Also known as Astragalus and Peony combination, Bu Yang Huang Wu Tang was developed in 1830AD and is a common prescription for diseases of poor blood flow including post stroke rehabilitation, trauma to the head, Bells palsy, cerebrovascular accidents as well as Raynaud’s disease, fatigue and more.

Mechanism of action: Increases the circulation of blood particularly to the head, neck and upper limbs.

Contraindications: Not to be used immediately after stroke due to cerebral hemorrhage.

Key Ingredients

1. Huang Qi  
2. Chuan Xiong
3. Dang gui
4. Tao Ren
5. Hong Hua
6. Di long

1. The effect of Bu Yang Huang Wu Tang on post stroke epilepsy

2. Risk of diabetes in stroke patients who uses Bu Yang Huan Wu tang

3. Anti inflammatory effect of Bu Yang Huan Wu tang

4. Bu Yang Huang Wu Tang and its pharmacokinetics

5. Identification of multple ingredients in Bu Yang Huan Wu Tang

6. Effect of Bu Yang Huan Wu Tang for the rehabilitation for cerebral stroke

Cang er san (Xanthium powder) is a herbal formula commonly prescribed for allergic rhinitis (hay fever), rhinitis and sinusitis.

Cang er san contains the following ingredents:

1. Xin yi hua
2. Cang er zi
3. Bai zhi
4. Fang feng
5. Bo he

Third party data:

Related:

1. Effects of the Chinese herbal formula Shi-Bi-Lin on cytokine release from the human mast cell line

2. The Influence of Jia Wei Cang Er San on the Postoperative Bacteriology
of Chronic Rhinosinusitis: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled,
Double-Blind Study

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Ding Chuan Tang (Arrest wheezing decoction) is a formula commonly prescribed for lung conditions including asthma, bronchitis and chronic cough.

Ding Chuan Tang contains the following herbal ingredients:

1. Bai Guo
2. Huang Qin
3. Sang Bai Pi
4. Ban Xia
5. Fang feng
6. Zi su zi
7. Gan cao
8. Xing Ren
9. Ma Huang (not included in Australia)

Also known as “Drive out blood stasis below the diaphragm decoction, Ge Xia Zhu Yu tang is commonly prescribed for problems of poor blood circulation through the liver and reproductive system including pain, fatty liver disease indigestion and more.

Mechanism of action: Increases the circulation of blood particularly through the liver and reproductive system.

Contraindications: Use with caution during menstruation.

Side effects: none identified

Key Ingredients

1. Bai shao
2. Chuan Xiong 
3. Dang gui
4. Tao Ren
5. Hong Hua
6. Mu Dan pi
7. Chi shao
8. Wu Yao
9. Yan hu suo
10. gan cao
11. Xiang fu
12. Zhe ke

Third party data:

1. Ge Xia Zhu Yu Tang prevents dimethylnitrosamine-induced liver fibrosis through inhibition of hepatic stellate cells proliferation

Also known as Trichosanthis, Alium and Pinellia decoction, Gua Lou Xie Bai Ban Xia Tang is a commonly prescribed formula for problems resulting from poor blood
circulation through the heart such as coronary artery disease.

Mechanism of action: Increases the circulation of blood particularly through the heart.

Contraindications: None identified

Side effects: none identified

Key Ingredients

1. Gua Lou Ren
2. Xie Bai
3. Zhi Ban Xia

Third party data:

1. Effectiveness and safety of Gua Lou Xie Bai Ban Xia Tang for the treatment of stable angina pectoris.

2. Systematic review of safety and effectiveness

3. Gua lou xie bai decoction inhibits NF-Kappa B-dependent inflammation in myocardial ischemia reperfusion injury in rats

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Mechanism of action: Increases the circulation of blood particularly through the reproductive system as well as softening lumps, cysts and fibroids. Commonly used in conditions such as PCOS and its associated symptoms.

Contraindications: Not to be used during pregnancy. 

Side effects: none identified

Key Ingredients

1. Gui zhi
2. Fu ling
3. Chi Shao
4. Bai Shao
5. Mu Dan Pi
6. Tao ren
7. Dan Shen

Third party data:

1. Effectiveness on Modified Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan on endometriosis

2. Efficacy of Gui Zhi Fu Ling wan on reproduction and metabolism in women with PCOS

3. Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan Wikipedia

4. The multiple pharmacological functions and mechanisms of action of Gui zhi fu ling wan

5. Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan in with symptomatic uterine fibroids

6. Clinical application and mechanism of action of Gui zhi fu ling wan in the management of menopausal hot flashes

7. Comparing the effects of Gui Zhi fu ling wan and HRT on peripheral blood flow in menopausal women

8. Potential pharmacological mechanism of Gui zhi fu ling wan on systemic sclerosis

11. Gui Zhi Fu ling wan on semen quality

Huang lian jie du tang (Coptis Relieving Toxin Decoction) is a commonly used herbal formula used for various gastrointestinal disorders and insomnia and cardiovascular diseases due to “heat” conditions.

