaxes and calms mind. Yin Deficiency; good support for over-
Dwarf-Lilyturf Root (Mai Dong) using of mind.
Chinese Asparagus Root (Tian Dong)
Jujube Seed (Suan Zao Ren)
Oriental Arborvitae Seed (Bai Zi Ren)
Red-Rooted Sage Root (Dan Shen)
Grass-Leaved Calamus Rhizome (Shi Chang Pu)
Codonopsis Root (Dang Shen)
Poria Sclerotium (Fu Ling)
Figwort Root (Xuan Shen)
Polygala Root (Yuan Zhi)
Balloon-Flower Root (Jie Geng)
Chinese Licorice Root (Gan Cao)
URIN- Qing Liu Fang Urine-Regulator Scurfy-Pea Fruit (Bu Gu Zhi) Warm Bed-wetting, especially in children.
B.W Cherokee Rose Fruit (Jin Ying Zi) Warms and tonifies Kidney Yang;
Fang-Feng Root (Fang Feng) strengthens the Kidney and
Duckweed Whole Plant (Fu Ping) Bladder functions; regulates and
distributes the Lung-Qi;
restores and maintains normal
consciousness.
VESSEL- Mai Guan Ping Vessel-Maintain Smilax Rhizome (Tu Fu Ling) Cool and Warm 1. Angiitis;
INF Honeysuckle Flower (Jin Yin Hua) Clears the Excess Heat; detoxifies; 2. Thromboangiitis;
Dong-Quai Root (Dang Gui) resolves the Blood stagnation; 3. Thrombotic phlebitis;
Sichuan Lovage Rhizome (Chuan Xiong) dredges and activates the Channels 4. Gout.
Red Peony Root (Chi Shao) and collaterals; promotes the All these kinds of disorders with local
Red-Rooted Sage Root (Dan Shen) circulation. redness, swelling, burning, pain, specially
Gleditsia Spine (Zao Jiao Ci) This formula mainly works on with varices, vessel scleroma or cord,
Capillary Artemisia Young Shoot (Yin Chen) stagnation. usually with red tongue, yellow and
greasy tongue coating.
Cautions: 1. Do not use this formula
under Cold and Deficiency conditions.
2. Use with caution during pregnancy or
or consult your TCM practitioner.
VOICE- Qing Yin Shu Even Voice Balloon-Flower Root (Jie Geng) Cool and Cold Hoarse voice or celostomia, especially
CL Chinese Licorice Root (Gan Cao) Cleanses and clears the Toxic Heat, with acute laryngitis;
Chebulic Myrobalan Fruit (He Zi) especially in the throat area; Acute laryngitis;
Honeysuckle Flower (Jin Yin Hua) regulates the Lung function. Acute laryngopharyngitis;
Forsythia Fruit (Lian Qiao) Acute tonsillitis;
Sterculia Seed (Pang Da Hai) or chronic laryngitis with acute attack.
White Mulberry Bark (Sang Bai Pi) Cautions: This formula only for the
Excess and toxic Heat conditions.
WADA Wan Dai Tang Female Cleaner Atractylodes Rhizome (Bai Zhu) Warm 1) Vaginal discharge with clear white or
Chinese Yam Rhizome (Shan Yao) Strengthens the Spleen and Qi; shallow yellow color, with or without
Asian Ginseng Root (Ren Shen) resolves Dampness and clears lower back heaviness, stiffness or dull
White Peony Root (Bai Shao) mucus and discharge. pain;
Asian Psyllium Seed (Che Qian Zi) 2) Fatigue, diarrhea with pale tongue
Southern Tsangshu Rhizome (Cang Zhu) and white coating, weak and slow pulse.
Chinese Licorice Root (Gan Cao)
Tangerine Rind (Chen Pi)
Schizonepeta Aboveground Parts (Jing Jie)
Chinese Thoroughwax Root (Chai Hu)
WDT- Shi Wei Wen Gallbladder Pinellia Rhizome (Ban Xia) Slightly Warm Many disorders arising from mucus,
TEN Dan Tang Regulator-Ten Poria Sclerotium (Fu Ling) Tonifies and regulates the Qi, Yin, Deficiency or dysfunctions of Qi, Yin,
Chinese Licorice Root (Gan Cao) and Blood, resolves and eliminates Blood, the Gallbladder, Stomach, and
Jujube Seed (Suan Zao Ren) the mucous filth, opens out the Heart. For example, heart and cardiovas-
Schisandra Fruit (Wu Wei Zi) orifices, regulates the Gallbladder cular disorders, menopause, dizziness,
America Ginseng Root (Xi Yang Shen) function, harmonizes the Stomach, fatigue and sluggishness, lack of
Rehmannia Root (Sheng Di Huang) maintains the peace of mind and motivation, mental disorders, breathing
Immature Bitter Orange Fruit (Zhi Shi) Spirit. issues, infertility, and digestion disorder.
