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Contents
Introduction 5

1 . The System of Traditional Chinese Medicine 9

Philosophy 1
Yin and Yang 11 • The Five Elements 11 • Energy, Blood,
and Body Fluids 12
Causes of Diseases 15
^ The Six External Pathogens 15 • The Seven Emotions 17
• Foods and Fatigue 1

The Internal Organs 18

The Heart 18 • The Small Intestine 19 • The Liver 20
• The Gallbladder 21 •The Spleen 21 •The Stomach 22
• The Lungs 23 • The Large Intestine 24 • The Kidneys 24
• The Bladder 26 • The Pericardium 26 • The Triple Burning
Space 27 • The Brain, Marrow, and Womb 27
Diagnosis 28
The Four Methods of Diagnosis 28 • The Eight Syndrome
Classifications 32
The Eight Grand Methods of Treatment 33
The Method of Inducing Perspiration 33 The Method of •

Clearing Heat 34 • The Method of Inducing Bowel Movements

35 • The Method of Striking a Balance, or Harmonizing 35
• The Method of Warming Up Coldness 36 • The Method of
Toxification 37 • The Method of Eliminating 37 • The
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Method of Inducing Vomiting 38

Herbology 38
The Four Energies 38 • The Five Flavors 38 • The Four
Movements 39 • Meridian Routes 39 • Actions 39 • Herbal
Formulas 40 • How to Take Herbs 4i
Acupuncture 44
Clinical Diagnosis 44

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2. Treatment of Complaints 48
Headache 48 • Dizziness 51 • Ringing in the Ears and
Deafness 53 • Loss of Voice 55 • Cough 56 • Palpitations
58 • Insomnia 60 • Tics 61 • Coughing Out Blood 63
• Vomiting of Blood 64 • Nosebleed 65 • Blood in Urine 66

• Blood in Stool 68 • Vomiting 69 • Hiccups 71

• Constipation 73 • Diarrhea 75 • Chest Pain 77 • Pain

in the Upper Abdomen 79 • Stomachache 82
• Abdominal

Pain 84 • Lumbago (Lower-Back 86 • Jaundice 89

Pain)
• Edema 91 • Diminished Urination 92 • Incontinence of

Urination 95 • Seminal Emission and Premature Ejaculation

in Men 96 • Impotence in Men 98 • Infertility in Women 99
• Sleepiness, Including Drowsiness, Lethar^, and

Narcolepsy 101 • Obesity 10^

3. Treatment of Diagnosed Disorders 107

Hypertension and Hypotension 107 • High Cholesterol 110
• Diabetes Mellitus 113 • Coronary Heart Disease 114

• Urinary Stones 115 • Anemia 116 • Epilepsy 118

• Hyperthyroidism 119 • Hypothyroidism 121 • Arthritis

and Rheumatoid Arthritis 122 • Common Cold and Flu 125

• Bacillary Dysentery 126 • Bronchitis 127 • Bronchial

Asthma 129 • Pneumonia 131 • Acute Gastroenteritis 132

• Chronic Gastritis and Peptic Ulcers 134 • Nephritis 136

• Cerebrovascular Accident MO • Neurosis 14 J • Dementia,

Including Alzheimer's Disease 143 • Allergies 145

Appendix: Herbal Formulas 150

Guide to Approximate Equivalents 190

Index 191

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 Introduction
means
To it
cure a disease, in

medication to cure
its

won't come back any more. You

it,
truest sense,
may have
and, after a while, the headache
to get rid of the disease so that
a headache and take some
is gone for good.

This means that your headache is cured. However, you may have a headache and
take some medication to cure it, but the medication reUeves your headache for
only a few hours, and you need to take the medication on a regular basis in order
to be free from the headache. This means that your headache is merely relieved,
not cured.
If one has hypertension and has to take medication every day as long as one
lives just to keep one's blood pressure down, then the medication is merely
relieving the hypertension, not curing it. It is a fact that a patient with hypertension
needs to take medication as long as he or she lives, not to cure the hypertension,
but just to keep his or her blood pressure down; likewise, a diabetic has to take
insulin as long as he or she lives, not to cure the diabetes, but just to keep his
or her blood sugar or urine sugar down.
These examples reflect the Western approach to the treatment of diseases, but
the Chinese approach is different, as it is always aimed at curing the diseases,
not simply relieving the symptoms. How does Chinese medicine achieve this aim?
It does so through an understanding of symptoms by way of syndromes.
A syndrome is a group of symptoms collectively involved in a particular disease.
Take hypertension, for example. In Western medicine, hypertension, or high
blood pressure, is understood as an isolated symptom and treated as such. For
this reason, every patient with hypertension is treated basically the same way
with the same drugs. In other words, to a typical Western doctor, hypertension
is hypertension, whether it attacks Mr. Smith or Ms. Anderson. Any drug con-
sidered effective for one patient with hypertension is considered effective for all

patients with hypertension. This is not the case in Chinese medicine, in which
a given herb or food may be effective in treating Mr. Smith's hypertension but
not Ms. Anderson's.
Some patients with hypertension may have headache or dizziness; others may
have ringing in the ears or blurred vision; still others may have perspiration or
fatigue. From the point of view of Chinese medicine, all the symptoms a patient
displays should be taken into account, not just hypertension, in order to develop
an adequate form of treatment.
The Chinese have coined name a wide variety of
different terminologies to
syndromes. These include yang upsurging, yin deficiency of the kidneys,
liver
lungs-dampness, and no communication between the heart and the kidneys. No
doubt, these terms are new to most Westerners and may seem strange. However,

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each discipline needs terminologies; you may gradually find the Chinese terms
extremely useful in understanding diseases.
Since each disorder will be understood by means of the syndromes involved
in and since we will be treating the predominant syndrome in dealing with a
it,

disorder, you need to be able to differentiate syndromes for the disorders.

Here is how to do it, using hypertension (pages 107-108) as an example.
Hypertension may arise from the following three syndromes: 1. liver-fire, 2. liver

and kidneys yin deficiency, and 3. both yin and yang are deficient. As you can
see below, each syndrome is defined by a variety of symptoms, followed by a
number within brackets. Assuming that you are a patient with hypertension,
underline all the symptoms you have repeatedly under each syndrome; then add
up all the numbers of the symptoms you have underlined under each syndrome
to arrive at your score for each one. For your convenience, following each syn-
drome name there is an empty set of brackets, in which you can pencil in the
score.
Let's suppose you are experiencing the following symptoms: blood pressure
rises easily with anger or stress, severe headache, insomnia, hot temper, dry
mouth, many dreams, red eyes, and lumbago. You should underline these symp-
toms, and record your total score in the brackets after the syndrome name

1. Liver-fire syndrome (12)

The symptoms: blood pressure rises readily with anger or stress (4), severe
headache (2), vertigo (2), red face (2), red eyes (2), hot temper (2), bitter taste
in the mouth (2), dry mouth (2), discharge of yellowish and scant urine (2)

2. Liver and kidneys yin deficiency with liver yang upsurging

syndrome (7)
The symptoms: blood pressure rises readily with fatigue and stress (3), vertigo

(2), ringing in the ears (2), insomnia (2), many dreams (2), hot temper (1),
discharge of reddish and scant urine (2), lumbago (2), pain in the legs (1), seminal
emission (2), numbness of the four Umbs (1)

3. Both yin and yang are deficient with deficient yang moving
upward syndrome (3)
The symptoms: light headache (1), vertigo (1), blurred vision (1), ringing in
the ears (2), slightly red face (1), drymouth (1), perspiration (1), insomnia (1),
many dreams (1), cold Umbs (2), lumbago (1), weak legs (1), frequent urination
at night (2), twitching of muscles (2), heavy breathing upon walking (2)

Since you scored 12 for the first syndrome, 7 for the second syndrome, and
3 for the third syndrome, it is clear that your hypertension falls within the first

syndrome (liver-fire), so you should treat your ailments accordingly.

As to the treatment, there is a difference between treatment with herbs and
foods. Herbs are used to correct the weakness and imbalance in the body, and
the internal organs in particular, so that the body and internal organs will be

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strong and in balance, whereas foods are used to maintain the strength and
balance. This is why we don't eat herbs every day or for a very long period of
time, but we To take medication every day and as long as
eat foods every day.
one lives is to mix up drugs with mix-up does not exist in
foods, but a similar
Chinese medicine. Patients often ask me whether they should take herbs forever
or how long they should take them. My answer is always that as soon as they
have achieved the strength and balance of their body through herbs, they should
stop taking them and instead eat appropriate foods to maintain this strength and
balance.
When you go through the symptoms under each heading, you will come across
symptoms followed by an asterisk (*) or in itaUcs. The symptoms with an asterisk
are the most crucial symptoms in making a diagnosis; those in italics are the next
most crucial. The following symptoms are taken from under the heading of Hy-
potension (pages 108-110):

Hypotension

1 . Heart yang deficiency syndrome ( )

Symptoms:
Cold sensations (1)
Fatigue (1)
Getting scared easily with rapid heartbeats (1)
Female patient (3)*
Hands and feet extremely cold (1)
Over sixty years old (3)*
Pain in the chest (2)
Pain in the heart (2)
Palpitations with insecure feeling (1)
Perspiring heavily (1)
Systolic pressure below 90 mm of mercury (3)*
Unconsciousness (1)

Two symptoms are followed by an asterisk— namely, female patient and over
sixty years old. Each of them is given 3 points to indicate their importance in
making the diagnosis. Three symptoms are in italics— pain in the chest, pain in
the heart, and palpitations with insecure feehng— and each is given 2 points,
indicating their relative importance.

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The System
OF Traditional
Chinese Medicine

ALTHOUGH TRADITIONAL Chinese medicine is as old as Chinese history

itself, if it is new you will likely have many questions about this
to you,
type of medicine and what it can offer you for your good health. This brief
overview of its philosophy and components will help you understand it quickly.
Traditional Chinese medicine includes four distinct methods of treatment:
herbology, acupuncture, manipulative therapy, and food cures. In addition, it
encompasses the remedial exercises qi-gong, and tai-ji.
Traditional Chinese medicine goes back over 3,000 years. It was not developed
by any particular individual; rather, it grew out of the necessity of maintaining
good health among the Chinese people. The ancient Chinese, like all of us, had
to struggle against diseases in order to stay in good health. In the process, they
came to see the benefits of consuming herbs (known as Chinese herbology today),
inserting needles in the body (known as Chinese acupuncture today), eating the
right foods (known as Chinese food cures today), massaging the body (known as
Chinese manipulative therapy today), and exercising the body (known as qi-gong
and tai-ji).
Today, traditional Chinese medicine is practised in China side by side with
modern Western medicine. There are as many hospitals of traditional Chinese
medicine as modern hospitals of Western medicine. From the Chinese point of
view, traditional Chinese medicine is on an equal footing with Western medicine;
in fact, many Chinese value traditional Chinese medicine over Western medicine.
You may ask why we need traditional Chinese medicine when modern, sci-
entific medicine is available to all of us. The reason is that many diseases and
ailments that cannot be cured by Western medicine can be treated by traditional
Chinese medicine successfully. It is a fact that many patients experience instant
relief of pain when treated with Chinese acupuncture, which cannot be achieved

by Western medicine. In addition, traditional Chinese medicine has proven su-

perior to Western medicine in the treatment of skin, liver, and kidneys diseases,
as well as many other diseases.
When you go to see a doctor of traditional Chinese medicine, the doctor will
observe your complexion and look at your tongue, take your pulse, and ask you

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many questions about your symptoms, your eating habits, and your food pref-
erences. Then the doctor will come up with a diagnosis of what is wrong with
your body and tell you whether you need acupuncture or herbs and what foods
are good for you.
In China, virtually all kinds of disorders are treated by traditional Chinese
medicine. Some may be more effectively treated by acupuncture, others
disorders
by herbs; still others may be best treated by food cures. In general, pain and
muscular symptoms are more effectively treated by acupuncture, skin diseases
and diseases of internal organs by herbs. However, it is necessary for a doctor
of traditional Chinese medicine to make a diagnosis before deciding what type
of treatment would be most effective for a particular patient. When a Western
doctor tells a patient that there is no cure for a certain disease, it does not
necessarily mean that the disease in question cannot be cured by treatments in
traditional Chinese medicine either; it only means that there is no cure for the
disease by methods of Western medicine.
There are a number of basic differences between the two distinct types of
medicine. First of all. Western medicine focuses more on the treatment of symp-
toms, whereas traditional Chinese medicine focuses more on causes. Western
medicine is more useful for first aid and surgery, while traditional Chinese med-
icine is more useful in treating skin and internal diseases, and chronic cases in
particular. Many remedies in Western medicine are based upon the results of
experiments with animals which may not be effective with the human body. But
remedies in traditional Chinese medicine are based upon successful experiences
in clinical practice, which are more reliable. Most Western chemical drugs are
strong and tend to produce serious side effects. On the other hand, Chinese herbs,
acupuncture, and food cures are less drastic, can be longer-lasting in effects, and,
when used the right way, generally do not produce side effects.
Although traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine operate very
differently, it is wise to consult a Western medical doctor in order to get a
diagnosis, which may be of some use to a doctor of traditional Chinese medicine,
and to get the best possible medical care available in modern society.
Traditional Chinese medicine is based, first and foremost, on a classic published
in the third century B.C., entitled Nei-Jing, or The Yellow Emperor's Classics of
Internal Medicine. Western medical books often become obsolete in the course
of time (most likely within a few years), but many books on traditional Chinese
medicine written by Chinese physicians in the past have become timeless classics.
The following passage from the above-mentioned celebrated classic may shed
some light on the nature of Chinese medicine: "The disease of the five viscera
may be compared to a sharp needle in the skin, a stained chair, a knot, or a
deposit of mud and sand in a river. One can still remove a needle from the skin,
no matter how long ago it was used to prick the body. One can still wash off a
stain, no matter how long it has been on the chair. One can still untie a knot,

no matter how long ago it was tied. One can still remove a deposit of mud and
sand in a river, no matter how long it has been there. Some people assume that

a disease cannot be cured, simply because it has a long history, but the truth of
the matter is that an outstanding physician can cure a disease for the same reason

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that one can pull a needle from the skin, wash off a stain from the chair, untie
a knot, or clear the blockage from a river. A chronic disease with a very long
history can still be cured, and those who think otherwise have not really mastered
the art of acupuncture."

PHILOSOPHY
Yin and Yang
Yin and yang are the two most fundamental concepts in Chinese medical phi-
losophy. Rooted in ancient Chinese philosophy, these two opposing concepts are
used to account for changes in the universe in a comprehensive manner.
In anatomy, the human body is divided into yin and yang as follows: The
internal region is yin, while the external region is yang; the five viscera are yin,
while the six bowels are yang; and the tendons and bones are yin, while the skin
is yang. In physiology, yin stands for storage of energy, while yang stands for
human activities, because yin stays within like a traditional housewife while yang
stays in the superficial region to guard against foreign invasion.
In pathology, yin and yang are used to describe two basic patterns of change.
When yin wins a victory, yang will be diseased; when yang wins a victory, yin
will be diseased. When yang wins a victory, there will be fever; when yin wins
a victory, there will be chill. When yang is in deficiency, it will cause chill
sensations in the superficial region; when yin is in deficiency, there will be internal
heat. In diagnosis, yin and yang symptoms are used to describe the nature of a
disease. According to The Yellow Emperor's Classics of Internal Medicine, "A good
physician who has mastered the technique of diagnosis will examine the patient's
color and take his pulse, and he will classify all symptoms into yin and yang as
the first step in making a diagnosis."
In terms of treatment, striking a balance between yin and yang is the most
fundamental principle of clinical practice. Among the treatments based on this
principle are sedating the excess and toning up the deficiency. The Yellow Em-
peror's Classics oj Internal Medicine states, "A hot disease should be treated by
cold herbs; a cold disease should be treated by hot herbs. . . . Yin should be
treated in a yang disease; yang should be treated in a yin disease."

The Five Elements

The five elements are sr concept in ancient Chinese philosophy referring to the
nature of materials as well as their interrelationships. The concept was later
introduced into Chinese medical philosophy for clinical applications. The five

elements refer to wood, fire, earth, metal, and water. In Chinese medical phi-
losophy, the five -elements theory consists of four laws governing the relationships
among the five materials.
According viewed as the key organs and the
to this theory, the five viscera are
four laws are applied to them. The four laws are the laws of production, control,
attack, and resisting control. The correspondence between the five elements and
the five viscera is as follows: Wood corresponds to the liver, tendons, and eyes.
Fire corresponds to the heart, blood vessels, and tongue. Earth corresponds to

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the spleen, flesh, and mouth. Metal corresponds to the lungs, skin, hair, and
nose. And water corresponds to the kidneys, bones, and ears.
The laws of production and control are used to illustrate the interrelationships
among the viscera. For instance, the liver controls the spleen (which is called
wood controlling earth), the spleen produces the lungs (which is called earth
producing metal), and the lungs control the liver (which is called metal controlling
wood). Thus, there are patterns of relationship among the five viscera according
to the laws.
The laws of attack and resisting control are used to describe pathological
changes as well as methods of treatment. For example, since liver disease will

affect the spleen, it is called wood attacking earth and should be treated by
inhibiting wood and supporting earth. And in treating lungs energy deficiency
syndrome, it is necessary to strengthen the spleen and tone up the lungs, which
is called developing earth in order to produce metal.
The five-elements theory is based upon clinical experiences and very useful
in clinical practice. The four laws of the theory can be summarized as follows:
The first law, the law of production, states that one organ can produce another
organ, which indicates a mother-child relationship between the two organs. The
mother organ is capable of assisting the child organ in its capacity for growth
and nourishment. According to this law, wood produces fire, fire produces earth,
earth produces metal, metal produces water, and water produces wood.
The law of control states that one organ can control another organ. According
to this law, wood controls earth, earth controls water, water controls fire, fire

controls metal, and metal controls wood.

The law of attack states that one organ can attack another organ, which means
that one organ may abuse its power of control and attack another organ. Thus,
an abuse of the second law will lead to the application of this third law. As an
example, when the energy of wood is in excess and, at the same time, metal
fails to control wood properly, wood will manage to attack earth, which may

cause liver-wood in excess with spleen-earth in deficiency. The law of attack falls
within the context of pathology.
The fourth law, the law of resisting control, which can also be called the law
of rebellion, states that one organ may by another organ, which
resist control

means that the employee may resist control by the boss, so to speak. This law
is a reversal of the law of control, and, thus, it falls within the context of abnormal

relationships among the internal organs. As an example, under normal circum-

stances, metal should control wood; but if the energy of metal is in short supply,
or if the energy of wood is in excess, wood may resist control by metal, which
gives rise to lungs-metal in deficiency with liver-wood in excess.

Energy, Blood, and Body Fluids

Energy Energy is the motor of all human activities; all human activities are a

function of energy. When energy is disordered, it can cause various types of organ
disorders; conversely, organ disorders can cause energy disorders. The disorders
of energy are generally divided into two categories: deficiency and excess. De-

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 means shortage, with symptoms of low functioning and decUne; excess
ficiency
means too much, with symptoms of congestion and blockage.
With an energy deficiency, there is a functional decline of the internal organs
and a low resistance of the organism against the attack of diseases. It can be seen
in chronic diseases, aging, or during the recuperating stage of acute diseases. The
general symptoms of energy deficiency include white or pale complexion, fatigue,
weakness, poor spirits, shortness of breath, too tired to talk, low and feeble voice,
excessive perspiration, tongue in light color, and weak pulse. In order to treat it,

it is necessary to tone up the energy.

An excess of energy manifests itself in energy sluggishness or stagnation. En-
ergy should travel throughout the body without difficulty. However, various factors,
including emotional stress, irregular eating, attack of external energies, and ex-
ternal injuries, can impact energy circulation negatively and cause energy slug-
gishness in the chest. They can also cause swelling of the stomach and abdomen
with pain if they involve the stomach and intestine, with wandering pain occurring

most frequently and swelling more severe than pain. Other symptoms include
intestinal rumbling, pain getting better on belching, and pain and swelling of
breasts in women. In order to treat it, it is necessary to promote the flow of
energy and break up energy congestion.
Another type of energy disorder is called energy upsurging, or energy rebellion,
which may be seen in cough and asthma due to lungs energy upsurging and in
nausea and vomiting as a result of stomach energy upsurging.

Blood Blood is and grains undergoing energy transformation,

a product of water
and it is and kidneys. There are three basic
closely related to the heart, spleen,
types of blood disorders: blood deficiency, blood coagulation, and "hot blood."
Blood deficiency means a shortage of blood due to loss of blood or insufficient
production of blood. Blood deficiency can be seen in anaemia, chronic waste
disease, neurosis, parasites, and irregular menstruation, with the following symp-
toms: pale complexion, light color of nails, light color of tongue, and fine pulse
(there may be an empty pulse after massive bleeding). In order to treat it, it is

necessary to tone up the blood or strengthen the energy and tone up the blood
at the same time.
Blood coagulation, or blood stasis, can be seen in coronary disease, menstrual
pain, suppression of menses, extra-uterine pregnancy, external injuries, and car-
buncles, with such symptoms as acute pain in the affected region, mostly prickling
pain in a fixed region, and pain getting worse on pressure or local swelling with
lumps, pain in the lower abdomen before menstruation, scant menstrual flow in
purple -black color and in lumps, and dark purple color of tongue with ecchymosis
on the tongue. In order to treat it, it is necessary to activate the blood and
transform coagulations.
"Hot blood" is mostly seen in "hot" diseases of external causes, such as
measles, scarlet fever, and encephalomyelitis; sometimes it can also be seen in
such diseases as allergic purpura, aplastic anemia, and leukemia, as well as various
diseases of bleeding. The following symptoms may be present: red swelling,
bleeding, skin eruptions, premature menstruation, excessive menstrual flow in

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fresh-red color, mental depression, thirst, reddish urine, and constipation or fever,
red tongue with a yellowish coating, and rapid pulse. In order to treat hot blood,
it is necessary to cool the blood, clear up heat, and counteract toxic effects.

Body Fluids Body water in the body under normal circum-

fluids refer to the
stances. The functions of body fluids are to water and lubricate internal organs,
muscles, skin, hair, membranes, and cavities; lubricate the joints; and moisten
and nourish the brain, marrow, and bones.
Body fluids can be divided into clear fluids and turbid fluids. Clear fluids are
spread in the muscles and membranes to moisten the muscles, skin, and hair,
as weU as the cavities of the senses, namely, the eyes, ears, mouth, and nose.
Perspiration and urine are products of clear fluids. Turbid fluids are spread in the
internal organs to nourish such organs as the brain, marrow, and bones and to
lubricate the joints, but, at the same time, they also have the function of nourishing
the muscles.
The production, distribution, and excretion of body fluids go through a rela-
tively complicated process in close relationship with the lungs, spleen, kidneys,
stomach, smaU intestine, large intestine, and bladder. The Yellow Emperor's Classics
of Internal Medicine states: "After food enters the stomach, its pure energy is

transmitted upward to the spleen; the spleen, in turn, spreads the pure energy
to flow upward to the lungs; the lungs reopen and regulate the passage of water-
ways in order to transmit the energy of water to the bladder below; the pure
energy of water then spreads in four directions and travels to irrigate the meridians
of the five viscera." This means that the source of water comes from the stomach,
which transmits the pure energy to the spleen; through the transporting and
transforming functions of the spleen, the fluids from the stomach are sent to the
lungs, which spread the fluids to various internal organs.

When foods pass through the smaU intestine and the large intestine, body
fluids wifl be absorbed through the function of the small intestine in separating
the clear fluids from the turbid and the function of the large intestine in trans-
porting and transforming waste matter. This accounts for the assertions in the
classic that "the smafl intestine takes charge of clearbody fluids" and "the large
intestine takes charge of turbid body fluids." These assertions point to the con-
nection between body fluids and the smaU and large intestines.
In short, the production, absorption, and transportation of body fluids are
inseparable from the receiving function of the stomach and the transporting and
transforming functions of the spleen. The distribution of body fluids throughout
the whole body to moisten the skin and hair and the transformation of body
fluids into perspiration and urine are inseparable from the expanding, dispersing,

cleaning-up, and pushing-downward functions of the lungs, which is why the

lungs are considered the upper source of water.
Among the internal organs, the kidneys play a very important role in the
production and metabolism of body fluids. This is because aU the organs involved
in body fluids depend on the warming and pushing power of the kidneys, including
the stomach (which receives water), the spleen -(which transports and transforms
water), and the lungs (which spread and clean up water); in addition, the pro-

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duction and excretion of urine and the metabolism of water throughout the whole
body are inseparable from the transforming function of the kidneys. This is why
it is said that the kidneys are water organs and they take charge of the water
throughout the entire body.
Insufficient body fluids and failure of water to transform into body fluids with
water retention are the two basic pathological changes in metabolism of body
fluids. Insufficient sources and excessive loss and consumption are the two basic
causes of insufficient body fluids. The first cause may be due to insufficient intake
of water and failure of water to transform into body second may be
fluids; the

due to the attack of a "hot" pathogen, excessive perspiration, vomiting, and

diarrhea.

CAUSES OF DISEASES
The Six External Pathogens
The six external energies are wind, cold, summer heat, dampness, dryness, and
fire, which stand for changes in climate during the four seasons. When these six
external energies attack the human body through the mouth, nose, or skin to
cause superficial disease, they are caUed the six external pathogenic energies, or
the six external pathogens.

Wind As one of the six external pathogens, wind can cause disease along with
another external pathogen; so, a given disease may be caused by a combination
of two pathogenic energies, such as wind-cold, wind-heat, wind-dampness, or
wind-dryness. Wind
is a yang pathogenic energy, and, when it causes disease,

it wandering symptoms and symptoms that change a great deal.

will give rise to
Wind can refer to external wind and internal wind. As one of the six external
pathogenic energies, external wind attacks the human body from the outside.
Internal wind, on the other hand, causes disease from within. When heat and
fire reach their peaks, they may be transformed into internal wind; blood defi-

ciency with yin exhaustion and energy and blood disturbances may also generate
internal wind. The symptoms caused by internal wind include vertigo, fainting,
twitching, trembling, numbness, and wry mouth and eyes.
Injurious wind refers to the disease caused by wind, normally called the com-
mon cold. In chnical practice, there are two types: common cold due to wind
and cold, and common cold due to wind and heat. The two types are treated
differently.

Cold Cold is one of the yin external pathogenic energies that can easily cause
harm yang energy. When a person's yang energy is in deficiency, defense
to
energy will fail to guard the body against foreign invasion; so, cold energy will
attack, giving rise to such symptoms as dislike of cold, fever, headache, pain in
the body, pain in bones and
and abdominal pain with diarrhea.
joints,
Like wind, cold can be divided into external and internal types. External cold
refers to the cold energy that attacks the body from the outside. External cold
causes a blockage of yang energy, with such symptoms as dislike of cold, fever,
absence of perspiration, headache, pain in the body, and superficial and tight

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pulse. External cold can also refer to a weakening of yang energy in the body,
with such symptoms as fear of cold and being very susceptible to an attack of
the common cold. Internal cold refers to a weakening of yang energy, with a
decline in organ functions that may give rise to disturbances of water transfor-
mation, retention of urine, and the like.

There can also be a direct attack of cold. Referred to as cold stroke, this is

when the cold pathogenic energy attacks while the person is suffering from yang
deficiency. The symptoms may include cold limbs and deep and fine or slow and
tight pulse.

Summer Heat Summer heat is one of the yang external pathogenic energies.
When summer heat attacks the body, it will give rise to such symptoms as
headache, fever, thirst, mental depression, excessive perspiration, and forceful
and rapid pulse. Summer harm
to body fluids, which
heat can also cause great
in turn leads to such symptoms as fatigue, weak
and dry mouth. In certain
limbs,
regions, when a great deal of dampness or humidity accompanies a prolonged
summer, summer heat can attack the body along with dampness to cause such
symptoms as congested chest, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

Dampness Dampnessis one of the yin external pathogenic energies. It has a

turbid, heavy, and sticky nature, and it can obstruct the activities of energy
transformation performed by the spleen.
There are internal dampness and external dampness, and they cause different
symptoms. External dampness refers to the dampness outside the human body,
such as on the ground, in the air, or of rain and dew. It may give rise to such
symptoms as heavy sensations in the head as if being wrapped up by a wet towel,
soreness in the back of the neck, congested chest, sore loins, tired iimbs, and
sore joints. Internal dampness refers to a stoppage of dampness within the body
normally due to an inabiUty of the spleen to transform dampness because of
spleen yang in deficiency. When this occurs, the patient will display such symp-
toms as poor appetite, diarrhea, abdominal swelling, scant urine, yellowish com-
plexion, edema in the lower limbs, light color of the tongue with a moist ap-
pearance, and soft and relaxed pulse.

Dryness Dryness can be divided into internal dryness and external dryness.
Both internal dryness and external dryness (one of the six external pathogens)
can cause exhaustion to yin fluids. Symptoms of external dryness include pink
eyes, dry sensations in the mouth and nose, dry lips, pain in the ribs, dry cough,
and constipation. With internal dryness, the exhaustion of internal yin fluids is
mostly due to a later stage of hot diseases or the result of vomiting and diarrhea,
excessive perspiration, excessive bleeding, or improper use of drugs. The symp-
toms of internal dryness consist of hot sensations as if heat were coming from
the bones, mental depression, dry lips, dry tongue, dry skin, and dry and withered
nails, which are symptoms of yin being harmed by heat.

Fire Fire, the sixth external pathogen, can cause the diseases caUed warm heat

and summer heat. Fire is also one of the life forces transformed by yang energy
into what is called physiological fire. There are different types of physiological

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fire, including monarch fire, minister fire, and lesser fire. Fire can also refer to
a manifestation due to pathological change, which means that all kinds of external
pathogenic energies, including the seven emotions (see below) and internal in-
can transform into fire and turn into pathological fire.
juries,
fire and deficiency fire. Excess
In addition, fire can be differentiated into excess
fire is due to an excess of external pathogenic energies, which are mostly seen
in acute hot diseases, with such symptoms as high fever, excessive perspiration,
thirst, insanity, pink eyes, red complexion, discharge of blood from the mouth,
nosebleed, red tongue, yellowish and dry coating of the tongue, and rapid and
forceful pulse. Deficiency fire is due to an exhaustion of yin fluids, which is mostly
seen in chronic wasting diseases, with such symptoms as being hasty, insomnia,
seminal emission with erotic dreams, night sweats, cough with sputum containing
blood, red tongue with scant coating, and fine-rapid or deficiency-rapid pulse.

The Seven Emotions

The seven emotions are joy, anger, worry, contemplation, sorrow, fear, and shock.
The seven emotions can cause disease, and, conversely, disorders of the internal
organs can cause the seven emotions. The Yellow Emperor's Classics of Internal
Medicine states: Anger will force energy to move upward; joy will cause energy
to relax; grief will cause energy to disperse; fear will cause energy to move down-
ward; cold will cause energy to constrict; heat will cause a reduction of energy;
shock will cause a disorder of energy; labor will consume energy; contemplation
will cause energy to coagulate; anger will cause upsurging energy, and in severe
cases, the patient will display the symptoms of vomiting blood and diarrhea
containing undigested foods. Thus, anger will cause energy to move upward. When
one is joyful, the energy will remain in harmony and the will is fulfilled so that
nutritive and defense energies will flow smoothly.
"Thus, joy will cause energy to relax. When one is in grief, the heart connectives
will become cramped, expanded with lobes lifted up, the upper
the lungs will be
burning space will be blocked up, and the nutritive and defense energies will be
unable to disperse; as the hot energy is in the internal region, it will extinguish
energy. Fear will cause a decline of pure energy; when pure energy is in decline,
it will cause a blockage of the upper burning space; when the upper burning
space is blocked up, the energy will move downward; when the energy moves

downward, the lower burning space will be distended; thus, the energy stream
stops. In contemplation, the heart focuses on something, the spirits have a place
to return to, and the righteous energy stays put; thus, the energy becomes co-
agulated."

Foods and Fatigue

When foods cause disease, it is called a food injury. Intoxication, overeating, and
eating foods with cold or cool energies are common causes. In addition, a pro-
longed consumption of greasy foods will cause a disorder of the digestive functions
and produce internal heat and skin eruptions.
Fatigue is one of the factors that cause deficiency disease. The fatigue may be
of an internal organ or due to excessive sex. Also called a bedroom injury,
excessive sexual intercourse can harm the kidneys and become a chronic disorder.

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 THE INTERNAL ORGANS
The internal organs include the five viscera and the six bowels. The five viscera
are the liver, heart, spleen, lungs, and kidneys. The Yellow Emperor's Classics of
Internal Medicine states: "The heart is in tune with the blood vessels; its prosperity
is manifest in the complexion; its master is the kidneys. The lungs are in tune
with the skin; their prosperity is manifest in the hair; their master is the heart.
The liver is in tune with the tendons; its prosperity is manifest in the nails; its

master is in the lungs. The spleen is in tune with the muscles; its prosperity is

manifest in the lips; its master is in the liver. The kidneys are in tune with the
bones; their prosperity is manifest in the hair on the head; their master is the
spleen." The word "master" refers to the controlling status in the five-elements
theory, and the word "prosperity" means that when the internal organs are in
good health, it will show on body surfaces, such as the hair or the ears or nose.
The six bowels refer to the gallbladder, small intestine, stomach, large intestine,
bladder, and triple burning space. The following passage is from The Yellow Em-
peror's Classics of Internal Medicine. "The stomach, large mtestine, small intestine,
triple burning space, and bladder are the five organs generated by the energy

of the Heaven, and their energies bear a resemblance to the energy of the Heaven.
Thus, they drain off things without storing them up, they receive turbid energies
from the five viscera, and they are called transmitting bowels. As they cannot
store things up for long, they have to drain things off in due course. The door of
physical strength (anus) also acts as the messenger for the five viscera and drains
off water and grains without storing them up for long. The so-called five viscera

are such that they store up pure energy without draining off, and, for that reason,
they can be filled to capacity but cannot be oversupplied. The six bowels are such
that they transmit things without storing them up, and, for that reason, they
may be oversupplied but cannot be filled to capacity. The reason is that after
foods enter through the mouth, the stomach will be full and the intestines will
still be empty. Therefore, it is said that the bowels may be oversupplied but cannot
be filled to capacity and that the viscera may be filled to capacity but cannot be
oversupplied."

The Heart
The heart is the master of the human body and in control of human activities;

it is in charge of various parts of the body and coordinates the functions of other
internal organs, which is why the Chinese have a saying to the effect that "The
heart is the master of the five viscera and the six bowels." The pericardium forms
the external defense of the heart, and, for this reason, whenever a pathogenic
energy tries to attack the heart, it must pass through the pericardium first. When
the pericardiumis under attack, it may give rise to such symptoms as high fever,

coma, and delirium, which are considered the symptoms of a diseased pericar-
dium.
The heart is the master of the spirits, which include mental conditions, con-
sciousness, and thought. This accounts for the^ Chinese expression, "The heart
is the grand master of the five \iscera and the six bowels, and it is the residence

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of the spirits." When the heart is diseased, all related activities will be disordered,
giving rise to such symptoms as insomnia, many dreams,
forgetfulness, and even
mental confusion, manifested in incoherent speech and thoughts.
The heart is the master of the blood vessels, and its glory is manifest in the
face. The blood vessels are the channels through which the blood circulates. The

reason that the blood can circulate through the blood vessels is due to the pushing

power of the heart. Therefore, the Chinese beUeve that when energy circulates
smoothly, blood will also circulate smoothly; on the other hand, when energy
becomes sluggish, blood coagulations may The glory of the heart is ex-
result.

pressed through a person's complexion, because when

the heart is in good con-
dition, the person's complexion will be shiny and reddish and manifest high
spirits as well; conversely, when the heart is suffering from blood deficiency, the
complexion will be pale and reveal low spirits.

The tongue is the oudet of the heart. The ancient Chinese believed that the
heart extends its energy to the tongue; so, when the heart is in harmony, the
tongue will be able to differentiate different flavors, which shows the close re-

lationship between the heart and the tongue. The tongue is the external cavity
of the heart, so a disease of the heart will be manifested in the tongue. For
when the heart is suffering from a deficiency of blood, the tongue will
instance,
when the heart is suffering from blood coagulations, the tongue will
look pale;
be decomposed and have ulcers on it; and when the heart cavity is obstructed
by sputum, stiffness of the tongue will occur. Therefore, two Chinese phrases are
often mentioned in relation to the heart: "the heart with its cavity in the tongue"
and "the tongue as the seedling of the heart."