Huang lian jie du tang contains the following herbs:

1. Huang lian
2. Huang Qin
3. Huang Bai
4. Zhi Zi 

Long dan xie gan tang (Gentiana Drain the Liver Decoction) is a commonly prescribed herbal formula for various health conditions that are caused by excess heat in the liver and various liver problems

Long dan xie gan tang contrains the following herbs:

1. Long dan cao
2. Chai hu
3. Ze xie
4. Sheng di huang
5. Huang qin
6. Dang gui
7. Mu tong
8. che qian zi
9. gan cao

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Huang lian shang qing wan (coptis pill to clear the upper burner) is used to treat heat conditions in multiple levels of the body, particularly the sinuses and bowels which may include acute sinusitis and constipation.

Huang lian shang qing tang contains the following ingredients:

1. Huang lian
2. Huang qin
3. Huang bai
4. Zhi zi
5. lian qiao
6. Da huang
7. Jiang huang
8. Xuan shen
9. Bo he
10. Dang gui wei
11. Jie geng
12. Tian hua fen 

Qing fei tang (Clear the lung decoction) is a commonly prescribed herbal formula for respiratory conditions including acute and chronic cough, lung infection, bronchiectasis  and more.

Qing fei tang contains the following herbal ingredients: 

1. 1. Huang qin 
2. 2. Sang bai pi
3. Zhi zi
4. Xing Ren
5. Zhe bei mu
6. Jie geng
7. Mai men dong
8. Tian men dong
9. Dang gui
10. Gan cao  
11. Chen pi
12. Fu ling  
13. Wu wei zi 
14. Sheng jiang 
15. Gan cao

Third party data:

1. effects of qing-fei-tang (seihai-to) and baicalein, its main component flavonoid, on lucigenin-dependent chemiluminescence and leukotriene B4 synthesis of human alveolar macrophages

2. Research Advance on Qingfei Paidu Decoction in Prescription Principle, Mechanism Analysis and Clinical Application

3. Effect of Qingfei Paidu decoction combined with Western medicine treatments for COVID-19: A systematic review and meta-analysis

4. Effects of Qing-Fei-Tang on the Airway Inflammation and Clearance

5. Potential Targets for Treatment of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): A Review of Qing-Fei-Pai-Du-Tang and Its Major Herbs

6. Qing Fei Pai Du Tang, a Chinese multi-herbal medicine formulated against COVID-19, elevates the plasma levels of IL-1β, IL-18, TNF-α, and IL-8 (preprint)

7. Effectiveness and safety research of Qingfei Paidu (QFPD) in treatment of COVID-19: an up-to-date systematic review and meta-analysis

8. Investigating the Potential Bioactive Components of Qing-Fei-Pai-Du Decoction Against COVID-19 in Diabetes/Diabetic Patients Based on Network Pharmacology and Molecular Docking

9. Effect of Qingfei Paidu decoction combined with Western medicine treatments for COVID-19: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

10. Covid19

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Ren shen Yanh Ying Tang (Ginseng decoction for nourish the nutrient qi) is considered a blood tonic in Chinese medicine.

This formula is commonly used to nourish blood and nourish the heart to adequate blood to resolve symptoms caused by a qi and blood deficiency, and weak heart function.

Ren shen yang ying tang is common used for  such problems as post illness weakness, chronic fatigue syndrome, depression, insomnia, raynaud’s disease, leukopenia and more.

The formula is composed of the following herbal medicines:

1. Ren shen
2. Huang qi
3. Bai zhu
4. Fu ling
5. Dang gui
6. Shu di huang
7. Bai shao
8. Chen pi
9. Yuan zhi
10. Wu wei zi
11. Rou gui
12. Sheng jiang
13. Gan cao

Third party data:

1. 1. Clinical research on Ren shen yang ying tang
2. 2. Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory capacity
3. 3. Related trials

Si Ni tang is primarily used as a vasodilator to support heart
conditions caused by cold constriction or vasospasm from cold and or exposure to severe stress such as grief. Si Ni Tang is very useful to encourage the circulation of blood, oxygen and nutrient flow to the heart and the extremities. 

Mechanism of action: Increases the circulation of blood
particularly through the heart and extremities

Contraindications: Do not take during pregnancy. Avoid with hypertension.

Side effects: none identified

Key Ingredients

1. Zhi Fu Zi (Replace with Gui zhi)
2. Gan Jiang
3. Zhi Gan Cao

3. Dang Gui Si Ni Tang in gastric cancer

Si Wu Tang (Four substance decoction) is commonly used to nourish blood and encourage blood circulation.

Si wu tang contains the following herbs:

1. Shu Di Huang
2. Dang Gui
3. Bai Shao
4. Chuan Xiong

Shi Quan Da Bu Wan (All inclusive great tonifying decoction) is considered a “Qi and Blood tonic” according to traditional Chinese medicine and is commonly prescribed for conditions resulting from deficiency of Qi and Blood such as:

• Chronic fatigue
• Protective effect during Chemotherapy and radiation therapy
• Hypothyroidism
• Anemia
• and more

• Ren shen
• Huang Qi
• Bai Zhu
• Zhi Gan Cao
• Rou Gui
• Dang gui
• Shu di huang
• Bai shao
• Chuan xiong
• Fu ling
• Gan Cao

Sang Ju Yin (Mulberry Leaf and Chrysanthemum Decoction) is a commonly prescribed herbal formula for respiratory diseases including acute and chronic cough, common cold, influenza, bronchiectasis, bronchitis and more.