Polygala Root (Yuan Zhi)
Ginger Rhizome (Sheng Jiang)
Jujube Fruit (Da Zao)
WJT Wen Jing Tang Womb Support Evodia Fruit (Wu Zhu Yu) Warm 1) Irregular menstruation;
Dong-Quai Root (Dang Gui) Warms channels and collaterals 2) Spotting, scanty or heavy menstrual
White Peony Root (Bai Shao) and dispels Cold; removes bleeding;
Sichuan Lovage Rhizome (Chuan Xiong) stagnation of Blood, and nourishes 3) Pain and cold feeling in the lower
Asian Ginseng Root (Ren Shen) the Blood. abdomen, limbs or whole body, especially
Cinnamon Twig (Gui Zhi) around the menstrual period;
Tree Peony Bark (Mu Dan Pi) 4) Infertility;
Ginger Rhizome (Sheng Jiang) 5) Evening fever, heat in the palms, dry
Chinese Licorice Root (Gan Cao) lips and mouth. Useful for chronic pelvic
Pinellia Rhizome (Ban Xia) inflammation.
Dwarf-Liliturf Root (Mai Dong) Caution: Use with caution during preg-
nancy or consult your TCM practitioner.
WJXD Wei Jing Xiao Reed Formula Reed Rhizome (Lu Gen) Cold 1) Infection of eye, ear, nose, and throat;
Du Fang Job’s Tears Seed (Yi Yi Ren) Clears Heat and disinhibits Damp- 2) Sinusitis;
Wax Gourd Seed (Dong Gua Ren) ness; opens the orifices and drains 3) Bronchitis.
Wild Chrysanthemum Flower (Ye Ju Hua) off toxin.
Fragrant Angelica Root (Bai Zhi)
WMW Wu Mei Wan Black Plum Pills Japanese Apricot Fruit (Wu Mei) Warm and Slightly Cold Most disorders caused by round worms,
(Huang Lian)
Chinese Goldthread Rhizome Warms the internal organs and such as abdominal pain, colic, irritability,
Prepared Ginger Rhizome (Gan Jiang) resolves internal Cold, especially nausea, vomiting of worms, chronic and
Welsh Onion Bulb (Cong Bai) in the lower Burner. Clears Heat, protracted diarrhea. Also used for
Prepared Aconitum Tuber (Fu Zi) especially in the Middle and Upper different kinds of pain such as
Cinnamon Twig (Gui Zhi) Burners. This formula can treat headache, chronic menstrual cramps,
Asian Ginseng Root (Ren Shen) complicated conditions in which female disorders, mental diseases;
Phellodendron Bark (Huang Bo) Excess and Deficiency, Hot and skin and eye problems; and Western
Dong-Quai Root (Dang Gui) Cold exist together. It tonifies and medicine diseases such as:
Sichuan Pepper Rind (Hua Jiao) regulates Qi and Blood while at the colitis, colon polyps, heart disease,
same time harmonizing Yin and hypertension, infection, shock, etc.
Yang. Caution: Use with caution during preg-
nancy or consult your TCM practitioner.
WYX Wai Yin Xi Fang Local Cleaner Cnidium Fruit (She Chuang Zi) Cold and Warm 1) Vaginal discharge with itching burning;
(External Use) Alum (Bai Fan) Cleans Excess and Toxic Heat; 2) Skin disorders, especially in genital
Shrubby Sophora Root (Ku Shen) dries and removes Dampness and area;
Phellodendron Bark (Huang Bo) mucus; cleanses poisons; relieves 3) Yeast infection and other genital
Sichuan Pepper Rind (Hua Jiao) itching, especially in Lower Burner infection and inflammation.
and genital area.
WZW-2 Jia Wei Wu Zi Five Seeds Plus Ligustrum Fruit (Nu Zhen Zi) Warm Infertility in male and female;
Fang Lycium Berries (Gou Qi Zi) Nourishes and tonifies the Liver low sperm count and quality in male.
Chinese Dodder Seed (Tu Si Zi) and Kidney Yin and Yang;
Schisandra Fruit (Wu Wei Zi) activates and strengthens the Ren
Rubus Fruit (Fu Pen Zi) and Chong Channels' functions.
