Harmonize Formulas

Question 1

Xiao Chai Hu Tang ***

Minor Bupleurum Decoction

Answer 1

Chai Hu; Huang Qin; Ban Xia, Sheng Jiang, Ren Shen, Da Zao; Zhi Gan Cao.
For Shaoyang warp d/o. Harmonizes and releases shaoyang.
NOT w/LV fire, LYR, bleeding gums, blood or yin xu

Question 2

Hao Qin Qing Dan Tang ***

Artemisia Annua and Scuttellaria Decoction to Clear the Gallbladder

Answer 2

Qing Hao, Huang Qing; Zhu Ru, Zhi Ke, Ban Xia, Chen Pi; Chi Fu Ling; Hua Shi, Qing Dai, Gan Cao (Bi Yu San).
For damp-heat and turbid phlegm in the shaoyang channels. Clears GB heat, dispels dampness, harmonizes the ST, and transforms phlegm.

Question 3

Chai Hu Jia Long Gu Mu Li Tang ***

Bupleurum plus Dragon Bone and Oyster Shell Decoction

Answer 3

Chai Hu, Huang Qin, Da Huang; Long Gu, Mu Li, Qian Dan, Ban Xia; Gui Zhi, Ren Shen, Fu Ling; Sheng Jiang, Da Zao.
For triple-yang combination d/o or for interior phlegm-heat disturbing the “Shen”. 1.Unblocks 3 yang warps, sedates and calms the spirit. 2. Clears heat, transforms phlegm, regulates Qi, sedates and calms the spirit.

Question 4

Si Ni San ***

Frigid Extremities Powder

Answer 4

Chai Hu; Zhi Shi; Bai Shao; Zhi Gan Cao.
For yang Qi constraint and disharmony between LV and SP d/o. Vents pathogenic influences, releases constraint, spreads LV Qi, and regulates SP.

Question 5

Xiao Yao San ***

Rambling Powder

Answer 5

Chai Hu; Dang Gui, Bai Shao; Bai ZHu, Fu Ling, Zhi Gan Cao; Wei (roasted sheng) Jiang, Bo He.
For LV Qi constraint with blood and SP deficiency. Spreads LV Qi, strengthens SP, and nourishes blood.

Question 6

Jia Wei Xiao Yao San **

Augmented rambling powder

Answer 6

Chai Hu; Dang Gui, Bai Shao; Bai ZHu, Fu Ling, Zhi Gan Cao; Wei (roasted sheng) Jiang, Bo He + Mu Dan Pi, Zhi Zi.
For Xiao Yao San presentation with more heat signs. Spreads LV Qi, strengthens SP, nourishes blood, and clears heat.

Question 7

Tong Xie Yao Fang ***

Important Formula for Painful Diarrhea

Answer 7

Bai Zhu; Bai Shao; Chen Pi; Fang Feng.
For painful diarrhea d/t SP deficiency with an over-controlling LV. Tonifies SP, softens the LV, expels dampness and stops diarrhea.

Question 8

Ban Xia Xie Xin Tang ***

Pinellia Decoction to Drain the Epigastrium

Answer 8

Ban Xia; Gan Jiang, Huang Qin, Huang Lian; Ren Shen, Da Zao; Zhi Gan Cao.
For digestive problems d/t disharmony of the ST and Intestines. Harmonizes ST, directs rebellious Qi downward, disperses clumping, and eliminates focal distention.
NOT w/food stagnation, Qi stagnation