Formula Modifications (Midterm)

Question 1

Xiao Chaihu Tang In the cases with thirst

Answer 1

remove the Banxia and add more Renshen to previous dosage to make a total of 4 and 1/2 liang (9-18g), as well as add 4 liang (8-16g) of Gualougen (Tianhuafen).

Question 2

Xiao Chaihu Tang In cases with abdominal pain

Answer 2

remove the Huangqin and add 3 liang (6-12g) of Shaoyao (Bai, Chi, Chao).

Question 3

Xiao Chaihu Tang If there is a hard glomus under the ribsides

Answer 3

remove the Dazao and add 4 liang (8-16g) of Muli.

Question 4

Xiao Chaihu Tang In cases with palpitations under the heart or inhibited urination

Answer 4

remove the Huangqin and add 4 liang (8-16g) of Fuling.

Question 5

Xiao Chaihu Tang In cases with no thirst, and a slight fever on the exterior,

Answer 5

remove the Renshen and add 3 liang (6-12g) of Gui. Take warm with covers to obtain a slight sweat for resolution.

Question 6

Xiao Chaihu Tang In cases with a cough,

Answer 6

remove the Renshen, Dazao and Shengjiang, and add 1/2 sheng (8-16g) of Wuweizi and 2 liang (4-8g) of Ganjiang.

Question 7

Xiao Chaihu Tang If there is chest vexation without retching,

Answer 7

remove the Banxia and Renshen, and add one piece (9-32g) of Gualoushi.

Question 8

Lizhong Wan In cases with pounding above the umbilicus, this is the kidney qi stirring:

Answer 8

remove the Zhu and add 4 liang (8-16g) of Gui.

Question 9

Lizhong Wan In cases of excessive vomiting,

Answer 9

remove the Zhu and add 3 liang (6-12g) of Shengjiang.

Question 10

Lizhong Wan In cases of excessive diarrhea,

Answer 10

keep the Zhu (while adding Shengjiang).

Question 11

Lizhong Wan In cases with palpitations,

Answer 11

add 2 liang (4-8g) of Fuling.

Question 12

Lizhong Wan In cases with thirst and a desire to drink water,

Answer 12

add Zhu to the original amount increasing it to 4.5 liang (9-18g).

Question 13

Lizhong Wan In cases with abdominal pain,

Answer 13

add Renshen to the original amount increasing to 4.5 liang (9-18g).

Question 14

Lizhong Wan In cases of cold,

Answer 14

add Ganjiang to the original amount increasing to 4.5 liang (9-18g).

Question 15

Lizhong Wan In cases with abdominal fullness,

Answer 15

remove the Zhu, and add 1 piece (6-32g) of Fuzi.

Question 16

Zhenwu Tang In cases with coughing,

Answer 16

add a 1/2 sheng (8-16g) of Wuweizi, and 1 liang (2-4g) each of Xixin and Ganjiang.

Question 17

Zhenwu Tang In cases with no inhibited urination,

Answer 17

remove the Fuling.

Question 18

Zhenwu Tang In cases with diarrhea,

Answer 18

remove the Shaoyao and add 2 liang (4-8g) of Ganjiang.

Question 19

Zhenwu Tang In cases with retching,

Answer 19

remove the Fuzi and add Shengjiang to the original amount increasing it to a 1/2 jin (16-32g).

Question 20

Huangqi Jianzhong Tang

For shortness of breath and chest fullness,

Answer 20

increase the Shengjiang

Question 21

Huangqi Jianzhong Tang

For abdominal fullness,

Answer 21

remove the Dazao and add 2 liang (4-8g) of Fuling

Question 22

Huangqi Jianzhong Tang

For Lung vacuity,

Answer 22

add 3 liang (6-12g) of Banxia