White Mulberry Fruit (Sang Shen)
Epimedium Leaf (Yin Yang Huo)
Chinese Licorice Root (Gan Cao)
XCH Xiao Chai Hu Minor Codonopsis Root (Dang Shen) Slightly Cold 1) Shao-Yang syndromes, caused by
Tang Bupleurum Chinese Thoroughwax Root (Chai Hu) Harmonizes and clears the Shao- Wind and Cold pathogens existing in
Baikal Skullcap Root (Huang Qin) Yang Channel and area. the Shao-Yang channel and area,
Pinellia Rhizome (Ban Xia) symptoms mainly include: alternating
Ginger Rhizome (Sheng Jiang ) fever and chills, congestion in the chest
Chinese Licorice Root (Gan Cao) and hypochondrium, low appetite,
Jujube Fruit (Da Zao) nausea, bitter taste, dry mouth and throat,
dizziness, irritability with wiry pulse;
2) The use of the XCH Formula has
been greatly expanded over the last
2,000 years. It may be used for any
condition which exhibits a Shao-Yang
dysfunction, even if only one of the
above mentioned symptoms are present.
XK-G Xiao Ke Wan-1 Pancreas Astragalus Root (Huang Qi) Warm and Cool Diabetes.
Support-1 Figwort Root (Xuan Shen) Tonifies the Qi and Yin, especially
Chinese Yam Rhizome (Shan Yao) of the Lung, Spleen, and Kidney;
Southern Tsangshu Rhizome (Cang Zhu) extinguishes the Deficient-Heat;
White Peony Root (Bai Shao) moistens the Dryness; strengthens
Prepared Rehmannia Root (Shu Di Huang) and promotes the production,
Schisandra Fruit (Wu Wei Zi) transformation, and distribution
of the Qi and Yin in all the Upper,
Middle and Lower Burner areas.
XLW Xiao Luo Wan Lymph Regulator- Figwort Root (Xuan Shen) Cool All the nodules in the neck and thyroid,
Neck Oyster Shell (Mu Li) Removes the Mucus, resolves the specially with enlarged lymph nodes.
Sichuan Fritillary Bulb (Chuan Bei Mu) stagnation.
XTSJ-L Xiao Tan Jie Liver Regulator- Figwort Root (Xuan Shen) Cool 1. Primary Traditional Usage:
Fang M Sichuan Fritillary Bulb (Chuan Bei Mu) Regulates Liver and resolves Phlegm-nodules, masses or lumps in the
(Gan Jing) Chinese Thoroughwax Root (Chai Hu) mucus and phlegm stagnation neck, breast, asides, lower abdomen.
Dong-Quai Root (Dang Gui) and nodules, especially in the 2. Common Usage in West Medicine:
Sargassum (Hai Zao) Liver Channel and area. (1) Benign cyst, tumors or malignant
Turmeric Root (Yu Jin) tumors in the neck, breast, chest, ovaries,
Gleditsia Spine (Zao Jiao Ci) uterus, and prostate gland, etc.;
(2) Scrofula and goiter;
(3) All kinds of lymph node enlargement
disorders.
Caution: Use with caution during
pregnancy or consult your TCM
practitioner.
XTSJ- Hua Tan Xiao Skin Resolve Heal-All Spike (Xia Ku Cao) Warm Nodules, especially the fatty tumor or
SKIN He Wan Southern Tsangshu Rhizome (Cang Zhu) Eliminates the Dampness and nodules under the skin all over the body.
White Mustard Seed (Bai Jie Zi) mucus, resolves the stagnation
Chekiang Fritillary Bulb (Zhe Bei Mu) and nodules.
Gleditsia Spine (Zao Ci)
Chinese Hawthorn Fruit (Shan Zha)
Zedoary Rhizome (E Zhu)
Catclaw Buttercup Root (Mao Zhua Cao)
Chinese Licorice Root (Gan Cao)
XXB-2 Xin Suo Quan Bladder Support-2 Cherokee Rose Fruit (Jin Ying Zi) Warm Frequent or uncontrolled urination.
Wan-2 Lindera Root (Wu Yao) Tonifies Kidney and Spleen Yang;
Alpinia Fruit (Yi Zhi) disperses Cold-Qi stagnation;
Chinese Dodder Seed (Tu Si Zi) regulates and controls urination.
YANT Yan Tong Fang Throat Support Peucedanum Root (Qian Hu) Cool 1) Sore throat;
Loquat Leaf (Pi Pa Ye) Expels Wind and Heat; clears and 2) Infection and inflammation in throat
Balloon-Flower Root (Jie Geng) detoxifies Excess Heat. and neck areas.
Belamcanda Rhizome (She Gan) Caution: Use with caution if Cold signs
Rehmannia Root (Sheng Di Huang) are present.
Baikal Skullcap Root (Huang Qin)
Chinese Licorice Root (Gan Cao)
Honeysuckle Flower (Jin Yin Hua)
YAOT Yao Tong Fang Lower Back Dong-Quai Root (Dang Gui) Warm Lower back pain and stiffness.