The Small Intestine

The primary function of the small intestine is that of receiving water and grains
from the stomach; it is in charge of transformation of foods and differentiating
clear energy from turbid energy. When water and grains enter the small intestine
from the stomach, they are further digested by the small intestine and the clear
energy is absorbed; then they pass through the spleen to be transmitted to various
parts of the body to become the material base of human activities. On the other
hand, the turbid energy will be passed on to the large intestine and to the bladder
for excretion.
The heart and the small intestine are connected to each other through me-
ridians,and they form a.yin-yang relationship with each other. The small intestine
meridian is in the superficial region, whereas the heart meridian is in the deep
region. When the heart meridian is suffering from excess fire, it will pass it on
downward to the small intestine, causing such symptoms as short streams of
reddish urine, burning sensations in the urethra, and pain or discharge of blood
on urination, which should be treated by clearing the heart and promoting uri-

nation.
Two major syndromes of the heart are blood deficiency of the heart and yin
deficiency of the heart. These two syndromes can be seen in general weakness,
neurosis, and anemia, with the following symptoms: palpitations, depression,
insomnia, many dreams, forgetfulness, and easily in shock. However, in cases of
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blood deficiency of the heart, the patient will more likely display pale complexion,
pale tongue, and a deep and fine pulse, and, in cases of yin deficiency of the
heart, low fever, night sweats, red zygoma, feeling depressed, hot and dry mouth,
red tongue, and a fine and rapid pulse. Yin deficiency of the heart should be
treated by toning up the yin of the heart, while blood deficiency of the heart
should be treated by toning up the blood of the heart, and, for both, it is necessary
to secure the spirits of the heart.
Energy deficiency of the heart and yang deficiency of the heart are also common
syndromes of the heart. They can be seen in heart disease, heart failure, irregular
heartbeats, neurosis, and shock. In cases of heart energy deficiency, there will
be such symptoms as palpitations, shortness of breath, excessive perspiration
becoming worse with labor or movements, fatigue, weakness, whitish complexion,
congestion in the region before the heart, pale tongue with thin and white coat-
ing, and a fine and weak or clotting and slowing pulse. In cases of heart yang
deficiency, there will be such additional symptoms as cold sensations and cold
limbs; in cases of heart yang deficiency prolapse, there will be severe perspiration,
coma, extremely cold Umbs, and disappearing pulse about to exhaust. Heart
energy deficiency should be treated by toning up heart energy, heart yang de-
ficiency should be treated by warming up heart yang, and heart yang deficiency
prolapse should be treated by restoring yang and fixing the prolapse.

The Liver
The liver is one of the most important internal organs in the human body, as it
takes charge of storing and regulating the blood throughout the whole body and
is also in control of flexing and extending joints and muscles. The liver loves to
disperse and grow; it hates to be inhibited and oppressed. Therefore, when the
liver is inhibited by the emotion of anger, it will be harmed as a result. For this
reason, when the liver is diseased, the patient will display many emotional prob-
lems and disturbances. The liver has and forms a yin-yang
its outlets in the eyes
relationship with the gallbladder. The liver meridian travels around the yin organs
(namely, the external genitals), passes through the lower abdomen, and spreads
around the ribs, with the two branches meeting at the vertex. Thus, when disease
occurs in the regions through which the liver meridian passes, the liver should
be treated accordingly.
There is a well-known saying in Chinese medicine that goes like this: "The
liver is in charge of storing the blood, and when a person lies down, the blood
will return to the liver for storage. When the person becomes active again, the
blood in the liver will flow to aU parts of the body once again to meet the needs
of various parts of the body."
The liver controls the activities of the tendons, ranging from extension and
flexing of joints to nourishment of the tendons. When blood deficiency of the
liver occurs, the tendons will suffer from malnutrition, which gives rise to difficulty

in extension and flexing of joints, numbness, spasms, and the like. In addition,
the nails wiU also change color and appear withered, because the nails are an
extension of the tendons.
The eyes and the liver are very closely related to each other. When blood
deficiency of the liver occurs, the eyes will suffer from malnutrition, giving rise

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to such symptoms as dry eyes, blurred vision, or night blindness. When liver-

fire burning upward occurs, there willbe the symptom of pink eyes. Many eye
diseases are related to the liver and should be treated by reference to the liver.
The liver and the gallbladder form a yin-yang relationship with each other, as
the liver is a viscus while the gallbladder is a bowel, and they are related to each
other like brother and sister.

The Gallbladder
The gallbladder is attached to the liver and situated below the ribs. Although it
is one of the six bowels, it differs from other bowels in that its bile is pure as

opposed to other bowels that contain turbid substances. When the gallbladder
is diseased, the following symptoms will occur: pain in the ribs, bitter taste in

the mouth, vomiting of bitter water, and jaundice. As the gallbladder and the
liver form a yin-yang relationship with each other, the diseases of the gallbladder
are often treated by reference to the liver.
liver and gallbladder dampness-heat is a well-established syndrome that can
be seen in acute hepatitis with jaundice, acute cholecystitis, and gallstones, with
the following symptoms: yellowish appearance of eyeball sclera, apparent pain
in ribs, scant urine in reddish-yellow color, fever, thirst, nausea, vomiting,poor
appetite,abdominal swelling, yellowish and greasy coating of tongue, and wiry
and rapid pulse. To treat this syndrome, it is necessary to clear the heat, benefit
the dampness, benefit the gallbladder, and reduce yellowish appearance.

The Spleen
The stomach receives foods and digests them, and then the spleen digests them
for a second time, before sending them to the lungs to be transmitted to all parts
of the body.
The most important energy of the human body is what is called "true energy,"
which is in close relationship with the spleen and the lungs. The spleen sends
digested foods to the lungs to be mixed with the energy of the air inhaled by the
lungs, and the two energies form the important ingredients of true energy. This
is why the spleen is capable of producing energy. Therefore, when a person is

suffering from energy deficiency accompanied by spleen deficiency, the function

of the spleen in producing energy may have already been impaired and should
be treated first.

The spleen governs the blood circulating throughout the entire body to prevent
the blood from overflowing outside the blood vessels. Energy deficiency of the
spleen may impair its function of governing the blood, resulting in various types
of bleeding.
As spleen energy is capable of elevating, it can transport pure energy and pure
substances of water and grains upward to the lungs and then to other internal
organs to be transformed into energy and blood. If spleen energy fails to elevate
and caves in instead, then symptoms such as shortness of breath, too tired to
talk, chronic diarrhea, prolapse of the anus, prolapse of the uterus, and falling of
other organs will occur, which are due to middle energy falling.

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 The spleen likes dryness and dislikes dampness. When the spleen fails to
perform its functions of transformation and digestion due to its deficiency, it will
generate dampness; conversely, excessive dampness will contribute to the diffi-

culty of the spleen in performing its functions. When the spleen is being troubled
by dampness, such symptoms as these will occur: heavy sensations of the head,
feeling as if the whole body is sinking down, discharge of watery stools, and
white and greasy coating of the tongue. For this condition, it is necessary to dry
up the dampness and strengthen the spleen, and the herbs used should be rel-
atively warm and dry.

The Stomach
The stomach performs the functions of receiving and digesting foods. It is also
in charge of pushing down turbid substances. When stomach energy moves down-
ward, water and grains will also move downward, which contributes to digestion,
absorption, and excretion. If, instead of moving downward, stomach energy moves
upward, then it will cause such symptoms as belching, hiccups, nausea, and
vomiting.
The stomach likes dampness and dislikes dryness. It is very susceptible to the
attack of heat,which is called the hot stomach syndrome. When heat attacks the
stomach, it will cause harm to stomach fluids and cause such symptoms as dry
tongue and mouth and thirst with craving for drink. To treat the hot stomach
syndrome, it is necessary to nourish the yin of the stomach and produce fluids.
The spleen and the stomach form a yin-yang relationship, in that the spleen
is a yin viscus while the stomach is a yang bowel. The spleen is in charge of

elevation, whereas the stomach is in charge of downward movements; the spleen

likes dryness, while the stomach likes dampness. They rely on each other in
order to exercise control over each other in performing their respective functions
of digestion and absorption.
Energy deficiency of both the spleen and the stomach is a distinct syndrome
in Chinese medicine. This syndrome may be seen in ulcers, chronic gastritis,
chronic enteritis, chronic dysentery, functional disorders of the stomach and
intestine, tuberculosis of the intestine, chronic hepatitis, and cirrhosis of the liver,
with such symptom as poor appetite, belching, swallowing of acid, nausea, vom-
iting, stomachache with desire for massage, pain getting better after a meal,
fullness of stomach, abdominal swelling with discharge of watery stools, and
edema. Should the disease become chronic, these symptoms will occur: withered
and yellowish complexion, fatigue, weakness, loss of weight, light color of the
tongue with white coating, fat and tender tongue with tooth marks appearing,
and and weak pulse. To treat this syndrome, it is necessary to strengthen
soft

the spleen and harmonize the stomach.

Deficiency coldness of the spleen and the stomach is another common syn-
drome, called yang deficiency of both the spleen and stomach. It may be seen
in ulcers, chronic gastritis, chronic enteritis, chronic dysentery, functional disorder
of the stomach and intestine, edema, chronic hepatitis, and cirrhosis of the liver,
with the following symptoms: abdominal pain; love of heat and warmth, full of
clear saliva, hiccups, vomiting, poor appetite, abdominal swelling after meals,

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fatigue, weakness, cold limbs or scant urine, puffiness, whitish vaginal discharge,
light color of the tongue with white-sliding or white-greasy coating, and a deep,
fine, weak pulse. In treating this syndrome, it is necessary to warm and tone up

both the spleen and the stomach.

Another common syndrome, called stomach-fire, may be seen in high-fever
stages of various contagious diseases, diabetes, periodontitis, and mouth ulcers,
with the following symptoms: thirst with craving for cold drink, periodic stom-
achache with burning sensations, red tongue, yellowish and thick coating of the
tongue, dry tongue, and big and forceful pulse or sliding and rapid pulse. In order
to treat thissyndrome, it is necessary to clear and sedate stomach-fire.
Stomach yin deficiency also occurs and may be seen in chronic gastritis, gastric
neurosis, indigestion, and diabetes, with the following symptoms: dry lips and
mouth, lack of appetite, abdominal swelling after meals, discharge of dry stools,
dry vomiting, hiccups, and dry tongue or burning pain in the stomach, red tongue
with scant coating, and fine and rapid pulse. To treat this syndrome, it is necessary
to nourish the yin of the stomach and clear the heat in the stomach.

The Lungs
The lungs are situated in the thoracic cavity and have the throat as their door
and the nose as their outlet. They are a yin viscus, forming a yin-yang relationship
with the large intestine, which is a yang bowel. The lungs are in charge of the
respiratory energy, or the energy of air. When the lungs fail to control respiratory
energy properly, they will give rise to cough, asthma, or difficult breathing.

After foods have passed through the stomach and spleen and been digested
properly, they are mixed up with the clear energy of the lungs to become im-
portant ingredients of true energy for distribution throughout the entire body.
When the lungs fail to distribute true energy properly, such symptoms as fatigue,
weakness, shortness of breath, too tired to talk, and excessive perspiration will
occur. These are all symptoms of the syndrome called energy deficiency of the
lungs.
The lungs should be able to expand so that air can go through the nose and
the mouth easily. When the lungs fail to expand, congested chest, cough, or
asthma may occur. The lungs should also be able to push energy downward, and
when they fail to do so, cough, asthma, scant urine, or edema may occur.
The lungs are in charge of opening and regulating waterways. Circulation of
body fluids is a function of many organs working together as a team, including
the lungs. Under normal circumstances, the lungs are capable of sending fluids
downward to the kidneys, which pass the fluids to the bladder for excretion.
When a pathogenic energy attacks the lungs to impair their normal functions, it
wiU give rise to such symptoms as diminished urination and edema, which is
why it is often said that "the lungs are the upper source of water."
The lungs are in charge of the voice, because the production of the voice and
the functions of the lungs are closely related to each other. When the lungs are
fuU of energy, the voice wiU be loud; when the lungs are suffering from energy
deficiency, the voice wiU be feeble. Cold and wind may attack the lungs to cause
energy congestion of the lungs, which will give rise to hoarseness or loss of voice.

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The lungs use the nose as an outlet. The nose is the passage through which air

comes and .goes, so it is directly related to the lungs. When the lungs are func-
tioning normally, air will go through the nose very smoothly and there will be a
normal sense of smell. When the lungs are diseased, it will give rise to nasal
congestion, nasal discharge, and an impaired sense of smell, and, in severe cases,
there may be and difficult breathing.
a flickering of the nostrils
The lungs and the hair. The skin and hair are the
are in charge of the skin
outermost regions of the human body, and the lungs can send defense energy
and body fluids to them for nourishment. When the energy of the lungs is normal,
the skin and hair wiU be moist and smooth and the pores will be well guarded.
But as soon as the energy of the lungs becomes deficient, there wiU be a shortage
of defense energy and the outermost regions will not be guarded properly, which
will give rise to excessive perspiration and the common cold.
Both the lungs and the heart are situated above the diaphragm, with the lungs
in charge of energy and the heart in charge of blood. When energy flows, the
blood wiU circulate, and when energy congestion occurs, blood circulation wiU
be impaired. Thus, the lungs and the heart can be seen to work together in control
of energy flow and blood circulation.
The lungs are in charge of energy, and the spleen can produce energy. Thus,
lungs diseases can, in many cases, be treated by toning up spleen energy. For
example, a chronic cough with a great deal of white sputum can be treated this
way.
The lungs and the large intestine form a yin-yang relationship with each other.
Therefore, a cough and asthma due to excessive heat in the lungs can be treated
by sedating the large intestine to clear up sputum heat, so the energy of the lungs
willmove downward, producing reUef of the cough and asthma. And constipation,
which is a symptom of the large intestine, may be due to energy deficiency of
the lungs, in which case, the energy of the lungs should be strengthened to relieve
the constipation.

The Large Intestine

The function of the large intestine is to excrete waste matter. When the large
intestine is suffering from deficiency, it will cause constipation; when it is suffering
from excess, it will cause diarrhea. Dampness-heat of the large intestine is a

common syndrome often observed in acute bacillary dysentery, acute onset of

chronic dysentery, and amoebic dysentery, with the following symptoms: ab-
dominal pain, tenesmus, diarrhea with discharge of pus and blood, burning sen-
sations in the anus, short streams of reddish urine, fever, yeUowish and greasy
coating of the tongue, and sliding and rapid pulse. In severe cases, there may be
fainting and coma. In order to treat this syndrome, it is necessary to clear up
heat and transform dampness in the large intestine.

The Kidneys
The kidneys are important organs in charge of growth, reproduction, and main-
tenance of the metaboUc balance of water. Also, the kidneys are in charge of
storing pure substances inherited from one's parents. Thus, the kidneys are innate

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1 roots of life. It is also believed that the formation of the fetus begins in the kidneys
and two kidneys are formed prior to the body itself, so the kidneys can
that the
be seen as the roots of the viscera and the bowels as well as the 12 meridians.
In clinical practice, some cases of slow growth of an innate nature are dealt with
by treating the kidneys. Moreover, the kidneys are situated in the lumbar region,
and, for this reason, it is said that the loins are the residence of the kidneys; so,
when the kidneys are diseased, symptoms may occur across the loins. The kidneys
include kidneys yin (true yin, or kidney water) and kidney yang (true yang, or
life door-fire).
As already mentioned, the kidneys are in charge of storing pure substances,
but "pure substances" refer to two different things. First of all, they refer to the
pure substances of the five viscera and the six bowels derived from water and
grains that have been digested and transformed by the spleen for distribution
throughout the whole body, with extra-pure substances stored in the kidneys for
future consumption. The pure substances also refer to those of the kidneys them-
selves, derived from the innate sources and mixed with the acquired energy of
water and grains, which are closely related to the reproduction, growth, and aging
of the human body. For this reason, when the pure substances of the kidneys are
in short supply, a man may suffer from shortage of semen and infertility while
a woman may suffer from suppression of menses and infertiUty, slow growth, and
premature aging. All of these symptoms should be treated by toning up the
kidneys.
The kidneys take charge of water.The regulation of body fluids is closely related
to the following three organs: the lungs, spleen, and kidneys. This is called energy
transformation of the triple burning space and was originally initiated by kidneys
yang.
The kidneys are closely related to the growth and the softness or hardness of
bones. For instance, in children, a fontanelle not closed after a long period of
time can be dealt with by treating the kidneys; the same applies to soft bones
in children and to the inability of an adult to stand up for very long due to weak
legs. Teeth are extensions of bones, and loose teeth or teeth falling out are due
to deficiency of kidney energy. The kidneys are in charge of storing pure sub-
stances, which generate marrow; marrow nourishes the bones and gathers in the
brain. This is why it is said that the brain is the "sea of marrow." Kidneys energy

deficiency, which is a common syndrome, may give rise to low intelligence, slow
movements, and soft bones. In recent years, Chinese acupuncturists have apphed
the kidney point in auricular acupuncture to treat incomplete growth of the
cerebrum in children and aftereffects of brain concussion, and the Chinese herbs
that tone up the kidneys have been apphed to treat aplastic anemia.
Under normal circumstances, the heart and the kidneys remain in balance,
depending on each other as well as controlUng each other, which is called mutual
adjustment of yin and yang or communication between the upper organ and the
lower organ. The heart yang is in the upper region, whereas the kidneys yin is
in the lower region. The heart yang must rely on the kidneys yin for its supply
of yin energy, while the kidneys yin must rely on the heart yang for its supply
of yang energy. This interdependence is necessary in order to maintain normal

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functions of the human body and is called communication between the heart and
the kidneys in Chinese medicine. When the heart or the kidneys are disordered,
which disrupts the normal relationship between the two organs, insomnia, pal-
pitations, forgetfulness, lumbago, and seminal emission can occur, which are the
symptoms of the heart and the kidneys being incapable of communicating with
each other.
The kidneys are also closely related to the liver. The liver is in charge of storing
the blood, and the kidneys are in charge of storing pure substances. Pure sub-
stances and blood can generate and transform each other, which is why it is said
that the liver and the kidneys originate from the same source. Under normal
circumstances, kidneys yin will nourish and water liver yin. But when the kidneys
are suffering from yin deficiency, the kidneys will be incapable of doing so, which
will cause such syndromes as liver yin deficiency and liver yang upsurging. This
is called water incapable of nourishing wood in the five-elements theory. On the
other hand, yin deficiency of the liver will also cause yin deficiency of the kidneys.
When both the liver and the kidneys are suffering from yin deficiency simulta-
neously, it is called yin deficiency of both the liver and the kidneys, which will
cause such symptoms as lumbago, dizziness, and being hasty and jumpy.
The kidneys and the bladder are connected with each other through meridians.
The condition of the energy of the kidneys has direct bearing on the capacity of
the bladder in urination. This is why the kidneys and the bladder are said to
form a yin-yang relationship with each other.

The Bladder
The bladder is in charge of storing urine and controlling urination. When the
bladder is disordered, it will cause urination disorders and difficult urination. The
reason that the bladder is capable of urinating is due to the energy transformation
of the kidneys. When the energy transformation of the kidneys breaks down,
difficult urinationand retention of urine occur. And when the kidneys are suffering
from deficiency, dribbling of urine and incontinence take place.
Bladder dampness-heat is a common syndrome observed in urinary infections,
urinary calculus, and prostatitis, with the following symptoms: frequent urination,
pain on urination or difficulty in urination, sudden interruption during urination,
reddish-yellow and greasy coating on the tongue, and sliding and rapid pulse. To
treat this syndrome, it is necessary to clear up heat and remove dampness.

The Pericardium
The pericardium is the protector of the heart; it is also its messenger. The per-
icardium is partially responsible for the symptoms of the heart, such as dizziness
and delirium, which are normally considered symptoms of the pericardium as
well. The heart is in control of the spirits, and it is the great master of the five
viscera and the six bowels. When the heart is under attack, the patient will die
due to its impact on the spirits; but, according to Chinese medicine, this doesn't
happen very often, simply because before the pathogenic energy gets a chance
to attack the heart itself, it must attack the pericardium.

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The Triple Burning Space
The triple burning space refers to the three cavities in the human body, namely,
the thoracic cavity (the upper burning space), the abdominal cavity (the middle
burning space), and the pelvic cavity (the lower burning space). Why is it called
the triple burning space? The reason is that this organ contains three parts, heats
up the body, and is not really an organ but rather a cavity-like space.
According to The Yellow Emperor's Classics of Internal Medicine, "The triple
burning space is the irrigation official who builds waterways." However, in per-
forming this duty as the irrigation official, the triple burning space must cooperate
with other internal organs, notably, the kidneys, bladder, and lungs. The kidneys
and the bladder form a yin-yang relationship with each other, and the kidneys
are connected with the lungs in the upper region. Thus, the triple burning space
performs the irrigation duty in cooperation with the kidneys, lungs, and bladder,
and particularly the lower burning space that excretes water into the bladder.
Disorders in the triple burning space may give rise to many urinary symptoms,
including suppression of urination, dripping of urine, and edema. The Yellow
Emperor's Classics states, "When the triple burning space suffers from an excess
disease, it will cause anuria; when it suffers from a deficiency disease, it will give
rise to enuresis." The same "The symptoms of the diseases of the
classic says,
triple burning space are as follows: congested abdomen, especially hardness in

the lower abdomen; anuria that creates a desperate desire to discharge urine; and
retention of urine that leads to an accumulation of water in the body and causes
swelhng."
According to another Chinese medical classic, when heat is present in the
upper burning space, it cough and pulmonary tuberculosis. Ac-
will give rise to
cording to still another classic, excessive heat in the upper burning space will
cause perspiration on the forehead, abdominal swelling, pain in the rib region,
dry tongue, scorching mouth, and blocked throat; coldness in the upper burning
space will cause inability to eat, vomiting of acid, pain in the chest and back,
affecting each other, and dry and sore throat.
When heat is present in the middle burning space, it will give rise to various
types of dry and hard symptoms, such as constipation, abdominal swelling, and
cough. When the middle burning space suffers from deficiency and cold, it will
give rise to incessant diarrhea, indigestion, fullness in the middle, and intestinal
swelling and rumbhng.
When the lower burning space is deficient and cold, it will give rise to enuresis,
incontinence of urination, and diarrhea. When the lower burning space suffers
from excessive heat, it will give rise to discharge of urine containing blood,
urination difficulty, suppression of urination, and difficult bowel movements.

The Brain, Marrow, and Womb

In addition to the viscera and the bowels, there are other organs, such as the
brain, marrow, and womb, which are called the odd and constant organs, in
distinction from the viscera and the bowels. Each type of organ performs a
different function and, at the same time, is connected with the others and influ-
ences the others.

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 In addition to the brain, marrow, and womb, the odd and constant organs
mclude bone, vessels, and the gallbladder. It seems that the gallbladder alone
occupies a special status in the human body, as it is regarded both as a bowel
(as mentioned and as an odd and constant organ.
earlier)

The brain is the uppermost organ among the six odd and constant organs,
and it is the material base of all mental activities. Therefore, the brain is also
called "the organ of original spirit." The pathways in which the marrow travels
upward and downward extend to the brain on the top and to the coccyx and
sacrum at the bottom. This bears a resemblance to the conception of the central
nervous system in modern Western medicine.
The brain and marrow are closely connected to the kidneys. The kidneys are
in control of bones, bones generate marrow, and marrow travels through the brain,
which is the "sea of marrow." Hence, when the pure energy of the kidneys is in
abundance, the marrow in the brain will be in full supply and, consequently, one
will be energetic and in high The womb in women is a synonym for the
spirits.

uterus, which exists for menstruation and nourishing the embryo and fetus. The
function of the uterus is to some extent dependent upon the fullness of the pure
energy of the kidneys.

DIAGNOSIS
The Four Methods of Diagnosis
The four methods of diagnosis refer to diagnosis by observations, questioning the
patient, hearing and smell, and taking the pulse. In clinical practice, the four
methods are used in combination.
Detecting internal conditions through external manifestations is the key to
diagnosis in Chinese medicine. This is based upon the theory that any internal
conditions will be manifest externally. Thus, a physician is able to know about
the internal conditions of a patient through such external manifestations as com-
plexion, skin conditions, and the spirits.

Diagnosis by Observations In making a diagnosis through observations, the

physician uses the power of his or her eyes to evaluate the patient's spirits, general
physical condition (as manifest in muscles, bones, and skin), eyes, "outlets,"
complexion, and tongue. In the case of very young patients, fingerprint obser-
vation is also included.
Observations of the spirits are intended to determine whether the spirits are

there, lost, or prolapsed. A person's spirits are present, or a person is in good

spirits,when his or her eyes are active, speech is clear, complexion is moist and
shiny, and breath is in balance. When a person is in good spirits, a disease can
be more easily treated with better results. A person's spirits are lost when his or
her eyes are passive, speech is incoherent, complexion is dull and dry, and breath
is in imbalance. When a person is lacking spirits, a disease may prove more

difficult to treat. Prolapse of the spirits refers to a deterioration of the loss of the
spirits, which indicates a critical stage of a disease that should be treated as an
emergency.

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 By observing physical conditions, such as of muscles, bones, and skin, a phy-
sician is able to know about the conditions of a patient's energy and blood.

Observations of the spirits as expressed through the eyes can prove useful in
understanding the conditions of energy and blood in the internal regions.
Observation of "outlets" is also important. "Oudets" refer to the outlets of
the five viscera, namely, the tongue as the outlet of the heart, the nose as the
outlet of the lungs, the eyes as the outlets of the liver, the lips as the outlets of
the spleen, and the ears as the outlets of the kidneys. Observations of these outlets
will enable a physician to understand the conditions of the corresponding viscus.
For instance, a crimson tongue will indicate burning of heart-fire, blisters on the
tongue will indicate dampness-heat in the spleen, and ringing in the ears will
indicate an exhaustion of the kidneys. However, in making diagnosis, the whole
body should be taken into consideration, and, for this reason, other aspects of
diagnosis should also be taken into account.
Observing a patient's complexion includes evaluating whether the color is deep
or superficial and dispersing or gathering, and whether the skin is moist or dry.
Brightness is seen as a superficial color that indicates a superficial disease; dark-
ness is deep color that indicates a deep disease. A light and falUng
viewed as a
color is one that iswhich generally indicates a new disorder involving
dispersing,
the superficial region; a deep and accumulating color is one that is gathering,
which usually indicates a chronic and severe disease. A moist appearance of the
skin indicates the presence of stomach energy; a withered appearance indicates
the decline of stomach energy.
The complexion of a normal person should be shiny and moist, with a mixture
of yellow and red. The color of a normal complexion can also be seen in terms
of host color and guest color. Host color refers to the base color that varies with
individuals, while guest color refers to the color of the face that varies with the
chmate and other environmental or physical conditions. A normal complexion
indicates normal conditions of the five viscera. Likewise, when a person has a
very good complexion, it means that the energy conditions of the five viscera are
excellent.
The complexion of a person can also be evaluated in terms of "good outlook"
or "bad outlook." A moist and bright complexion indicates a good outlook,
whereas a withering and dry complexion indicates a bad outlook.
As fingerprints are more visible in children than adults, a diagnosis by fin-

gerprint can be used wiiji children under three years old. Diagnosis by fingerprint
focuses on the color and density of the print.
Inmaking a diagnosis, a physician should use the thumb and forefinger of his
or her left hand to hold the tip of the patient's forefinger, while using the thumb

of his or her right hand to lightly push the patient's forefinger from the tip towards
the base. This way, the print will become more visible.
The physician should observe the print very carefully. A normal fingerprint
will appear reddish yellow with a degree of brightness. When the print appears
to be floating, it normally points to a superficial disease; when it appears deep,
it normally points to a deep disease. A light color of a fingerprint generally points
to a deficiency or cold disease; a purple-red color to a hot disease; a blue-purple

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color to convulsions, wind-cold, pain, indigestion, and wind-sputum; and a black
color to blood coagulations.
Observation of the tongue, commonly called tongue diagnosis, is an important
aspect of diagnosis by observations. It primarily focuses on the coating of the
tongue and the quaUty of the tongue with reference to shape, colors, movement,
and degree of moisture. There is a Chinese saying that goes like this: "Differ-
entiation of the quality of the tongue enables us to differentiate the five viscera
regarding excess and deficiency; observations of the tongue coating enable us to
determine how deep the six external pathogenic energies have penetrated into
the human body."
The quality of the tongue is body of the tongue. In evaluating
also called the
the tongue, it is is symptomatic of
generally believed that the tip of the tongue
the heart and lungs, the sides of the tongue are symptomatic of the liver and
gallbladder, and the root of the tongue is symptomatic of the kidneys. But these
are only broad associations that should be applied with flexibility.
A moist tongue often indicates the presence of sufficient body fluids; a withered
tongue often indicates an exhaustion of body fluids. An "old" tongue often in-
dicates an excess disease; a tender tongue often indicates a deficiency disease.
When the body of the tongue appears light red, fat, and tender, it may point to
a yang deficiency; when the body of the tongue appears thin and bright red, it

often indicates a yin deficiency. When the tongue is as shiny as a mirror with a
coating, it points to yin deficiency of the liver and kidneys. When the tongue is

swollen and painful, it points to excessive fire in the liver.

In terms of the tongue coating, a normal coating is white, but the tongue wiU
have only a thin layer of white and clear coating, which is produced by stomach
energy. A pathological white coating of the tongue is primarily due to wind, cold,
and dampness, and it indicates a superficial disease. If the coating appears thin
and glossy, it is mostly due to internal cold and dampness or external wind and
cold. If the white layer of coating appears dry, it is due to a shortage of fluids.
If the white coating occurs in a disease due to an attack of external pathogenic

energies, then it generally indicates that these energies are beginning to transform
into heat that may cause harm to fluids. A thick layer of white and glossy coating
generally points to an excess of internal dampness; if the patient is also suffering
from a superficial disease at the same time, it is due to external cold producing
internal dampness. A thick layer of white and dry coating is due to heat-harming
fluids with an inabiUty of dampness to undergo transformation. A tongue with a
white, glossy, sticky, greasy coating is mostly the result of internal sputum and
dampness,
A yeUow coating of the tongue indicates a hot disease, namely, the presence
of the hot pathogenic energy in the internal region. A thin layer of yellow and
glossy coating points to a dampness-heat disease, and, in a disease of external
pathogenic energy, this coating points to the external pathogen transforming into
heat in the internal region with fluids remaining unharmed. A thin layer of yeUow
and dry coating points to the hot pathogen harming yin fluids. A thick layer of
yellow and glossy coating points to dampness-heat in the stomach and intestine.
A thick layer of yellow and dry coating points to an accumulation of heat-harming
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 fluids. And a yellowand greasy coating of the tongue indicates dampness-heat
in the spleen and stomach, dampness-sputum, or indigestion.

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Diagnosis by Questioning the Patient This consists of questioning the patient
regarding pain, time of onset, history, habits, and so on. Chinese physicians from
the past developed 10 essential questions for this purpose, concerning (1) cold
and hot sensations, (2) perspiration, (3) head and body, (4) urination and bowel
movements, (5) eating, (6) chest, (7) hearing, (8) thirst, (9) pulse and color, and
(10) the spirits. Subsequently, the ninth and tenth questions have been changed.
The ninth question now concerns old diseases, and the tenth question the causes
of diseases.

Diagnosis by Hearing and Smell This includes hearing the patient's voice and
the sounds of coughing, respiration, and so on, and smelling the patient's mouth
and body. Some diseases may give rise to offensive smells, such as ulcers, tumors,
or carbuncles. In some acute contagious diseases or in failure of the liver and
kidney functions, there may be special smells to be detected. In addition, when
a patient is suffering from heat in the lungs and stomach, he or she may have
bad breath; this may also be the case when a patient is suffering from indigestion.

Pulse Diagnosis Pulse diagnosis involves the use of three fingers to press the
radial artery of the wrist, with the throbbing segment of the radial artery divided
into three sections, namely, the distal section, middle section, and proximal
section. To take the pulse is to determine the pulse rate, force, wave, and so on.
Numerous pulses were discovered in ancient China, and about 28 pulses are in
frequent use in clinical practice today.
The pulse can tell us about the nature of diseases. For instance, a superficial
pulse is symptomatic of a superficial disease, a rapid pulse is symptomatic of a

hot disease, and a slippery or sliding pulse is symptomatic of a sputum disease,

indigestion, excess-heat disease, or pregnancy.
A normal pulse is also called a constant pulse, which is indicative of stomach
energy, and it appears harmonious, slow, but forceful, neither too fast nor too
slow, and at about four beats per act of respiration or 70 to 75 beats per minute.
Children may may also be influenced by physical
display a faster pulse. Pulse rate
and other environmental conditions.
activities, climate,

Abnormal pulse refers to any pulse other than a normal one. For example, a
big pulse is an abnormal pulse, unless it is taken when a person is engaged in
energetic activities.
The 28 pulses most frequently used in diagnosis include the following: depth-
related pulses (1. superficial pulseand 2. deep pulse), frequency-related pulses
(3. slow pulse and 4. rapid pulse) strength-related pulses (5. deficiency pulse,

6. excess pulse, 7. big pulse, and 8. small pulse), length-related pulses (9. long

pulse and 10. short pulse), movement-related pulses (11. slippery pulse,
12. retarded pulse, and 13. wiry pulse), change-related pulses (14. abrupt pulse,
15. clotting pulse, and 16. intermittent pulse), and combination pulses
(17. relaxed pulse, 18. full pulse, 19. disappearing pulse, 20. tight pulse, 21. soft
pulse, 22. weak pulse, 23. drumming pulse, 24. persisting pulse, 25. shaking
pulse, 26. hidden pulse, 27. dispersing pulse, and 28. empty pulse).

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The Eight Syndrome Classifications
The eight syndrome classifications are yang syndrome, yin syndrome, superficial
syndrome, deep syndrome, cold syndrome, hot syndrome, deficiency syndrome,
and excess syndrome. Yin and yang are opposed to each other and indicate the
different types of disease; superficial and deep are opposed to each other and
indicate the regions of a disease; cold and hot are opposed to each other and
indicate the nature of a disease; and deficiency and excess are opposed to each
other and indicate the conditions of a disease. The superficial, hot, and excess
syndromes are all yang syndromes; the deep, cold, and deficiency syndromes are
all yin syndromes.
Yang syndrome A disease that is acute, active, forceful, and progressive be-
longs to the yang syndrome, with such symptoms as red complexion, fever, love

of cold, nervousness, dry and cracked lips, love of drinking, loud voice, love of
talking, rough breath, and constipation. When a symptom belongs to the yang
syndrome, the pulse is normally superficial, big, rapid, slippery, excessive, and
forceful and the tongue is normally red in color with a yellowish and dry coating
or even prickles.
Yin syndrome A disease that is chronic, weak, quiet, and inhibitive belongs
to the yin syndrome, with such symptoms as pale complexion, fatigue, heavy
sensations in the body, cold limbs, low voice, quiet with dislike of talking, feeble
breath, shortness of breath, decreased appetite, love of heat, long and clear
streams of urine, and abdominal pain with desire for massage. In the yin syn-
drome, the pulse is normally deep, fine, slow, and weak and the tongue is normally
light in color and fat and tender, with a moist and sliding coating.

Superficial syndrome A disease that occurs in the skin and hair or in the
external regions of the meridians belongs to the superficial syndrome.
Deep syndrome A disease that occurs in the internal organs belongs to the
deep syndrome. For instance, a warm or hot disease due to external causes with
the pathogenic energy residing at the superficial region of the body belongs to
the superficial syndrome; but when the pathogenic energy enters into the deep
region to affect the energy and blood or the internal organs, it belongs to the
deep syndrome.
Cold syndrome This syndrome includes all diseases caused by cold patho-
genic energy or by a decline in yang energy with yin excess. The symptoms may
include low body temperature, pale complexion, withered spirits, fatigue, sleeping
with legs curled up, love of warmth, fear of cold, cold abdominal pain that lessens
with warmth, absence of thirst or thirst with a craving for hot drink, discharge
of watery stools, clear and long streams of urine, pale tongue with a white and
sliding coating, and deep and slow pulse, which are mostly seen in chronic and
weak diseases.
Hot syndrome This syndrome includes all diseases caused by hot pathogenic
energy or an excess of yang energy. The symptoms may include fever, depressed
feeling, red complexion, dislike of heat, dry hps and mouth, love of cold drink,
red and dry lips, constipation, short streams of reddish urine, red tongue with a

yellowish and dry or black and dry coating, and rapid pulse, which are usually
seen in contagious and excess diseases.

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 Deficiency syndrome This syndrome encompasses all diseases caused by a
decline in body energy. The symptoms of this syndrome include pale complexion,
low spirits, fatigue, weakness, palpitations, shortness of breath, excessive per-
spiration, night sweats, tender tongue with no coating, and deficient and weak
pulse.
Excess syndrome This syndrome encompasses all diseases caused by an
excess of pathogenic energy engaged in a violent struggle with body energy or
an occurrence of energy congestion and blood coagulations due to an internal
functional breakdown that may also lead to sputum and indigestion. The symp-
toms of the excess syndrome may include high fever, thirst, mental depression,
delirium; abdominal fullness and pain that worsen with massage, constipation,
short streams of reddish urine, "old" tongue with a yellowish, dry, and rough
coating, and excess and forceful pulse, which are mostly seen in acute diseases.

THE EIGHT GRAND METHODS OF TREATMENT

There are eight grand methods of treatment in Chinese medicine that have been
established as the guiding principles in clinical practice. They are the methods
of inducing perspiration, clearing heat, inducing bowel movements, striking a
balance (or the harmonizing method), warming up coldness, tonification, elim-
inating, and inducing vomiting.

The Method of Inducing Perspiration

Inducing perspiration is also called initiating the superficial region in Chinese
medicine. The objective of inducing perspiration is to induce the external path-
ogenic energies that have penetrated the human body to move outward by means
of perspiration. In Chinese medicine, it is maintained that a pathogen will attack
the human body from the outside and then it will penetrate into the body, step
by step. For this reason, when the pathogen is still residing in the superficial
region (namely, the regions of the skin, hair, and muscles), it is necessary to
induce perspiration. This way, the pathogen will have a chance to get out of the
body before it penetrates further into the body to cause a deep syndrome. The
superficial syndrome, including such symptoms as dislike of cold, fever, headache,
pain in the body, and superficial pulse, should be treated by inducing perspiration.
As each patient is different in terms of physical conditions and as each disease
is also different, the superficial syndrome is further divided into the superficial
cold syndrome and the superficial hot syndrome. However, the two syndromes
are, in most cases, closely related to each other, and, in clinical practice, they
are usually treated together. Perspiration can be induced with pungent and warm
herbs or with pungent and cold herbs.
In Chinese herbal therapy, herbs or foods with a pungent flavor and warm
energy are used to treat a superficial cold syndrome, which displays the following
symptoms: dislike of cold, fever, no perspiration, headache, nasal congestion,
pain in the four Umbs, thin and white coating of the tongue, and superficial and
tight pulse or superficial and relaxed pulse.
In Chinese herbal therapy, herbs or foods with a pungent flavor and cold
energy are used to treat the superficial hot syndrome, which displays these symp-

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toms: fever, headache, sUght dishke of cold and wind, presence of perspiration,
thirst, sore, throat, red tongue with a thin, yellow, and dry coating, and superficial
and rapid pulse.

