Formulas that Release the Ext. W/C & early stages Flashcards
Which formula will vent to the exterior for early stage wind (warm & cold) D/O’s? What two herbs are in the formula?
Cong Chi Tang; Cong Bai & Dan Dou Chi — aka Miso Soup
Which formula is used for W/C repletion? What herbs are in this formula? What are 3 diagnosis?
Ma Huang Tang;
- Ma Huang for skin level - +
- Gui Zhi for muscle layer +
- Xing Ren to stop coughing/wheezing +
- Zhi Gan Cao to balance & soothe throat.
* 3 diagnosis: 1. Cold Damage, 2. Tai Yang EXCESS/REPLETION & 3. W/C REPLETION
What is an important cooking direction for Ma Huang Tang?
Foam from Ma Huang needs to be scooped out periodically to prevent side affects. Patient should bundle up after taking formula to induce sweating & un-wrap & stop taking formula once sweating starts.
What are some S&S/Indications for W/C Repletion Ma Huang Tang formula?
Predominant chills with some fever, coughing, Occipital H/A, scratchy throat, sharp muscle pain, NO SWEATING, Aversion to cold
Pulse- Floating & TIGHT
What are the ingredients for San Ao Tang? When would you use this formula instead of Ma Huang Tang?
aka 3 Unbinding Decoction
- Ma Huang
- Xing Ren
- Zhi Gan Cao
* this formula is less dispersing & would be used when W/C repletion has gone interior, hence more coughing/ wheezing. Also milder so more suitable for children & patients with weaker constitution.
* Indications - H/A, chills, fever, NO sweating, wheezing, nasal resonance, hacking cough, copious thin white phlegm
What is the diagnosis or in what scenario would you use Da Qing Long Tang (Turquoise Dragon Formula)?
Diagnosis is Simultaneous Exterior cold W. Interior Heat —promotes sweating while also clearing heat from constraint in the interior & calms unease w/o inhibiting Qi dynamic.
Recognize Indications: Severe fever & chills W/O SWEATING, body aches, thirst, irritability, pulse floating/tight
Don’t need to know; but formula is: Ma Huang + Gui Zhi + Xing Ren + Zhi Gan Cao + (Sheng Jiang + Da Zao + Shi Gao – to harmonize the ST)
Which formula is used for W/C vacuity? What herbs are in this formula? What are 3 diagnosis?
Gui Zhi Tang - used for a wide variety of things
- Gui Zhi - to release muscle layer
- Bai Shao/Shao Yao to tonify xue & hold in true fluids/sour
- Sheng Jiang to release muscle & flesh & stop nausea
- Da Zao to back up & generate fluids
- Zhi Gan Cao
*3 diagnosis: 1. Wind Strike, 2. Tai Yang VACUITY & 3. W/C VACUITY
KEY - Harmonizes Ying (blood) & Wei (superficial layer)
What are some S&S for the use of Gui Zhi Tang?
Pulse: Floating & MODERATE; Fever & PREDOMINENT chills, SCRATCHY throat, body aches, nausea, SWEATING w/o resolution, AVERSION TO WIND, stiff neck, nasal congestion, dry heaves, no particular thirst, a thin white & moist tongue coating.
What are some important instructions when prescribing Gui Zhi Tang?
Want to bundle up when taking it & take with warm congee. When sweating is resolved - stop taking. Short cooking period - 20 minutes. Water ratio is 7 cups boiled down to 3.
What are the ingredients for Ge Gen Tang? Key indications? Actions of formula?
- Ge Gen
- Ma Huang
- Gui Zhi
- Shao Yao/Bai Shao
- Sheng Jiang
- Da Zao
- Zhi Gan Cao
* Stiff neck with no sweating; Actions are to release exterior & muscle layer & generate fluids
What are the ingredients for Xiao Qing Long Tang (Minor Blue Green Dragon Decoction)? What is this formula used for?
- Ma Huang
- Gui Zhi
- Gan Jiang
- Xi Xin - break up congestion, dry & disperse
- Wu Wei Zi - S&B lung to stop cough & sour
- Bai Shao/Shao Yao - generate fluids
- Zhi Ban Xia
- Zhi Gan Cao
* W/C in the Exterior with congested fluid in the Interior aka Phlegm Rheum - usually presenting with copious sticky white phlegm. Should be taken Hot.
*** Actions: Release exterior, transform thin mucus, warm the lungs & **directs rebellious Qi down
What are S&S for a patient requiring Xiao Qing Long Tang?
Fever & Chills ( -PREDOMINENT) with NO SWEATING, coughing/wheezing, sputum with copious white stringy and diffcult to expectorate phlegm, stifling sensation in the chest, sensation of heaviness and body aches, no thirst, moist tongue coating.
Pulse - Floating & Tight
In extreme cases propping rheum or edema will be present.
What formula is primarily used for a Headache due to Wind invading & is designed to treat multiple channels?
Jiu Wei Qiang Huo Tang - 9 Herb Decoction with Notopterygium. Guides to all six levels.
* Induces sweating & dispels dampness while simultaneously draining interior heat
What are the ingredients of Jia Wei Xiang Su San? Who is this formula suitable for?
- Xiang Fu - to regulate Qi
- Zi Su Ye - release ext & mild aromatic
- Chen Pi - regulate Qi
- Gan Cao
* Suitable for children, elderly or patients with a weak constitution.
What are some Pattern Diagnosis for Jia Wei Xiang Su San?
MILD W/C EPF with Qi constraint leading to phlegm or damp accumulation or female patient with breast distention &/or swelling pre-menses.