Support Safflower (Hong Hua) Resolves Blood stagnation; Caution: Use with caution during preg-
Achyranthes Root (Niu Xi) promotes circulation and Kidney nancy or consult your TCM practitioner.
function.
YFB Yi Yi Fu Zi Coix and Job's Tears Seed (Yi Yi Ren) Cold and Hot 1. All kinds of infection and abscess in
Bai Jiang San Patrinia Patrinia Whole Plant (Bai Jiang Cao) Clears Toxic Heat and Dampness, the abdomen, especially those with
dispels pus, tonifies the Yang and chronic tenderness in the right lower
Zheng Qi. abdomen, but the abdomen is soft; cold
hands and feet; fast pulse and no fever.
2. All kinds of skin disorders especially
with exudation of yellowish and sticky
fluid and oozing.
YGS Yu Gong San Pharbitis Complex Morning Glory Seed (Qian Niu Zi) Warm and Cold Edema;
Fennel Fruit (Xiao Hui Xiang) Warms up the Liver and Kidney, Heaviness in the lower back, especially
removes the stagnation, with constipation;
discharges the water. Scarce urination, solid pulse and full
abdomen.
Suggested dosage: 6~10 capsules
(depending on the age and weight) before
going to bed.
YISH Yi Shen Fang Kidney Support Dandelion Whole Plant (Pu Gong Ying) Cold, Warm For the following symptoms caused by
Woolly Grass Rhizome (Bai Mao Gen) Resolves Blood stagnation; clears nephritis: low fever, bleeding urine,
Dong-Quai Root (Dang Gui) Damp-Heat in the Lower Burner; frequent urination, edema, water
Sichuan Lovage Rhizome (Chuan Xiong) eliminates water retention; helps retention.
Peach Seed (Tao Ren) Kidney function.
Safflower (Hong Hua)
YT Ya Tong Fang Support Teeth Gypsum (Shi Gao) Cool and Cold 1) Toothache from Excess Heat;
Chinese Rhubarb Rhizome (Da Huang) Expels Wind and Heat; clears 2) Facial pain and swelling from
Chinese Thoroughwax Root (Chai Hu) Excess Heat, especially in the Excess Heat.
Knotweed (Bian Xu) Yang Ming channel; resolves
Mint Stem & Leaf (Bo He) stagnation.
YXC Yu Xing Cao Houttuynia Houttuynia (Yu Xing Cao) Cool 1) Lung abscess; cough with thick and
Clears Heat and detoxifies; yellow phlegm;
reduces swellings and abscesses; 2) Toxic sores, boils;
promotes urination and clears 3) Diarrhea and painful urination due to
Damp-Heat. Damp-Heat;
4) Acute or chronic bronchitis,
pneumonia;
5) Other infection.
YYT2 Zhuang Yao Back Support Prepared Aconitum Tuber (Fu Zi) Warm and Hot 1) Lower back pain and stiffness,
Tang Chinese Dodder Seed (Tu Si Zi) Tonifies Kidney and Liver, particularly if it is aggravated by sitting
Mistletoe Stem (Sang Ji Sheng) especially Kidney Yang; eliminates or standing for a long time;
Drynaria Rhizome (Gu Sui Bu) Cold and Damp; strengthens the 2) Fatigue, easily chilled, and all other
Sichuan Teasel Root (Xu Duan) tendons and bones. symptoms associated with Kidney Yang
Pubescent Angelica Root (Du Huo) deficiency;
Ginger Rhizome (Gan Jiang) 3) Frequent urination.
Caution: Use it with caution if Deficiency
of Yin or Damp-Heat are present.
ZCHT Zhi Zi Chi Gardenia Complex Gardenia Fruit (Zhi Zi) Cold Anxiety, irritability, choking, obstruction
Tang Fermented Soybean (Dan Dou Chi) Removes and expels the retained of the esophagus; difficulty of
and stagnated Heat from inside. swallowing with anxiety and irritability.
Disorders with the above-cited symptoms
listed but not limited below: Cold/flu,
insomnia, high blood pressure, digestive
issues, Gallbladder infection, urinary tract
infection and bleeding.
ZGTF Zuo Gu Tong Sciatic Peace Scorpion (Quan Xie) Warm, Slightly Spicy 1) Sciatic pain;
Fang Agkistrodon (Qi She) Quiets Wind; clears Mucus; 2) Most kinds of pain and numbness;
resolves stagnation; opens out 3) Muscle spasm.
the Channels and Collaterals; Caution: Use with caution during
improves circulation. pregnancy or consult your TCM
practitioner.