The Method of Clearing Heat

To clear heat means to clear and sedate the pathogenic heat for various kinds of
deep and hot symptoms; clearing heat can also be used to treat deficiency heat or
superficial heat. However, in clinical practice, a distinction must be made among
the different types of heat, including energy heat, blood heat, yin heat, toxic heat,
dampness-heat, heat in the internal organs, excess heat, and deficiency heat. For
instance, energy heat and excess heat should be treated by clearing heat and
sedating fire same time, blood heat should be treated by clearing heat
at the

and cooling the blood at the same time, yin heat should be treated by clearing
the heat and nourishing the yin at the same time, toxic heat in excess should be
treated by clearing heat and counteracting toxic effects at the same time, and
heat in the internal organs should be treated by treating the organs involved.
To clear heat and sedate fire Basically, this means treating energy heat,
which normally displays the following symptoms: high fever, thirst, dry tongue,
yellowish and dry coating of the tongue, and forceful and rapid pulse.
To clear heat and cool blood This involves treating blood heat, which nor-
mally displays the following symptoms: high fever, mental confusion, delirium,
deep-red tongue, and bleeding.
To clear heat and counteract toxic effects This involves treating various types
of toxic heat, which usually displays the following symptoms: red swelling, fever,
pain, pustulation, and decomposition. Toxic heat includes the diseases caused by
an attack of external energies, with such symptoms as sore throat, ulcers, vomiting
of blood, nosebleed, and delirium, all of which belong to the hot syndrome.
To clear heat in the internal organs This involves treating heat in the internal
organs that display various symptoms. For instance, excess heat in the heart
meridian will give rise to feeling depressed, thirst, ulcers in the mouth and on
the tongue, short streams of reddish urine, difficulty in urination, and pain on
urination; excess fire in the liver meridian will give rise to pain in the upper
abdomen, bitter taste in the mouth, pink eyes and pain in the eyes, wax in the
ears, urinary straining, ulcers in the genitals, and red sweUing of the scrotum;
heat in the lungs will give cough and asthma; hot stomach or heat in the
rise to

stomach will cause bad breath and swelling and bleeding of the gums, all of
which may be treated by this method.
To clear heat and transform dampness This involves treating dampness-
heat, which generally displays the following symptoms: intermittent or prolonged
fever, congested chest, abdominal swelling, sticky sensations in the mouth, nausea,

poor appetite, reddish urine, watery stools, and yellowish and greasy coating of
the tongue. The same method can also be used to treat a syndrome called damp-
ness-heat turning into fire, which generally gives rise to dysentery, jaundice, hot
urinary straining, or discharge of yellowish fluids in skin diseases.
To clear heat and lubricate dryness This involves treating three syndromes:
(1) the lungs-dryness syndrome, in which dryness impairs the lungs and thej

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stomach, causing dry throat, thirst, and dry cough with scant sputum; (2) the
hot syndrome, particularly at its later stage when both energy and yin are im-
paired, causing such symptoms as dry mouth, mental depression, hiccups,
and
poor appetite; and (3) the deficiency heatsyndrome, which gives rise to such
symptoms as hot sensations in the body as if they were coming from the bones,
periodic fever, night sweats, or persistent low fever.

The Method of Inducing Bowel Movements

Inducing bowel movements relieves constipation, and, for this reason, it can be
used to treat a variety of syndromes as long as they involve constipation.
To sedate excess heat This method involves treating the following three
syndromes: (1) The stomach-heat syndrome, with such symptoms as periodic
fever, delirium, abdominal fullness, abdominal pain worsening with massage,
constipation, scorching and yellowish coating of the tongue with prickles or
scorching, black, dry coating on a cleft tongue, and slow and sliding pulse; (2)
the toxic heat syndrome, with such symptoms as high fever, feeling depressed
and hurried, mental confusion, twitching, dry mouth and throat, constipation,
bleeding, and skin eruptions; and (3) heat in the internal organs, which gives
rise to sore and swollen throat, ulcers in the mouth and on the tongue, swollen

gums, nosebleed, bad breath, constipation, hot sensations in the chest and dia-
phragm regions, headache, pink eyes, ringing in the ears, feeling hurried and
jumpy, and yellowish coating of the tongue.
To attack cold accumulations This method is used in treating the internal
coldness syndrome. When a person consumes too much cold food with cold
energy accumulating in the stomach and intestine, acute pain in the stomach and
abdomen may occur that gets worse with massage. Or, when a person suffers
from deficiency cold of the spleen and stomach, normal transformations and
digestion are impaired, with the result that cold energy gets accumulated in the
stomach and intestine, which may give rise to the following symptoms: abdominal
pain that lessens with warmth, hardness felt with massage, thirst with craving
for hot drink, constipation or difficult bowel movements, fear of the cold, cold
limbs, and white and sliding coating of the tongue.
To lubricate the intestine to induce bowel movements This is used in treat-

ing the intestine-dryness syndrome for relief of constipation in older or weak

patients or in pregnant women due to blood deficiency and shortage of fluids.

The Method of Striking a Balance, or Harmonizing

This method of treatment can also be called "negotiating a settlement," because
it is aimed at regulating and adjusting the relationships among the internal organs,

meridians, energy, and blood, for the purpose of removing external pathogenic
energies to restore the normal functions of the body. This principle of treatment
can be used in three different ways.
To harmonize the superficial and deep regions This involves treating the
syndrome in between the superficial and deep, which normally displays the fol-
lowing symptoms: alternating cold and fever due to external causes, congested
chest and discomfort in the upper-abdomen region, being quiet with no appetite.

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feeling depressed, nausea, bitter taste in the mouth, dry throat, dizziness, and
wiry and rapid pulse.
To regulate and harmonize the stomach and the intestine This involves
treating the cold and deficient large-intestine syndrome. When external patho-
genic energies reside in the stomach and intestine, one may display such symp-
toms as combination of chills and fever, dull sensations at the pit of the stomach,
nausea, abdominal pain, watery stools or diarrhea, and intestinal rumbhng, which
can be treated by this method.
To regulate and harmonize the liver and spleen or stomach This is used
in treating two syndromes: the liver-spleen disharmony syndrome and the liver-
stomach disharmony syndrome. The liver-spleen disharmony syndrome involves
two distinct syndromes: the liver energy congestion syndrome and the spleen
deficiency syndrome. The two syndromes are very similar and may include the
following symptoms: feeling depressed, abdominal swelling and pain, discomfort
in the chest, intestinal rumbling, and diarrhea or tension causing abdominal pain
and diarrhea. The liver-stomach disharmony syndrome also involves two distinct
syndromes: the liver energy congestion syndrome and the stomach energy up-
surging syndrome. Likewise, both are very similar and may include such symptoms
as congested chest, poor appetite, vomiting, belching, acid regurgitation, and pain
at the pit of the stomach.

The Method of Warming Up Coldness

Warming up coldness is also called expelling coldness, and it is designed to tone
up yang energy pathogen from the body. This method
in order to expel the cold
is used to treat the internal coldness syndrome, which is also called the deep

coldness syndrome, as opposed to the superficial coldness syndrome. In Chinese

herbal therapy, herbs to be used for warming up coldness are either warm or
hot. The internal coldness syndrome is mostly due to a yang deficiency that has
existed in one's physical conditions and generated coldness within the body or
due to an attack of an external cold pathogen, resulting in a cold stroke, involving
internal organs, that gives rise to a yang deficiency of the organs affected. Meridian
coldness is mostly due to an accumulation of cold energy in the meridians causing
a blockage of energy and blood within the meridians. There are a number of
different methods of warming up coldness.
To warm the middle region and disperse coldness This involves treating
the spleen-stomach yang deficiency syndrome, with such symptoms as cold pain
at the pit of the stomach and in the intestine, vomiting, diarrhea, fat tongue with

a white and sliding coating, and deep and slow pulse or deep and tight pulse;
the spleen yang deficiency syndrome, vnth abdominal pain, love of warmth,
abdominal swelling, watery stools, and cold limbs; and the cold stomach syn-
drome, with pain at the pit of the stomach that drags on and lessens with warmth
or heat, vomiting of clear water, and more. In clinical practice, the spleen-stomach
yang deficiency syndrome is encountered most frequently, as the spleen and the
stomach form a yin-yang relationship with each other, so their symptoms will
also affect each other.
To restore yang and rescue upsurging This is used to treat yang prolapse
syndrome, with the foUov^ng symptoms: dislike of cold, lying down with body

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curled up, extremely cold limbs, vomiting and diarrhea, body temperature de-
creasing, pale complexion, and fine and disappearing pulse or hollow and rapid
pulse.
To warm up meridians and disperse coldness This is designed to treat the
meridian coldness syndrome, with the following symptoms: cold pain in the four
limbs, poor blood circulation, blue tips of the four limbs, rheumatism with cold-
ness, cold pain in the muscles, and difficulty in flexing and extending the joints.

The Method of Tonification

This treatment principle is an important one in Chinese medicine, as it can be
applied to deal with inherent deficiency and acquired deficiency alike, so long
as there are signs of yin or yang deficiency, energy deficiency, blood deficiency,
shortage of semen, or shortage of fluids, and so on. There are four methods of

tonification; to tone up energy deficiency, blood deficiency, yin deficiency, and

yang deficiency.
To tone up energy deficiency This involves treating the energy deficiency
syndrome, the lungs energy deficiency syndrome, and the spleen energy defi-
ciency syndrome. These syndromes may symptoms:
give rise to the following
fatigue, weakness, shortness of breath, too tired to and low voice,
talk, feeble

asthma triggered by labor or movements, whitish complexion, poor appetite,

watery stools, excessive perspiration, edema, weak pulse, prolapse of the anus,
and prolapse of the uterus.
To tone up blood deficiency This is used to treat the blood deficiency syn-
drome, vvdth the following symptoms: pale or withering and yeUowish complexion,
pale lips and nafls, dizziness and spots in front of the eyes, palpitations, insomnia,
irregular menstrual periods, scant menstrual flow in light color, numbness of
hands and feet, pale tongue, and fine pulse.
To tone up yin deficiency This is used to treat the yin deficiency syndrome,
with the following symptoms: loss of weight, dry mouth and throat, dizziness,
ringing in the ears, sore loins and weak legs, red tongue with scant coating, and
fine pulse. The same treatment principle is also effective for the deficiency fire
syndrome, with the following symptoms: red lips, reddish appearance in the
zygoma, feeling depressed, insomnia, hot sensations in the middle of the palms
and the soles of the feet, periodic fever, night sweats, seminal emission, and
discharge of blood from the mouth.
To tone up yang deficiency This is used to treat the yang deficiency syn-
drome, with the following symptoms: fear of cold, cold limbs, sore loins, weak
legs, cold pain across the loins or in the legs, impotence, sUding ejaculation, a
long stream of plentiful clear urine, pale tongue, and deep, fine, and weak pulse.

All of these symptoms are mostly seen in the kidneys yang deficiency syndrome.
The heart yang deficiency syndrome and the spleen yang deficiency syndrome
should be treated by the principle of warming up.

The Method of Eliminating

This method of treatment is for such disorders as indigestion, swelling, accu-
mulation, stones, ulcers, and parasites. It can be broadly divided into two cate-
gories: to eUminate hardness and to eliminate coagulations.

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 To eliminate indigestion This treatment principle is designed to cope with
symptoms arising from indigestion as follows: fullness of stomach, abdominal
swelling, acid swallowing and belching of bad breath, nausea, vomiting, poor
appetite, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, and thick and greasy coating of
the tongue.
To eliminate swollen lumps and expel stones This principle can be applied
in treating swollen lumps, such as of the and the spleen, and hard symptoms
liver

and tumors as well as liver stone, gallstone, urinary stone, and so on.
To eliminate carbuncles and drain off pus This principle is designed for
such external infections as carbuncles, abscesses, boils, and furuncles. In clinical
application, a further distinction between the yang syndrome and the yin syn-
drome is made. The yang syndrome includes the following symptoms: acute onset,
redness, swelling, heat, pain, and sticky fluids in cases of ulcers. The yin syndrome
includes slow onset, white and spreading swelling, hardness with aching pain,
and clear and thin fluids in cases of ulcers.
To eliminate sputum and soften up hardness This principle can be applied
to deal with hard sputum in the meridians, with the following manifestations:
lipoma, fibroma, tuberculosis lymph node, goitre, nodular goitre, carcinoma of
the thyroid, simple goitre, and so on.

The Method of Inducing Vomiting

Of the eight grand methods of treatment, inducing vomiting is the last. It is used
to prevent poisoning and suffocation, consumption of toxic foods, presence of
indigestible substances in the stomach, apoplexy, and epilepsy.

HERBOLOGY
In Chinese medicine, diseases are often treated with herbs. Applications of
Chinese herbs in chnical practice are based upon the nature and capabilities of
herbs, and they in turn are based upon the energies, flavors, movements, and
meridian routes of herbs.

The Four Energies

The four energies of herbs are cold, hot, warm, and cool. These classifications
are derived from the effects of herbs as originally observed from actual applications
by the ancient Chinese. When an herb has proven effective in the treatment of
a hot syndrome, that herb is considered to have a cold energy; when an herb
has proven effective in the treatment of a cold syndrome, it is considered to have
a hot energy. The four energies of herbs can be broadly divided into yin and
yang, with cold and cool energies belonging to yin and hot and warm energies
belonging to yang. Since the difference between cold and cool and between hot
and warm is only a matter of degree, Chinese physicians are in the habit of using
such expressions as "extremely warm" or "slightly warm" and "extremely cold"
or "slightly cold."

The Five Flavors

The five flavors refer to pungent (or acrid), sw?et, sour, bitter, and salty, which
are distinguished from each other by the sense of taste. The ancient Chinese

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distinguished various actions of herbs through a very long process of cUnical
experience, and they came to the conclusion that pungent herbs can disperse,
sour herbs can constrict, sweet herbs can slow down, bitter herbs can harden,
and can soften up. This was clearly recorded in The Yellow Emperor's
salty herbs
Classics of Internal Medicine. Subsequently,Chinese physicians have further dis-
covered that pungent herbs can disperse and promote the flow of energy, sour
herbs can constrict and obstruct, sweet herbs can tone up and harmonize, bitter
herbs can dry up and cause diarrhea, and salty herbs can soften up and promote
downward movements. In addition, there is another classification called tasteless
flavor, which can help dampness seep and promote urination. But, as tasteless
flavor is similar to sweet flavor, the two are generally classified under the same
flavor, which is why a celebrated Chinese herbalist has said, "Tasteless flavor is

associated with sweet flavor."

The Four Movements

The four movements of herbs are to push upward, to push downward, to float,
and to sink. To push upward means that a given herb is capable of elevating
falling symptoms, as with the prolapse of the anus and uterus or the internal
organs. To push downward means the herb is capable of suppressing upsurging
symptoms, as with hiccups and cough. To float means that the herb is capable
of dispersing outward, as with inducing perspiration. And means that the
to sink
herb is capable of promoting diarrhea and directing energy downward. The herbs
that can push upward and those that can float have the common functions of
moving upward and outward, with such actions as inducing perspiration and
vomiting as weU as elevating yang energy. On the other hand, the herbs that can
push downward and those that can sink have the common functions of moving
downward and inward, with such actions as relieving vomiting, checking per-
spiration, and inducing diarrhea.

Meridian Routes
The meridian routes refer to the meridians a given herb is capable of entering
and travelling through, which accounts for two herbs with identical energy and
flavor still displaying two different actions. In cUnical application, herbs are se-
lected that travel through the meridians in the diseased regions. For instance, a
hot herb is used to treat a cold disease and a cold herb is used to treat a hot
disease, which are standard procedures in Chinese herbal therapy. But two hot
herbs may have one herb being good for the cold lungs
different actions, with
syndrome while the other being good for the cold liver syndrome. By the same
token, one cold herb may be good for the hot spleen syndrome whereas another
cold herb may be good for the hot lungs syndrome.

Actions
All important Chinese herbs or herbal formulas have a number of common actions,
which is why they are considered important. In Western medicine, an antihis-
tamine is used to counteract the effect of histamine, which is the action of an
antihistamine. Similarly, Chinese herbs or herbal formulas have various actions.

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but they are expressed in different terminologies, such as to clear heat, sedate
fire, or stop. wind. The terminologies used for treatment principles and actions
are identical. Thus, when a given formula can clear heat, its action is to clear
heat, which may be used to treat the hot syndrome.
A formula may have, say, four common actions: to clear the lungs, transform
sputum, cool the blood, and counteract toxic effects. A doctor of Chinese medicine
knows how to use this formula simply by identifying its common actions. Since

this formula can cool the blood, we can use it to arrest bleeding, as in the case
of nosebleed; since it can clear the lungs, we can use it to suppress cough as-
sociated with the lungs; since it can transform sputum, we can use it to reduce
mucous discharge cough and asthma; and since it can counteract toxic effects,
in
we can use it to heal swelling and boils in the skin.
Thus, the common actions of Chinese formulas are very important in clinical
applications, but it takes quite a while for a person to fully understand the meaning
of the common actions of formulas and learn how to apply them in the treatment
of diseases. The basic reason is that in order to make use of common actions of
formulas, one needs to know how to make diagnosis of a disease, which is not
a very easy task. Even if we know, for example, that this particular formula can
cool the blood, we still have a long way to go before we are able to apply it to
arrest bleeding.
There are many possible syndromes that account for bleeding, including the
wind-cold syndrome, the spleen unable to govern the blood syndrome, external
injuries, the large-intestine excess syndrome, and the hot blood syndrome. If a
formula can cool the blood, it can only be applied to treat nosebleed that falls

within the scope of the hot blood syndrome in order to be effective. A doctor of
Chinese medicine must make a diagnosis to determine if this particular case of

nosebleed, for example, falls within the scope of the hot blood syndrome, before
he or she can apply it to treat nosebleed. In addition, in order to determine the
rightsyndrome of a nosebleed, the doctor needs to follow the standard procedures
of Chinese diagnosis, which involve the theory of yin and yang as well as the
Chinese organ theory.

Herbal Formulas
In most cases, a syndrome has more than one symptom that cannot be treated
by one single herb. Thus, in Chinese herbal therapy, several herbs are used
together in a formula in order to cope with the conditions of a disease. This is

called compound therapy in Chinese medicine. Over the course of history, the
Chinese have established more than 20,000 formulas, of which about 2,000 are
currently in use. Although a physician of herbal therapy can use his or her own
formulas to treat patients, established formulas have been proven effective in the
past, and, for this reason, they should be used for clinical applications whenever
possible.
A standard herbal formula consists of a king herb, subject herb, assistant herb,
and servant herb. According to The Yellow Emperor's Classics of Internal Medicine,
"The primary herb in a formula is called the king herb, the herb included in the
formula to assist the king herb is called the subject herb in that formula, and the

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herb included in the formula to be responsible to the subject herb is called the
servant herb."
Every formula must have at least a king herb, but not every formula needs a
subject herb, an assistant herb, or a servant herb. Sometimes a formulamay have
a king herb that also plays the role of a subject herb, just like a prime minister
may also act as the finance minister in a cabinet. As a general rule, the king herb
in a formula has the largest dose, followed by the subject herb, the assistant herb,
and the servant herb.
The king herb In a formula, the king herb is the herb that is primarily
responsible for dealing with the syndrome under treatment. For instance, if the
patient has been diagnosed as suffering from the cold syndrome, the king herb
must be capable of warming up the body; if the patient has been diagnosed as
suffering from the kidneys yang deficiency syndrome, the king herb must be
capable of toning up the kidneys yang. Many formulas have more than one king
herb, because a syndrome often contains two basic conditions that need to be
treated simultaneously with two different herbs. Take the gallbladder dampness-
heat syndrome for example. This syndrome contains two basic conditions, namely,
gallbladder-dampness and gallbladder-heat, so the formula selected to treat this
syndrome may contain one herb to remove gallbladder-dampness and a second
herb to clear gallbladder-heat.
The subject herb An herb in this category assists the king herb in two
different ways: it reinforces the action of the king herb from a different angle,
and it treats the concurrent syndrome. For example, when the king herb in a
formula is used to induce perspiration, a subject herb can be selected to produce
body fluids to reinforce the function of the king herb in inducing perspiration.
Sufficient body fluids will make perspiration easier, which means that the subject
herb is helping the king herb achieve its objective indirectly. Another example
is that when a person is suffering from two syndromes simultaneously, with one
syndrome as the main one and the other syndrome as the concurrent one, the
king herb wiU deal with the main syndrome while the subject herb wiU deal v^th
the concurrent syndrome. As with king herbs, a formula can contain more than
one subject herb.
The assistant herb In a formula, the assistant herb can play one of the
following three roles: it can assist the king herb or the subject herb in dealing
with a relatively minor symptom, it can control the undesirable drastic actions
of the king herb and the subject herb or reduce their toxic effects, and it can
play the role of an opposition to supplement the action of the king herb.
The servant herb In a formula, the servant herb plays two basic roles: it can
direct the formula to the affected region, and it can harmonize the herbs in the
formula.

How to Take Herbs

After herbs are put together in a formula, they must be prepared for consumption.
There are three common ways of taking a formula: decoction, powder, and tablets.

Decoction As many Chinese formulas have been made into tablets and many
are also available in powder form, it has become less important for people to

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know how to decoct formulas. Nevertheless, the vast majority of Chinese formulas
are still not available in either tablets or powder, which means that they need to
be decocted. Moreover, herbal formulas that have been decocted are readily ab-
sorbed and take effect more quickly, which is beneficial for acute disorders. In
order to produce the best therapeutic effects, formulas should be decocted ac-
cording to established methods.
The pot used for decoction should be made of something other than iron or
bronze in order to prevent chemical changes; usually, an earthenware pot is used
instead. Place the herbs in the pot, add cold water just enough to cover all the
herbs, and then add one more cup, so that the water will be about half an inch
higher than the herbs. Stir a little bit, and let the herbs soak in the water for
about 20 minutes. Then bring the water to boil; as soon as the water begins to
boil, reduce the heat to low, both to keep the water from overflowing and to
prevent its premature exhaustion. During the course of decoction, the pot should
be covered and not opened too frequently in order to retain the volatile constit-
uents of some The quantity of the water used varies with the herbs and
herbs.
the heat, because some herbs absorb more water than others and thus need more
water for decoction and high heat consumes more water than low heat.
Before decoction, herbs should be soaked in water for about 20 minutes to
make them soft and moist. The same water should be used for decoction to
prevent any loss of the herbs' potency. The total decoction time depends upon
the herbs being decocted. For instance, herbs for inducing perspiration can be
decocted over high heat for less than 10 minutes after the water starts boiling
and herbs for strengthening the body, traditionally called tonics, can be decocted
for as long as an hour over low heat. After decoction, the herbs are strained.
When a Chinese patient gets a prescription from a doctor, he or she usually
brings it to an herb shop for filling. The clerk at the herb shop will wrap up the
herbs in small paper bags and give instructions for each bag to be decocted two
Normally, each decoction is to be taken
to three times for oral administration.
all at one or two cups, and two dosages are taken
once as one dosage, usually in
a day. The same bag of herbs can be decocted in the morning and then again
in the late afternoon.
Sometimes it may be necessary to decoct the heavy or hard herbs, like wood
or roots, over low heat for 10 to 20 minutes first, so that their constituents will
become experiences have shown that such
fully soluble in boiling water. Clinical

heavy herbs can be decocted repeatedly produce good results. After heavy and
to
hard herbs have been boiled for 10 to 20 minutes, add the aromatic herbs and
then the very light herbs, such as leaves and flowers, which should be decocted
for only about five minutes or so in order to prevent evaporation of some con-
stituents like essential oils.

Powder When herbs in a formula are ground into powder, they are easy to carry,
take, and preserve. Powder is also more economical than by decoction, because
generally one bag of herbs supplying one day's consumption by decoction will
supply four days of consumption in powder with the same effects. After the herbs
have been ground into powder, filter the powder to make sure that it is fine
enough for consumption. Here is how to take a formula in powder:

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• The first mix up the powder thoroughly either in a jar
thing you should do is

or a bag to make powder is properly mixed, because herbal

sure that the
formulas contain different herbs which should be mixed up evenly.
• Put the powder in a cup, and pour boiling water into the cup; then stir and
drink it warm. If any residue remains at the bottom, repeat the same process
and drink it again, so that you don't waste any powder.
• The quantity of powder you should take depends on how much you weigh,
because the heavier you are, the more you should take. Assuming that you weigh
140 pounds, you should be taking 6 grams of powder (roughly one-third of the
formula weight) each time (increase or decrease 1 gram for each 1 5 pounds of
body weight). Therefore, if you weigh 155 pounds you should take 7 grams
each time; if you weigh only 110 pounds, you should take only 4 grams each
time, twice daily.
• The process of drinking Chinese herbal powder is similar to drinking instant
coffee, except the powder may not dissolve in boiling water as quickly and
easily as instant coffee and the powder may not taste as good as coffee. If you
don't like the taste of it, you can also put it in em.pty capsules, which are
available in health food stores. Alternatively, you can place the powder on your
tongue, hold your breath, and wash it down with a cup of warm water. Wash
any residue down with another cup of water. This should be done twice daily.

Tablets Herbal powder can be made into tablets, which is normally done by
manufacturers. Tablets have a number of advantages: they are easiest to take and
carry; they are slow in absorption and therefore good for chronic and deficient
diseases; and, since some formulas are very drastic in action, when they are taken
as tablets, such drastic action can be slowed down. Follow the manufacturer's
instructions on the quantity of tablets to take each time.

The Three Rules for Taking a Formula

There are three types of rule regarding taking an herbal formula, those specifying
when the formula should be taken, whether it should be taken warm or cold,
and that it should be taken without tea.

When to Take a Formula A formula can be taken before or after meals, de-
pending on the formula and its effects. As a general rule, formulas that can disturb
the digestive system and formulas for eye diseases should be taken after meals;
formulas for malaria should be taken two hours prior to onset; formulas to induce
sleep, as in insomnia, should be taken before bedtime; formulas for acute symp-
toms can be taken any time; formulas for chronic diseases should be taken ac-
cording to a fixed schedule on a regular basis; and formulas taken as tonics to
strengthen the body should be taken before meals. In addition, some formulas
can be drunk like tea many times during the day without any fixed schedule.
The Chinese have this saying: "Withered plants will blossom and migratory
birds return every year on schedule." When this principle is applied to taking
formulas, it means that formulas should be taken regularly according to a fixed
schedule or every day at the same time.

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 When formulas are used to treat disorders in the chest or above the chest,
they should -be taken after meals; when they are used to treat disorders below
the heart, they should be taken before meals; when they are used to treat disorders
and the blood vessels, they should be taken on an empty stomach;
of the four limbs
and when they are used to treat disorders of bones and marrow, they should be
taken at night and after meals.

Whether the Formula Should Be Taken Warm or Cold Some formulas should
be taken very warm, but others taken cold, depending on the disorder under
treatment. Formulas taken to induce perspiration, as for the common cold, should
be taken very warm or relatively hot. The patient should keep warm right after
taking the formulas in order to induce light perspiration, and, after taking such
formulas, it is also wise to drink a litde hot soup to reinforce the effects of the
formulas.
When formulas are taken to treat a hot disease, they should be taken cold;
when formulas are taken to treat a cold disease, they should be taken hot. How-
ever, certain formulas can cause vomiting when taken hot, in which case they
should be taken cold.

Taking the Formula Without Tea The third rule regarding taking formulas is
to refrain from taking them with tea. Some people have a habit of taking formulas
with tea for the sake of convenience, but this is definitely not advisable; warm
water should be drunk instead. For one thing, tea is and it can obstruct
obstructive,
the movements of herbs, reducing their effects. In the second place, tea has a
cold energy, which can interfere with the warm energy of certain herbs. And
thirdly, tea contains caffeine and theophylline, which can excite the central ner-
vous system; so, when formulas used to treat insomnia, for example, are taken
with tea, their effects will be cancelled out.

ACUPUNCTURE
Although acupuncture and herbology are two different branches of Chinese med-
icine, with the former treating diseases by external methods and the latter by
internal administration of herbs, they are frequently used simultaneously in clin-
ical practice. Both are also based upon the theories of yin and yang, the five

elements, the internal organs, and the meridians. In addition, both are guided
by the four methods of diagnosis and the eight classifications of disease.

CLINICAL DLVGNOSIS
What follow are a few clinical cases presented for making a diagnosis to illustrate
how you can use this book for self-healing purposes. In each case, key symptoms
are in boldface to indicate that they should be checked against the symptoms
under the headings of Headache (pages 48-51) or Hyperthyroidism (pages
listed

119-121), depending on the chief complaint. All the syndromes under the head-
ings are taken into account, and the ones with the highest score are used for
diagnosis.

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 Clinical Case No. 1 6. Energy deficiency syndrome (0)
Name of patient: Chen None
i
Sex: male 7. Blood deficiency syndrome (0)
'
Age: 29 None
Chief Complaint: headache 8. Kidneys energy deficiency
History and symptoms: The patient syndrome (0)
was hit by a falling object from the None
second floor while at work. He 9. Blood coagulations syndrome (5)
fainted on the spot and was sent to Headache caused by external
the hospital for treatment. On injuries (4)
examination, he was found to have Prickling pain in the head (1)
I

suffered skin injuries on the head

and was experiencing sensations of
Thus, the diagnosis is 9. blood
aching pain. He was treated coagulations syndrome, which has
accordingly. Two weeks later,
the highest score of 5.
prickling pain occurred on the right
side of the head that came in three
Clinical Case No. 2
or four attacks a day, worsening at
night.
Name of patient: Zhou
Sex: female
To make a diagnosis of headache
Age: 36
as the chief complaint, a total of nine
Chief complaint: headache
syndromes should be taken into
History and symptoms: The patient
account, as can be seen on pages
48-51. has suffered migraine headaches

The symptoms in boldface are to

since shewas six years old and for
be checked against those listed under more than 30 years. The headache
each of the nine syndromes. The worsens with labor, fatigue, or use

symptoms in boldface are found of the brain (thinking) . The pain

under "9. Blood coagulations also gets worse each month during
syndrome." So, the diagnosis can be her menstrual period, which often
presented as follows: occurs in a heavy flow, with
dizziness, forcing her to lie down in

1. Wind-cold syndrome (0)

bed for two or three days. Other
None symptoms include whirling
2. Wind-heat syndrome (0)
sensations in the eyes, palpitations,
None poor memory, withered complexion,
3. Wind-dampness syndrome (0) pale appearance of lips and nails,
None fatigue, and dislike of talking.
4. Liver yang upsurging syndrome To make a diagnosis of headache
(0) as the chief complaint, a total of nine
None syndromes should be taken into
5. Dampness-sputum syndrome (0) account, as can be seen on
None pages 48-51.

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 The symptoms in boldface are to Clinical Case No. 3
be checked against the symptoms Name of patient: Jia
*
hsted under each of the nine Sex: female
syndromes. Age: 26
Chief complaint: hyperthyroidism
1. Wind-cold syndrome (2) History and symptoms: The patient
Dizziness (1) was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism
Headache with dizziness (1) at a hospital of Western medicine.

2. Wind-heat syndrome (2) She came to the clinic later with

Dizziness (1) palpitations, excessive perspiration,
Headache with dizziness (1) jumpiness, fear of heat, hot
3. Wind-dampness syndrome (0) sensations in hands and feet,

None increased appetite, fatigue, low

4. Liver yang upsurging syndrome fever, dry mouth, poor sleep, and
(8) feeling as if some objects were in
Dizziness (1) her throat.
Headache (1) To make a diagnosis of

Headache in women (1) hyperthyroidism as the chief

Headache on the side of head complaint, a total of six syndromes
(migraine headache) (5) should be taken into account, as can
5.. Dampness-sputum syndrome (5) be seen on pages 119-121.
Dizziness (1) The symptoms in boldface are the
Headache with dizziness (3) symptoms to be checked against
Prolonged dizziness (1) those listed under the six syndromes.
6. Energy deficiency syndrome (6)
Dizziness (1) 1. Hot stomach syndrome (2)
Fatigued eyes and spirits Getting hungry easily (1)
(fatigue) (1) Thirst (1)
Headache that occurs on fatigue 2. Liver energy congestion syndrome
after labor (2) (5)
Prolonged headache (2) Insomnia (1)
7. Blood deficiency syndrome (5) Psychological tension
Dizziness (1) (jumpiness) (2)
Fatigue (1) Subjective sensations of objects
Headache with dizziness (3) in the throat (2)
8. Kidneys energy deficiency 3. Sputum-fire syndrome (14)
syndrome (3) Dislike of heat (3)
Dizziness (1) Eat a lot (2)
Fatigue (1) Emotionally disturbed easily (3)
Prolonged dizziness (1) Excessive perspiration (2)
9. Blood coagulations syndrome (0) Palpitations (3)
None Sleeplessness (1)
4. Liver-kidneys yin deficiency
Thus, the diagnosis is 4. Liver syndrome (5)
yang upsurging syndrome, which has 'Fatigue (3)
the highest score of 8. Palms of hands and soles of

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 feet are both hot (1) misty vision, jumpiness, shaking of
Sleeplessness with forgetfulness hands, good appetite with frequent
(1) hunger, weight loss, diarrhea, and
I
5. fire syndrome
Deficiency (9) fatigue.
I
Becoming angry easily (2) To make a diagnosis of
Excessive perspiration (2) hyperthyroidism as the chief
Dry sensations in the mouth (1) complaint, a total of six syndromes
Hot sensations in hands and should be taken into account, as can
feet (2) be seen on pages 119-121.
Low fever (1) The symptoms in boldface are the
I
Sleeplessness (1) symptoms to be checked against
6. Simultaneous deficiency of yin those listed under the six syndromes.
and energy syndrome (8)
Excessive perspiration (1) 1. Hot stomach syndrome (1)

Fatigue (3) Getting hungry easily (1)

Hot sensations in hands and 2. Liver energy congestion syndrome

feet (1) (0)

Palpitations (2) None

"Tidal" fever in the after- 3. Sputum-fire syndrome (7)

noon Eat a lot (2)

(1)
Excessive perspiration (2)
Palpitations (3)
Thus, the diagnosis is 3. Sputum-
4. Liver-kidneys yin deficiency
fire syndrome, with the highest score
syndrome (3)
of 14.
Fatigue (3)
5. Deficiency fire syndrome (4)
Chnical Case No. 4 Becoming angry easily (2)
Name of patient: Li Excessive perspiration (2)
Sex: female 6. Simultaneous deficiency of yin
Age: 38 and yang syndrome (6)
Chief complaint: hyperthyroidism Excessive perspiration (1)
History and symptoms: The patient Fatigue (3)
came to the clinic with Palpitations (2)
hyperthyroidism as diagnosed at a
hospital of Western medicine. She Thus, the diagnosis is 3. Sputum-

displayed the following symptoms: fire syndrome, with the highest score
palpitations, excessive perspiration, of 7.