Sang Ju Yin contains the following herbal medicines:

1. Sang Ye
2. Ju Hua
3. Lian Qiao
4. Bo He
5. Jie Geng
6. Xing Ren
7. Lu gen
8. Gan cao

Third party data:

1. Effects of Modified Sang ju-Yin Decoction Combined with IFNαlb Nebulization on IL-1β and HBD2 in Children with Asthmatic Bronchitis

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Tong Qiao Huo Xue Tang (open the portals and quicken the blood decoction) is a commonly used formula for the treatments of blood stasis in the upper limb, particularly the head and face.

Blood stasis in the upper extremities can result in problems including headaches, vertigo, tinnitus, bell’s palsy and more.

This formula has been commonly used for childhood nutritional impairment, vascular headaches, cerebral injury, cerebral arteriosclerosis, facial pain and more.

The formula is made up of the following herbal medicines:

1. Chi Shao
2. Hong Hua
3. Chuan Xiong
4. Tao ren
5. Cong bai
6. Da Zao
7. Sheng Jiang
8. She Xiang

1. Vascular dementia study
2. Treatment for ischemic stroke
3. Protective Effect of Tong-Qiao-Huo-Xue Decoction on Inflammatory Injury Caused by Intestinal Microbial Disorders in Stroke Rats
4. Network pharmacology reveals the mechanism of activity of tong qiao huo xue tang extract in middle cerebral artery occlusion induced cerebral ischemia reperfusion injury
5. Treating menstrual migraine
6. Neurological function, coagulation function and serum level in stroke patients

Xue fu zhu yu tang (decoction for moving blood stasis in the chest) is primarily used as a vasodilator to support heart
conditions. This is useful to encourage the circulation of blood, oxygen and nutrient flow to the heart.

Mechanism of action: Increases the circulation of blood
particularly through the heart and chest

Contraindications: Do not take during pregnancy. Caution when taking during menstruation.

Side effects: none identified

Key Ingredients

1. Tao Ren 20g
2. Hong Hua 12g
3. Dang gui 12g
4. Chuan Xiong 10g
5. Chi Shao 12g
6. Seng di huang 12g
7. Jie geng 8g
8. Zhi Ke 8g
9. Chai hu 3g
10. Gan Cao 3g

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Xiao Feng San (Dang Gui and Arctium Formula) is a commonly prescribed herbal formula for skin diseases such as urticaria, contact and allergic dermatitis and more.

Xiao feng san contains the following ingredients: 

1. Jing Jie
2. Fang Feng
3. Niu Bang zi
4. Chuan tui
5. Cang zhu 
6. Ku shen
7. Mu tong
8. Shi gao
9. Zhi mu
10. Sheng di
11. Dang gui
12. Gan cao

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Yu ping feng san (Jade windscreen powder) is a herbal formula commonly prescribed for immune system support, chronic fatigue syndrome, common cold, influenza, chronic glomerulonephritis and more

Yu ping feng san contains the following ingredients:

1. Huang qi
2. Bai Zhu
3. Fang feng 

Third party data: 

1. Anti-inflammatory effect of Yu-Ping-Feng-San via TGF-β1 signaling suppression in rat model of COPD

2. Yu Ping Feng San, an Ancient Chinese Herbal Decoction, Induces Gene Expression of Anti-viral Proteins and Inhibits Neuraminidase Activity

3. Potential effectiveness of Chinese herbal medicine Yu ping feng san for adult allergic rhinitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

4. A Chinese Prescription Yu-Ping-Feng-San Administered in Remission Restores Bronchial Epithelial Barrier to Inhibit House Dust Mite-Induced Asthma Recurrence

5. The Mechanisms of Yu Ping Feng San in Tracking the Cisplatin-Resistance by Regulating ATP-Binding Cassette Transporter and Glutathione S-Transferase in Lung Cancer Cells

6. Yu-Ping-Feng-San ameliorates recurrent allergic inflammation of atopic dermatitis by repairing tight junction defects of the epithelial barrier

7. Yu ping feng san for pediatric allergic rhinitis. A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

8. Yu Ping Feng San reverses cisplatin-induced multi-drug resistance in lung cancer cells via regulating drug transporters and p62/TRAF6 signalling

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Zhen ren huo ming yin (True man’s decoction to revitalize life) is a commonly prescribed Chinese medicine formula indicated for inflammatory conditions. 

This formula is often used for problems such as acne, sinusitis, prostate enlargement, arthritis, early stage abscesses, sores and other conditions that involve swelling and pain, particularly conditions caused by excess heat accumulation and poor blood flow.

Zhen ren huo ming yin contains the following herbs:

1. Bai zhi  
2. Zhe bai mu  
3. Fang Feng  
4. Dang gui
5. Gan Cao  
6. Zao Jiao Ci
7. Tian hua fen
8. Mo yao
9. Ru xiang
10. Jin Yin Hua
11. Chen Pi 

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