ZWT Zhen Wu Tang Fire Strength Poria Sclerotium (Fu Ling) Warm and Hot Water retention and urine retention;
White Peony Root (Bai Shao) Tonifies the Spleen and Kidney limbs heaviness and pain; abdomen pain
Ginger Rhizome (Sheng Jiang) Yang; expels and discharges and diarrhea; edema with no thirsty;
Atractylodes Rhizome (Bai Zhu) retained water. feeling cold, with white tongue coating,
Prepared Aconitum Tuber (Fu Zi) deep and weak pulse.
Caution: Use with caution during preg-
nancy or consult your TCM practitioner.
1Y19 Jin Yin Hua Honeysuckle Honeysuckle Flower (Jin Yin Hua) Slightly Cold 1) Cleanses toxins due to all kinds of
Cha Flower Tea Licorice Root (Gan Cao) Clears Heat; detoxifies; disperses infections and inflammations;
Green Tea (Lu Cha) and expels superficial Wind and 2) Skin disorders with redness, itching,
Heat. rashes, etc.;
3) Prevention of seasonal illnesses.
1LR01 Liu He Cha Liver Peace Tea Sicklepod Seed (Jue Ming Zi) Cool 1) Smooths and harmonizes Liver
Green Tea (Lu Cha) Clears Liver Heat; smooths the function;
Lycium Berries (Gou Qi Zi) Liver stagnation; tonifies the Liver 2) Poor vision;
Ginkgo Leaf (Yin Xing Ye) Yin and Blood. 3) Constipation.
Sophora Flower (Huai Hua)
Mum Flower (Ju Hua)
1LR02 Luo Han Guo Momordica Luo-Han-Guo Fruit (Luo Han Guo) Cool 1) Moistens Dry Lung with cough and
Cha Fruit Tea Clears and moistens the Lung. hoarse voice;
Caffeine Free 2) Scratchy and sore throat;
3) High Blood sugar.
1LR11 Sheng Jiang Cha Ginger Tea Ginger Rhizome (Sheng Jiang) Warm, Spicy (Acrid) Indigestion;
Expels Wind, warms up Stomach Caution: Use it cautiously if Heat, Fire,
and Spleen to promote healthy or Yin Deficiency are present.
digestion; helps maintain circula-
tion and support a normal metabo-
lism; refreshes, detoxifies; relieves
nausea and vomiting.
1LR14 Mei Rong Cha Skin Beauty Tea America Ginseng Root (Xi Yang Shen) Cool, Warm Promote general health and skin beauty.
Gynostemma aboveground parts (Jiao Gu Lan) Helps promote blood circulation,
Aromatic Solomon's-Seal Rhizome (Yu Zhu) anti-aging.
Rugose Rose Flower (Mei Gui Hua)
Peach Flower (Tao Hua)
Jasmine flower (Mo Li Hua)
Saffron Stigma (Zang Hong Hua)
Caffeine Free
1LR15 Run Hou Cha Voice Tea Blushred Rabdosia Whole Plant (Dong Ling Cao) Cool and Moisten Sore throat, hoarse voice.
Luo-Han-Guo Fruit (Luo Han Guo) Helps regulate Lung function,
Chinese White Olive Fruit (Qing Guo) maintains clear and healthy voice.
Sterculia Seed (Pang Da Hai)
Houttuynia Aboveground Parts (Yu Xing Cao)
Caffeine Free
1GT-4 Ban Lan Gen ViraCool Isatis Root (Ban Lan Gen) Cold 1) Severe sore throat and enlarged glands
Chong Ji Isatis Leaf (Da Qing Ye) Clears the Toxic Heat and Fire without flu and cold;
Baikal Skullcap Root (Huang Qin) detoxifies. 2) Respiratory tract infection;
Lophatherum Stem & Leaf (Dan Zhu Ye) 3) Other various related disorders.
Mint Stem & Leaf (Bo He)
Schizonepeta Aboveground Parts (Jing Jie)
6CK35 Kang Ai Double Resolve Wheat Flour (Xiao Mai Fen) Neutral, Slight Cool Nodules, masses, and growths, immune
Bing Gan Bar Job’s Tears Seed (Yi Yi Ren) Strengthens the Spleen to deficiency, fatigue, water retention.
Polyporus (Zhu Ling) transform the Dampness; breaks Caution: Use with caution during
Poria (Fu Ling) and removes the phlegm pregnancy or consult your TCM
Cane Sugar (Zhe Tang) and mucus stagnation. practitioner.
Soybean Oil (Da Dou You)
Soybean Powder (Huang Dou Fen)
Salt (Shi Yan)
Stevia Leaf (Tian Ye Ju)
6CK51 Yi Yi Bing Gan Coix Bar Butter (Nai You) Neutral, Slight Cool 1) Water retention;
(Wu Tang) (Sugar Free) Wheat Flour (Xiao Mai) Strengthens Spleen and digestion 2) Muscle weakness;
Coix Seed (Yi Yi Ren) function; eliminates Dampness 3) Poor digestion;
Xylitol (Mu Tang Chun) and Toxic Heat. 4) Skin disorders, including warts,
Soybean Powder (Huang Dou Fen) brown patches, etc.;
Lemon (Ning Meng) 5) Low immune function.