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Treatment of
Complaints
HEADACHE cayenne pepper, fennel, fresh
ginger, mustard seed, star anise,
1. Wind-cold syndrome ( )
prickly ash leaf, fresh ginger,
green onion, chicken egg, and
Symptoms:
red-beet sugar
Absence of perspiration (1)
Breathing through the nose (1)
Clear discharge from nose (1) 2. Wind-heat syndrome ( )
Cough (1)
Symptoms:
Cough with heavy, unclear sounds
Asthma (1)
and clear sputum (1)
Cough (1)
Diarrhea (1)
Coughing out blood (1)
Dislike of cold (1)
Dizziness (1)
Dizziness (1)
Headache with swelling of the head
Facial paralysis (1)
(3)*
Fever (1)
Headache with dizziness (1)
Headache with stiff neck (2)*
Intolerance of light in eyes with
Headache with dizziness (1)
swelling and dislike of wind (1)
Hoarseness at the beginning of
illness (1)
Muddy discharge from nose (1)

Loss of voice
Nosebleed (1)
(1)
Nosebleed Pain in the eyes (1)
(1)
Pain in the body shifting around with Pain in the throat (1)

no fixed region (1)

Red eyes (1)

Pain in the joints (1) Ringing in ears and deafness (1)

Stuffed nose (1) Tenesmus (1)

Vomiting (1)
Thirst (1)

Treatment principle: to disperse Toothache (1)

wind and cold and stop headache Yellow urine (1)

Treatment formula: Chuan-Xiong- Yellowish discharge from the nose (1)
Cha-Tiao-San Treatment principle: to disperse
Food cures: peppermint (including wind and heat and stop pain
oil), spearmint, sweet basil, Treatment formula: Sang-]u-Yin

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Food cures: banana, bitter endive, Feeling insecure while asleep (1)
black fungus, salt, spinach, Headache (1)
strawberry, bamboo shoot, Headache in women (1)
cucumber, Job's-tears, liver, leaf Headache on the side of the head
beet, mung bean, peppermint, (5)'
purslane, lily flower, salt, and Headache with dizziness (1)
cattail Headache with severe pain and
sweUing (1)
3. Wind-dampness syndrome Heavy sensations in head and light
sensations in feet (1)
( )
Misty vision (1)
Symptoms: Numbness (1)
Chronic backache (1) Numbness of fingers (1)
Diarrhea (1) Pain and swelling in the ribs (1)
Eczema (1) Pain in the ribs (1)
Edema (1) Red complexion (1)
Fever that becomes more severe in Ringing in ears and deafness (1)
the afternoon (1) Treatment principle: to calm the
German measles (1) liver and oppress the yang and to
Headache with heavy or tight stop the wind and relieve pain
sensations in the head (3)* Treatment formula: Zhen-Gan-Xi-
Heavy sensations in the body (6)* Feng-Tang
Itchy sores (I) Food cures: chicken egg yolk,
Light swelling (1) cheese, kidney bean, abalone,
Pain in all the joints (1) cutdefish, duck, duck egg, white
Pain shifting around with no fixed fungus, oyster, pork, royal jelly,
region (1) and celery
Scant urine (1)
Treatment principle: to drive out 5. Dampness-sputum
wind, overcome dampness, and
syndrome ( )
relieve pain
Treatment formula: Qiang-Huo-Sheng- Symptoms:
Shi-Tang Cough (1)
Food cures: Job's-tears, orange peel, Discharge of sputum that can be
peppermint, spearmint, sweet coughed out easily (1)

basil, celery, coconut meat, green Discharge of white, watery sputum

onion, jellyfish skin, prickly ash, (1)

rice, adzuki bean, rosin, and Dizziness (1)

tangerine Excessive whitish vaginal discharge
(1)
Frequent coughs during pregnancy
4. liver yang upsurging
that are prolonged and cause
syndrome ( )
motion of fetus (1)
Symptoms: Headache with dizziness (3)*
Bitter taste in the mouth (1) Hiccups (1)
Dizziness (1) Pain in the chest (1)
Panting (1) Treatment principle: to tone energy
Prolonged dizziness (1) and elevate the yang and to
Sleep a lot (1) nourish body energy
Sleeplessness (1) Treatment formula: Bu-Zhong-Yi-Qi-
Suppression of menses (1) Tang
Vomiting (1) Food cures: grape, longan nuts,
White, sliding sputum that can be maltose, mandarin fish, Irish
cleared from throat easily (1) potato, sweet rice, apple
Whitish vaginal discharge (1) cucumber, bog bean, gold carp,
Women morning
susceptible to carrot, chestnut, ham, horse bean,
sickness during pregnancy (1) hyacinth bean, Job's-tears, royal
Treatment principle: to transform jelly, string bean, whitefish, yam,
sputum and mobilize the spleen red and black date, mutton,
and to relieve pain squash, and rock sugar
Treatment formula: Ban-Xia-Xie-Xin-
Tang
Food cures: peppermint, spearmint,
7. Blood deficiency syndrome
sweet basil, celery, coconut meat, ( )
green onion, asparagus, bamboo
Symptoms:
shoot, date, leaf or brown
Constipation (1)
mustard, mustard seed, black and
Dizziness (1)
white pepper, fresh ginger, and
Dry and cracked hps and mouth (1)
crown daisy
Dry sensations in the mouth (1)
Fatigue (1)
6. Energy deficiency syndrome Fever (1)
( ) Headache as if being pulled by a
string (3)*
Symptoms:
Discharge of sticky, muddy stools or
Headache in the afternoon (3)*
diarrhea (1) Headache with dizziness (3)*
Dizziness (1) Lying down with an inability to sit

Edema in socket of eyeball (1) up, which will cause dizziness (1)

Fatigued eyes and spirits (1) Night sweats (1)

Feeble breath with a short and feeble Sleeplessness (1)

voice (1) Underweight with dry skin (1)

Headache (severe) that occurs with White complexion (1)
fatigue after labor (2)* Treatment principle: to nourish the
Headache at intervals (2)* blood, soften up the liver, and
Headache in the morning (2)* stop the pain
Lack of appetite (1) Treatment formula: Si-Wu-Tang
Pain may be relieved by massage (3)* Food cures: abalone, asparagus,
Perspiration on hands and feet (1) cutdefish, chicken egg, duck egg,

Prolonged headache (2)* white fungus, beef liver, grape,

Swallowing difficulty (1) mandarin fish, oyster, milk, beef,
Tips of four Umbs slightly cold (1) cherry, blood clam, and longan
Underweight with dry skin (1) nuts

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8. Kidneys energy deficiency Treatment principle: to activate the
syndrome blood and remove coagulations
( )
Treatment formula: Tao-Hong-Si-Wu-
Symptoms: Tang
Anuria (complete suppression of
Food cures: ambergris, brown sugar,
urination) (1)
chestnut, eggplant, peach, black
Asthma (1)
soybean, sturgeon, sweet basil,
Deafness (1)
crab, distillers' grains, papaya, and
Dizziness (1)
saffron
Fatigue (1)
Headache as if a ball were inside the
head (5)*
DIZZINESS
Headache with ringing inside the
head (5)* 1. Liver-fire upsurging
Impotence (1)
syndrome ( )
Lumbago (1)
Prolonged dizziness (1) Symptoms:
Ringing in ears (1) Acute dizziness (2)*
Seminal emission (1) Bleeding from stomach (1)
Treatment principle: to improve the Congested chest (1)
essence of the kidneys and stop Deafness (1)
pain Depressed and hot (1)
Treatment formula: Shen-Qi-Wan Dim eyes (1)
Food cures: milk, millet, stamens, Dry sensations in the mouth (1)
sword bean, wheat, black sesame Getting angry easily (1)
seed, beef kidney, chestnut, Headache on both sides of the head
chicken liver, lobster, perch, pork and in the corners of the eyes (1)
kidney, raspberry, sea cucumber, Headache that is severe (3)*
string bean, and walnut Hiccups (1)
Nosebleed (1)
9. Blood coagulations Red eyes (1)
syndrome ( ) Ringing in ears (1)
Sleeplessness or sleep a lot (1)
Symptoms:
Vomiting of blood (1)
Abdominal pain (2)
Yellowish-red urine (1)
Chest pain (2)
Coughing out blood (1) Treatment principle: to clear the

Headache caused by external injuries

heat in the liver and nourish the

(4)'
yin

Headache with fixed pain (3)* Treatment formula: Long-Dan-Xie-

Lumbago (2) Gan-Tang
Pain in the upper abdomen or the ribs Food cures: spinach, chestnut,

(2) shepherd's purse, rye, black

Prickling pain in the head (1) fungus, vinegar, abalone,
Stomachache (2) asparagus, chicken egg, white
Vomiting of blood (1) fungus, pork, and royal jelly

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2. Yin deficiency with yang Perspiration with hot sensations in

excess syndrome ( the body easily triggered by

)
physical activities (1)
Symptoms: Poor spirits (1)
Coughing out blood (1) Ringing in ears (1)
Dizziness with ringing in the ears Too tired to talk (1)
*
(5) Underweight (1)
Dizziness that drags on (chronic Treatment principle: to tone the
dizziness) (5)* liver and kidneys and to warm
Excessive sex drive (1) and assist the original energy of
Hot sensations in the body (1) the body
Insomnia (1) Treatment formula: Shen-Qi-Wan
Jumpiness (1) Food cures: beef, cherry, bird's nest,
Night sweats (1) butterfish, chicken, coconut meat,
Red appearance in the zygomatic date, tofu, mustard seed, sweet
region (1) rice, goose meat, mutton, jackfruit,
Seminal emission (1) squash, sweet potato, red and
"Tidal" fever (1) black date, rice, rock sugar,
Underweight (1) caraway seed, spearmint, common
Treatment principle: to tone the button mushroom, oregano, red
liver and kidneys and to oppress bean, ambergris, dill seed, garlic,
the liver yang sweet basil, saffron, abalone,
Treatment formula: Zhen-Gan-Xi- asparagus, cutdefish, chicken egg,
Feng-Tang duck egg, white fungus, beef liver,
Food cures: peppermint, green grape, mandarin fish, oyster, milk,
onion, banana, bamboo shoot, blood clam, and longan nut
bitter endive, celery, bird's nest,
cheese, kidney bean, abalone, 4. Spleen-sputum syndrome
asparagus, chicken egg, cuttlefish,
( )
duck, duck egg, white fungus,
oyster, pork, and royal jelly Symptoms:
Abundant saliva (1)
Dizziness with heavy sensations in
3. Simultaneous deficiency of
the head (6)*
yin and yang syndrome ( )
Dizziness that causes inability to
Symptoms: move (6)*
Cold limbs and cold sensations in Overweight, but eat only a small
the body (1) amount of food (1)
Dizziness with ringing in the ears Poor appetite (1)
* Slight fullness of the stomach
(6) (1)
Dizziness that worsens with fatigue Suppression of menses in women (1)

(5)* Weakened limbs (1)

Fatigue (1) Treatment principle: to dry up
Low energy (1) dampness, transform sputum, and
Palpitations (1) strengthen the spleen

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Treatment formula: Ban-Xia-Bai-Zhu- RINGING IN THE EARS AND
Tian-Ma-Tang DEAFNESS
Food cures: bamboo shoot, crown
daisy, date, fresh ginger, leaf or
1. Wind-heat syndrome ( )

brown mustard, black and white Symptoms:

pepper, white or yellow mustard Cough (1)
seed, asparagus, and pear Coughing out blood (1)
Dizziness (1)
5. Simultaneous deficiency of Headache (1)
energy and blood syndrome Headache with dizziness (1)
Intolerance of light in eyes with
( )
sweUing and dislike of wind (1)
Symptoms: Muddy discharge from nose (1)
Bleeding of various kinds with blood Nasal congestion (2)*
in light color, often seen in Nosebleed (1)
consumptive diseases (1) Pain in the eyes (1)
Dizziness that worsens with Pain in the throat (1)
movement (7)* Red eyes (1)
Fatigue (2) Ringing in ears and deafness all of a
Flying objects seen in front of the sudden (3)*
eyes (1) Thirst (1)
!
Insomnia (2) Toothache (1)
Low energy (1) Yellow urine (1)
Low voice (1) Yellowish discharge from the nose (1)
Numbness of limbs (1) Treatment principle: to clear heat
Pale complexion and lips (1) and disperse wind and to expand
Pale nails (1) the lungs
Palpitations (2) Treatment formula: Yin-Qiao-San or
Treatment principle: to strengthen Cang-Er-Zi-San
the spleen and nourish the heart Food cures: banana, bitter endive,
and to tone up both the energy black fungus, salt, spinach,
and the blood strawberry, bamboo shoot,
Treatment formula: Gui-Pi-Tang cucumber, Job's-tears, laver, leaf
Food cures: abalone, asparagus, beet, mung bean, peppermint,
cuttlefish, chicken egg, duck egg, purslane, spearmint, sweet basil,
white fungus, beef liver, grape, celery, coconut meat, and green
mandarin fish, oyster, milk, beef, onion
cherry, blood clam, longan nuts,
maltose, Irish potato, sweet rice,
2. Hot liver syndrome ( )
apple cucumber, bog bean, gold
carp, carrot, chestnut, ham, horse Symptoms:
bean, hyacinth bean, Job's-tears, Bitter taste in the mouth (1)
royal jelly, string bean, whitefish, Deafness (1)
yam, red and black date, mutton, Dry throat (1)
squash, and rock sugar Head swelling (1)

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Haematuria (discharge of urine Ringing in ears that comes and goes
containing blood) (1) with varying degrees of volume
Loud ringing in ears (6)* (2)*
Morning sickness (1) Sleep a lot (1)
Pain in the ribs (1) Sleeplessness (1)
Partial suppression of lochia (1) Vomiting (1)
Pink eyes with swelling (1) White, sUding sputum that can be
Psychological depression (1) cleared from throat easily (1)
Sour taste in the mouth (1)
Treatment principle: to transform
Spasms (1)
sputum and clear fire and to
Twitching (1)
harmonize the stomach
Vaginal discharge with fishy and foul Treatment formula: Wen-Dan-Tang or

odors Ban-Xia-Bai-Zhu-Tian-Ma-Tang
(1)
Treatment principle: to clear heat Food cures: peppermint, spearmint, ii

and sedate fire sweet basil, celery, coconut meat,

Treatment formula: Long-Dan-Xie- green onion, asparagus, bamboo

Gan-Tang shoot, date, leaf or brown
Food cures: cow's gallbladder,
mustard, mustard seed, black and
white pepper, fresh ginger, and
banana, bitter endive, black
fungus, spinach, strawberry,
crown daisy
salt,

bamboo shoot, cucumber, Job's-

tears, leaf beet, mung bean, 4. Kidneys deficiency
peppermint, and purslane syndrome ( )

Symptoms:
3. Dampness-sputum Chronic backache (1)

syndrome ( ) Deafness (2) '

Diarrhea (2)
Symptoms: Frequent miscarriage (1)
Cough (2) Hair falling out easily (2)
Discharge of sputum that can be Large quantities of urine with no
coughed out easily (1) thirst or drink (1)
Discharge of white, watery sputum Love of lying down with desire to
(1) sleep (2)
Dizziness (1) Pain (falling) in the lower abdomen ,

Excessive whitish vaginal discharge with desire for massage (1) I

(1) Ringing in ears and deafness (2) I
Frequent coughs during pregnancy Ringing in ears like the sound of a
that are prolonged and cause cicada that goes on and on (2)
motion of fetus (1) Toothache (2)
Headache (1) Urinary disorders (2)
Hiccups (1) Treatment principle: to water yin
Pain in the chest (1) and suppress yang and to tone the
Panting (2) kidneys
Prolonged dizziness (1) Treatment formula: Er-Long-Zuo-Ci-
Ringing in ears with dizziness (2)* Wan or Da-Bu-Yin-Wan
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 Food cures: abalone, asparagus, Coma (1)
chicken egg, white fungus, black Cough (1)
sesame seed, beef kidney, Discharge of hard, yellow sputum in
chestnut, chicken Uver, lobster, lumps (1)
pork kidney, raspberry, scallop, Discharge of sticky, turbid, and thin
sea cucumber, shrimp, string stools (2)
bean, and walnut Discharge of yellow, sticky sputum in
lumps (2)
LOSS OF VOICE Insanity (1)

1. Wind-cold syndrome Insomnia (1)

( )
Loss of voice with heavy, unclear
Symptoms: voice (7)*
Absence of perspiration in hot
Stools with extremely bad smell (1)
weather (1)
Vomiting (1)
Asthma (1)
Wheezing (3)
Breathing through the nose (1)
Treatment principle: to clear heat in
Clear discharge from nose (1)
the lungs and transform sputum
Cough (1)
Treatment formula: Er-Mu-San or
Cough with heavy, unclear sounds
Sang-]u-Yin
and clear sputum (1)
Food cures: banana, bitter endive,
Diarrhea (1)
black fungus, salt, spinach,
Dislike of cold (1)
Dizziness (1)
strawberry, bamboo shoot,
cucumber, Job's-tears, laver, leaf
Headache (1)
beet, mung bean, peppermint,
Headache with dizziness (1)
beginning of purslane, salt, cattail, agar, radish,
Hoarseness at the
illness (1)
bamboo crown daisy, date,
shoot,

Loss of voice that occurs all of a fresh ginger, leaf or brown

sudden (3)* mustard, black and white pepper,

Nosebleed (1)
white or yellow mustard seed,
Pain in the body shifting around with asparagus, and pear
no fixed region (1)
Stuffed nose (1) 3. Lungs-dryness syndrome
Vomiting (1)
( )
Treatment principle: to disperse
wind and cold and to expand the Symptoms:
I

I
lungs Coughing out blood (2)
Treatment formula: Xing-Su-San Dry cough (2)
Food cures: peppermint (including Dry cough without sputum or
oil), spearmint, sweet basil, coughing out slightly sticky fluids
cayenne pepper, fennel, fresh (1)
ginger, mustard seed, star anise, Dry nose (1)
and prickly ash leaf Dry throat (1)
Dryness in mouth and nose (1)
2. Hot sputum syndrome ( ) Flaccidity syndrome (2)
Symptoms: Loss of voice with hoarseness at the
Asthma (1) beginning, gradually becoming a

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 complete loss of voice that drags COUGH
on and on (4)*
Morbid hunger (2)
1. Wind-cold syndrome ( )

Thirst (1) Symptoms:

Nosebleed (2) Breathing through the nose (1)
Pain in the throat (1) Clear discharge from nose (1)
Presence of sputum that can't be Cough (1)
coughed out easily (1) Cough with heavy, unclear sounds
Tickle in the throat (1) and clear sputum (3)*
Treatment principle: to clear heat Diarrhea (1)
and moisten dryness of the lungs Dislike of cold (1)

Treatment formula: Yang-Yin-Qing- Dizziness (1)

Fei-Yin Facial paralysis (1)

Food cures: almond, apple, apricot,

Headache (1)
asparagus, white fungus, licorice,
Headache with dizziness (1)
Hoarseness at the beginning of
loquat, peanut, pear peel, rock
illness (1)
sugar, and tangerine
Loss of voice (I)

Nosebleed (1)

4. Insufficient kidneys yin Pain in the body shifting around with

no fixed region (3)*
syndrome ( )
Stuffed nose (1)
Symptoms: Vomiting (1)
Dizziness (2) Treatment principle: to disperse
Forgetfulness (2) wind and cold and to expand the
Insomnia (2)
lungs and stop cough
Loss of voice with hoarseness at the Treatment formula: Xing-Su-San
beginning, gradually becoming a Food cures: peppermint (including
complete loss of voice that drags oil), spearmint, sweet basil,

on and on (4)*
cayenne pepper, fennel, fresh
ginger, mustard seed, star anise,
Physical weakness (2)
Ringing in ears and prickly ash leaf
(2)
Seminal emission (2)
Sore loins (2) 2. Wind-heat syndrome ( )
Teeth as dry as withered bones (2)
Symptoms:
Treatment principle: to water the Coughing out sticky sputum (3)*
yin, bring down fire, and Coughing out blood (1)
strengthen the lungs Dizziness (1)
Treatment formula: Mai-Wei-Di- Fever in children (1)
Huang-Wan German measles (1)
Food cures: abalone, asparagus, Headache (1)
chicken egg, cuttlefish, duck, duck Headache with dizziness (1)
egg, white fungus, oyster, pork, Intolerance of light in eyes with
royal jelly, chestnut, chicken liver, swelling and dislike of wind (1)
and pork kidneys Muddy discharge from nose (1)

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 Nosebleed (1) 4. Dampness-sputum
Pain in the eyes (1)
i

syndrome ( )
I
Pain in the throat (1)
Red eyes (1) Symptoms:
Ringing in ears and deafness (1) Cough that stops after sputum is

Tenesmus (1) cleared (4)*

Thirst (1) Discharge of abundant sputum that
Toothache (1)
can be coughed out easily (3)*
Yellow urine (1) Discharge of white, watery sputum
Yellowish discharge from the nose (1) (1)

Treatment principle: to disperse Dizziness (1)

j
wind and heat and to expand the Frequent coughs during pregnancy
lungs and stop cough that are prolonged and cause

Treatment formula: Sang-Ju-Yin motion of fetus (1)

Food cures: banana, bitter endive, Headache (1)
black fungus, salt, spinach, Hiccups (1)
strawberry, bamboo shoot, Pain in the chest (1)
cucumber, Job's-tears, laver, leaf Panting (2)
beet,mung bean, peppermint, Prolonged dizziness (1)
purslane, spearmint, sweet basil, Sleep a lot (1)
celery, coconut meat, and green Sleeplessness (1)
onion Vomiting (2)
White, sliding sputum that can be
3. Dryness-heat syndrome ( ) cleared from throat easily (1)

Symptoms: Treatment principle: to strengthen

Constipation (3) the spleen and dry up dampness

Cough with no sputum (4)* and to transform sputum and

Cough with a sputum that
little is regulate the lungs

difficult to cough out (4)* Treatment formula: Er-Chen-Tang

Diabetes mellitus (3) Food cures: adzuki bean, ambergris,
Dry nose or dry throat (3) barley, common carp, cucumber,
Thirst (3) mung bean, seaweed, shepherd's
Treatment principle: to clear heat, purse, star fruit, bamboo shoot,
moisten dryness, produce fluids, crown daisy, date, fresh ginger,
and regulate the lungs leaf or brown mustard, black and
Treatment formula: Sang-Xing-Tang white pepper, white or yellow
or Qing-Zao-]iu-Fei-Tang mustard seed, asparagus, and pear
Food cures: asparagus, soya milk,
bird's nest, cattail, chicken egg,
5. liver-fire upsurging
honey, maltose, milk, pear, sesame
syndrome ( )
oil, yellow soybean, banana, bitter
endive, black fungus, salt, spinach, Symptoms:
strawberry, bamboo shoot, Acute dizziness (1)
cucumber, Job's-tears, laver, leaf Bleeding from stomach (2)
beet, mung bean, peppermint, and Cough with a sensation of something
purslane moving upward to the throat (3)*

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Depressed and hot (1) Treatment principle: to water the
Dizziness (1) yin and clear fire and to moisten
Getting angry easily (1) the lungs
Headache on both sides of the head Treatment formula: Bai-He-Gu-Jin-
and in the corners of the eyes (1) Tang
Headache that is severe (2) Food cures: bird's nest, cheese,
Insanity (2) kidney bean, abalone, asparagus,
Nosebleed (1)
chicken egg, cuttlefish, duck, duck
Red eyes (1)
egg, white fungus, oyster, pork,

Reddish-yellow urine (1)

and royal jelly

Ringing in ears (2)

Sleeplessness or sleep a lot (1) PALPITATIONS
Treatment principle: to calm the
and sedate fire and to clear
liver
1 . Simultaneous deficiency of
the lungs and stop cough energy and blood syndrome
Treatment formula: Ke-Xue-Fang ( )
Food cures: spinach, chestnut,
Symptoms:
shepherd's purse, rye, black
Bleeding of various kinds with blood
fungus, vinegar, abalone,
in light color, often seen in
asparagus, chicken egg, white
consumptive diseases (1)
fungus, pork, and royal jelly
Dizziness (3)
Fatigue (3)
6. Yin deficiency syndrome Flying objects seen in front of the
eyes (1)
( )
Insomnia (3)
Symptoms: Low energy (1)
Bleeding from gums (1) Low voice (1)
Constipation (1) Numbness of Umbs (1)
Dizziness (2) Pale complexion and lips (1)
Dry and scant stools (1) Pale nails (1)
Dry cough or dry throat with httle Palpitations with insecure feeling (4)*
sputum (3)* Treatment principle: to tone the
Dry sensations in the mouth (1) blood and strengthen energy and
Fatigue (2) to nourish the heart and secure
Headache in the afternoon (1) the spirits
Light "tidal" fever that attacks in the Treatment formula: Gui-Pi-Tang
afternoon (1) Food cures: abalone, asparagus,
Night sweats (1) cutdefish, chicken egg, duck egg,
Nosebleed (1) white fungus, beef liver, grape,
Palms of hands and soles of feet are mandarin fish, oyster, milk, beef,
both hot (1) cherry, blood clam, longan nuts,
Sleeplessness (1) maltose, Irish potato, sweet rice,
Swallowing difficulty (1) apple cucumber, bog bean, gold
Toothache (1) csirp, carrot, chestnut, ham, horse
Underweight (1) bean, hyacinth bean, Job's-tears,
 royal jelly, string bean, whitefish, Cough (1)
yam, red and black date, mutton, Dizziness (5)*
squash, and rock sugar Edema (3)
Fingers and lips in blue-purple color
2. Deficiency fire syndrome
(1)
( ) Inabihty to lie on back (1)

Symptoms: Nervousness (1)

Coughing out blood (1) Palpitations with a sensation of

Dry cough without sputum or fuflness below the heart (5)*

coughing out slightly sticky fluids Shortness of breath (3)

(1) Treatment principle: to warm the

Dry sensations in the mouth (1) heart and tone the energy and to
Dry throat (1) promote water flow
Feelmg miserable with palpitations Treatment formula: Ling-Gui-Zhu-
(4)* Gan-Tang
Forgetfulness (1) Food cures: dried ginger, water
Hot sensations in body (1) spinach, cinnamon, longan nut,
Illness attacks slowly but with a wheat, kidney, lobster, sardine,
longer duration (chronic illness) shrimp, sparrow, clove, diU seed,
(1) fennel, pistachio nut, sparrow egg,
Night sweats (2) crab apple, raspberry, and walnut
I

Pain in the throat (1)

I

Ringing m ears (1)

I

Seminal emission with dreams 4. Heart deficiency syndrome

I
(1)
Sleeplessness (1) ( )
Sore loins (1)
Symptoms:
Sputum with blood (1)
Automatic perspiration not due to hot
Toothache (1)
weather or labor (1)
! Treatment principle: to water the
Deafness (1)
yin and bring down the fire and to
Feeling miserable with love of
strengthen the kidneys and secure
the heart
darkness and dislike of light (1)
j

Treatment formula: Bu-Xin-Dan Forgetfulness (2)

Food cures: banana, bitter endive, Getting scared easily (2)

black fungus, salt, spinach, Love of lying down with desire for
strawberry, bamboo shoot, sleep (1)
cucumber, Job's-tears, liver, leaf Many dreams (2)
beet, mung bean, pepfpermint, Muscular tightening (1)
purslane, lily flower, salt, cattail, Nervousness (1)
chicken egg, duck egg, asparagus, Night sweats (1)
royal jelly, pork, and oyster Palpitations with nervousness (5)*
Sleeplessness (1)
3. Kidneys- water attacking the
Worry a lot (1)
heart syndrome ( ) Treatment principle: to calm the
Symptoms: heart and secure the spirits and to

Congested chest with abdominal tone the heart and nourish the
sweUing (1) blood

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Treatment formula: Tian-Wang-Bu- Dizziness (1)
Xin-Dan Face becomes red when fatigued or
Food cures: soya milk, goose meat, working hard (1)
milk, royal jelly, grape, longan Feeling miserable (1)
nuts, mandarin fish, maltose, and Forgetjulness (2)
Irish potato Light but periodic fever not unlike
the tide (1)
INSOMNIA Nervousness (2)
Night sweats (1)
1. Heart-spleen deficiency
Palpitations (2)
syndrome ( )
Ringing in ears (1)
Symptoms: Seminal emission (2)
Abdominal swelling (1) Sleeplessness due to stress or
Discharge of watery, thin stools (1) depression (3)*
Eating very little (1) Sleeplessness with forgetfulness (1)
Fatigue (2) Treatment principle: to water yin
Forgetjulness (2) and clear fire and to promote
Impotence (1) communication between the heart
Many dreams (1) and the kidneys
Nervous spirits (1) Treatment formula: Huang-Lian-E-
Neryousness (2) jiao-Tang
Night sweats (1) Food cures: asparagus, abalone,
Palpitations (2) chicken egg, white fungus, bog
Poor appetite (3)* bean, wheat, banana, bamboo
Shortness of breath (1) shoot, bitter endive, oyster, royal
Sleeplessness and wake up easily (1)
jelly, and pork
Withering and yellowish complexion
(1)
3. Heart-gallbladder deficiency
Treatment principle: to tone the
heart and the spleen and to secure syndrome ( )

the heart and calm the spirits Symptoms:

Treatment formula: Gui-Pi-Tang or Bitter taste in the mouth (3)
Yang-Xin-Tang
Depressed with a desire to vomit (3)
Food cures: beef liver, chicken egg,
Feeling miserable with love of
cuttlefish, oyster, pork liver, sea
darkness and dislike of light (2)
cucumber, water spinach, longan
Insomnia due to nervousness (5)*
nut, mandarin fish, apple
Scared by events easily (2)
cucumber, chestnut, horse bean,
Wake up at night easily due to shock
Job's-tears, Irish potato, rice, royal
(5)*
jelly, and yam
Treatment principle: to strengthen
2. Heart-kidneys unable to energy, overcome nervousness,
and secure the spirits
communicate with each
Treatment formula: An-Shen-Ding-
other syndrome ( )
Zhi-Wan
Symptoms: Food cures: corn silk, cow's
Deafness (1) gallbladder, air bladder of shark,

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dried ginger, and cinnamon (1)
Vomiting of clear water (1)
4. Sputum-fire syndrome ( ) Treatment principle: to promote
digestion and harmonize the
Symptoms:
middle region
Difficult defecation or urination (2)
Treatment formula: Bao-He-Wan
Hungry with no appetite (2)
Food cures: asafoetida, buckwheat,
Insanity (3)
castor bean, jellyfish, peach,
Ringing in ears and deafness (3)
Sleeplessness due to congested chest
radish, water chestnut, cardamon
seed, cayenne pepper, coriander,
(10)*
grapefruit, jackfruit, malt, sweet
Treatment principle: to transform
sputum and harmonize the middle basil, tea, and tomato
region
Treatment formula: Wen-Dan-Tang TICS
Food cures: salt, cattail, agar, radish,
bamboo crown daisy, date,
shoot,
1. Wind syndrome ( )

fresh ginger, leaf or brown Symptoms:

mustard, black and white pepper, Diarrhea containing undigested food
white or yellow mustard seed, (1)
asparagus, and pear Discharge of watery, thin stools (1)
Dishke of wind (1)
5. Indigestion syndrome ( ) Excessive perspiration (1)

Symptoms: Headache accompanied by fear of

Abdominal pain (1) wind (1)
Abdominal pain with a desire for
Headache with heavy sensations in
massage the head (1)
(1)
Abdominal pain with an aversion Illness (acute) attacking all of a
to
massage sudden (1)
(1)
Abdominal distension (5)* Itch (1)

Belching of bad breath after meals Itchy skin that becomes almost
intolerable (1)
(1)
Chest and diaphragm congestion and Light cough (1)

discomfort (1)
Nasal discharge (1)

Diarrhea and constipation (1) Numbness in the skin of the face (1)

Hot sensations in the middle of Pain in all the joints that attacks
palms (1) suddenly (1)
Indigestion (1) Pain in the joints that shifts from one
Lack of appetite (1) joint to another (1)
Love of hot drink, but drink very Shaking of four limbs and body (1)
httle (1) Sneezing (1)
Nausea (1) Stiffness of muscles (1)
Pain in inner part of stomach with Stuffed nose with heavy voice (1)
swelling and feeling of fullness (1) Tickle in the throat (1)
Stomachache (1) Wry mouth (1)

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Treatment principle: to expel wind Ringing in ears (2)
and transform sputum and to Shakmg of hands and feet (2)
relieve -spasms and overcome Spots in front of the eyes (2)
convulsions Twitching (2)
Treatment formula: Wu-Hu-Zhui- Treatment principle: to strengthen
Feng-San the liver and the kidneys and to
Food cures: peppermint, spearmmt, stop convulsions
sweet basil, celery, coconut meat, Treatment formula: Da-Ding-Feng-
and green onion Zhu
Food cures: egg, mulberry, abalone,

2. Extreme heat generating liver, cuttlefish, grape, milk, and

brown sugar
wind syndrome ( )
Symptoms: 4. Simultaneous deficiency of
Convulsions (2)
energy and blood syndrome
Fainting (2)
Feeling troubled, quick-tempered, ( )

and insecure (2) Symptoms:

High fever (6) Bleeding of various kinds with blood
Muscular tightening (2) in light color, often seen in
Neck stiffness (2) consumptive diseases (1)
Twitching or spasms of four limbs (2) Dizziness (3)
Wry and shivering tongue (2) Fatigue (2)
Treatment principle: to clear heat Flying objects seen in front of the
and stop convulsions eyes (1)
Treatment formula: An-Gong-Niu- Insomnia (2)
Huang-Wan Low energy (1)
Food cures: peppermint, spearmint, Low voice (1)
sweet basil, celery, coconut meat, Numbness of limbs (5)*
green onion, chicken egg, bitter Pale complexion and lips (1)

endive, camellia, cattail, black Pale nails (1)

fungus, salt, spinach, strawberry, Palpitations (2)
banana, bamboo shoot, crab, and Treatment principle: to tone energy
water clam in order to produce the blood and
to nourish the blood in order to
3. Blood deficiency generating nourish the tendons
Treatment formula: Ba-Zhen-Tang
wind syndrome ( )
Food cures: abalone, asparagus,
Symptoms: cuttlefish, chicken egg, duck egg,
Dizziness (2) white fungus, beef liver, grape,
Fainting (2) mandarin fish, oyster, milk, beef,
Muscular (spasmodic) contractions cherry, blood clam, longan nuts,
(2) maltose, Irish potato, sweet rice,
Muscular tightening (2) apple cucumber, bog bean, gold
Numbness of hands and feet (2) carp, carrot, chestnut, ham, horse
Pain in the upper abdomen (2) bean, hyacinth bean, Job's-tears,

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yam, red and black date, mutton, autumn or in a dry climate (1)
squash, and rock sugar Thirst (1)
Treatment principle: to disperse
5. Heart-gallbladder deficienq^ wind and heat and to lubricate the
lungs
syndrome ( )
j

Treatment formula: Sang-Xing-Tang

Symptoms: or Si-Sheng-Wan
Bitter taste in the mouth (4) Food cures: peppermint, spearmint,
Depressed with a desire to vomit (2) sweet basil, celery, coconut meat,
Feeling miserable with love of green onion, asparagus, egg,
darkness and dislike of light (2) honey, pear, sesame oil, yellow
Insomnia (2) soybean, spinach, and tofu
Scared by events easily (2)
Sleeplessness (2) 2. liver-fire upsurging
Trembling that is often triggered by
syndrome ( )
nervousness (6)*
Treatment principle: to tone the Symptoms:
energy of the heart and to Acute dizziness (1)

overcome nervousness and secure Bleeding from stomach (1)

the spirits Coughing out sputum with blood in

Treatment formula: Gan-Mai-Da-Zao- it or coughing out fresh blood (3)*

Tang Deafness (1)

Food cures: corn silk, cow's Dim vision (1)

gallbladder, air bladder of shark, Dizziness (1)

water spinach, abalone, asparagus, Dry sensations in the mouth (1)

dried ginger, and cinnamon Getting angry easily (1)

Headache on both sides of the head
and in the corners of the eyes (1)
COUGHING OUT BLOOD Headache that is severe (2)

1. Wind-dryness syndrome Nosebleed (1)

Pain (falling) in the lower abdomen
( )
with desire for massage (1)
Symptoms: Pain in the upper abdomen (1)
Blood in sputum (5)* Pink eyes with swelling (1)
Chest pain (1) Reddish-yellow urine (1)
Coughing with scant sputum (1) Red eyes (1)
Dry nose (1) Ringing in ears (1)
Dry skin with wrinkles (1) Sleeplessness or sleep a lot (1)
Dry throat (1) Treatment principle: to sedate the
Dry, withered fingernails (1) liver, lubricate the lungs, and stop
Fever (1) bleeding
Headache (1) Treatment formula: Ke-Xue-Fang
Itch in the throat (4)* Food cures: spinach, chestnut,
No perspiration (1) shepherd's purse, rye, black
Pain in the upper abdomen (1) fungus, vinegar, abalone,

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 asparagus, chicken egg, white Getting hungry easily (1)
fungus, pork, and royal jelly Gums swelling (I)
Hiccups (1)
3. Yin deficiency syndrome Morning sickness (1)
Nosebleed (1)
( )
Pain in the gums with swelling (2)
Symptoms: Pain in the throat (1)
Bleeding from gums (1) Perspiring on the head (1)
Constipation (1) Stomachache (2)
Coughing out abundant blood in light Thirst and craving for cold (1)
color (3)* Vomiting of fresh blood or blood
Dizziness (2)
mixed with foods (3)*
Dry and scant stools (1) Vomiting right after eating (1)
Dry sensations in the mouth or the Vomiting with stomach discomfort as
throat (1)
if hungry, empty, or hot (I)
Fatigue (2)
Treatment principle: to clear the
Headache in the afternoon (1)
heat in the stomach, sedate fire,
Night sweats (1) cool the blood, and stop bleeding
Pain in the throat, also red and
Treatment formula: Xie-Xin-Tang
swollen (1)
Food cures: salt, lily flower, bitter
Palms of hands and soles of feet are
endive, cameUia, cattail, black
both hot (1)
fungus, spinach, strawberry,
Short and reddish streams of urine
banana, cucumber, and licorice
(1)
Sleeplessness (1)
2. Stomach-fire syndrome ( )
Swallowing difficulty (1)
Toothache (I) Symptoms:
Underweight (1) Bitter taste in the mouth (1)
Treatment principle: to water the Bleeding from gums (I)
yin, clear heat, lubricate dryness, Constipation (1)
and stop bleeding Depressed, quick-tempered, and
Treatment formula: Bai-He-Gu-Jin- insecure (1)
Tang Dry sensations in the mouth (1)
Food cures: bird's nest, cheese, Eating a lot and still feeling hungry
kidney bean, abalone, asparagus,
(1)
chicken egg, cuttlefish, duck, duck Fever (1)
egg, white fungus, oyster, pork, Headache (1)
and royal jelly Hiccups (1)
Hungry with good appetite, and eat a
VOMITING OF BLOOD lot but still underweight (I)

Nosebleed (1)
1. Hot stomach syndrome ( ) Pain in the gums with swelling (1)
Symptoms: Pain in the throat, also red and
Bad breath (1) swollen (1)
Bleeding from gums (1) Screaming during sleep in children
Foul breath from the mouth (1) (i)

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 Toothache (1) potato, sweet rice, apple
\/omiting of blood that occurs all of a cucumber, bog bean, gold carp,
sudden and huge amounts (2)*
in carrot, chestnut, ham, horse bean,
Vomiting of red or dark blood (2)* hyacinth bean, Job's-tears, royal
V^omiting right after eating (1) jelly, string bean, whitefish, yam,
Treatment principle: to clear the red and black date, mutton,
j
heat in the liver, cool the blood, squash, rock sugar, and chicken
and stop bleeding egg yolk
Treatment formula: Yu-Nu-Jian
Food cures: areca nuts, buckwheat, NOSEBLEED
common carp, banana, bitter
endive, black fungus, salt, spinach, 1. Hot lungs syndrome ( )
strawberry, bamboo shoot,
Symptoms:
I cucumber, Job's-tears, liver, leaf
Acute panting in high-pitched sound
beet, mung bean, peppermint,
with rapid expiration (1)
I purslane, lily flower, salt, and
mouth (1)
Bitter taste in the
cattail
Cough with subdued and oppressed
sounds (1)
). Spleen unable to govern the Coughing out and vomiting of pus
blood syndrome ( ) and blood with a fishy smell (1)
>ymptoms: Coughing out yellow and sticky
3lood in urine (2) sputum (1)
Discharge of blood from anus (2) Discharge of dry stools (1)

discharge of sticky, muddy stools or Dry nose (3)*

diarrhea (1) Dry sensations in the mouth (1)

Dizziness (1) Flickering of nostrils (1)

vientally fatigued (1) Hot sensations in the body (1)

"Nosebleed (2) Light but periodic fever not unlike

Palpitations (1) the tide (1)

^oor appetite (2) Nosebleed with fresh blood (3)*

^ure -white complexion (2)

Pain in the chest or in the throat (1)
Shortness of breath (1) Presence of sputum that can't be
>tomach and abdomen swelUng and coughed out easily (1)

fullness (1) Psychological depression (1)

/omiting of dark- and light-colored Urgent panting (1)
blood that recurs frequently (3)* Treatment principle: to sedate the
^^ithering and yellowish complexion lungs and clear the heat in the
(1) lungs and to cool the blood and
Treatment principle: to tone the stop bleeding
energy and the blood and to Treatment formula: Sang-Xing-Tang
constrict the blood and stop or He-Ye-Wan
bleeding Food cures: apple, apple cucumber,
Treatment formula: Huang-Tu-Tang apricot, white fungus, ham,
'ood cures: chicken, grape, longan jackfruit, lemon, maltose,
nuts, maltose, mandarin fish, Irish mandarin orange, mulberry, olive,

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 peach, pear, sweet potato, red and Vaginal discharge with fishy and foul
black date, tomato, white sugar, odors (1)
mung bean, and eggplant Treatment principle: to calm the
liver and clear the heat in the liver

2. Hot stomach syndrome ( ) and to cool the blood and stop

bleeding
Symptoms:
Treatment formula: Long-Dan-Xie-
Bad breath (3)*
Gan-Tang
Bleeding from gums (1)
Food cures: cow's gallbladder,
Dry nose (2)*
banana, bitter endive, black
Nosebleed with blood in fresh red
fungus, salt, spinach, strawberry,
color (2)*
bamboo shoot, cucumber, Job's-
Pain in the gums with swelling (2)
tears, leaf beet, mung bean,
Pain in the throat (1)
peppermint, and purslane
Perspiring on the head (1)
Stomachache (2)
Thirst and craving for cold (1) BLOOD IN URINE
Vomiting (2)
1. Heart-fire syndrome ( )
Vomiting oj blood (2)
Vomiting right after eating (1) Symptoms:
Treatment principle: to clear the Bleeding from gums (1)
heat in the stomach, nourish the Burning sensations on urination (3)*
yin, and cool the blood and stop Cold hands and feet (1)
bleeding Discharge of blood from the mouth (1)
Treatment formula: Yu-Nu-Jian Dribbling after urination (1)
Food cures: salt, lily flower, bitter FeeUng miserable (1)
endive, camellia, cattail, black Hot sensations in the middle of
fungus, spinach, strawberry, palms (1)
banana, cucumber, and licorice Morning sickness (1)
Mouth canker (1)
3. Hot liver syndrome ( ) Not alert (1)
Symptoms: Pain on urination (1)

mouth Palpitations (1)

Bitter taste in the (1)
Blood in urine Pulpy and decayed tongue and mouth
(1)
Deafness (1) (1)

Dry throat (1) Reddish-yellow urine (1)

Head sweUing or headache (3)* Seminal emission (1)

Nosebleed with abundant blood in Short streams of urine (1)

fresh red color (4)* Sleeplessness (1)

Pain in the upper abdomen (3)* Urine blood m fresh red color (i)

Partialsuppression of lochia (1) Treatment principle: to clear the

Pink eyes with sweUing (1) heat in the heart and to cool the
Psychological depression (1) blood and stop bleeding
Sour taste in the mouth (1) Treatment formula: Xiao-]i-Yin-Zi
Spasms (1) Food cures: asparagus, pear peel,
Twitching (1) banana, bitter endive, black

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 fungus, salt, spinach, strawberry, Dizziness (3)
bamboo shoot, cucumber, Job's- Fatigue (3)
tears, hver, leaf beet, mung bean, Flying objects seen in front of the
peppermint, purslane, lily flower, eyes (1)
salt, and cattail Insomnia (3)
Low energy (1)
2. Dampness-heat flowing Low voice (1)
downward syndrome ( ) No burning sensation on urination

Symptoms: (1)

Abdominal pain
Numbness of limbs (1)
(1)
Burning sensations and itch in the
Pale complexion and hps (1)
Pale nails (1)
genitals (4)*
Palpitations (3)
Congested chest (1)
Diarrhea (1) Treatment principle: to tone the
Fever that doesn't appear high (1) energy and the blood and to
Jaundice (1) constrict the blood and stop

Urine blood in fresh red color (3)* bleeding

Perspiration on hands and feet (1) Treatment formula: Gui-Pi-Tang or
Reddish and scant urine Huang-Tu-Tang
(1)
Retention of urine (1) Food cures: abalone, asparagus,

Short and reddish streams of urine cuttlefish, chicken egg, duck egg,
(1)
white fungus, beef liver, grape,
Swollen body of the tongue (1)
mandarin fish, oyster, milk, beef,
Thirst (1) cherry, blood clam, longan nuts,
Treatment principle: to clear the maltose, Irish potato, sweet rice,
heat in the bladder and promote apple cucumber, bog bean, gold
and to cool the blood
urination carp, carrot, chestnut, ham, horse
and stop bleeding bean, hyacinth bean, Job's-tears,
Treatment formula: Ba-Zheng-San royal jelly, string bean, whitefish,
Food cures: carp, celery, horse bean, yam, red and black date, mutton,
jellyfish skin, Job's-tears, prickly squash, and rock sugar
ash, hyacinth bean, oregano, sweet
basil, adzuki bean, bamboo shoot, 4. Kidneys deficiency
soybean sprouts, rosin, banana, syndrome ( )
bitter endive, black fungus, salt,
Symptoms:
spinach, strawberry, cucumber,
Asthma (1)
leaf beet, mung bean, peppermint,
Chronic backache (2)
and purslane
Clear, watery, and whitish vaginal
3. Simultaneous deficiency of discharge (1)
Deafness (2)
energy and blood syndrome
Diarrhea (2)
( ) Hair falling out easily (2)
Symptoms: Large quantities of urine with no
Bleeding of various kinds with blood thirst or drink (1)
in light color, often seen in Love of lying down with desire to
consumptive diseases (1) sleep (1)

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No burning sensation on urination Treatment principle: to strengthen
(2) the spleen and warm the middle
Pain (falling) in the lower abdomen region and to constrict the blood
with desire for massage (1) and stop bleeding
Ringing in ears (1) Treatment formula: Gui-Pi-Tang or
Ringing in ears and deafness (2) Huang-Tu-Tang
Seminal emission (1) Food cures: chicken, grape, longan
Toothache (1) nuts, maltose, mandarin fish, Irish

Treatment principle: to water the potato, sweet rice, apple

yin and strengthen the kidneys cucumber, bog bean, gold carp,
and to constrict the blood and carrot, chestnut, ham, horse bean,
stop bleeding hyacinth bean, Job's-tears, royal
Treatment formula: Liu-Wei-Di- jelly, string bean, whitefish, yam,
Huang-Wan or Da-Bu-Yin-Wan red and black date, mutton,

Food cures: abalone, asparagus, squash, rock sugar, and chicken

chicken egg, white fungus, black egg yolk

sesame seed, beef kidney,

2. Large-intestine dampness-
chestnut, chicken liver, lobster,

pork kidney, raspberry, scallop, heat syndrome ( )

sea cucumber, shrimp, string Symptoms:

bean, and walnut Abdominal pain (2)
Bleeding, following by bowel

BLOOD IN STOOL movement (3)*

Blood in fresh-red color (4)*
1 . Spleen unable to govern the Damp, glossy, and reddened anus in
blood syndrome ( ) children (1)
Diarrhea with stools containing pus
Symptoms:
and blood (2)
Blood in urine (1)
Discharge of blood from anus (1)
Bowel movements, followed by
Dysentery (2)
bleeding (4)*
Hemorrhoids (3)
Discharge of blood from anus with
Pain in anus with swelling and
blood in dark color (4)*
burning sensations (2)
Discharge of sticky, muddy stools or
Short and reddish streams of urine
diarrhea (1)
(1)
Dizziness (1)
Treatment principle: to clear the
Mentally fatigued (1) dampness-heat in the large
Nosebleed (2) intestine and to cool the blood
Palpitations (1) and stop bleeding
Poor appetite (1) Treatment formula: Chi-Xiao-Dou-
Pure -white complexion (1) Dang-Gui-San, Huai-Hua-San
Shortness of breath (1) Food cures: hyacinth bean, mackerel,
Stomach and abdomen swelling and sweet basil, day lily, abalone,
fullness (1) adzuki bean, celery, chicken egg
Withering and yellowish complexion white, mung bean, Job's-tears,
(1) jellyfish, and eggplant

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 VOMITING Belching of bad breath after meals
(3)'
1. Cold-dampness syndrome Chest and diaphragm congestion and
( ) discomfort (1)

Symptoms: Diarrhea and constipation (1)

Absence of perspiration in hot Diarrhea in children (1)

weather (1) Hot sensations in the middle of
Cold sensations in lower abdomen- palms (1)

genitals region (1) Indigestion (1)

Cough (1) Lack of appetite (1)
Coughing out sputum with a low Love of hot drink, but drink only a
sound (1) htde (1)
Diarrhea (2) Malaria (1)
Discharge of sputum that can be Nausea (1)
coughed out easily (1) Pain in inner part of stomach with
Dysentery (2) swelUng and feeling of fullness (1)
Edema in the four limbs (1) Stomachache (1)
Headache (1) Stools with an extremely bad smell
Movement difficulty (1)
(1)
Nausea (4)* Vomiting of clear water or rotten acid
Pain in the body (1) (2)'
Pain in the joints (1) Treatment principle: to promote
Scant and clear urine (1) digestion, harmonize the stomach,
Stomachache (1) and stop vomiting
Treatment principle: to disperse
Treatment formula: Bao-He-Wan
cold, dry up dampness, harmonize
Food cures: asafoetida, buckwheat,
the stomach, and stop vomiting
castor bean, jellyfish, peach,
Treatment formula: Huo-Xiang-
radish, water chestnut, cardamon
Zheng-Qi-San
seed, cayenne pepper, coriander,
Food cures: cayenne pepper, dill
grapefruit, jackfruit, malt, sweet
seed, fennel, fresh ginger, mustard
basil, tea, and tomato
seed, prickly ash, star anise, white
or yellow mustard, wine, carp,
celery, horse bean, jellyfish skin, 3. Dampness-sputum
Job's-tears, hyacinth bean,
syndrome ( )
oregano, sweet basil, adzuki bean,
bamboo shoot, soybean sprouts, Symptoms:
and rosin Cough (1)
Discharge of sputum that can be
2. Indigestion syndrome ( ) coughed out easily (1)

Symptoms: Discharge of white -watery sputum (1)

Abdominal pain (1) Dizziness (1)

Abdominal pain with a desire for Headache (1)
massage (1) Hiccups (1)
Abdominal pain with an aversion to Pain in the chest (1)
massage (1) Panting (3)

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Prolonged dizziness (2) pepper, radish, rice bran, and
Sleep a lot (2) sword bean
Sleeplessness (2)
Vomiting of watery sputum (3) 5. Yang deficiency syndrome
White, sliding sputum that can be
( )
cleared from throat easily (2)
Treatment principle: to warm and Symptoms:
transform sputum and to Clear and long streams of urine (1)
harmonize the stomach and stop Cold hands and feet (1)

vomiting Constipation (1)

Treatment formula: Xiao-Ban-Xia- Diarrhea (1)
Tang Diminished urination (1)
Food cures: adzuki bean, ambergris, Discharge of watery, thin stools (1)
barley, common carp, cucumber, Edema (1)
mung bean, seaweed, shepherd's Fatigue with lack of power (1)
purse, star fruit, bamboo shoot, Fear of cold (1)
crown daisy, date, fresh ginger, Fingertips often cold (1)
leaf or brown mustard, black and Frequent fear of cold both in hands
white pepper, white or yellow and feet (1)

mustard seed, asparagus, and pear Frequent illness and love of sleep (1)
Head and body curled up while lying

4. Stomach energy upsurging down (1)

Headache in the morning (1)
syndrome ( )
Palpitations (1)
Symptoms: Perspiration like cold water (1)
Dysphagia (2) Scant energy and too tired to talk (1)
Dry vomiting (2) Sleep a lot (1)
Eating in the evening and vomiting in Vomiting of clear water (1)*
morning (2)
the Vomiting right after a full meal (1)*
Eating in the morning and vomiting Treatment principle: to warm the
in the evening (2) middle region and strengthen the
Hiccups in short sounds (2) spleen and to strengthen the
Nausea (2) stomach and stop vomiting
Upset stomach (3) Treatment formula: Li-Zhong-Tang or
Vomiting of foods, watery sputum, or Wu-Zhu-Yu-Tang
acidic and bitter water (3)* Food cures: kidneys, lobster, sardine,
Vomiting right after eating (2) shrimp, star anise, and red and
Treatment principle: to harmonize black date
the stomach, regulate stomach
energy, and stop vomiting
6. Yin deficiency syndrome
Treatment formula: Xuan-Fu-Dai-
Zhe-Tang ( )

Food cures: almond, areca nut, sugar Symptoms:

beet, brake, buckwheat, common Bleeding from gums (1)
carp, cashew nut, coriander, Constipation (1)
loquat, malt, pea, black and white Dizziness (2)

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Dry sensations in the mouth (1) Love of hot drink (1)
Dry throat (1) Pain in inner part of stomach, getting
Dry vomiting (3)* better after meals (1)
Fatigue (1) Pain shifting around with no fixed
Headache in the afternoon (1) region (1)
Light fever in the afternoon (1) Pale complexion (1)
Night sweats (1) Plenty of saliva (1)
Nosebleed (1) Severe pain in the joints (1)
Pain in the throat (1) Sore loins and weak legs (1)
Short and reddish streams of urine Thinking about water but with no
(1) desire to drink it (1)
Sleeplessness (1) Whitish urine (1)
Swallowing difficulty (1) Treatment principle: to warm the
Toothache (1) middle region and disperse cold
Underweight (1) and to harmonize the stomach
Treatment principle: to water the and stop hiccups
yin and nourish the stomach and Treatment formula: Ding-Xiang-Shi-
to lubricate dryness and stop Di-Tang
vomiting Food cures: cayenne pepper, dill

Treatment formula: Sha-Shen-Mai- seed, fennel, fresh ginger, mustard

Dong-Tang seed, prickly ash, star anise, white
Food cures: bird's nest, cheese, or yellow mustard, and wine
kidney bean, abalone, asparagus,
chicken egg, cuttlefish, duck, duck
2. Hot syndrome ( )
egg, white fungus, oyster, pork,
and royal jelly Symptoms:
Constipation or diarrhea (1)
HICCUPS Depressed, quick-tempered, and
insecure (1)
1. Cold syndrome ( ) Diminished urination (1)

Symptoms: Discharge of copious, yellow, sticky

Constipation (1) sputum (1)
Coughing out and vomiting bubbles Dry lips or dry teeth (1)
of saliva (1) Escape of gas from the anus with
Dislike of cold or dislike of talking noise (1)

(1) Hiccups that make loud and short

Dizziness with objects appearing in sound, with dryness and thirst

front of eyes (1) (2)'

Dry throat (1) Hiccups that make quick sound and
Hands and feet extremely cold (1) occur quite frequently (2)*
Heavy and unclear voice with high- Light fever (1)
pitched and rough tone (1) Light sensations in the body that can
Hiccups with loud and forceful turn easily (1)
sounds (2)* Limbs are warm (1)
Hiccups with cold hands and feet Little saliva (1)

and easily started by cold air (2)* Love of cold or cold drink (1)

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Stools with an extremely bad smell Pain in inner part of stomach with
(1) sweUing and feeling of fullness (1)
Thirst with an incessant desire to Stomachache (1)
•
drink (1) Stool with an extremely bad smell
Throat swelling and red, producing (1)
rotten liquid (1) Vomiting (1)
Urine with an extremely bad smell Treatment principle: to promote
(1) digestion, regulate the stomach,
Vomiting of sour, bad-smelling foods, and stop hiccups
with a love of cold drink (1) Treatment formula: Bao-He-Wan
Treatment principle: to clear the Food cures: asafoetida, buckwheat,
heat and sedate the fire and to castor bean, jellyfish, peach,
harmonize the stomach and stop radish, water chestnut, cardamon
hiccups seed, cayenne pepper, coriander,
Treatment formula: Zhu-Ye-Shi-Gao- grapefruit, jackfruit, malt, sweet
Tang basil, tea, and tomato
Food cures: banana, bitter endive,
black fungus, salt, spinach, 4. Yin deficiency syndrome
strawberry, bamboo shoot,
( )
cucumber, Job's-tears, laver, leaf

beet, mung bean, peppermint, and Symptoms:

purslane Bleeding from gums (1)
Constipation (1)
Dizziness (1)
3. Indigestion syndrome ( )
Dry and scant stools (1)
Symptoms: Dry sensations in the mouth (1)
Abdominal pain (1) Dry throat (1)
Abdominal pain with a desire for Fatigue (1)
massage (1) Headache in the afternoon (1)
Abdominal pain with an aversion to Hiccups that occur more readily on
massage (1) an empty stomach (2)*
Bad taste in the mouth (2)* Hiccups with weak and low sound
Belching of bad breath after meals (2)'
(2)' Light fever in the afternoon (1)
Chest and diaphragm congestion and Night sweats (1)
discomfort (1) Nosebleed (1)
Diarrhea and constipation (1) Short and reddish streams of urine
Hiccups with loud and forceful sound (1)
(2)* Sleeplessness (1)
Hot sensations in the middle of Swallowing difficulty (1)

palms (1) Toothache (1)

Indigestion (1) Underweight (1)
Lack of appetite (1) Treatment principle: to produce
Love of hot drink, but drink only a fluids and strengthen the stomach

little (1) and to lubricate dryness and stop

Nausea (1) hiccups

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Treatment formula: Yi-Wei-Tang Constipation with bad breath (5)*
Food cures: bird's nest, cheese, Discharge of blood from anus (1)
kidney bean, abalone, asparagus, Discharge of solid, dry, and hard
chicken egg, cutdefish, duck, duck stools (5)*
egg, white fungus, oyster, pork, Discharge of sticky, muddy stools
and royal jelly with a rotten and bad smell (1)
Dry sensations in the mouth (1)
5. Yang deficiency syndrome Gums swelling (1)
( ) Lips are scorched (1)
Pain in anus with swelling and
Symptoms:
burning sensations (1)
Clear and long streams of urine (1)
Short and reddish streams of urine
Cold hands and feet (1)
Constipation or diarrhea (1) (1)
Yellow stools like rice pulp with bad
Diminished urination (1)
smell (1)
Discharge of watery, thin stools (1)
Treatment principle: to clear heat
Fatigue (1)
Fear of cold (1)
and lubricate the large intestine
Fingertips often cold (1)
Treatment formula: Ma-Zi-Ren-Wan
or Zeng-Yi-Cheng-Qi-Tang
Frequent fear of cold both in hands
and feet (1) Food cures: preserved duck egg,

Headache in the morning (1) flour, banana, bitter endive, black

Hiccups that occur more readily on fungus, salt, spinach, strawberry,

an empty stomach (2)* bamboo shoot, cucumber, Job's-

Hiccups with weak and low sound tears, laver, leaf beet, mung bean,

(3)'
peppermint, purslane, sesame oil,

Palpitations (1) and apple

Perspiration due to hot weather or
putting on warm clothes (1) 2. Energy congestion syndrome
Perspiration like cold water (1)
( )
Scant energy and too tired to talk (1)
Sleep a lot (1) Symptoms:
Treatment principle: to tone the Abdominal pain (2)

spleen and the kidneys and to Chest and ribs discomfort (1)

harmonize the stomach and stop Chest pain (2)

hiccups Constipation with a desire to empty

Treatment formula: Li-Zhong-Tang the bowel (5)*

Food cures: kidneys, Iqbster, sardine, Pain in inner part of stomach with
shrimp, star anise, and red and prickling sensation and swelling
black date (1)
Pain in the upper abdomen (2)
CONSTIPATION Retention of urine (1)
Ringing in ears and deafness (1)
1. Large-intestine heat
Stomachache (2)
syndrome ( ) Subjective sensation of lump in the
Symptoms: throat (1)
Abdominal pain (2) Swallowing difficulty (1)

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Swelling and congestion after eating Constipation with discharge of soft
(1) stools (1)*
Treatment principle: to promote Discharge of sticky, turbid stools or
energy flow diarrhea (1)*
Treatment formula: Liu-Mo-Yin Dizziness (1)
Food cures: beef, cherry, bird's nest, Fatigued foUowing bowel movement
butterfish, chicken, coconut meat, (1)*
date, tofu, mustard seed, sweet Headache (severe) that occurs with
rice, goose meat, mutton, jackfruit, fatigue after labor (1)

squash, sweet potato, red and Headache at intervals, headache in

black date, rice, rock sugar, the morning, or prolonged
caraway seed, spearmint, common headache (1)
button mushroom, oregano, red Lying down with an inability to sit

bean, ambergris, diU seed, garUc, up, which wiU cause dizziness (1)
sweet basil, and saffron Misty vision (1)
Numbness (1)
Palpitations with insecure feeling (1)
3. Cold large-intestine
Perspiration on hands and feet (1)
syndrome ( )
Prolonged headache (1)
Symptoms: Ringing in ears that causes deafness
Abdominal pain (4)* (1)
Abdominal pain with abdominal Shaking of hands (1)
rumbling (2) Shortness of breath (1)

Abdominal rumbling (2) SwaUowing difficulty (1)

Clear and long streams of urine
Cold hands and feet (2)
Difficult bowel movements (5)*
Discharge of sticky,
unlike dung of a goose (3)
(2)
Talking in weak voice (1)
Tips of four limbs slightly cold (1)
Underweight with dry skin (1)
muddy stools not Treatment principle: to strengthen
the energy and promote bowel

Treatment principle: to warm the movement

large intestine and promote bowel Treatment formula: Bu-Zhong-Yi-Qi-
movements Tang

Treatment formula: Ji-Chuan-]ian Food cures: grape, longan nuts,

Food cures: capers, cayenne pepper,
fresh ginger, prickly ash, star
anise, white or yellow
seed, white or yeUow mustard,
wine, chicken, clove, herring,
nutmeg, and black and white
pepper
maltose, mandarin fish, Irish
potato, sweet rice, apple
cucumber, bog bean, gold carp,
mustard
carrot, chestnut, ham, horse bean,
hyacinth bean, Job's-tears, royal
jelly, string bean, whitefish, yam,
red and black date, mutton,
squash, and rock sugar

4. Energy deficiency syndrome 5. Blood deficiency syndrome

( ) ( )

Symptoms: Symptoms:
Abdominal pain (1) Abdominal pain (1)

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Constipation with discharge of hard Diarrhea with discharge of soft stools
stool (!) with an offensive smell (6)*
Difficult bowel movement (1)* Discharge of sputum that can be
Dizziness (1) coughed out easily (1)
Dry and cracked lips and mouth (1) Dysentery (2)
Fatigue (1) Edema in the four limbs (1)
Fever (1) Headache (1)
Feeling miserable (1) Movement difficulty (1)

Headache in the afternoon or with Pain in the body (1)

dizziness (1) Pain in the joints (1)
Lips lightly colored (1) Scant and clear urine (1)
Lying down with an inability to sit Stomachache (1)
up, which will cause dizziness (1) Treatment principle: to remove
Misty vision (1) dampness with aromatic herbs and
Muscles jumping that cannot be to disperse cold and dry
controlled (1) dampness
Night sweats (1) Treatment formula: Huo-Xiang-
Palpitations with insecure feeling (1) Zheng-Qi-San
Sleeplessness (1) Food cures: cayenne pepper, dill

Spasms (1) seed, fennel, fresh ginger, mustard

Tics of four limbs (1) seed, prickly ash, star anise, white
Underweight with dry skin (1) or yellow mustard, wine, carp,
White complexion (1) celery, horse bean, jellyfish skin,
Treatment principle: to nourish the Job's-tears, hyacinth bean,
blood and lubricate the large oregano, sweet basil, adzuki bean,
intestine bamboo shoot, soybean sprouts,
Treatment formula: Run-Chang-Wan and rosin
Food cures: abalone, asparagus,
cutdefish, chicken egg, duck egg, 2. Superficial dampness-heat
white fungus, beef liver, grape,
syndrome ( )
mandarin fish, oyster, milk, beef,
cherry, blood clam, and longan Symptoms:
nuts Burning sensation and itch in the

genitals or burning sensation in the

DIARRHEA anus (1)
Diarrhea with forceful discharge of
1. Cold-dampness syndrome
stools (5)*
( ) Discharge of yellowish-red, turbid
Symptoms: stools with bad smell (1)
Absence of perspiration in hot Excessive perspiration (1)
weather (1) Feeling miserable (1)
Cold sensations in lower abdomen- Itch and pain in the vulva frequently
genitals region (1) (1)
Cough (1) Low fever (1)
Coughing out sputum with a low Pain in the joints of four limbs, with
sound (1) swelling and heaviness (1)

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Paralysis (1) Nausea (1)
Perspiration on hands and feet or the Pain in inner part of stomach with
head (1> swelling and feeling of fullness (1)
Reddish and scant streams of urine Stomachache (1)
(1) Stools with an extremely bad smell
Retention of urine (1) (1)
Short and reddish streams of urine Vomiting (1)

(1) Vomiting of clear water (1)

Swollen body of the tongue
Thirst (1)
Yellowish color of body (1)
Treatment principle: to clear heat
and remove dampness and to
regulate the stomach and the
intestine
Treatment formula: Ge-Gen-Qin-Lian-
Tang
Food cures: carp, celery, horse bean,
(1) Treatment principle: to promote
digestion and regulate the stomach
and intestine
Treatment formula: Mu-Xiang-Bing-
Lang-Wan
Food cures: asafoetida, buckwheat,
castor bean, jellyfish, peach,
radish, water chestnut, cardamon
seed, cayenne pepper, coriander,
grapefruit, jackfruit, malt, sweet

jellyfish skin, Job's-tears, prickly basil, tea, and tomato

ash, hyacinth bean, oregano, sweet
basil, adzuki bean, bamboo shoot, 4. Liver offending the spleen
. soybean sprouts, rosin, banana, Syndrome ( )
bitter endive, black fungus, salt,
spinach, strawberry, cucumber, Symptoms:
leaf beet, mung bean, peppermint, Abdominal enlargement (3)

and purslane Abdominal pain (3)

Abdominal rumbling (1)
Chronic diarrhea (1)
3. Indigestion syndrome ( )
Diarrhea occurs right after abdominal
Symptoms: pain starts (8)*
Abdominal pain that lessens Fatigued spirits (1)
following bowel movement (3)* Hungry with no appetite (2)
Belching of bad breath after meals Thirst with no desire for drink (1)

(1) Treatment principle: to regulate

Chest and diaphragm congestion and energy and oppress the liver and
discomfort (1) to harmonize the stomach and
Diarrhea and constipation (1) support the spleen
Diarrhea with an unusually offensive Treatment formula: Tong-Xie-Yao-
smell (3)* Fang
Hot sensations in the middle of Food cures: brown sugar, kumquat,
palms (1) mandarin orange, apple cucumber,
Indigestion (1) bog bean, gold carp, carrot,
Lack of appetite (1) chestnut, corncob, horse bean,
Love of hot drink, but drink only a hyacinth bean, Job's-tears, Irish
httle (1) potato, royal jelly, string bean,
Malaria (1) whitefish, and yam

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5. Spleen-dampness syndrome Edema (1)
Edema that occurs all over the body
( )
(1)
Symptoms: Fatigue (1)
Chest discomfort without appetite (1) Fear of cold (1)
Diarrhea that comes and goes (5)* Feeling comfortable after bowel
Diarrhea with discharge of watery movement (1)
stools (5)*
Four limbs weakness (1)
Edema (1) Frequent urination with clear or
Heavy sensations in head as if the white urine (1)
head were covered with something Mentally fatigued (1)
(1) Sputum rumbling with panting (1)
Heavy sensations in the body with Treatment principle: to warm the
discomfort (1) spleen and the kidneys and to
Jaundice (1) solidify the intestine and stop
Love of hot drink (1) diarrhea
Nausea and vomiting (1) Treatment formula: Si-Shen-Wan
Stomach fullness and discomfort (1) Food cures: air bladder of shark,
S^Yeet, sticky taste in mouth (1) chicken, cayenne pepper, fennel,
Too tired to talk or move (1) nutmeg, black and white pepper,
Treatment principle: to tone the prickly ash, mutton, sword bean,
energy and strengthen the spleen white or yellow mustard, kidney,
and to help dampness seep and lobster, sardine, shrimp, sparrow,
stop diarrhea
clove, dill seed, fennel, pistachio
Treatment formula: Shcn-Ling-Bai- nut, sparrow egg, crab apple,
Zhu-San or Bu-Zhong-Yi-Qi-Tang
raspberry, and walnut
Food cures: gold carp, corncob,
horse bean, Job's-tears, prickly
ash, adzuki bean, and bamboo
CHEST PAIN
shoot 1. Cold syndrome ( )

Symptoms:
6. Spleen-kidneys yang
Abdominal pain (1)
deficienq^ syndrome ( ) Absence of perspiration in hot

Symptoms: weather (1)

Ascites (1) Absence of thirst in mouth (1)
Being physically weak amd too tired Abundant watering of eyes (1)
to talk (1) Chest pain that affects the back of
Cold hands and feet (1) shoulders (1)
Cold loins (1) Chest pain often triggered or
Diarrhea before dawn (2)* intensified by cold (2)*
Diarrhea right after pain occurs (2)* Clear and long streams of urine in
Diarrhea with sticky and muddy large amounts (1)
stools (1) Cold chest, cold hands and feet, or
Dysentery (1) cold bodily sensations (1)
Eating only a htde (1) Constipation (1)

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Contraction of tendons and muscles Prolonged dizziness (1)
(1) Sleep a lot (1)
Diarrhea with watery stools Sleeplessness (1)
containing undigested food or with Vomiting (2)
sticky and muddy stools (1) White, sUding sputum that can be
Dizziness with objects appearing in cleared from throat easily (1)
front of eyes (1) Treatment principle: to transform
Dry throat (1) sputum and remove dampness
Hands and feet extremely cold (1) Treatment formula: Gua-Lou-Xie-Bai-
Heavy and unclear voice in high- Ban-Xia-Tang
pitched and rough tone (1) Food cures: adzuki bean, ambergris,
Hiccups with cold hands and feet barley, common carp, cucumber,
and mild taste in mouth, triggered mung bean, seaweed, shepherd's
by cold air (1) purse, star fruit, bamboo shoot,
Love of hot drink (1) crown daisy, date, fresh ginger,

Pain in the throat (1) leaf or brown mustard, black and

Pain shifting around with no fixed white pepper, white or yellow
region (1) mustard seed, asparagus, and pear
Pale complexion (1)
Perspire heavily (1)
3. Blood coagulations
Treatment principle: to warm the syndrome ( )
internal region and disperse cold
,

Treatment formula: Zhi-Gan-Cao-
Tang or Gua-Lou-Xie-Bai-Bai-]iu-
Tang
Food cures: cayenne pepper,
seed, fennel, fresh ginger, mustard
seed, prickly ash, star anise, white
or yellow mustard, and wine
2. Dampness-sputum
Symptoms:
Abdominal pain (1)
Chest pain in a fixed region without
shifting around (2)*
dill
Chest pain that is caused by injuries
(2)*
Chest pain that worsens on pressure
(2)*
Coughing up blood (1)
Pain in the upper abdomen (1)

syndrome ( ) Palpitations with insecure feeling (2)*

Partial suppression of lochia (1)
Symptoms: Spasm (2)*
Chest pain that affects the back of Stomachache (2)*
shoulders (3)* Stroke (2)*
Chest pain that is dull and mild (2)* Swelling and congestion after eating
Cough (2) (1)
Discharge of sputum that can be Vomiting of blood (1)
coughed out easily (1) Treatment principle: to remove
Discharge of white, watery sputum blood coagulations and promote
(1) blood circulation
Dizziness (1) Treatment formula: Shen-Tong-Zhu-
Headache (1) Yu-Tang
Hiccups (1) Food cures: ambergris, brown sugar,
Panting (2) chestnut, eggplant, peach, black

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crab, distillers' grains, papaya, and genitals or burning sensation in the

saffron anus (1)
Congested chest (1)
PAIN IN THE UPPER Diarrhea with forceful discharge of
ABDOMEN stools (1)

1. Wind-cold syndrome Discharge of yellowish-red, turbid

( )
stools with bad smell (1)
Symptoms: Edema (1)
Absence of perspiration in hot Excessive perspiration (1)
weather (1) Itch and pain in the vulva frequently
Clear discharge from nose (1)
(1)
Cough (1) Jaundice (1)
Diarrhea (1)
Low fever (1)
Dislike of cold (1)
Pain in the upper abdomen that
Dizziness (1)
worsens with massage (2)*
Facial paralysis (1)
Pain in the joints of the four limbs,
Fever or hot and cold sensations that
with swelhng and heaviness (1)
come and go (1)
Perspiration on hands and feet or the
Headache (1)
head (1)
Headache with dizziness (1)
Reddish and scant urine (1)
Hoarseness at the beginning of
Retention of urine (1)
illness (1)
Severe pain in the upper abdomen
Loss of voice (1)
(2)*
Nausea (1)
Short streams of reddish urine (1)
Nosebleed (1)
Swollen body of the tongue (1)
Pain in the body shifting around with
Thirst (1)
no fixed region (1)
Treatment principle: to clear
Pain in the upper abdomen with
chest congestion (2)*
dampness-heat in the liver and the
gallbladder
Pain in the joints (1)
Stuffed nose (1)
Treatment formula: Yin-Chen-Hao-
Vomiting (1) Tang or Long-Dan-Xie-Gan-Tang
Treatment principle: to reduce the Food cures: carp, celery, horse bean,

heat in the gallbladder jellyfish skin, Job's-tears, prickly

Treatment formula: Xiao-Chai-Hu- ash, hyacinth bean, oregano, sweet

Tang basil, adzuki bean, bamboo shoot,

Food cures: peppermint (including soybean sprouts, rosin, banana,
oil), spearmint, sweet basil, bitter endive, black fungus, salt,

cayenne pepper, fennel, fresh spinach, strawberry, cucumber,

ginger, mustard seed, star anise, leaf beet, mung bean, peppermint,
and prickly ash leaf and purslane

2. Superficial dampness-heat 3. Liver-fire upsurging

syndrome ( )
syndrome ( )

Symptoms: Symptoms:
Abdominal pain (1) Acute dizziness (1)

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Bleeding from stomach (1) Poor appetite (1)
Deafness (1) Retention of urine (1)
Dim vision (1) Ringing in ears and deafness (1)
Dizziness (1) Stomachache (2)
Dry sensations in the mouth (1) Subjective sensation of lump in the
Getting angry easily (1) throat (1)
Headache on both sides of the head Swallowing difficulty (1)

and in the corners of the eyes (1) SwelUng and congestion after eating
Headache that is severe (1) (1)
Hiccups (1) Treatment principle: to relax the
Nosebleed (1) liver and regulate the energy of

Pain (falling) in the lower abdomen the liver and to strengthen the
with desire for massage (1) spleen and nourish the blood
Pain in the chest and the ribs (1) Treatment formula: Xiao-Yao-San or
Pain in the upper abdomen triggered Chai-Hu-Shu-Gan-San
by anger or emotional upset (1)* Food cures: beef, cherry, bird's nest,
Pink eyes with swelling (1)
butterfish, chicken, coconut meat,
Red eyes (1) date, tofu, mustard seed, sweet

Rin^ng in ears (1)

rice, goose meat, mutton, jackfruit,

Severe pain in the upper abdomen squash, sweet potato, red and
(!) black date, rice, rock sugar,
Sleeplessness or sleep a lot (1) caraway seed, spearmint, common
Vomiting of blood (1) button mushroom, oregano, red
Treatment principle: to calm the bean, ambergris, dill seed, garlic,

liver and sedate fire in the liver sweet basil, saffron, sweet potato,
Treatment formula: ^ling-Gan-lang red and black date, Chinese chive,

Food cures: spinach, chestnut, brown sugar, mandarin orange,

shepherd's purse, rye, black and garlic
fungus, vinegar, abalone,
3. Blood coagulations
asparagus, chicken egg, white
fungus, pork, and royal jelly
syndrome ( )

Symptoms:
4. Energy congestion syndrome Abdominal pain (1)
Bleeding from gums (1)
( )
Chest pain (1)
Symptoms: Coughing out blood (1)
khdominaX pain (2) Headache (1)
Chest and ribs discomfort (1) Jaundice (1)
Chest pain (2) Lumbago (1)
Constipation with a desire to empty Pain in the upper abdomen as if

the bowel (3)* being pricked by a sharp needle

Pain in inner part of stomach with (2)'
pricking sensations and swelling Pain in the upper abdomen in a fixed

(1) region without moving around (2)*

Pain in the upper abdomen that Pain in the loins as if being pierced
moves around (3)* with an awl (1)

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Palpitations with insecure feeling (1) sensations in the body (1)
Partial suppression of lochia (1) Pain in the loins as if sitting in water
Spasm (1) with heaviness in body (1)
Stomachache (1) Quick bowel movements (1)
Stroke (1) Stomach and abdomen swollen and
Swelhng and congestion after eating full (1)

(1) Toes extremely itchy (1)

Vomiting of blood (1) White, small granular pimples in the
Treatment principle: to transform skin (1)
blood coagulations and regulate Treatment principle: to strengthen
energy the spleen, dry dampness, and
Treatment formula: Ge-Xia-Zhu-Yu- regulate the liver
Tang Treatment formula: Bu-Huan-Jin-
Food cures: ambergris, brown sugar, Zheng-Qi-San or Shen-Ling-Bai-Zhu-
chestnut, eggplant, peach, black San
soybean, sturgeon, sweet basil, Food cures: carp, celery, horse bean,
crab, distillers' grains, papaya, and jellyfish skin, Job's-tears, prickly

saffron ash, hyacinth bean, oregano, sweet

basil, adzuki bean, bamboo shoot,

Dampness syndrome soybean sprouts, and rosin

6. ( )

Symptoms:
7. Yin deficiency syndrome
Abdominal pain with abdominal
rumbling ( )
(1)
Diarrhea (1) Symptoms:
Diminished urination (1) Bleeding from gums (1)
Discharge of hard stool followed by Constipation (1)
sticky, turbid stool (1) Dizziness (1)
Dizziness (1) Dry and scant stool (1)
Headache as if the head were being Dry sensations in the mouth (1)
wrapped up (1) Dry throat (1)
Heavy sensation in body with Fatigue (2)
intestinal rumbling and watery Headache in the afternoon (1)
stools (1) Jaundice (1)
Heavy sensations and stagnation of Light fever in the afternoon (1)
lower limbs (1) Night sweats (1)
Heavy sensations in head as if head Nosebleed (1)
were wrapped up (1) Pain in the throat, also red and
Heavy sensations in the body (1) swollen (1)
Illness starts mostly from lower Palms of hands and soles of feet are

regions of the body (1) both hot (1)

Itch (1) Palpitations with insecure feeling (1)
Love of hot drink (1) Severe pain in the body that attacks
Love of sleep and heavy sensations in all of a sudden (1)
the body (1) Short streams of reddish urine (1)

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Sleeplessness (1) potato, red and black date, rice,
Swallowing difficulty (1) rock sugar, caraway seed,
Toothache (1) spearmint, common button
Underweight (1) mushroom, oregano, red bean,
Treatment principle: to water the ambergris, dill seed, garlic, sweet
yin and nourish the blood and to basil, and saffron

soften up the liver

Treatment formula: Yi-Guan-Jian or 2. Blood coagulations
Liu-Wei-Di-Huang-Wan syndrome ( )
Food cures: bird's nest, cheese,
kidney bean, abalone, asparagus, Symptoms:
chicken egg, cuttlefish, duck, duck Abdominal pain (1)

egg, white fungus, oyster, pork, Bleeding from gums (1)

and royal jelly

Chest pain (1)
Coughing out blood (1)
Headache
STOMACHACHE Jaundice (1)
(1)

1. Liver energy congestion Lumbago (1)

Pain (acute) around umbilicus
syndrome ( )
and hard spots
resisting massage,
Symptoms: by hands (1)
felt

Abdominal obstruction (2) Pain in region between navel and

Abdominal pain (2) pubic hair with feeling of hardness
Belching (1) (1)
Convulsions (1) Pain in the upper abdomen as if being
Nausea (1) pricked by a needle (1)
Numbness (1) Pain in the upper abdomen that
Stomachache that affects the upper worsens after eating (2)*
abdomen and gets slightly better Pain in the loins as if being pierced
with massage (5)* with an awl (1)
Stomachache that worsens with anger Pain in the ribs (1)
(6)* Palpitations with insecure feeling (1)
Subjective sensations of objects in the Spasm (1)
throat (3) Stomachache (1)
Vomiting of blood (1) Stroke (1)
Treatment principle: to disperse Swelling and congestion after eating
energy congestion, regulate energy (1)
and harmonize the
conditions, Vomiting of blood (1)
stomach and relieve pain Treatment principle: to activate the
Treatment formula: Si-Ni-San blood and transform coagulations
Food cures: brown sugar, garlic, and to harmonize the stomach
turmeric, kumquat, beef, cherry, and relieve pain
bird's nest, butterfish, chicken, Treatment formula: Shi-Xiao-San
coconut meat, date, tofu, mustard Food cures: ambergris, brown sugar,
seed, sweet rice, goose meat, chestnut, eggplant, peach, black
mutton, jackfruit, squash, sweet soybean, sturgeon, sweet basil.