Ginger (Sheng Jiang)
CR- Zu Xin Gao Balance Cream Stearic Acid (Yin Zhi Suan) Cold and Warm 1. Nose Bleeding;
BALANCE (External Use) Liquid Paraffin (Ye Ti Shi La) Helps and adjusts good circulation 2. High blood pressure;
Petrolatum (Fan Shi Lin) and Yin and Yang balance. Directions:
Glyceryl Stearate (Dan Gan Zhi) Apply once daily to sole of foot (on
Glycerol (Gan You) middle beneath ball or one third of the
Polysorbate 80 (Tu Wen 80) distance from the base of the toes to the
Laurocapram Azone (Dan Tong) heel). Tape and leave on all night while
Water (Shui) sleeping, or even all day.
Propanediol (Bing Er Chun) Cautions: Avoid contact with the eyes.
Ethylene Glycol Distearate (Zhu Guang Ji) Avoid use on open cuts or wounds.
Chinese Goldthread Rhizome (Huang Lian)
Evodia Fruit (Wu Zhu Yu)
White Vinegar (Bai Cu)
CR-F- Mian Zheng Gao Facial-Balance Water (Shui) Warm and Cool Mixed Facial muscle and nerve damage,
PAL Cream Glyceryl Stearate (Dan Gan Zhi) Expels and extinguishes the Bell's palsy.
Stearic Acid (Ying Zhi Suan) external and internal Wind, Caution: For external use only.
Glycerol (Gan You) restores and balances the
Polysorbate 60 (Tu Wen 60) circulation in the Channels and
Liquid Paraffin (Ye Ti Shi La) Collaterals.
Petrolatum (Fan Shi Lin)
Typhonium Rhizome (Bai Fu Zi)
Fang-Feng Root (Fang Feng)
Gambir Vine (Gou Teng)
Gypsum (Shi Gao)
CR-ITCH Zhi Yang Gao Itch Buster Menthol (Bo He Nao) Spicy, Cold For skin itch due to various disorders,
Ointment Paraffin (Shi La) Clears Heat and dries Dampness; such as eczema, rashes, sores, scabies,
(External Use) Glycery Stearate (Dan Gan Zhi) expels Wind and detoxifying; ringworms, etc.
Glycerine (Gan You) stops itching. Directions:
Stearic Acid (Ying Zhi Suan) Apply to affected area 2 ~ 3 times a day.
Shrubby Sophora Root (Ku Shen) Cautions: Avoid contact with the eyes.
Cnidium Seed (She Chuang Zi)
Petrolatum (Fan Shi Lin)
Polysorbate 80 (Tu Wen 80)
Sorbitan Oleate (Si Pan)
Ethylparaben (Fang Fu Ji)
CR- Ji Xue Cao Dai Skin Smooth Asiatic Acid (Ji Xue Cao Suan) Cold 1) For scars due to injury, operation,
SKIN-SM Ruan Gao Ointment Stearic Acid (Ying Zhi Suan) Detoxifies; activates Blood burn, and infection or inflammation, like
(External Use) Paraffin (Shi La) stagnation; softens hardness; acne, etc.;
Petrolatum (Fan Shi Lin) promotes repairing and healing. 2) For scleroderma;
Glyceryl Stearate (Dan Gan Zhi) 3) For stretch mark.
Sorbitan Oleate (Si Pan) Directions:
Polysorbate 80 (Tu Wen 80) Apply to affected area 2 ~ 3 times a day.
Ethylparaben (Fang Fu Ji)
LO-FSP Chang Chun Female Alcohol (Yi Chun) Aromatic, Warm and Spicy 1) Low libido of female;
Xiang Passion Oil Agarwood Heartwood (Chen Xiang) Opens the orifices; activates and 2) Depression and sadness;
(External Use) Notopterygium Rhizome (Qiang Huo) regulates circulation; motivates 3) Sluggishness and low energy. Smell
Clove Flower Bud (Ding Xiang) and harmonizes Qi and Blood in in any desirable way for few hours
Sandalwood Heartwood (Tan Xiang) the Chong, Ren Channels and every day.
Agastache (Huo Xiang) Lower Burner area.
Cinnamon Bark (Rou Gui)
Red Magnolia Flower (Xin Yi)
LO- Jia Xuan Shui Nail Clear Drops Benzoic Acid (Ben Jia Suan) Bitter, Cold, Warm Nail, toe-nail or skin fungus, athletes feet.