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saffron Cold sensations in lower abdomen-

genitals region (1)
3. Indigestion syndrome ( ) Diarrhea containing undigested food

Symptoms: (2)

Abdominal pain Fatigue (1)

(1)
Belching of bad breath after meals Fear of cold (2)
Fingerprint appears light red (1)
(1)
Chest and diaphragm congestion and Love of hot drink (3)*
discomfort (1)
Love of sighing (1)

Diarrhea and constipation (1) Night sweats (1)

Diarrhea in children (1) Palpitations (1)

Hot sensations in the middle of Run-down feeling (1)

palms (1) Shortness of breath (1)

Indigestion (1) Vomiting slowly with a feeble sound
Lack of appetite (1) (1)
Love of hot drink, but drink only a White complexion (1)
httle (1) Treatment principle: to strengthen
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Malaria (1) the spleen and the stomach and
Nausea (1) to warm the internal region and
Pain in inner part of stomach with disperse cold
swelling and feeling of fullness (1) Treatment formula: Li-Zhong-Tang or
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Stomachache that worsens with Xiang-Sha-Liu-Jun-Zi-Tang

massage (2)* Food cures: cayenne pepper, dill

Stomachache that occurs all of a seed, fennel, fresh ginger, mustard

sudden with dislike of foods (3)*
Stools with an extremely bad
smell(l)
Vomiting (1)
Vomiting of clear water
Treatment principle: to promote
digestion and harmonize the
stomach
Treatment formula: Bao-He-Wan
i
Food cures: asafoetida, buckwheat,
^ castor bean, jellyfish, peach,
radish, water chestnut,
seed, cayenne pepper, coriander,
grapefruit, jackfruit, malt,
seed, prickly ash, star anise, white
or yellow mustard, wine, grape,
longan nuts, maltose, mandarin
fish, Irish potato, sweet rice, apple
(1) cucumber, bog bean, gold carp,
carrot, chestnut, ham, horse bean,
hyacinth bean, Job's-tears, royal
jelly, string bean, whitefish, yam,
red and black date, mutton,
squash, and rock sugar
cardamon
5. Yin deficiency syndrome
sweet ( )

basil, tea, and tomato Symptoms:

Bleeding from gums (1)
4. Deficiency and cold
Burning pain in the stomach (1)
syndrome ( ) Constipation (1)
Symptoms: Dry and scant stools (1)
Abdominal pain on the right and left Dry sensations in the mouth (1)
sides of navel (umbilicus) Dry throat (1)

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Fatigue (1) Indigestion (1)
Headache in the afternoon (1) Lips lightly colored (1)
Light fever -in the afternoon (1) Pleasant taste in the mouth (1)
Night sweats (1) Poor appetite (1)
Nosebleed (1) Prolonged diarrhea (1)
Pain in the throat (1) Runny, thin saliva (1)
Pain in the throat, also red and Vomiting (1)
swollen (1) Treatment principle: to disperse cold
Palms of hands and soles of feet are and warm the spleen
both hot (1) Treatment formula: Wen-Pi-Tang
Short streams of reddish urine (1) Food cures: cinnamon, clove oil, dill
Sleeplessness (1) seed, garlic, pistachio nut, cayenne
Stomachache that worsens when the pepper, fennel, fresh ginger,
stomach is empty (2)* mustard seed, prickly ash, star
Toothache (1) anise, white or yellow mustard,
Underweight (1) and wine
Treatment principle: to tone the yin
and strengthen the stomach and
2. Deficiency and cold
to clear the heat in the stomach
Treatment formula: Mai-Men-Dong- syndrome ( )

Tang Symptoms:
Food cures: bird's nest, cheese, Abdominal pain that drags on and on
kidney bean, abalone, asparagus, (2)*
chicken egg, cuttlefish, duck, duck Abdominal pain that gets worse
egg, white fungus, oyster, pork, when cold and better when warm
and royal jelly
(2)*
Abdominal pain that gets worse
ABDOMINAL PAIN when hungry (3)*
Cold hands and feet (1)
1. Cold spleen syndrome ( ) Cold sensations in lower abdomen-
Symptoms: genitals region (1)

Abdominal pain that attacks all of a Diarrhea containing undigested food

sudden (3)* (1)

Abdominal pain that drags on and on Fatigue (1)

(1) Fear of cold (1)

Abdominal pain that gets worse Love of hot drink (1)
when cold and better when warm Love of sighing (1)

(4)' Night sweats (1)

Cold hands and feet (1) Palpitations (1)
Dark-yellow skin (1) Run-down feeling (1)
Diarrhea with a feeling of coolness Shortness of breath (1)

(1) Vomiting slowly with a feeble sound

Discharge of watery, thin stools (1) (1)
Edema (1) White complexion (1)

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Treatment principle: to strengthen 4. Indigestion syndrome ( )
energy and warm the internal
region Symptoms:
Treatment formula: Li-Zhong-Tang Abdominal pain that gets worse with
Food cures: cayenne pepper, dill massage and better after bowel
seed, fennel, fresh ginger, mustard movement (4)*

seed, prickly ash, star anise, white Belching of bad breath after meals
or yellow mustard, wine, grape, (1)

longan nuts, maltose, mandarin Diarrhea and constipation (1)

fish, Irish potato, sweet rice, apple Dislike of foods (1)

cucumber, bog bean, gold carp, Hot sensations in the middle of

carrot, chestnut, ham, horse bean, palms (1)
hyacinth bean, Job's-tears, royal Indigestion (1)
jelly, string bean, whitefish, yam, Lack of appetite (1)

red and black date, mutton, Love of hot drink, but drink only a
squash, and rock sugar Uttle (1)
Nausea (1)
3. Excess and hot syndrome Pain in inner part of stomach with

( ) swelling and feeling of fullness (1)

Stomachache (4)*
Symptoms:
Stools with an extremely bad smell
Abdominal pain that gets worse
(1)
when hot and better when cold
Vomiting (1)
(6)'
Vomiting of clear water (1)
Abdominal pain that gets worse with
Treatment principle: to promote
massage (5)*
digestion and harmonize the
Abdominal pain with burning
stomach
sensations (5)*
Constant desire for drink, but drink
Treatment formula: Bao-He-Wan or
Zhi-Shi-Dao-Zhi-Wan
only a litde (1)
Hiccups that make loud and forceful Food cures: asafoetida, buckwheat,

sound castor bean, jellyfish, peach,

(1)
Pain in the throat, also red and radish, water chestnut, cardamon
swollen seed, cayenne pepper, coriander,
(1)
Vomiting that comes on rather grapefruit, jackfruit, malt, sweet

forcefully, with a strong sound (1)

basil, tea, and tomato
Treatment principle: to sedate heat
and regulate energy 5. Energy congestion syndrome
Treatment formula: Hou-Pu-San-Wu-
( )
Tang
Food cures: banana, bitter endive, Symptoms:
black fungus, salt, spinach, Abdominal pain that reduces after

strawberry, bamboo shoot, flatulence (2)*

cucumber, Job's-tears, laver, leaf Belching or hiccups (2)*
beet,mung bean, peppermint, and Chest and ribs discomfort (1)
purslane Chest pain (1)

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Constipation with a desire to empty Pain in region between navel and
the bowel (2)* pubic hair with feehng of hardness
Pain in inner part of stomach with (1)
prickhng sensation and swelling Pain in the upper abdomen (1)
(1) Pain in the loins as if being pierced
Pain in the upper abdomen (2)* with an awl (1)
Retention of urine (1) Pain in the ribs (1)
Ringing in ears and deafness (1) Palpitations with insecure feeling (1)
Stomachache (2)* Spasm (1)
Subjective sensation of lump in the Stomachache (1)
throat (1) Stroke (1)
Swallowing difficulty (1) SweUing and congestion after eating
Swelling and congestion after eating
(1)
(1) Vomiting of blood (1)
Treatment principle: to regulate Treatment principle: to activate the
energy and promote energy blood and transform coagulations
circulation
and to promote energy circulation
Treatment formula: Mu-Xiang-Shun- and relieve pain
Qi-San
Treatment formula: Shao-Fu-Zhu-Yu-
Food cures: beef, cherry, bird's nest,
Tang
butterfish, chicken, coconut meat,
Food cures: ambergris, brown sugar,
date, tofu, mustard seed, sweet
chestnut, eggplant, peach, black
rice, goose meat, mutton, jackfruit,
soybean, sturgeon, sweet basil,
squash, sweet potato, red and
crab, distillers' grains, papaya, and
black date, rice, rock sugar,
saffron
caraway seed, spearmint, common
button mushroom, oregano, red
bean, ambergris, dill seed, garhc,
LUMBAGO
sweet basil, and saffron
(LOWER-BACK PAIN)

6. Blood coagulations 1. Wind-dampness syndrome

syndrome ( )
( )

Symptoms: Symptoms:
Abdominal pain as if being pricked Chronic backache (1)

by a needle (2)* Diarrhea (1)

Abdominal pain in a fixed region

Eczema (1)

mthout moving around Edema (1)

(1)
Bleeding from gums (1) Fever that becomes more severe in

Chest pain (1) the afternoon (1)

Coughing out blood (1) German measles (1)

Headache (1)
Headache with heavy sensations in

Jaundice (1) the head (1)

Lumbago (1) Itchy sores (1)
Pain (acute) around umbiUcus Light swelling (1)
resisting massage, and hard spots Lower-back pain affecting the lower
felt by hands (1) limbs (4)*

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 Lower-back pain that gets worse on seed, prickly ash, star anise, white
rainy days (4)* or yellow mustard, wine, carp,
Pain in all the joints (1) celery, horse bean, jellyfish skin,
Pain shifting around with no fixed Job's-tears, hyacinth bean,
region (1) oregano, sweet basil, adzuki bean,
Scant urine (1) bamboo shoot, soybean sprouts,
Treatment principle: to expel wind and rosin
and disperse cold and to remove
dampness and relieve pain 3. Superficial dampness-heat
Treatment formula: Du-Huo-]i-Sheng-
syndrome ( )
Tang
Food cures: peppermint, spearmint, Symptoms:
sweet basil, celery, coconut meat, Abdominal pain (1)

green onion, jellyfish skin, prickly Burning sensation and itch in the
ash, rice, adzuki bean, rosin, and genitals or burning sensation in
the anus (1)
Congested chest (1)
Diarrhea with forceful discharge of
2. Cold-dampness syndrome
stools (!)
( ) Discharge of yellowish-red, turbid
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Symptoms: stools with bad smell (1)

Absence of perspiration in hot Edema (1)
weather (1) Excessive perspiration (1)

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Cold lower-back pain (5)* Feeling miserable (1)
Cold sensations in lower abdomen- Jaundice (1)
genitals region (1) Low fever (1)
i
Cough (1) Lower-back pain with a weak back or
Coughing out sputum with a low burning sensations (1)*
sound (1) Pain in the joints of four limbs, with
Diarrhea (2) swelling and heaviness (1)
Discharge of sputum that can be Paralysis (1)
coughed out easily (1) Perspiration on hands and feet or the

Dysentery (2) head (1)

Edema in the four limbs (1) Reddish and scant urine (1)
Headache (1) Retention of urine (1)
Movement difficulty particularly in Short streams of reddish urine (1)
turning around (1) Swollen body of the tongue (1)
Pain in the body or in the joints (1) Thirst (1)
Scant and clear urine (1) Yellowish color of body (1)
Stomachache (1) Treatment principle: to clear heat
Treatment principle: to expel cold and remove dampness and to
and remove dampness and to promote energy circulation
warm the internal region Treatment formula: San-Miao-Wan
Treatment formula: Shen-Zhuo-Tang Food cures: carp, celery, horse bean,
Food cures: cayenne pepper, dill jellyfish skin, Job's-tears, prickly
seed, fennel, fresh ginger, mustard ash, hyacinth bean, oregano, sweet

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soybean sprouts, rosin, banana, Yu-Tang
bitter endive, black fungus, salt, Food cures: ambergris, brown sugar,
spinach, strawberry, cucumber, chestnut, eggplant, peach, black
leaf beet, mung bean, peppermint, soybean, sturgeon, sweet basil,

and purslane crab, distillers' grains, papaya, and

saffron

4. Blood coagulations
5. Kidneys yin deficiency
syndrome ( )
syndrome ( )
Symptoms:
Symptoms:
Abdominal pain (1)
Cold hands and feet (1)
Bleeding from gums (1)
Cough with sputum containing blood
Chest pain (1)
or coughing out fresh blood (1)
Coughing out blood (1)
Dizziness (1)
Headache (1)
Dry sensations in the mouth (1)
Jaundice (1)
Dry throat (1)
Lower-back pain as sharp as being
Fatigue (1)
cut by a knife (1)*
Feeling miserable and hurried, with
Lower-back pain that worsens with
fever (1)
massage (1)*
Hot sensations in body (1)
Lower-back pain that occurs in a
Hot sensations in the middle of
fixed region without moving
palms or soles of feet (1)
around (1)*
Lower-back pain that drags on and
Pain (acute) around umbilicus
on (1)*
and hard spots
resisting massage,
Lower-back pain that worsens with
by hands (1)
felt
fatigue (1)*
Pain in region between navel and
Lower-back pain with weakness of
pubic hair with feeling of hardness
the back (1)*
(1) Night sweats (1)
Pain in the upper abdomen (1) Pain in the heels (1)
Pain in the loins as if being pierced Retention of urine (1)
with an awl (1) Ringing in ears (1)
Pain in the ribs (1) Seminal emission with dreams (1)
Palpitations with insecure feeling (1) Sleeplessness (1)
Partial suppression of lochia (1) Spots in front of the eyes (1)
Spasm (1) Thirst (1)
Stomachache (1) Treatment principle: to tone the yin
Stroke (1) and clear fire and to nourish the
Swelling and congestion after eating blood
(1) Treatment formula: Zuo-Gui-Yin
Vomiting of blood (1) Food cures: abalone, asparagus,
Treatment principle: to activate the chicken egg, cuttlefish, duck, duck
blood and transform coagulations egg, white fungus, oyster, pork,
and to regulate energy and relieve royal jelly, chestnut, chicken liver,
pain ^nd pork kidneys
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 6. Kidneys yang deficiency Congested chest (1)
Diarrhea with forceful discharge of
syndrome ( )
stools (1)
Symptoms: Discharge of dry stools (2)*
Cold feet, cold loins and legs, cold Edema (1)
1 sensations in the genitals, or cold Excessive perspiration (1)
I sensations in the muscles (1) Feeling miserable (1)
Cough and panting (1) Hot sensations in the body (2)*
Diarrhea before dawn (1) Low fever (1)
Diarrhea with sticky, muddy stools Pain in the joints of four limbs, with
(1) swelling and heaviness (1)
Discharge of watery, thin stools (1) Perspiration on handsand feet or the
Dizziness (1) head (1)
1 Edema (1) Reddish and scant urine (2)*
i Fatigue (1) Retention of urine (1)
Frequent urination at night (1) Short streams of reddish urine (1)
Impotence (1) Thirst (2)*
Infertility (1) Treatment principle: to clear heat,
Lack of appetite (1) sedate fire, remove dampness, and
Panting (1) relax the liver
Perspiration on the forehead (1) Treatment formula: Yin-Chen-Hao-
Retention of urine (1) Tang
Rmging in ears (1) Food cures: carp, celery, horse bean,
Seminal emission (1) jellyfish skin, Job's-tears, prickly
j Shaky teeth (1) ash, hyacinth bean, oregano, sweet
! Shortness of breath (1) basil, adzuki bean, bamboo shoot,
Swelhng of body (1) soybean sprouts, rosin, banana,
Wheezing (1) bitter endive, black fungus, salt,
Treatment principle: to warm the spinach, strawberry, cucumber,
kidney yang leaf beet, mung bean, peppermint,
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Treatment formula: You-Gui-Yin and purslane
\ Food cures: kidney, lobster, sardine,
shrimp, sparrow, clove, dill seed,
2. dampness-heat
Superficial
fennel, pistachio nut, sparrow egg,
syndrome with more
crab apple, raspberry, and walnut
dampness than heat ( )
JAUNDICE Symptoms:
1. Superficial dampness-heat Abdominal pain (1)
Burning sensation and itch in the
syndrome with more heat
genitals or burning sensation in
than dampness ( )
the anus (2)*
IfSymptoms: Diarrhea with forceful discharge of
Abdominal pain (1) stools (2)*
l^Burning sensation and itch in the Discharge of watery stools (2)*
genitals or burning sensation in the Edema (1)
anus (1) Excessive perspiration (1)

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Heavy sensations in the body (2)* Stools with an extremely bad smell
Itch and pain in the vulva frequently (1)

(1) Thirst with an incessant desire to

Low fever (1) drink (1)
No thirst (2)* Urine with an extremely bad smell
Pain in the joints of the four Umbs, (1)
with sweUing and heaviness (1) Treatment principle: to clear toxic

Perspiration on hands and feet or the heat, cool the blood, and rescue
head (1) the yin
Poor appetite (2)* Treatment formula: Qian-]in-Xi-]iao-

Retention of urine (1) San or ]u-Fang-Zhi-Bao-Dan

Treatment principle: to remove Food cures: banana, bitter endive,
dampness and clear heat black fungus, salt, spinach,
Treatment formula: Yin-Chen-Wu- strawberry, bamboo shoot,

Ling-San cucumber, Job's-tears, laver, leaf

Food cures: carp, celery, horse bean, beet, mung bean, peppermint, and

jellyfish skin, Job's-tears, prickly purslane

ash, hyacinth bean, oregano, sweet
basil, adzuki bean, bamboo shoot,
4. Cold-dampness syndrome
soybean sprouts, rosin, banana, ( )
bitter endive, black fungus, salt,
Symptoms:
spinach, strawberry, cucumber,
Absence of perspiration in hot
leaf beet, mung bean, peppermint,
weather (1)
and purslane Body and eyes in dark-yellowish
color (5)*
3. Hot syndrome ( )
Clear urine (1)
Symptoms: Cough (1)
Acute jaundice (2)* Coughing out sputum with a low
Both the body and eyes are fresh sound (1)
yellowish color (2)* Diarrhea (2)
Burning sensation and itch in the Discharge of sputum that can be
genitals (1) coughed out easily (1)
Constipation (1) Dysentery (1)
Discharge of blood from the anus Edema in the four limbs (1)
(2)* Headache (1)
Dry lips or dry teeth (1) Movement difficulty (1)
High fever (2)* Pain in the body (1)
Limbs are warm (1) Pain in the joints (1)
Love of cold drink (1) Soft stools (1)
Nosebleed (2)* Stomachache (1)
Pain in inner part of stomach Treatment principle: to warm the
becoming acute after meals, and yang and expel dampness and to
fond of cold (1) relax the liver and transform
Psychological depression (1) blood coagulations
Reddish complexion, eyes, or urine Treatment formula: Yin-Chen-Zhu-
(1)
'
Fu-Tang

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Food cures: cayenne pepper, dill Edema in the face (1)
seed, fennel, fresh ginger, mustard Edema that fails to recover after
seed, prickly ash, star anise, white being depressed by finger pressure
or yellow mustard, wine, carp, (5)'
celery, horse bean, jellyfish skin, Intestinal rumbling (1)
Job's-tears, hyacinth bean, Pain in the upper abdomen (1)
oregano, sweet basil, adzuki bean, Pain induced by cough or spitting (1)
bamboo shoot, soybean sprouts, Severe edema in the limbs (6)*
and rosin Vomiting of bubbles (1)
Water noise in the stomach (1)
EDEMA White and greasy coating on tongue
(1)
1. Wind-water syndrome ( ) Wiry pulse (1)
Treatment principle: to increase
Symptoms:
energy and promote water flow
Cold or hot symptoms (3)
Treatment formula: Wu-Ling-San or
Cough (3)
Wu-Pi-Yin
Discharge of scant urine (4)*
Food cures: adzuki bean, ambergris,
Puffiness of eyelids or face, gradually
extending towards the four limbs
barley, bamboo shoot, common
and the whole body
carp, cucumber, mung bean,
at relatively
seaweed, shepherd's purse, and
high rate (6)*
star fruit
Soreness in the joints with heavy
sensations (4)*
3. Flooding of water-dampness
Treatment principle: to expel wind
syndrome ( )
and promote water flow
Treatment formula: Yue-Bi-Jia-Zhu- Symptoms:
Tang Ascites (1)
Food cures: carp, celery, horse bean, Diminished urination (2)
jellyfish skin, Job's-tears, prickly Chest congestion (1)
ash, hyacinth bean, oregano, sweet bowel movements (2)
Difficult

basil, bamboo shoot, soybean Heavy sensations in the body (2)

sprouts, rosin, adzuki bean, Edema all over the body (9)*
ambergris, barley, common carp, Light edema in the eye socket as if

cucumber, mung bean, seaweed, just getting up from bed (1)

shepherd's purse, star fruit, Thirst (2)
peppermint, spearmint, coconut Treatment principle: to remove
meat, and green onion water drastically
Treatment formula: Shu-Zao-Yin-Zi
2. Stoppage of internal water Food cures: carp, celery, horse bean,
jellyfish skin, Job's-tears, prickly
syndrome ( )
ash, hyacinth bean, oregano, sweet
Symptoms: basil, bamboo shoot, soybean
Chest congestion (1) sprouts, rosin, adzuki bean,
Cold sensations in the back (1) ambergris, barley, common carp,
Deep and wiry pulse (1) cucumber, mung bean, seaweed,
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 Spleen yang deficiency Pain in the loins (lumbago)
4.
Palpitations (1)
syndrome ( )
Panting (1)
Symptoms: Perspiration on the forehead (1)
Abdominal pain (2) Ringing in ears (1)
Cold in the forehead that does not Wheezing (1)
warm up (1) Treatment principle: to warm the
Diarrhea (2) kidneys yang and promote water
Dysentery (2) flow
Edema that appears most severe in Treatment formula: Shen-Qi-Wan or
the lower half of the body (5)* Zhen-Wu-Tang
Edema that fails to return after being Food cures: kidney, lobster, sardine,
depressed by finger pressure (5)* shrimp, sparrow, clove, dill seed,
Stomachache (2) fennel, pistachio nut, sparrow egg,
Treatment principle: to warm and crab apple, raspberry, and walnut
mobilize the spleen yang and to
transform dampness and promote DIMINISHED URINATION
water flow
1. Hot lungs syndrome ( )
Treatment formula: Shi-Pi-Yin
Food cures: air bladder of shark, Symptoms:
chicken, cayenne pepper, fennel, Acute panting in high-pitched sound
nutmeg, black and white pepper, with rapid expiration (1)
prickly ash, mutton,sword bean, Bitter taste in the mouth (1)
and white or yellow mustard Coughing out and vomiting of pus
and blood with a fishy smell (1)
5. Kidneys yang deficiency Coughing out yellow, sticky sputum

syndrome (1)
( )
Discharge of dry stools (1)
Symptoms: Discharge of yellow, sticky sputum in
Cold feet, cold loins and legs, cold lumps (1)
sensations in the genitals, or cold Dripping of urine with difficult
sensations in the muscles (1) urination (2)*
Cough and panting (1) Dry sensations in the mouth (1)
Diarrhea before dawn (1) FUckering of nostrils (1)
Diarrhea with sticky, muddy stools Hot sensations in the body (1)
(1) Light but periodic fever not unlike
Discharge of watery, thin stools (1) the tide (1)
Dizziness (1) Nosebleed (1)
Edema that appears most severe in Pain in the chest (1)
the lower half of the body (3)* Pain in the throat (1)
Edema that fails to return after being Pain in throat with dry sensations
depressed by finger pressure (2)* and exhahng hot air from nose (1)
Fatigue (1) Paralysis (1)
Frequent urination at night (1) Presence of sputum that can't be
Lack of appetite (1) coughed out easily (1)

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Throat swelling and red (1) salt, and cattail

Urgent panting (1)

Treatment principle: to clear the 3. Superficial dampness-heat
heat in the lungs
syndrome ( )
Treatment formula: Huang-Qin-Qing-
Fei-Yin Symptoms:
Food cures: apple, apple cucumber, Burning sensation and itch in the
apricot, white fungus, ham, genitals or burning sensation in

jackfruit, lemon, maltose, the anus (1)

mandarin orange, mulberry, olive, Burning sensation on urination (2)*

peach, pear, sweet potato, red and Diarrhea with forceful discharge of
black date, tomato, white sugar, stools (1)

mung bean, and eggplant Discharge of yellowish-red, turbid

stools with bad smell (1)
Edema (1)
2. Heart-fire syndrome ( )
Excessive perspiration (1)
Symptoms: Feeling miserable (1)
from gums (1)
Bleeding Frequent itch and pain in the vulva
Cold hands and feet (1) (1)
Difficult urination with reddish or Jaundice (1)
very yellowish urine (3)* Low fever (1)
Discharge of blood from the mouth (2) Pain in the joints of the four limbs,
Dribbling after urination (1) with swelling and heaviness (1)
Feeling miserable (1) Paralysis (1)
Hot sensations in the middle of Perspirationon hands and feet or the
palms (1) head (1)
Mouth canker (2) Reddish and scant urine (1)
Not alert (1) Retention of urine (1)
Pain on urination (1) Scant, turbid urine (1)
Palpitations (2) Short streams of reddish urine (1)
Pulpy and decayed tongue and mouth SwoUen body of the tongue (1)
(1) Thirst (1)
Seminal emission (1) Treatment principle: to clear the
Sleeplessness (2) heat and remove the dampness
Thirst (1) and to promote urination
Treatment principle: to clear the Treatment formula: ]ia-Wei-Si-Ling-
heat in the heart and sedate the San
fire Food cures: carp, celery, horse bean,
Treatment formula: Dao-Chi-San jellyfish skin, Job's-tears, prickly
Food cures: asparagus, pear peel, ash, hyacinth bean, oregano, sweet
banana, bitter endive, black basil, adzuki bean, bamboo shoot,
fungus, salt, spinach, strawberry, soybean sprouts, rosin, banana,
bamboo shoot, cucumber, Job's- bitter endive, black fungus, salt,
tears, liver, leaf beet, mung bean. spinach, strawberry, cucumber,

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and purslane squash, and rock sugar

5. Excessive heat in the

4. Energy deficiency syndrome
bladder syndrome ( )
( )
Symptoms:
Symptoms:
Discharge of urine containing pus
Abdominal pain (1)
and blood (3)
Constipation with discharge of soft
Hot pain inside the genitals on
stools (1)
passing urine (3)
Discharge of sticky, turbid stools or
Muddy, unclear urine (2)
diarrhea (1)
Obstructed and diminished urination
Dizziness (1)
in short streams (3)
Fatigued following bowel movement
Pain in lower abdomen with swollen
(1)
feeling that is hard and full (3)
Headache (severe) that occurs with
Urinary gravel (3)
fatigue after labor (1)
Yellowish-red urine (3)
Headache headache
at intervals, in
the morning, or prolonged
Treatment principle: to remove the
heat from the bladder and
headache (1)
promote urination
Lying down with an inability to sit
up, which will cause dizziness (1)
Treatment formula: Tong-Guan-Wan
Misty vision (1)
Food cures: flour, duck, kelp, water
spinach, banana, bitter endive,
Numbness (1)
black fungus, salt, spinach,
Palpitations with insecure feehng (1)
Perspiration on hands and feet (1)
strawberry, bamboo shoot,

Prolonged headache cucumber, Job's-tears, leaf beet,

(1)
Ringing in ears that causes deafness
mung bean, peppermint, and
purslane
(1)
Shaking of hands (1)
6. Blood coagulations
Shortness of breath (1)
Swallowing difficulty (1)
syndrome ( )

Talking in weak voice (1) Symptoms:

Tips of four limbs slightly cold (1) Abdominal pain (1)
Underweight with dry skin (1) Bleeding from gums (1)
Treatment principle: to strengthen Chest pain (1)
energy and elevate the yang Coughing out blood (1)
Treatment formula: Bu-Zhong-Yi-Qi- Headache (1)
Tang Jaundice (1)
Food cures: grape, longan nuts, Lumbago (1)
maltose, mandarin fish, Irish Pain (acute) around umbilicus
potato, sweet rice, apple and hard spots
resisting massage,
cucumber, bog bean, gold carp, by hands (1)
felt
carrot, chestnut,ham, horse bean, Pain in region between navel and
hyacinth bean, Job's-tears, royal pubic hair with feeling of hardness
jelly, string bean, whitefish, yam. (1)

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Pain in the loins as if being pierced Scant urine (1)
with an awl (2) Treatment principle: to warm and
Pain in the ribs (1) tone the kidneys yang
Palpitations mth insecure feeling (1) Treatment formula: Shen-Qi-Wan
Partial suppression of lochia (1) Food cures: kidney, lobster, sardine,
Spasm (1) shrimp, sparrow, clove, dill seed,
Stomachache (1) fennel, pistachio nut, sparrow egg,
Stroke (1) crab apple, raspberry, and walnut
Swelling and congestion after eating
(1) INCONTINENCE OF
Vomiting of blood (1) URINATION
Treatment principle: to break up the
blood and remove coagulations 1. Spleen-lungs energy
Treatment formula: Dai-Di-Dang-Wan deficiency syndrome ( )
Food cures: ambergris, brown sugar,
chestnut, eggplant, peach, black Symptoms:
soybean, sturgeon, sweet basil,
Abdominal swelling (1)
crab, distillers' grains, papaya, and Coughing out and spitting of sputum
saffron and saliva (1)
Decreased appetite (1)
Diarrhea with sticky, muddy stools
7. Kidneys yang deficiency
(1)
syndrome ( ) Discharge of copious, clear, watery
Symptoms: sputum (1)
Chronic diarrhea (1) Eating only a little with indigestion
Cold feet, cold loins and legs, cold (1)
sensations in the genitals, or cold Fatigue of the four hmbs (1)
sensations in the muscles (1) Fatigue with lack of power (1)
Cough and panting (1) Frequent desire to pass urine (4)*
Diarrhea before dawn (1) Prolonged cough (1)
Diarrhea with sticky, muddy stools Rapid panting (1)

(1) Shortness of breath (1)

Discharge of water, thin stools (1) Underweight (1)
Dizziness (1) Urine dribbling (4)*
Edema (1) Treatment principle: to strengthen
Fatigue (1) energy and elevate the yang
Frequent urination at night (1) Treatment formula: Bu-Zhong-Yi-Qi-
Hands and feet not warm (1) Tang
Impotence (1) Food cures: grape, longan nuts,
Infertility (1) maltose, mandarin fish, Irish

Lack of appetite (1) potato, sweet rice, apple

Pain in the loins (lumbago) cucumber, bog bean, gold carp,
Palpitations (1) carrot, chestnut, ham, horse bean,
Panting (1) hyacinth bean, Job's-tears, royal
Perspiration on the forehead (1) jelly, string bean, whitefish, yam.