NAIL (External Use) Alcohol (Yi Chun) Dries Dampness; clears Heat and Wash and dry affected area. Apply the
Pseudolaricis Bark (Tu Jing Pi) Fire; detoxifies. liniment with the brush to affected nail
Phellodendron Bark (Huang Bo) area twice daily.
Cnidium Fruit (She Chuang Zi) Caution: Don't use if skin is sensitive to
Dense-Fruit Dittany Bark (Bai Xian Pi) alcohol or with splits, openings, blister
Ampelopsis Root (Bai Lian) and infection.
LO- Di Bi Ji Clear Nose Spray Distilled Water (Zheng Liu Shui) Cool and slightly warm Sinusitis and stuffy nose due to attack of
NOSE-1 (External Use) Red Magnolia (Xin Yi) Eliminates external Wind and external Wind or Damp-Heat.
Houttuynia (Yu Xing Cao) dispels Dampness; releases Directions:
Xanthium (Cang Er Zi) stagnated Lung Qi to relieve Apply 2 drops at once into nose, 3 times
Fragrant Angelica (Bai Zhi) stuffiness of the nose. daily or as needed.
Mint (Bo He)
LO- Zhi Yang Shui Skin-IA Lotion White Vinegar (Bai Cu) Cold All kinds of skin itch with or without skin
SKIN-A Shrubby Sophora Root (Ku Shen) Eliminates the Toxic Heat and redness, swelling, burning, rashes, or
Kochia Fruit (Di Fu Zi) Dampness, relieves the skin itching allergy.
Schizonepeta Aboveground Parts (Jing Jie) and allergy. Directions: apply to affected skin, 3 or
more times daily or as directed.
Caution:
For external use only.
Avoid contact with the eyes.
PO-BE Mei Rong Fen Beauty Powder Chinese Asparagus Root (Tian Dong) Cool Nourishes and moisturizes skin, promotes
(External Use) Dwarf-Lilyturf Root (Mai Dong) Activates Qi and blood circulation; skin regeneration, smooths wrinkles,
Adenophora Root (Sha Shen) dispels Wind and Dampness; increases elasticity, fades brown spots,
Fragrant Angelica Root (Bai Zhi) detoxifies. and evens skin tone.
White Peony (Bai Shao) Direction: Can be used morning, night,
Aromatic Solomon's-Seal Rhizome (Yu Zhu) or both, once a day. Place a small amount
of powder in the palm of hand, place your
other palm under running water and then
rub your palms together, wipe your hands
over your face and neck to cover, allow
to dry and keep it on. Then applying
other cremes if needed.
PO-HD- Zhi Han Fen Hand Sweating Oyster Shell (Mu Li) Neutral Excessive sweating of hands and feet.
SW Powder Fang-Feng Root (Fang Feng) Harmonizes the Ying-Wei, Directions:
strengthens the defense Qi. Apply locally during sweating, repeat
several times as needed.
PO-MO Kou Chuang Mouth Powder Pearl Powder (Zhen Zhu Fen) Cold Sores or ulcers in the mouth or on the
Fen Catechu (Er Cha) Detoxifies; promotes regeneration tongue.
Honeysuckle (Jin Yin Hua) and healing. Applying a small and proper amount on
the sores in the mouth or on the tongue
for few minutes.
PL-AA Jie Jiu Tie Anti-Alcohol Rhodiola (Hong Jing Tian) Warm Help alcoholism.
Plaster Dong-Quai Root (Dang Gui) Use externally only. One piece per day. Apply the patch on
(External Use) the left upper back (near the heart area),
keep it on at least for 24 hours or 48
hours. Remove if it irritates the skin or
consult with your practitioner.
The tradition of drinking green tea and its derivatives can be traced back to its earliest development in China over 4,000 years ago.
Yao Cha, or herbal beverage teas, are an integral part of the routine of daily life, and should not be confused with medicinal “decoctions”
or “soups” which have come to be called herbal teas in the West. We are referring here to beverages which are made from green tea,
either as the sole ingredient or with the addition of one or more other medicinal herbs. There are many types of teas which are derived
from the tea plant. There is green tea, which is tea in its natural state that is simply cleaned and dried before being packaged for use.
There is semi-fermented tea, of which Oolong, or Chinese Restaurant tea, is a good example. Black tea, popular in the West, is
completely fermented. And there are other less well-known varieties of tea such as Flower teas (jasmine), White teas, and pressed teas.