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squash, rock sugar, chicken egg Ringing in ears (1)

yolk, and cheese Seminal emission (2)

Seminal emission without erotic
dreams (2)
2. Kidneys energy deficienq^
Vaginal discharge or bleeding (2)
syndrome ( ) Treatment principle: to strengthen
Symptoms: energy and reinforce the kidneys
Deafness (2) Treatment formula: Sang-Piao-Xiao-
Dizziness (1) San
DribbUng after urination (4)* Food cures: gorgan fruit, chicken,
Fatigue (1) walnuts, stamens, crab apple,
Frequent urination with scant yam, raspberry, and strawberry
streams (4)*
Headache
SEMINAL EMISSION AND
(1)
Impotence (2)
PREMATURE EJACULATION
Lumbago
IN MEN
(2)
Prolonged dizziness (1) 1. Deficiency fire syndrome
Ringing in ears (1)
( )
Seminal emission (1)
Treatment principle: to warm and Symptoms:
strengthen the kidneys and control
Coughing out blood (2)
urination
Dry cough without sputum or
coughing out slightly sticky fluids
Treatment formula: Suo-Niao-Wan or
(1)
Shen-Qi-Wan
Dry sensations in the mouth (1)
Food cures: milk, millet, stamens,
Dry throat (1)
sword bean, wheat, black sesame
Feeling miserable (1)
seed, beef kidney, chestnut,
Forgetfulness (1)
chicken liver, lobster, perch, pork
Hot sensations in body (1)
kidney, raspberry, sea cucumber,
Illness attacks slowly but with a
string bean, and walnut
longer duration (chronic illness)
(1)
3. Loosenessof kidneys energy Light but periodic fever not unlike
syndrome ( ) the tide (1)
Night sweats (1)
Symptoms:
Pain in the throat (1)
Bed-wetting (5)*
Ringing in ears (1)
Clear and long streams of urine (1)
Seminal emission with erotic dreams
Dizziness (1)
(2)*
Dribbling of urine (1) Sleeplessness (1)
Fatigue (1) Sore loins (1)
Frequent urination particularly at Sputum with blood (1)
night (1) Toothache (2)
Incontinence of urination (1) Treatment principle: to water the
Pain and softness in the loins and yin and sedate fire and to secure
the knees (1) ^he heart and control emission
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Zhi-Bai-Di-Huang-Wan basil, adzuki bean, bamboo shoot,
Food cures: banana, bitter endive, soybean sprouts, rosin, banana,
black fungus, salt, spinach, bitter endive, black fungus, salt,
strawberry, bamboo shoot, spinach, strawberry, cucumber,
cucumber, Job's-tears, hver, leaf leaf beet, mung bean, peppermint,
beet, mung bean, peppermint, and purslane
purslane, lily flower, salt, cattail,
chicken egg, duck egg, asparagus, 3. Kidneys yin deficienqr
royal jelly, pork, and oyster
syndrome ( )

2. Superficial dampness-heat Symptoms:

syndrome ( )
Cold hands and feet (1)
Cough with sputum containing blood
Symptoms:
or coughing out fresh blood (1)
Abdominal pain (1)
Deafness (1)
Burning sensation and itch in the
Dizziness (1)
genitals or burning sensation in
Dry sensations in the mouth or dry
the anus (1)
throat (1)
Congested chest (1)
Fatigue (1)
Diarrhea with forceful discharge of
Feehng miserable and hurried, with
stool (1)
fever (1)
Discharge of yellowish-red, turbid
Fever at night with burning
stools with bad smell (1)
sensations in internal organs (1)
Edema (1)
Hot sensations in any part of the
Ejaculates running out along with
body (1)
urine (2)*
Night sweats (1)
Excessive perspiration (1)
Pain in the heels (1)
Jaundice (1)
Pain in the loins (lumbago) (1)
Low fever (1)
Pain in the tibia (1)
Pain in the joints of the four limbs,
Ringing in ears (1)
with swelling and heaviness (1)
Pain inside the penis (2)*
Seminal emission mostly without

Perspiration on hands and feet or the

dreams (1)*
Sleeplessness (1)
head (1) ,

Reddish and scant urine Sore loins and weak legs (1)
(1)
Retention of urine (1) Spots in front of the eyes (1)

Seminal emission that occurs very Thirst (1)

frequently (2)* Toothache or loose teeth (1)

Thirst (1) Treatment principle: to strengthen

Treatment principle: to clear the kidneys yin to control

dampness-heat and reinforce the ejaculation
kidneys energy to control semen Treatment formula: Liu-Wei-Di-
Treatment formula: Bei-Xie-Fen-Qing- Huang-Wan or Zuo-Gui-Wan
Yin Food cures: abalone, asparagus,
Food cures: carp, celery, horse bean, chicken egg, cuttlefish, duck, duck
jellyfish skin, Job's-tears, prickly egg, white fungus, oyster, pork.

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and pork kidneys longer duration (chronic illness)
Light but periodic fever not unlike the
tide (1)
4. Kidneys energy deficiency
Night sweats (1)
syndrome ( )
Pain in the throat (1)
Symptoms: Ringing in ears (1)
Cold sensations in the genitals (3)* Seminal emission with dreams (1)
Deafness (2) Sleeplessness (1)
Dizziness (2) Sore loins (1)
Fatigue (2) Sputum with blood (1)
Headache (2) Strong sexual desire with very quick
Impotence (2) ejaculation (5)*
Lumbago (2) Toothache (1)
Prolonged dizziness (1) Treatment principle: to sedate fire

Ringing in ears (2) and tone the kidneys yin

Seminal emission that occurs Treatment formula: Zhi-Bai-Di-Huang-
spontaneously as if semen were Wan
just sliding out (2)* Food cures: banana, bitter endive,
Treatment principle: to tone the black fungus, salt, spinach,
kidneys energy and control the strawberry, bamboo shoot,
semen gate cucumber, Job's-tears, liver, leaf

Treatment formula: You-Gui-Wan or beet, mung bean, peppermint,

]in-Suo-Gu-Jing-Wan purslane, lily flower, salt, cattail,
Food cures: milk, millet, stamens, chicken egg, duck egg, asparagus,
sword bean, wheat, black sesame royal jelly, pork, and oyster
seed, beef kidney, chestnut,
chicken liver, lobster, perch, pork 2. Spleen deficiency syndrome
kidney, raspberry, sea cucumber,
( )
string bean, and walnut
Symptoms:
Chronic diarrhea (2)
IMPOTENCE IN MEN Chronic dysentery (2)
1. Deficiency fire syndrome Lack of firm erection (6)*
Poor appetite (1)
( )
Prolapse of any internal organ (6)*
Symptoms: Prolapse of anus (2)
Coughing out blood (1) Shortness of breath (1)
Dry cough without sputum or Treatment principle: to tone energy
coughing out slightly sticky fluids and strengthen the spleen
(1) Treatment formula: Bu-Zhong-Yi-Qi-
Dry sensations in the mouth or dry Tang
throat (1) Food cures: longan nuts, mandarin
Feeling miserable (1) fish, apple cucumber, gold carp,
Forgetfulness (1) carrot, chestnut, corncob, Job's-
Hot sensations in body (1) tears, Irish potato, rice, royal jelly.

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and black date Irregular menstruation (1)
Low energy (1)
3. Kidneys yang dcficienqr Low voice (1)
Menstrual flow in light-red color (4)*
syndrome ( )
Mentally depressed (1)
Symptoms: Regular menstruation, but with very
Cold feet, cold loins and legs, or cold scant flow, lasting for one or two
sensations in the genitals (1) days only (3)*
Diarrhea before dawn (2) Numbness of limbs (1)
Diarrhea with sticky, muddy stools (1) Pale complexion and lips (1)

Dizziness (1) Pale nails (1)

Edema (2) Palpitations (1)
Excessive perspiration (1) Treatment principle: to tone the
Fatigue (2) energy and the blood
Frequent urination at night (1) simultaneously and to tone the
Panting (2) kidneys
Perspiration on the forehead (1) Treatment formula: Ba-Zhen-Yi-Mu-
Retention of urine (1) Wan
Ringing in ears (1) Food cures: abalone, asparagus,
Scant urine (1) cuttlefish, chicken egg, duck egg,
Seminal emission (2) white fungus, beef liver, grape,
Shortness of breath (1) mandarin fish, oyster, milk, beef,
Treatment principle: to warm the cherry, blood clam, longan nuts,
kidneys and reinforce kidneys yang maltose, Irish potato, sweet rice,
energy apple cucumber, bog bean, gold
Treatment formula: You-Gui-Wan carp, carrot, chestnut, ham, horse
Food cures: kidney, lobster, sardine, bean, hyacinth bean, Job's-tears,
shrimp, sparrow, clove, dill seed, royal jelly, string bean, whitefish,

fennel, pistachio nut, sparrow egg, yam, red and black date, mutton,

crab apple, raspberry, and walnuts squash, and rock sugar

INFERTILITY IN WOMEN 2. Yin deficiency syndrome

( )
1. Simultaneous deficiency of
energy and blood syndrome Symptoms:
Bleeding from gums (1)
( )
Constipation (1)
Symptoms: Dizziness (1)
Bleeding of various kinds with blood Dry and scant stools, dry sensations
in light color, often seen in in the mouth, or dry throat (1)
consumptive diseases (1) Fatigue (1)
Dizziness (1) Headache in the afternoon (1)
Fatigue (1) Low fever in the afternoon (1)
Flying objects seen in front of the Menstrual flow in dark color (1)*
eyes (1) Night sweats (1)

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Pain in the throat, also red and Treatment principle: to warm the
swollen (1) womb
Palms of hands and soles of feet are Treatment formula: Ai-Fu-Nuan-
both hot (1) Gong-Wan
Palpitations with insecure feeling (1) Food cures: cinnamon, kidneys,
Regular menstruation with scant flow, lobster, sheep's milk, sardine,
lasting for half day or one day (1)* shrimp, star anise, red and black
Short and reddish streams of urine date, and sword bean
(1)
Sleeplessness (1)
4. Hot blood syndrome ( )
Swallowing difficulty (1)

Toothache (1)
Symptoms:
Underweight (1) Abdominal pain that occurs at onset

Vomiting of blood or nosebleed of menstrual periods (1)

during menstrual periods (1) Deep-red or violet menstrual flow (1)

Treatment principle: to water the Discharge of blood from anus before

yin and clear the heat and to periods (1)
nourish the blood and regulate Fever after childbirth (1)
menstruation Irregularity of menstrual periods (1)
Treatment formula: Yang-jing-Zhong- Menstrual flow somewhat heavy (1)
• Yu-Tang, Qing-Gu-Zi-Shen-Tang, or Menstrual flow with a bad smell (1)
Qing-Xue-Yang-Yin-Tang Nosebleed (1)
Food cures: bird's nest, cheese, Plentiful menstrual flow (1)
kidney bean, abalone, asparagus, Premature menstrual periods, which
chicken egg, cuttlefish, duck, duck may be more than 10 days early
egg, white fungus, oyster, pork, or two periods within one month
and royal jelly (7)*
Red and plentiful menstrual flow (1)
3. Cold and deficient womb Skin ulcers (1)
syndrome ( ) Vaginal bleeding (1)

Symptoms: Vomiting of blood or nosebleed

Cold pain or cold sensations in the during menstrual periods (1)
lower abdomen or cold sensations Treatment principle: to clear the

in the genitals (10)* heat in the blood

Dark, blackish menstrual flow (1) Treatment formula: Qing-Jing-Tang
Failure of the fetus to grow (1)
Food cures: bitter endive, camellia,
Fetus motion (1) cattail, black fungus, salt, spinach,
Frequent miscarriage (1) strawberry, banana, cucumber,
Functional disturbances of the ovary and licorice

(1)
Habitual miscarriage (1) 5. Liver energy congestion
Pale complexion (1)
syndrome ( )
Poor appetite (1)
Thin and watery menstrual flow in Symptoms:
light color (1) Abdominal pain (1)

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Irregularity of menstrual periods (1) Hiccups (1)
Menstrual pain (5)* Light-red menstrual flow (1)
Morning sickness (1) Menstrual periods overdue frequently
Numbness (1) (1)
Pain in the upper abdomen (2) Morning sickness (1)
Premature periods or overdue periods Turbid and sticky menstrual flow (1)
(1) Pain in the chest (1)
Shortage of milk secretion after Panting (1)
childbirth (1) Plentiful menstrual flow (1)
Stomachache (2) Prolonged dizziness (1)
Subjective sensations of objects in the Sleep a lot or sleeplessness (1)
throat (2) Susceptible to morning sickness
Vomiting of blood (1) during pregnancy (1)
Whitish vaginal discharge (1) Suppression of menses (1)
Treatment principle: to relax the Vomiting (1)
liver and disperse energy White, sliding sputum that can be
congestion cleared from throat easily (1)
Treatment formula: Xiao-Yao-San or Whitish vaginal discharge (1)
De-Sheng-Dan Treatment principle: to strengthen
Food cures: brown sugar, garlic, the spleen and dry up dampness
turmeric, kumquat, beef, cherry, Treatment formula: Qi-Gong-Wan
bird's nest, butterfish, chicken, Food cures: adzuki bean, ambergris,
coconut meat, date, tofu, mustard barley, common carp, cucumber,
seed, sweet rice, goose meat, mung bean, seaweed, shepherd's
mutton, jackfruit, squash, sweet purse, star fruit, bamboo shoot,
potato, red and black date, rice, crown daisy, date, fresh ginger,
rock sugar, caraway seed, leaf or brown mustard, black and
spearmint, common button white pepper, white or yellow
mushroom, oregano, red bean, mustard seed, asparagus, and pear
ambergris, dill seed, garlic, sweet
basil, and saffron
SLEEPINESS, INCLUDING
DROWSINESS, LETHARGY,
6. Dampness-sputum AND NARCOLEPSY
syndrome ( )
1. Spleen-dampness syndrome
Symptoms:
( )
Discharge of sputum that can be
coughed out easily or discharge of Symptoms:
white, watery sputum (1) Chest discomfort without appetite (1)
Dizziness (1) Diarrhea (1)
Excessive whitish vaginal discharge Edema (1)

(1) Feehng sleepy all day long (4)*

Frequent coughs during pregnancy Heavy sensations in head as if the
that are prolonged and cause head were covered with something
motion of fetus (1) (1)

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desire to He down (5)* sputum and wake up the spirits
Jaundice .(1)
Treatment formula: Wen-Dan-Tang
Love of hot drink (1) Food cures: adzuki bean, ambergris,

Nausea and vomiting (1) barley, common carp, cucumber,

Plentiful vaginal discharge (1) mung bean, seaweed, shepherd's

Stomach and discomfort (1)
fullness purse, star fruit, bamboo shoot,

Sweet, sticky taste in mouth (1) crown daisy, date, fresh ginger,

Too tired to talk or move (1) leaf or brown mustard, black and
Treatment principle: to dry up white pepper, white or yellow
dampness, strengthen the spleen, mustard seed, asparagus, and pear
and wake up the spirits
3. Spleen energy deficiency
Treatment formula: Tai-Wu-Shen-
Zhu-San, Hou-Pu-Xia-Ling-Tang, syndrome ( )

Wei-Ling-Tang, or San-Ren-Tarig Symptoms:

Food cures: gold carp, corncob, Abdominal pain (2)
horse bean, Job's-tears, prickly Diarrhea (2)
ash, adzuki bean, and bamboo Edema (1)
shoot Fatigue (3)*
Feeling sleepy particularly after meals
2. Dampness-sputum (4)'

syndrome ( ) Lips rolled up (1)

Loud snoring during sleep (3)*
Symptoms: Stiff tongue (1)
Cough (1) Stomachache (2)
Discharge of sputum that can be Vomiting of blood (1)
coughed out easily (1) Treatment principle: to strengthen
Discharge of white, watery sputum the spleen and energy
(1) Treatment formula: Xiang-Sha-Liu-
Dizziness (1) ]un-Zi-Tang or Cang-Er-Zi-San with
Excessive whitish vaginal discharge Er-Chen-Tang
(1) Food cures: grape, longan nuts,
Frequent coughs during pregnancy maltose, mandarin fish, Irish

that are prolonged and cause potato, sweet rice, apple

motion of fetus (1) cucumber, bog bean, gold carp,
Headache (1) carrot, chestnut, ham, horse bean,
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Hiccups (1) hyacinth bean, Job's-tears, royal

Pain in the chest (1) jelly, string bean, whitefish, yam,
Panting (2) red and black date, mutton,
Prolonged dizziness squash, rock sugar, and chicken
(1)
Sleep a lot (3)* egg yolk
Sleeplessness (1)
Suppression of menses
4. Yang deficiency syndrome
(1)
Vomiting (2) ( )
White, sliding sputum that can be Symptoms:
cleared from throat easily (1) Clear and long streams of urine (1)

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Constipation (1) Symptoms worsening in the

Diarrhea (1) afternoon and at night (2)*

Diminished urination (1) Vomiting of blood (1)
Discharge of watery, thin stools (1) Treatment principle: to activate the
Edema (1)
blood and remove blood
Fatigue (1) coagulations
Fear of cold (1) Treatment formula: Tong-Qiao-Huo-
Fingertips often cold (1) Xue-Tang or Fu-Yuan-Huo-Xue-Tang
Forgetjulness (1) Food cures: ambergris, brown sugar,
Frequent fear of cold in hands and chestnut, eggplant, peach, black

feet (1) soybean, sturgeon, sweet basil,

Headache in the morning (1)

crab, distillers' grains, papaya, and
i Older patients (2)* saffron

i
Palpitations (1)
6. liver energy congestion
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Perspiration due to hot weather or
putting on warm clothes (1) syndrome ( )

Perspiration like cold water (1) Symptoms:

I Scant energy and too tired to talk (1) Abdominal obstruction (2)
Sleep a lot (1) Abdominal pain (2)
Treatment principle: to strengthen Bitter taste in the mouth (3)*
energy and warm the yang Convulsions (1)
Treatment formula: Fu-Zi-Li-Zhong- Dizziness (I)
Wan with Shen-Qi-Wan Numbness (1)
Food cures: kidneys, lobster, sardine, Pain in the upper abdomen (2)
shrimp, star anise, and red and Sleep a lot normally (3)*
black date Stomachache (2)
Subjective sensations of objects in the
5. Blood coagulations throat (2)

!
syndrome Vomiting of blood (1)
( )
Treatment principle: to disperse liver
*
Symptoms: energy congestion
Abdominal pain (1) Treatment formula: Dan-Zhi-Xiao-
j
Chest pain (1) Yao-San
Coughing out blood (1) Food cures: brown sugar, garlic,
,
Headache (1) turmeric, kumquat, beef, cherry,
History of past injuries (2)* bird's nest, butterfish, chicken,
I
Jaundice (1) coconut meat, date, tofu, mustard
Lumbago (1) seed, sweet rice, goose meat,
Pain in the upper abdomen (1) mutton, jackfruit, squash, sweet
Pain in the loins as if being pierced potato, red and black date, rice,
with an awl (1) rock sugar, caraway seed,
Palpitations with insecure feeling (1) spearmint, common button

I
Sleep for about 10 minutes each time mushroom, oregano, red bean,
'
(2)' ambergris, dill seed, sweet basil,
Spasm (1) and saffron /

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7. Heart energy deficiency Food cures: gold carp, corncob,

syndrome horse bean, Job's-tears, prickly

( )
ash, adzuki bean, and bamboo
Symptoms: shoot
Chest pain (2)
Epilepsy (2)
Fatigue (2) 2. Spleen and stomach heat
Forgetjulness (2) and dampness syndrome
Insomnia (2)
( )
Nervousness (2)
Pain in the heart (2) Symptoms:
Palpitations (2) Abdominal swelling (1)*

Spells of sleep mostly (3)* Bad breath (1)

White complexion (1) Bleeding from gums (1)

Treatment principle: to strengthen Dizziness (1)*

heart energy and secure the spirits Constipation (1)*
Treatment formula: Yang-Xin-Tang Foul breath from the mouth (1)
Food cures: air bladder of shark, Getting hungry easily (1)
water spinach, abalone, asparagus, Gums swelling (1)
dried ginger, and cinnamon Hiccups (1)
Light taste in the mouth (1)
OBESITY Nosebleed (1)

1. Spleen-dampness syndrome Pain in the gums with swelling (1)

Pain in the throat (1)
( )
Perspiring on the head (1)
Symptoms: Stomachache (1)
Chest discomfort without appetite (1) Thirst and craving for cold (1)
Diarrhea (1) Vomiting (1)
Edema (3)* Vomiting of blood (1)
Heavy sensations in head as if the Vomiting right after eating (1)
head were covered with something
Vomiting with stomach discomfort as
(1)
if hungry, empty, or hot (1)
Heavy sensations in the body with
Treatment principle: to clear the
discomfort (1)
heat in the stomach and remove
Jaundice (1)
dampness from the stomach
Love of hot drink (1)
Treatment formula: Fang-Feng-Tong-
Nausea and vomiting (1)
Sheng-San
Poor appetite (4)*
Scant urine (3)* Food cures: carp, celery, horse bean,

Stomach jellyfish skin, Job's-tears, prickly

fullness and discomfort (1)
Sweet, sticky taste in mouth (1) ash, hyacinth bean, oregano, sweet

Too tired to talk or move (1) basil, adzuki bean, bamboo shoot,

Treatment principle: to strengthen soybean sprouts, rosin, banana,

the spleen and remove dampness bitter endive, black fungus, salt,

Treatment formula: Fang-ji-Huang- spinach, strawberry, cucumber,

Qi-Tang with Ling-Gui-Zhu-Gan- leaf beet, mung bean, peppermint,
Tang and purslane
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3. Liver energy congestion Pain in the upper abdomen (4)*
Palpitations (4)*
syndrome ( )
Shortness of breath (4)*
Symptoms: Treatment principle: to regulate
Abdominal obstruction (2) energy and remove blood
Abdominal pain (2) coagulations
Bitter taste in the mouth (3)* Treatment formula: Tao-Hong-Si-Wu-
Convulsions (1) Tang
Dry tongue (1) Food cures: beef, cherry, bird's nest,
Getting angry easily (3)* butterfish, chicken, coconut meat,
Numbness (1) date, tofu, mustard seed, sweet
Pain in the upper abdomen (2) rice, goose meat, mutton, jackfruit,
Poor appetite (2)* squash, sweet potato, red and
Stomachache (2) black date, rice, rock sugar,
Subjective sensations of objects in the caraway seed, spearmint, common
throat (2) button mushroom, oregano, red
Vomiting of blood (1) bean, ambergris, dill seed, garlic,
Treatment principle: to disperse liver sweet basil, saffron, ambergris,
energy congestion brown sugar, chestnut, eggplant,
Treatment formula: Da-Chai-Hu-Tang peach, black soybean, sturgeon,
Food cures: brown sugar, garlic, crab, distillers' grains, papaya, and
turmeric, kumquat, beef, cherry, saffron
bird's nest, butterfish, chicken,
coconut meat, date, tofu, mustard 3. Internal sputum syndrome
seed, sweet rice, goose meat,
( )
mutton, jackfruit, squash, sweet
Symptoms:
potato, red and black date, rice,
Abdominal swelling or rumbling (1)
rock sugar, caraway seed,
Congested chest (1)
spearmint, common button
Dizziness (3)*
mushroom, oregano, red bean,
Headache (1)
ambergris, dill seed, sweet basil,
Heaviness in the body (3)*
and saffron
Love of hot drink (1)

4. Simultaneous energy Love of sweet or greasy foods (2)*

congestion and blood Numbness (2)*

Pain in the chest or upper abdomen
coagulations syndrome ( )
(1)
Symptoms: Palpitations (1)
Abdominal sweUing (2) Stomachache (1)
Chronic hepatitis (1) Swollerubody of the tongue (1)
Cirrhosis (1) Vomiting or coughing out watery
Congested chest (1) sputum in large amounts (2)*
Irregular menstruation with blood Treatment principle: to strengthen
clots in women (1) the spleen and transform sputum
Love of sighing (1) Treatment formula: Wen-Dan-Tang
Lump in the abdomen that stays in Food cures: bamboo shoot, crown
the same region (1) daisy, date, fresh ginger, leaf or

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 brown mustard, mustard seed, Four limbs weakness (1)
black and white pepper, white or Frequent urination with clear or
yellow mustard seed, asparagus, white urine (1)
and pear Mentally fatigued (1)
Poor appetite (2)*
6. Splecn-kidncys yang Scant urine (2)*
Sputum rumbling with panting (1)
deficiency syndrome ( )
Watery stools (2)*
Symptoms: Treatment principle: to warm the
Abdominal sweUing (1) kidneys and strengthen the spleen
Cold hands and feet or cold loins (1) Treatment formula: Zhen-Wu-Tang
Diarrhea before dawn (1) with Huang-Ji-Huang-Qi-Tang
Diarrhea with sticky, muddy stools Food cures: air bladder of shark,
(1) chicken, cayenne pepper, fennel,
Dysentery (1) nutmeg, black and white pepper,
Eating very Uttle (1) prickly ash, mutton, sword bean,
Edema (1) white or yellow mustard, kidney,
Edema that occurs all over the body lobster, sardine, shrimp, sparrow,

(1) clove, dill seed, fennel, pistachio

Fatigue (1) nut, sparrow egg, crab apple,
Fear of cold (1) raspberry, and walnut

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 3
Treatment of
Diagnosed Disorders
HYPERTENSION AND Treatment formula: Long~Dan-Xie-
HYPOTENSION Gan-Tang
Food cures: 1. Boil 100 g seaweed to
The normal blood pressure is the
eat every day; 2. wash and cut up
systolic pressure between 90 and
60 g celery to boil with 60 g rice
140 mm of mercury and the diastolic
for one -day consumption and
pressure between 60 and 90 mm of
continue for 10 days; 3. boil30 g
mercury. Hypertension means that
fresh water chestnut with 30 g
the systolic pressure is over 140 and
jellyfish skin (with salt washed
the diastolic pressure is over 90 mm
off) in water for consumption two
of mercury. Hypotension means that
times daily; 4. boil kelp and mung
the systolic pressure is lower than 90
bean, 60 g each, until both are
and the diastoUc pressure is lower
extremely soft, and then season
than 60 mm of mercury.
with brown sugar to drink once
daily for one week. Foods:
Hypertension spinach, chestnut, shepherd's
purse, rye, black fungus, vinegar,
1. Livcr-firc syndrome ( ) abalone, asparagus, chicken egg,
white fungus, pork, and royal jelly.
Symptoms:
Bitter taste in the mouth (2)
2. Liver and kidneys yin
Blood pressure rises readily with
deficiency with liver yang
anger or stress (4)*
Discharge of yellowish and scant upsurging syndrome ( )

urine (2) Symptoms:

Dry mouth (2) Blood pressure rises readily with
Hot temper (2) fatigue and stress (4)
Red eyes (2) Discharge of reddish and scant urine
Red face (2) (2)
Severe headache (2) Hot temper (1)
Vertigo (2) Insomnia (2)
Treatment principle: to reduce liver- Lumbago (2)
fire and nourish the yin Many dreams (2)

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Numbness of the four limbs (2) Ringing in the ears (2)
Pain in the legs (2) Slightly red face (1)
Ringing in the ears (2) Twitching of muscles (2)
Seminal emission in men (2) Vertigo (1)
Vertigo (2) Weak legs (1)
Treatment principle: to nourish liver Treatment principle: to tone both
yin and kidney yin and to the yin and the yang
suppress liver yang Treatment formula: Shen-Qi-Wan
Treatment formula: Zhen-Gan-Xi- Food cures: Boil 300 g fresh celery
Feng-Tang with five red dates until cooked;
Food cures: 1. Prepare a pork drink the soup and eat celery and
gallbladder, squeeze as many dates once daily for one week.
black soybeans as possible into Foods: chicken egg yolk, cheese,
the gallbladder, steam it until kidney bean, abalone, cutdefish,
cooked, and dry it under the sun; duck, duck egg, white fungus,
eat 20 30 black soybeans each
to oyster, pork, royal jelly, and
time, twice daily, for one week. 2. celery.
Wash and soak 250 g fresh celery
in hot water for 20 minutes, cut
Hypotension
up the celery to squeeze juice,
season with white sugar to drink 1. Heart yang deficiency
.
like tea, once daily for a few days. syndrome ( )
Foods: bird's nest, cheese, chicken
egg, kidney bean, brown sugar, Symptoms:
mussel, abalone, asparagus, Cold sensations (1)

chicken egg, cuttlefish, duck, duck Fatigue (1)

egg, white fungus, oyster, pork, Getting scared easily with rapid
royal jelly, chestnut, chicken liver, heartbeats (1)
and pork kidneys. Female patient (3)*
Hands and feet extremely cold (1)

3. Both yin and yang are Over sixty years old (3)*

deficient with deficient yang Pain in the chest (2)

Pain in the heart (2)
moving upward syndrome
Palpitations with insecure feeling (1)
( ) Perspiring heavily (1)
Symptoms: below 90
Systolic pressure of mm
Blurred vision (1) mercury (3)*
Cold limbs (2) Unconsciousness (1)
Dry mouth (1) Treatment principle: to tone the
Frequent urination at night (2) heart yang
Heavy breathing on walking (2) Treatment formula: Gui-Zhi-Gan-
Insomnia (1) Cao-Tang
Light headache (1) Food cures: dried ginger, cinnamon,
Lumbago (1) wheat, water spinach, kidneys,
Many dreams (1) lobster, sardine, shrimp, star
Perspiration (1) anise, and red and black date
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2. Spleen-stomach yang Fatigue of the four limbs (1)
Forgetfulness (1)
deficiency syndrome ( )
Insomnia (1)
Symptoms: Misty vision (1)
Abdominal pain (1) Palpitations (1)
Abdominal swelling after meals (2)* Ringing in the ears (I)
Cold limbs (1) Shortness of breath (1)
Diarrhea (2)* Yellowish complexion (1)
Fatigue (1) Treatment principle: to tone the
Intermittent hiccups with low sound spleen and the kidneys
(1) Treatment formula: Shen-Huang-Gan-
Love of warmth and massage (1) Qi-Tang
Pain worsening with fatigue and Food cures: chicken egg yolk,
hunger (1) common button mushroom, wheat
Pain improving with rest and eating bran, rice, beef, cherry, bird's
(1) nest, coconut meat, date, tofu,
Palpitations (2)* mustard seed, sweet potato, red
Poor appetite (1) and black date, rock sugar, apple
Shortness of breath (1) cucumber, carrot, chestnut, Irish
Stomachache (1) potato, abalone, asparagus,
Upset stomach (1) chicken egg, white fungus, black
Vomiting of undigested foods (2) sesame seed, beef kidney, chicken
Water noise in the stomach (1) liver, lobster, pork kidney,

Withered and yellowish complexion raspberry, scallop, sea cucumber,

(1) shrimp, string bean, and walnut
Treatment principle: to tone the
spleen and the stomach and to 4. Simultaneous deficiency of
increase blood and energy
yin and energy syndrome
Treatment formula: Dang-Gui-Jian-
Zhong-Tang ( )

Food cures: air bladder of shark, Symptoms:

chicken, cayenne pepper, fennel, Constipation (1)
nutmeg, black and white pepper, Dizziness (1)
prickly ash, mutton, sword bean, Dry cough with scant sputum (1)
white or yellow mustard, Dry mouth (1)
cardamon seed, carp, cinnamon, Discharge of dry stools (1)
garhc,and beef Excessive perspiration (2)
Fatigue (1)

3. Spleen-kidneys deficiency Fever (1)

Frequent vomiting (1)
syndrome ( )
Hot sensations in the palms of hands
Symptoms: and soles of feet (1)
Deafness (1) Light stomachache mth swelling (2)
Diarrhea (1) Palpitations (2)
Difficult urination (1) Poor appetite (1)
Dizziness (9)* Scant urine (1)

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Sore throat (1) clove, dill seed, fennel, pistachio

Thirst (1) nut, sparrow egg, crab apple,

Too tired to talk (1) raspberry, and walnut
Treatment principle: to tone the
energy and the yin simultaneously HIGH CHOLESTEROL
Treatment formula: Sheng-Mai-San
1. Superficial dampness-heat
Food cures: bird's nest, cheese,
kidney bean, abalone, asparagus,
syndrome ( )

chicken egg, cuttlefish, duck, duck Symptoms:

egg, white fungus, oyster, pork, Abdominal swelling or pain (2)*
royal jelly, grape, longan nuts, Burning sensation and itch in the
maltose, mandarin fish, Irish genitals or burning sensation in
potato, sweet rice, apple the anus (1)
cucumber, bog bean, gold carp, Congested chest (1)
carrot, chestnut, ham, horse bean, Diarrhea with forceful discharge of
hyacinth bean, Job's-tears, royal stools (1)
jelly, string bean, whitefish, yam, Discharge of yellowish-red, turbid
red and black date, mutton, stools with bad smell (1)
squash, and rock sugar Edema (2)*
Excessive perspiration (1)
5. Heart-kidneys yang Feeling miserable (1)

deficiency syndrome Itch and pain in the vulva frequently

( )
(1)
Symptoms: Jaundice (1)
Cold hmbs (1) Pain in the joints of the four Umbs,
Cold sweats (1) with swelling and heaviness (1)
Discharge of watery, thin stools (1) Perspiration on hands and feet or the
Edema (2) head (1)
Frequent urination particularly at Reddish and scant urine, retention of
night (1) urine, or short streams of reddish
Heavy head with light feet sensations urine (1)
(4)' Swollen body of the tongue (1)
Orthostatic hypotension (hypotension Thirst (1)
occurring when a person assumes Yellowish body color (1)
an erect position) (3)* Treatment principle: to clear heat
Pain in the chest (2) and remove dampness
Palpitations (2) Treatment formula: Xiao-Zhi-Tang
Nervousness (2) Food cures: carp, celery, horse bean,
Shock (1) jellyfish skin, Job's-tears, prickly
Treatment principle: to tone the ash, hyacinth bean, oregano, sweet
heart yang and the kidney yang basil, adzuki bean, bamboo shoot,
Treatment formula: Shen-Fu-Tang soybean sprouts, rosin, banana,
Food cures: dried ginger, cinnamon, bitter endive, black fungus, salt,
wheat, water spinach, kidneys, spinach, strawberry, cucumber,
star anise, red and black date, leaf beet, mung bean, peppermint,
lobster, sardine, shrimp, sparrow, arid purslane

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 2. Splccn-sputum syndrome Treatment principle: to clear the
internal heat and promote bowel
( )
movements
j
Symptoms: Treatment formula: Da-Cheng-Qi-Tang
Abdominal swelling (1) Food cures: salt, lily flower, bitter
Abundant saliva (3) endive, camellia, cattail, black
Coughing out watery sputum (6)* fungus, spinach, strawberry,
Fatigue (4)* banana, cucumber, and licorice
Overweight, but eat only a small
amount of food (1)
Liver-fire upsurging
4.
i
Poor appetite (1)
syndrome ( )
stomach
Slight fullness of the (2)
Suppression of menses (1) Symptoms:
Weakened limbs (1) Acute dizziness (1)
Treatment principle: to strengthen from stomach
Bleeding (1)
the spleen, harmonize the Congested chest (1)
stomach, remove sputum, and Deafress (1)
transform dampness Dim eyes (1)
Treatment formula: Jia-Wei-Er-Chen- Dizziness (1)
Tang Dry sensations in the mouth (1)
Food cures: bamboo shoot, crown Feeling hurried and quick tempered
daisy, date, fresh ginger, leaf or or feeling insecure about sleep (1)
brown mustard, black and white Getting angry easily (1)
pepper, white or yellow mustard Headache on both sides of the head
seed, asparagus, and pear and in the corners of the eyes (1)
Headache that is seyere (1)
3. Hot stomach syndrome ( ) Hiccups (1)
\nsanitj (1)
Symptoms:
Bad breath (1) Nosebleed (1)

Bleeding from gums (1) Pain in the chest and the upper

Foul breath from the mouth abdomen (1)

(1)
Getting hungry easily (1) Red eyes (1)
Gums swelling (1) Kin^ng in ears (1)

Hiccups Sleeplessness or sleep a lot (1)

(1)
Morning sickness Vomiting of blood (1)
(1)
Nosebleed Yellowish-red urine (1)
(1)
Pain in the gums mth swelling (2) Treatment principle: to clear the
Pain in the throat (1) heat and sedate the fire in the

Perspiring on the head (1) liver

Stomachache (2) Treatment formula: Long-Dan-Xie-

Thirst and craving for cold (1) Gan-Tang
Vomiting (1) Food cures: spinach, chestnut,
Vomiting of blood (2) shepherd's purse, rye, black
Vomiting right after eating (1) fungus, vinegar, abalone,
Vomiting with stomach discomfort as asparagus, chicken egg, white
if hungry, empty, or hot (1) fungus, pork, and royal jelly

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5. Spleen-kidneys yang Bleeding of various kinds with blood
in light color, often seen in
deficiency syndrome ( )
consumptive diseases (1)
Symptoms: Chest pain or congestion (2)*
Abdominal swelling (1) Dizziness (2)
Cold hands and feet or cold loins (1) Fatigue (2)
Diarrhea before dawn (1) Flying objects seen in front of the
Diarrhea with sticky, muddy stools eyes (1)
(1) Insomnia (2)
Eating only a litde (1) Low energy (1)
Edema (1) Low voice (1)
Edema that occurs all over the body Numbness of hmbs (1)
(1) Pale complexion and lips (1)
Fatigue (1) Pale nails (1)
Fear of cold (1) Palpitations (2)
Flying objects seen in front of the Ringing in the ears (1)
eyes (3)* Treatment principle: to regulate
Four limbs weakness (1) energy and activate the blood
Frequent urination with clear or Treatment formula: Guan-Xin-Er-
white urine (1) Hao-Fang
Lumbago (1) Food cures: abalone, asparagus,
Mentally fatigued (1) cuttlefish, chicken egg, duck egg,
Over 65 years old (3)* white fungus, beef liver, grape,
Sputum rumbhng with panting (1) mandarin fish, oyster, milk, beef,
Treatment principle: to tone the cherry, blood clam, longan nuts,
kidneys and the spleen yang maltose, Irish potato, sweet rice,
Treatment formula: Qing-Zhi-Tang apple cucumber, bog bean, gold
Food cures: air bladder of shark, carp, carrot, chestnut, ham, horse
chicken, cayenne pepper, fennel, bean, hyacinth bean, Job's-tears,
nutmeg, black and white pepper, royal jelly, string bean, whitefish,
prickly ash, mutton, sword bean, yam, red and black date, mutton,
white or yellow mustard, kidney, squash, and rock sugar
lobster, sardine, shrimp, sparrow,
Research: Another formula called
clove, dill seed, fennel, pistachio
Dan-Tian-Jiang-Zhi-Wan has been
nut, sparrow egg, crab apple, found to lower cholesterol.
raspberry, and walnuts According to a relatively recent
research project involving 251
subjects with high cholesterol,
6. Simultaneous deficiency of
after treatment with this formula
energy and blood syndrome
33 percent showed significant
( ) improvement. Take 4 grams of this

Symptoms: herbal powder each day in two

Arteriosclerosis patient (2)* doses (one in the morning and
one in the afternoon) for three
** Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1986: I.
months for best results.**

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 DIABETES MELLITUS Treatment principle: to sedate fire

and nourish the yin and to

1. Lungs-fire syndrome ( ) lubricate dryness

Symptoms: Treatment formula: Shi-Gao-Zhi-Mu-

Dry nose and mouth (4)
Jia-Ren-Shen-Tang and Jiang-Tang-
Frequent urination (3)
Er-Hao-Fang
Normal bowel movements (3)
Food cures: areca nuts, buckwheat,