We are focused today on the therapeutic effects of green tea, both as an herb in its own right, and as a good tasting and healthy drink
to which one or more other herbs can be added to create specialized healing effects. Green tea can be classified as an herb which clears
Heat and detoxifies poisons, cuts grease and removes fats, promotes urination, benefits digestion, helps stop diarrhea and bloody
dysentery, improves spirit, energy, and memory. Its taste is sweet and bitter; its energy is slightly cold. Modern scientific research into
the properties of green tea has revealed that it contains over 300 active ingredients, including one that functions like Vitamin E only 18
times stronger. It has been shown to enhance and improve immune function and detoxify radiation poisoning. Unlike coffee, which is
spicy and warm and raises cholesterol levels, green tea has a cool energy and reduces cholesterol while softening the blood vessels.
Finally, tea drinkers overall demonstrate less obesity, high blood pressure, cardiovascular problems, diabetes, and cancer.
Some of these herbal beverage teas contain green tea or other natural tea as one of the ingredients with from one to four more herbs
added. Combining tea with herbs works well and produces special effects. Some of them contain one to several herbs only. These teas
can be very useful as adjunctive therapy for complicated and chronic conditions, and since most patients usually drink a beverage several
times a day anyway, it is better if what they drink is specifically designed to improve their condition. These beverages come in
convenient teabags and are not boiled. They can be taken with meals, after meals, or between meals. They should not be consumed when
the stomach is completely empty and they should not be steeped until they are too strong. Five minutes of steeping should be adequate.
One teabag can be used three times, although twice is more customary.
The herbs in these Yao Cha formulas are ground very finely, which produces a stronger dose than an equal amount of whole herbs.
Economical and convenient, the effects of these teas are strong and long lasting because of the efficient way they are absorbed by the
body. Finally, since the teabags are not boiled, none of the delicate and volatile active ingredients are lost or destroyed.
Concentrated granular teas and tablets are for greater ease and convenience. The manufacturing
process was designed to maintain the integrity and quality of the original herbs. First, boiling the
herbs to make a decoction. Then spray-dry the decoction and form the tablets and granules.
Granular teas and tablets have many advantages. They save boiling time, are convenient for
traveling or taking to work, and they cost less. Since offering the concentrated granular teas and
tablets, clients have remarked that the formulas taste better and are much easier to take than the
boiled teas.
To ensure the quality of all products, the GMP certified manufacturer combines ancient herbal wisdom with technologically advanced
manufacturing methods and strict quality control standards.
The manufacturer tests the raw materials, products being manufactured, and final products through a quality control process that
guards against heavy metals, microbial contamination, and pesticide residues. Furthermore, It conducts conventional qualitative and
quantitative analyses for the content of active ingredients, disintegration time limit, total ash, acid insoluble ash, loss of moisture on
drying, etc. to ensure the safety and potency of products.
Before being exported from China, the products are inspected and quarantined until they are verified to meet current export
regulations and gain approval of the Exit-Entry Inspection and Quarantine Bureau of China.
Upon entering the US and before being marketed, all products must meet current import regulations and be inspected and released by
the U.S. Customs, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
To verify the quality, the products are retested randomly for microbial analysis, pesticide residues, and heavy metals by leading
laboratories in the U.S.
Meanwhile, the manufacturer attempts to retain and maintain the herbs’ natural properties and potency by reducing and restricting
artificial chemical processes as much as possible. For example, due to polysaccharides or collagen contained in the raw materials,
some tablets or granular teas may stick together under improper storage condition. This can be avoided by adding a large amount of
excipients, like synthetic chemicals, which can be hard to digest, and in the process the herbs’ active ingredients may be destroyed and
the potency may be lowered. The manufacturer provides reduced or excipient-free products that contain the herbs’ maximum natural
smell, flavor, and activity.
1. A 24-day supply of herbs is for one month, or 4 weeks (take the herbs 6 days in a row, and then take the 7th day off each week.) If you prefer or if necessary, such as
during acute or severe conditions, you can take them 7 days a week or follow your herbalist’s advice.
2. There is a general suggested dosage listed on the labels or in the handbook. If you consult an herbalist, however, it is better to follow your herbalist’s advice or
instructions.
3. You can mix all teas and take all the tablets that you are supposed to take together.
4. For disorders located in the upper part of the body or the superficial and skin, for example, cold/flu, sore throat, acne, eczema, etc., it is better to take herbs before
meals. For disorders located in the lower part of the body, for example, urinary tract infection, hemorrhoids, knee pain, etc., it is better to take herbs after meals.
For all other disorders, you can take herbs any time. If you have a weak stomach, then we suggest that you take herbs ½~2 hours after meals, In most cases, it is
better not to take herbs when you are hungry or when the stomach is empty, or otherwise as instructed by your herbalist.
5. Take the herbs 1~2 hours apart from any chemical medications or other supplements such as vitamins.
6. If you catch a cold during your herbal treatment, stop taking the herbs until the cold symptoms go away, or follow the instructions of your herbalist.
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