Pain in the throat, also red and common carp, banana, bitter

swollen (4) endive, black fungus, salt, spinach,

Very thirsty and drink a lot (3) strawberry, bamboo shoot,

Vomiting of blood (3)

cucumber, Job's-tears, liver, leaf
Treatment principle: to produce beet,mung bean, peppermint,
fluids and clear heat purslane, lily flower, salt, and
Treatment formula: Xiao-Ke-Fang cattail

and ]iang-Tang-Yi-Hao-Fang
Food cures: lily flower, salt, cattafl, 3. Kidneys yin deficiency
asparagus, soya milk, duck egg, syndrome ( )
and olive
Symptoms:
Cough with sputum containing blood
2. Stomach-fire syndrome ( )
or coughing out fresh blood (1)
Symptoms: Dry sensations in the mouth
mouth
Bitter taste in the (1) particularly at night (1)
Bleeding from gums (1) Dry throat (1)
Bleeding from space between teeth Fatigue (1)
with pain (1) Frequent urination (2)*
Constipation with dry stools (1) Hot sensations in any part of the
Dry sensations in the mouth (1) body (1)
Eating a lot and stiU feeling hungry Night sweats (1)
(1) Pain in the heels (1)
Fever (1) Pain in the loins (lumbago) (2)*
Headache (1) Retention of urine (1)
Hiccups (1) Ringing in ears (1)
Hungry with good appetite and eat a Seminal emission with dreams (1)
lot, hut still underwei^t (1) Sleeplessness (1)
Incapable of sound sleep in children Spots in front of the eyes (1)
(1) Thirst (1)
Morning sickness (1) Toothache or shaky teeth (1)
Nosebleed (1) Urine as thick as fat (2)*

Pain in the gums with swelling (1) Treatment principle: to strengthen

Pain in the throat, also red and the semen and the kidney yin
swollen (1) Treatment formula: Liu-Wei-Di-
Toothache (1) Huang-Wan, Wu-Wei-Di-Huang-
Underweight (2)* Wan, or ]iang-Tang-San-Hao-Fang
Vomiting of blood (1) Food cures: abalone, asparagus,
Vomiting right after eating (1) chicken egg, cuttlefish, duck, duck

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 egg, white fungus, oyster, pork, Lump in the abdomen that stays in
royal jelly, chestnut, chicken liver, the same region (1)
and pork kidneys Shortness of breath (1)
Ulcers (1)

CORONARY HEART DISEASE Treatment principle: to activate the

blood and promote energy
1. Heart-blood coagulations circulation

syndrome Treatment formula: Xue-Fu-Zhu-Yu-

( )
Tang
Symptoms: Food cures: beef, cherry, bird's nest,
Chest congestion (5)* butterfish, chicken, coconut meat,
Chronic backache (1) date, tofu, mustard seed, sweet
Cold hands and feet (1)
rice, goose meat, mutton, jackfruit,
Excessive perspiration (1)
squash, sweet potato, red and
Pain in the chest (1) black date, rice, rock sugar,
Pain in the heart and chest as if
caraway seed, spearmint, common
being pricked with a needle (6)* button mushroom, oregano, red
Pale complexion (1) bean, ambergris, dill seed, garlic,
Palpitations (1)
sweet basil, saffron, brown sugar,
Perspire a lot (1) chestnut, eggplant, peach, black
Poor appetite (1) soybean, sturgeon, sweet basil,
Shortness of breath (1) crab, distillers' grains, papaya, and
Treatment principle: to warm the saffron
heart yang and promote blood
circulation
3. Liver-kidneys yin deficiency
Treatment formula: Gua-Lou-Xie-Bai-
Gui-Zhi-Tang
syndrome ( )

Food cures: ambergris, brown sugar, Symptoms:

chestnut, eggplant, peach, black Chest pain particularly at night (3)*
soybean, sturgeon, sweet basil, Difficulty with both defecation and
crab, distillers' grains, papaya, and urination (1)
saffron Dizziness (1)
Dry eyes, throat, or mouth (3)*

2. Simultaneous energy Fatigue (1)

congestion and blood Headache with pain in the brow (1)

Lumbago (1)
coagulations syndrome ( )
Menstrual pain (1)
Symptoms: Night bUndness (1)
Abdominal swelling (1) Night sweats (1)
Chest pain affecting the back (5)* Pain in the upper abdomen (1)
Chest pain that comes and goes as if Palms of hands and soles of feet are
being pricked by a needle (7)* both hot (1)
Congested chest (2) Paralysis (1)
Liver disease (1) Sleeplessness with forgetfulness (1)
Love of sighing (1) Weak loins and tibia (1)

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Withering complexion (1) squash, sweet potato, red and
Treatment principle: to strengthen black date, rice, rock sugar,
the kidneys and liver yin and to caraway seed, spearmint, common
activate the blood and transform button mushroom, oregano, red
blood coagulations bean, ambergris, dill seed, garlic,
Treatment formula: Yang-Yin-Tong-Bi- sweet basil, saffron, abalone,
Tang asparagus, cuttlefish, chicken egg,
Food cures: bird's nest, cheese, duck egg, white fungus, beef liver,
chicken egg, kidney bean, brown grape, mandarin fish, oyster, milk,
sugar, mussel, abalone, asparagus, beef, blood clam, and longan nuts
chicken egg, cuttlefish, duck, duck
egg, white fungus, oyster, pork, URINARY STONES
royal jelly, chestnut, chicken liver,
and pork kidneys Urinary stones usually display pain
across the loins, abdominal pain,
prickling pain on urination, and blood
4. Simultaneous deficiency of
in urine
yin and yang syndrome ( )

Symptoms: 1. Lower burning space

Cold limbs and cold sensations in
dampness-heat syndrome
the body (1)
( )
Fatigue (1)
Frequent urination at night (4)* Symptoms:
Low energy (1) Pain affecting the lower abdomen or
Pain in the heart (3)* shooting pain towards the genitals
Palpitations (1) (3)*
Perspiration with hot sensations in Colic pain in the abdomen and
the body easily triggered by across the loins (3)*
physical activities (1) Dribbling after urination (3)*
Poor appetite (1) Frequent desire to pass urine (2)*

Poor spirits (1) Frequent urination in short reddish

Ringing in ears (1) streams (1)

Too tired to talk (1) Low fever in the afternoon (I)
Underweight (1) Nausea or vomiting (1)
Wake up at night due to pain (3)* Pain on urination (2)*
Treatment principle: to regulate and Poor appetite (1)
strengthen both the yin and yang Seminal emission (1)
and to strengthen the energy and Thirst with no desire for drink (1)

the blood simultaneously Yellowish and turbid urine (2)*

Treatment formula: Zhi-Gan-Cao- Treatment principle: to clear the
Tang heat and remove dampness and to

Food cures: beef, cherry, bird's nest, expel stones

butterfish, chicken, coconut meat, Treatment formula: Dao-Chi-San
date, tofu, mustard seed, sweet Food cures: mung bean sprouts,
rice, goose meat, mutton, jackfruit. ambergris, kiwi fruits, sturgeon.

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mango, pea, and watermelon Diarrhea with sticky, muddy stools
(1)

2. Simultaneous energy Eating very litde (1)

congestion and blood

Edema that occurs all over the body
(1)
coagulations syndrome ( )
Fatigue (2)
Symptoms: Eear of cold (1)
Abdominal swelling (1) Four limbs weakness (1)
Aching pain in the lower abdomen Frequent urination with clear or
(2)* white urine (1)
Chronic stones (3)* Mentally fatigued (1)
Colic pain on urination (2)* Sputum rumbling with panting (1)
Congested chest (1) Treatment principle: to strengthen
Dribbling after urination (3)* the spleen and the kidneys and to
Love of sighing (1) promote urination and expel
Lump in the abdomen that stays in stones
the same region (1) Treatment formula: Shen-Ling-Bai-
Pain across the loins (3)* Zhu-San
Pain on urination (3)* Food cures: air bladder of shark,
Treatment principle: to regulate chicken, cayenne pepper, fennel,
energy and remove blood nutmeg, black and white pepper,
coagulations prickly ash, mutton, sword bean,
Treatment formula: Tao-Hong-Si-Wu- white or yellow mustard, kidney,
Tang lobster, sardine, shrimp, sparrow,
Food cures: beef, cherry, bird's nest, clove, dill seed, fennel, pistachio
butterfish, chicken, coconut meat, nut, sparrow egg, crab apple,
date, tofu, mustard seed, sweet raspberry, and walnut
rice, goose meat, mutton, jackfruit,
squash, sweet potato, red and
black date,
ANEMIA
rice, rock sugar,
caraway seed, spearmint, common 1 . Heart-spleen deficiency
button mushroom, oregano, red
syndrome ( )
bean, ambergris, dill seed, garlic,
sweet basil, saffron, brown sugar, Symptoms:
chestnut, eggplant, peach, black Abdominal swelling (1)

soybean, sturgeon, crab, distillers' Bleeding symptoms (2)*

grains, papaya, and saffron Discharge of watery, thin stools (1)

Dizziness (1)
Eating very little (1)
3. Spleen-kidneys yang
Fatigue (1)
deficiency syndrome ( ) Fatigue with a lack of power (1)
Symptoms: Forgetjulness (1)
Chronic stones (6)* Impotence (1)
Cold hands and feet (1) Low voice (1)
Cold loins (1) Nervousness (2)

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Night sweats (1) Treatment formula: Gui-Shao-Di-
Palpitations (2) Huang-Tang
Poor appetite (1) Food cures: bird's nest, cheese,
Shortness of breath (1) chicken egg, kidney bean, brown
Sleeplessness (2) sugar, mussel, abalone, asparagus,
Withering and yellowish complexion chicken egg, cuttlefish, duck, duck
(1) egg, white fungus, oyster, pork,
Treatment principle: to strengthen royal jelly, chestnut, chicken liver,
the spleen and the heart and to and pork kidneys
tone the blood and the energy
Treatment formula: Gui-Pi-Tang 3. Spleen-kidneys yang
Food cures: beef liver, chicken egg,
deficiency syndrome ( )
cuttlefish, oyster, pork liver, sea
cucumber, water spinach, longan Symptoms:
nut, mandarin fish, apple Cold hands and feet (2)
cucumber, chestnut, horse bean, Cold loins (2)
Job's-tears, Irish potato, rice, royal Diarrhea before dawn (2)
jelly, and yam Diarrhea with sticky and muddy
stools (1)
2. Liver-kidneys yin deficiency Eating very little (1)

syndrome ( ) Edema (2)

Edema that occurs all over the body
Symptoms:
(1)
Difficulty in both defecation and
Fatigue (2)
urination (1)
Fear of cold (1)
Dizziness (2)
Four Umbs weakness (1)
Dry eyes or throat (1)
Frequent urination with clear or
Fatigue (2)
white urine (1)
Headache with pain in the brow (1)
Mentally fatigued (1)
Lumbago (2)
Pale complexion (1)
Night blindness (1)
Palpitations (1)
Night sweats (1)
Poor appetite (1)
Pain in the upper abdomen (2)
Puffy face (1)
Palms of hands and soles of feet are
both hot
Sputum rumbling with panting (1)
(1)
Red eyes Treatment principle: to strengthen
(1)
the spleen and the kidneys and to
Ringing in the ears (1)
Sleeplessness with forgetfulness (1) tone the energy and the blood

Weak and tibia (1)

loins Treatment formula: Ren-Shen-Yang-
Withering complexion (1) Ying-Tang

Zygomatic regions on both sides Food cures: air bladder of shark,

appear tender and red (1) chicken, cayenne pepper, fennel,

Treatment principle: to water the nutmeg, black and white pepper,
liver yin and the kidney yin and prickly ash, mutton, sword bean,
to nourish the blood and white or yellow mustard, kidney,
strengthen the essence of the lobster, sardine, shrimp, sparrow,

kidneys clove, dill seed, fennel, pistachio

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raspberry, and walnut Hungry with no appetite (1)
Insanity (1)
EPILEPSY Insomnia (2)
Jumpiness (2)
1. Wind-sputum syndrome
Presence of sputum difficult to spit
( ) out (4)*
Symptoms: Ringing in ears and deafness (1)
Convulsions (1) Seizures with a shrill cry (2)
Discharge of clear sputum with lots Seizures with fainting, convulsions,
of bubbles (1) and vomiting of sputum (3)*
Dizziness (1) Treatment principle: to clear the
Numbness of the four limbs (1) heat in the liver and sedate fire
Seizures that occur very frequently and to transform sputum and
(2)' open the cavities
Seizures with a shrill cry (2)* Treatment formula: Long-Dan-Xie-
Seizures with incontinence of both Gan-Tang with Tiao-Tan-Tang
urination and bowel movements Food cures: salt, cattail, agar, radish,
(2)* bamboo crown daisy, date,
shoot,
Seizures with lockjaw or both eyes fresh ginger, leaf or brown
looking straight up (2)* mustard, black and white pepper,
Seizures preceded by headache, white or yellow mustard seed,
dizziness, and congested chest asparagus, and pear
(2)*
Sputum noise in the throat (1) 3. Heart-kidneys yang
Stiffness of the tongue and unable to
deficiency syndrome ( )
talk (1)
Sudden fainting (1) Symptoms:
Tics (1) Discharge of watery, thin stools (1)
Vomiting of clear or white, watery Edema (1)
sputum (1) Epilepsy with a long history (4)*
Wry mouth and eyes (1) Forgetfulness (3)*
Treatment principle: to expel Frequent urination (1)
sputum and relieve seizures Pain in the chest (2)
Treatment formula: Ding-Xian-Wan Palpitations (2)
or Xie-Gan-An-Shen-Wan Poor appetite (1)
Food cures: peppermint, spearmint, Nervousness (2)
sweet basil, celery, coconut meat, Shock (1)
green onion, asparagus, bamboo Speech not clear (1)
shoot, date, leaf or brown Sputum (1)
mustard, mustard seed, black and Treatment principle: to tone the
white pepper, fresh ginger, and heart and the kidneys and to
crown daisy strengthen the spleen and
transform sputum
2. Sputum-fire syndrome ( ) Treatment formula: He-Che-Wan or
Symptoms: Da-Bu-Yuan-]ian with Liu-]un-Zi-
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Food cures: dried ginger, cinnamon, Numbness (1)
wheat, water spinach, kidneys, Pain in the upper abdomen (2)
star anise, red and black date, Psychological tension (2)*
lobster, sardine, shrimp, sparrow, Stomachache (2)
clove, dill seed, fennel, pistachio Subjective sensations of objects in
nut, sparrow egg, crab apple, the throat (2)*
raspberry, and walnut Swollen tonsils (2)*
Vomiting of blood (1)
HYPERTHYROIDISM Worry a lot (1)
Treatment principle: to regulate the
1. Hot stomach syndrome ( ) energy of the liver and to remove
Symptoms: sputum and relieve congestion
Bad breath (2) Treatment formula: Si-Hai-Shu-Yu-
Bleeding from gums (1)
Wan
Foul breath from the mouth
Food cures: brown sugar, garlic,
(1)
turmeric, kumquat, beef, cherry,
Getting hungry easily (1)
bird's nest, butterfish, chicken,
Gums swelling (1)
coconut meat, date, tofu, mustard
Hiccups (1)
seed, sweet rice, goose meat,
Nosebleed (1)
mutton, jackfruit, squash, sweet
Pain in the gums with swelling (2)
potato, red and black date, rice,
Pain in the throat (1)
rock sugar, caraway seed,
Perspiring on the head (1)
spearmmt, common button
Stomachache (2)
mushroom, oregano, red bean,
Thirst and craving for cold drink (1)
ambergris, dill seed, sweet basil,
Underweight (1)
and saffron
Vomiting (2)
Vomiting of blood (2)
3. Sputum-fire syndrome ( )
Vomiting right after eating (1)
Treatment principle: to clear the Symptoms:
heat in the stomach and disperse Dislike of heat (3)*

the energy in the liver Eat a lot (2)*

Treatment formula: Dao-Chi-Cheng- Emotionally disturbed easily (3)*
Qi-Tang Excessive perspiration (2)*
Food cures: salt, lily flower, bitter Hungry with no appetite (1)

endive, camellia, cattail, black Insanity (1)

fungus, spinach, strawberry, Palpitations (3)*

banana, cucumber, and Ucorice Ringing in ears and deafness (1)

Sleeplessness (1)

2. Liver energy congestion Swollen tonsils (3)*

Treatment principle: to sedate
syndrome ( )
sputum-fire and to nourish the
Symptoms: heart and secure the spirits
Abdominal obstruction (2) Treatment formula: Er-Yin-Jian with
Abdominal pain (2) Ding-Zhi-Wan
Convulsions (1) Food cures: salt, cattail, agar, radish,
Insomnia (2)* bamboo shoot, crown daisy, date.

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mustard, black and white pepper, Excessive perspiration (2)*
white or yellow mustard seed, Feeling miserable (1)
asparagus, and pear Forgetfulness (1)
Hot sensations in body, including
4. Liver-kidneys yin deficiency
hands and feet (2)*
Light but periodic fever not unlike
syndrome ( )
the tide (1)
Symptoms: Night sweats (1)
Difficulty in both defecation and Red complexion (2)*
urination (1) Ringing in ears (1)
Dizziness (3) Seminal emission with dreams (1)
Dry eyes or dry throat (1) Sleeplessness (1)
Fatigue (3) Sputum with blood (1)
Headache with pain in brow (1) Treatment principle: to water the
Lumbago (3) yin, increase body fluids, and clear
Night blindness (1) the stomach and nourish the lungs
Night sweats (1) Treatment formula: Yu-Nu-Jian with
Pain in the upper abdomen (3) Zeng-Yi-Tang
Palms of hands and soles of feet are Food cures: banana, bitter endive,
both hot (1) black fungus, salt, spinach,
Sleeplessness with forgetfulness (1) strawberry, bamboo shoot,
Withering complexion (1) cucumber, Job's-tears, liver, leaf
Treatment principle: to tone the beet, mung bean, peppermint,
energy and the yin and to water purslane, lily flower, salt, cattail,
the kidneys and nourish the liver chicken egg, duck egg, asparagus,
Treatment formula: Sheng-Mai-San royal jelly, pork, and oyster
with Yi-Guan-]ian
Food cures: bird's nest, cheese, 6. Simultaneous deficiency of
chicken egg, kidney bean, brown yin and energy syndrome
sugar, mussel, abalone, asparagus,
( )
chicken egg, cuttlefish, duck, duck
egg, white fungus, oyster, pork, Symptoms:
royal jelly, chestnut, chicken liver, Constipation (1)
and pork kidneys Dry cough with scant sputum or dry
mouth (1)

5. Deficiency fire syndrome Discharge of dry stools (1)

Excessive perspiration (1)
( )
Fatigue (3)*
Symptoms: Hot sensations in the palms of hands
Becoming angry easily (2)* and soles of feet (1)
Coughing out blood (1) Light stomachache with swelling (2)
Dry cough without sputum or Palpitations (2)
coughing out slightly sticky fluids Poor appetite (1)

(1) Ringing in ears (1)

Dry sensations in the mouth (1) Scant urine (1)

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Thirst (3)* Sputum rumbling with panting (1)
"Tidal" fever in the afternoon (1) Treatment principle: to warm the
Treatment principle: to strengthen kidneys and strengthen the spleen
the energy and nourish the yin Treatment formula: You-Gui-Wan
and to tone the lungs and water Food cures: air bladder of shark,
the kidneys chicken, cayenne pepper, fennel,
Treatment formula: Di-Huang-Yin-Zi nutmeg, black and white pepper,
Food cures: bird's nest, cheese, prickly ash, mutton, sword bean,
kidney bean, abalone, asparagus,
white or yellow mustard, kidneys,
chicken egg, cuttlefish, duck, duck
lobster, sardine, shrimp, sparrow,
egg, white fungus, oyster, pork,
clove, dill seed, pistachio nut,
royal jelly, grape, longan nuts,
sparrow egg, crab apple,
maltose, mandarin fish, Irish
raspberry, and walnut
potato, sweet rice, apple
cucumber, bog bean, gold carp,
carrot, chestnut, ham, horse bean,
2. Heart-kidneys yang
hyacinth bean, Job's-tears, royal
deficiency syndrome ( )
jelly, string bean, whitefish, yam,
red and black date, mutton, Symptoms:
squash, and rock sugar Chest pain (2)*
Cold Umbs (2)*
HYPOTHYROIDISM Discharge of watery, thm stools (1)

1. Spleen-kidneys yang Edema (2)

deficiency syndrome Frequent urination (1)

( )
History of hydropericardium and
Symptoms: cardiac insufficiency (2)*
Being physically weak and too tired
Love of lying down (2)*
to talk (1)
Pain in the chest (2)
Cold hands and feet (1)
Palpitations (2)
Cold loins (1)
Nervousness (2)
Diarrhea before dawn (2)
Shock (1)
Diarrhea with sticky and muddy
Sputum (1)
stools (1)
Treatment principle: to warm the
j

Dysentery (2)
heart yang and strengthen the
Eating very little (1)
kidneys energy
Edema (2)
Edema Treatment formula: Ling-Gui-Zhu-
I
that occurs all over the body
Gan-Tang with Shen-Qi-Wan
(1)
Fatigue (2) Food cures: dried ginger, cinnamon,

Fear of cold (1) wheat, water spinach, kidneys,

Four hmbs weakness (1) star anise, red and black date,

Frequent urination with clear or lobster, sardine, shrimp, sparrow,

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white urine (1) clove, dill seed, fennel, pistachio
i Impotence men and irregular
in nut, sparrow egg, crab apple,
menstruation in women (4)* raspberry, and walnut

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Edema (1)
deficiency syndrome ( )
Fatigue (2)
Symptoms: Grey hair and faUing out of hair (1)
Being physically weak and too tired Impotence in men (1)
to talk (1) InfertiUty in women (1)
Cold hands and feet (1) Lumbago (1)
Cold loins (1) Mental fatigue (1)
Diarrhea before dawn (2) Panting (2)
Diarrhea with sticky and muddy Thirst (2)
stools (1) Weakened legs (1)
Dysentery (1) Yellowish urine (3)*
Eating very litde (1) Treatment principle: to tone both
Edema that occurs all over the body the yin and the yang
(1) Treatment formula: Zuo-Gui-Wan
Fatigue (1) Food cures: abalone, asparagus,
Fear of cold (1) chicken egg, cuttlefish, duck, duck
Feeble breath (2)* egg, white fungus, oyster, pork,
Frequent urination with clear or royal jelly, chestnut, chicken liver,
white urine (1) pork kidneys, lobster, sardine,
History of myxedema (2)* shrimp, sparrow, clove, dill seed,
Low body temperature (2)* fennel, pistachio nut, sparrow egg,
Mentally fatigued (1) crab apple, raspberry, and walnut
Sputum rumbling with panting (1)
Treatment principle: to strengthen ARTHRITIS AND
the yang energy and to warm the
RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS
kidneys and the spleen Arthritis
Treatment formula: Si-Ni-jia-Ren-
Shen-Tang 1 . Wind-predominating type
Food cures: air bladder of shark, ( )
chicken, cayenne pepper, fennel,
Symptoms:
nutmeg, black and white pepper,
Diarrhea containing undigested food
prickly ash, mutton, sword bean,
(1)
white or yellow mustard, kidneys,
Discharge of watery, thin stools (1)
lobster, sardine, shrimp, sparrow,
Dislike ofwind (1)
clove, dill seed, pistachio nut,
Headache accompanied by fear of
sparrow egg, crab apple, wind (1)
raspberry, and walnuts Headache with heavy sensations in
the head (1)
4. Simultaneous deficiency of Itchy skin that becomes almost

kidneys yin and kidneys intolerable (1)

Light cough (1)
yang( )
Nasal discharge (1)
Symptoms: Numbness in the skin of the face (1)
Cough (1) Pain in all the joints that attacks
Decreased sexual desire in men (I) -suddenly (3)*

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joint to another (3)* seed, fennel, fresh ginger, mustard

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Shaking of four hmbs and body (1) seed, prickly ash, star anise, white
Sneezing (1) or yellow mustard, and wine
Stiffness of muscles (1)
Stuffed nose with heavy voice (1) 3. Dampness-predominating
Tickle in the throat (1)
type( )
Treatment principle: to expel the
wind, disperse cold, and remove Symptoms:
dampness Abdominal pain with abdominal
Treatment formula: Fang-Feng-Tang rumbling (1)

Food cures: peppermint, spearmint, Diarrhea (1)

sweet basil, celery, coconut meat, Diminished urination (1)

and green onion Discharge of hard stool followed by

sticky, turbid stool (1)
Discharge of watery pus through
i 2. Cold-predominating type
openings of carbuncles (1)
\ ( ) Discharge of yellow, sticky fluids
Symptoms: from blisters that break open (1)
Abdominal pain (1) Dizziness (1)
Absence of perspiration in hot Eczema (1)
weather (1) Edema on the dorsum of foot (1)
'

Absence of thirst in mouth (1) Four limbs weakness (1)

Abundant watering of eyes (1) Headache as if the head were being
Clear and long streams of urine in wrapped up (1)
large amounts (1) Heavy sensation in body or in any
Cold chest or cold hands and feet part of the body (1)
(1) Love of hot drink (1)
Cold sensations body (1)
in the Love of sleep and heavy sensations in
Contraction of tendons and muscles the body (1)

(1) Pain always in same joints with heavy

. Coughing out and vomiting bubbles sensations of the body (2)*
of water (1) Pain in the loins as if sitting in water
'
Diarrhea with sticky and muddy with heaviness in body (2)*
stools (1) Pain starts mostly from lower regions
Dislike of cold (1) of the body (2)*
Hands and feet extremely cold (1) Treatment principle: to strengthen
Headache with pain in back of neck the spleen and remove dampness
(1) and to expel wind and disperse
. Love of hot drink (1) cold
'
Pale complexion (1) Treatment formula: Yi-Yi-Ren-Tang
( Severe pain in the joints (5)* Food cures: carp, celery, horse bean,
Treatment principle: to warm the jellyfish skin, Job's-tears, prickly
body and disperse cold and to ash, hyacinth bean, oregano, sweet
remove wind and dampness basil, adzuki bean, bamboo shoot,
Treatment formula: Wu-Tou-Tang soybean sprouts, and rosin

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( ) 1 . Wind-cold-dampness type
Symptoms: ( )
Acute onset of pain in the joints (1)
Symptoms:
Constipation (1)
Joints neither red nor burning (5)*
Diminished urination (1)
Pain affected by change in weather
Discharge of copious, yellow, sticky
(5)*
sputum (1)
Pain gets worse when cold and better
Dry lips or teeth (1)
when warm (2)
Escape of gas from the anus with
Pain involving one or two joints only
noise (1)
(5)'
Light fever (1)
Arthritis with a shorter history (2)
Love of cold drink (1)
Pain in the joints that shifts around
more severe in the
Stiffness of joints
morning (1)
(2)*
Treatment principle: to warm the
Pain in the joints with burning
sensations (2)*
body and disperse cold and to
expel dampness and disperse
Pain very severe with inability to
extend or flex the joints (2)*
wind
Red complexion, red eyes, or red
Treatment formula: Juan-Bi-Tang
urine (1) Food cures: peppermint, (including
Short streams of scant urine (1) oil), spearmint, sweet basil,

Stools with an extremely bad smell cayenne pepper, fennel, fresh

ginger, mustard seed, star anise,
(1)
Thirst with an incessant desire to and prickly ash leaf

drink (1)
Throat swollen and red, producing 2. Heat-excess yin-deficiency
rotten liquid (1)
type( )
Urine with an extremely bad smell
(1) Symptoms:
Treatment principle: to clear heat Bitter taste in the mouth (3)
and to expel wind and remove Dry mouth (3)
dampness Joints swollen and painful with
Treatment formula: Bai-Hu-Jia-Gui- burning sensations (3)
Zhi-Tang Arthritis with a longer history (5)*
Food cures: banana, bitter endive, Pain gets better with coolness at the
black fungus, salt, spinach, beginning, then gradually gets
strawberry, bamboo shoot, better with warmth (3)
cucumber, Job's-tears, laver, leaf Stiffness of joints (3)
beet, mung bean, peppermint, and Treatment principle: to disperse cold
purslane and remove dampness and to
transform sputum and activate the
blood
Treatment formula: Gui-Zhi-Shao-
Yao-Zhi-Mu-Tang

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black fungus, salt, spinach,
strawberry, bamboo shoot,
1. Wind-cold syndrome ( )

cucumber, Job's-tears, laver, leaf Symptoms:

beet, mung bean, peppermint, and Absence of perspiration in hot
purslane weather (1)
Breathing through the nose (1)
3. Deficiency type ( )
Clear discharge from nose (1)
Cough with heavy, unclear sounds
Symptoms:
and clear sputum (1)
Breathing with a low sound and
Diarrhea (1)
feeble breath (1)
Dislike of cold (3)*
Chronic pain in the joints over a long
Dizziness (1)
duration (2)*
Headache with dizziness (1)
Eating very httle (1)
I
Hoarseness at the beginning of
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Feeble voice with intermittent speech

illness (1)
(1)
Itch in the throat (1)
Hiccups that are slow and occur
Light fever (2)*
.infrequently (1)
Loss of voice (1)
1 Hoarseness (1)
Nosebleed (1)
Light and clear voice with low and
Pain in the body shifting around with
feeble tone (1)
no fixed region (1)
Little power (1) Pain in the joints (1)
Pain in inner part of stomach that
Stuffed nose (1)
lessens after meals, and desire for
Vomiting (1)
massage (1) Treatment principle: to induce
Pain in the joints that is more severe perspiration and expand the lungs
at night (3)*
and to disperse cold
,
Prolonged dizziness (1) Treatment formula: ]ing-Fang-Bai-Du-
Retention of urine (1)
San
Scant and handicapped breathing (1) Food cures: peppermint (including
Scant breathing that becomes
oil), spearmint, sweet basil,
intermittent when talking too
cayenne pepper, fennel, fresh
much (1) ginger, mustard seed, star anise,
Small breaths (1) and prickly ash leaf
Talking in weak voice (1)
Underweight (1)
2. Wind-heat syndrome ( )
Treatment principle: to strengthen
the kidneys and the body energy Symptoms:
and to promote energy and blood Coughing out yellowish sputum (2)*
circulation to relieve pain Fever appears more severe than chills

Treatment formula: ]uan-Bi-Tang (2)*

Food cures: soya milk, goose meat, Headache with dizziness (1)
milk, royal jelly, grape, longan Intolerance of light in eyes with
nuts, mandarin fish, milk, maltose, sweUing and dislike of wind (1)
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Nosebleed (1) Treatment formula: Xin-Jia-Xiang-Ru-
Pain in the eyes (1) Yin
Pain in the throat (2)* Food cures: apple, apple cucumber,
Perspiration (4)* cantaloupe, coconut liquid,
Red eyes (1) hyacinth bean, lemon,
Thirst (1) watermelon, banana, bamboo
Toothache (1) shoot, bitter endive, bitter gourd,
Yellow urine (1) celery, chicken egg white, crab,
Yellowish discharge from the nose (1) mung bean, peppermint, and
Treatment principle: to induce purslane
perspiration and clear heat
Treatment formula: Yin-Qiao-San BACILLARY DYSENTERY
Food cures: banana, bitter endive,
black fungus, salt, spinach,
Acute Bacillary Dysentery
strawberry, bamboo shoot,
Superficial dampness-heat
1.
cucumber, Job's-tears, laver, leaf
syndrome
beet, mung bean, peppermint, ( )

purslane, spearmint, sweet basil, Symptoms:

celery, coconut meat, and green Abdominal pain (2)*
onion Congested chest (2)*
Diarrhea with forceful discharge of
3. Summer heat syndrome ( ) stools (1)

Symptoms: Discharge of yellowish-red, turbid

Chest discomfort (1)
stools with bad smell (1)

Constipation (1)
Excessive perspiration (1)
Cough (1)
Greasy taste in the mouth (2)*

Dizziness (2)* Jaundice (2)

Dry lips or dry sensations in the Low fever (1)

mouth (1) Pain in the joints of the four limbs,

Fatigue (1) with swelling and heaviness (1)
Feeling miserable and thirsty (1) Perspiration on hands and feet or the

Heavy sensations in the head (1) head (1)

High fever (2)*
Nausea and vomiting
No perspiration (2)*
Obstructed urination with red urine
(1)
Oppressed and rapid breath (1)
Perspiration due to hot weather or
putting on warm clothes (1)
Perspire a lot (1)
Scant and reddish urine
Thirst (1)
Treatment principle: to clear
summer heat and transform
dampness with aromatic herbs
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Reddish and scant urine (1)
(1) Retention of urine (1)
Swollen body of the tongue (1)
Thirst with no desire for drink (2)*
Yellowish body (1)
Treatment principle: to clear heat
and remove dampness and to
regulate energy and harmonize the
blood
(1) Treatment formula: Shao-Yao-Tang
Food cures: carp, celery, horse bean,
jellyfish skin, Job's-tears, prickly
ash, hyacinth bean, oregano,
sweet basil, adzuki bean, bamboo
 shoot, soybean sprouts, rosin, Chronic bowel movement difficulty
banana, bitter endive, black (3)*
fungus, salt, spinach, strawberry, Cold in the forehead that does not
cucumber, leaf beet, mung bean, warm up (1)
peppermint, and purslane Dysentery with discharge of pus and
blood (3)*
2. Heat poisoning penetrating Edema (2)
into the deep regions Hot sensations with nausea (3)*
syndrome ( )
Intermittent diarrhea (3)*
Stomachache (2)
Symptoms:
Treatment principle: to warm the
Acute abdominal pain (2)*
spleen yang and to clear heat and
Acute onset of symptoms (2)*
remove dampness
Breathing difficulty (1)
Treatment formula: Huang-Lian-Tang
Cold and hot sensations together (1)
Food cures: air bladder of shark,
Discharge of pus and blood from
chicken, cayenne pepper, fennel,
anus (2)*
nutmeg, black and white pepper,
Discharge of blood from the mouth
prickly ash, mutton, sword bean,
(1)
and white or yellow mustard
Headache that is severe (1)
High fever (2)*
Misty vision (1)
BRONCHITIS
Nosebleed (1) Acute Bronchitis
Not alert (1)
Severe pain in whole body (1) 1 . Cold- wind restricting the
Twitching (1) lungs syndrome ( )
Very difficult bowel movements (2)*
Vomiting of blood (1) Symptoms:
Treatment principle: to clear heat Common cold (2)

and remove dampness and to cool Cough with heavy, unclear sounds
the blood and counteract and clear sputum (3)*
poisoning Dislike of cold (1)

Treatment formula: Ge-Gan-Qin-Lian- Fever (3)*

Tang Headache (1)
Food cures: adzuki bean, banana, Itch in the throat (1)
bitter endive, bitter gourd, chicken Lack of perspiration (1)
egg white, chicken gallbladder, Nasal congestion (3)*
cucumber, fig, mung jpean, black Nasal discharge (3)*
and white pepper, peppermint, Panting (2)
squash, and strawberry Treatment principle: to disperse
wind and cold and to expand the
Chronic Bacillary Dysentery lungs and stop cough
Treatment formula: Xing-Su-San
1. Spleen yang deficiency
Food cures: almond, rock sugar,
syndrome ( ) asparagus, peppermint (including
Symptoms: oil), spearmint, sweet basil,

Abdominal pain (3)* cayenne pepper, fennel, fresh

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 ginger, mustard seed, star anise, Thirst (2)
prickly ash leaf, leaf or brown Nosebleed (2)
mustard, walnut, common button Pain in the throat (I)
mushroom, and tangerine Presence of sputum that can't be
coughed out easily (1)

2. Wind-heat offending the Tickle in the throat (1)

lungs syndrome ( Treatment principle: to clear heat

)
and produce fluids and to
Symptoms: lubricate dryness-lungs and rescue
Common cold (1) the lungs
Coughing out yellow and sticky Treatment formula: Qing-Re-Jiu-Fei-
sputum (2)* Tang
Dislike of wind (1) Food cures: almond, apple, apricot,
Fever (3)* asparagus, white fungus, licorice,
Flickering nostrils (1) loquat, peanut, pear peel, rock
Headache (1) sugar, and tangerine
Pain in the chest (1)
Pain in the throat (1)
Chronic Bronchitis
Perspiration (3)*
Sore throat (3)* 1. Spleen-dampness offending
Sputum with blood (2) the lungs syndrome ( )
Thirst in the mouth with a desire for
drink (1) Symptoms:
Treatment principle: to expel wind Cough (3)
and clear heat and to expand the Discharge of sputum that can be
lungs and stop cough coughed out easily (1)

Treatment formula: Sang-]u-Yin (1) Discharge of white, watery sputum

Food cures: apple, apple cucumber, (2)

sweet rice, lemon, sweet potato, Fatigue of the four limbs (2)

tofu, tomato, white sugar, Heavy sensations in head as if head

coriander, and parsley were wrapped up (2)
Heavy sensations in the Umbs and
trunk (2)
3. Lungs-dryness syndrome
Inability to lie on back (2)
( ) Poor appetite (2)
Symptoms: Short breath (2)
Coughing out blood (1) Swelling of hands and feet (1)
Dry cough (3)* Vomiting (1)
Dry cough without sputum or Treatment principle: to strengthen
coughing out slightly sticky fluids the spleen, dry dampness,
(3)» transform sputum, and regulate
Dry nose (1) the lungs
Dry throat (1) Treatment formula: Er-Chen-Tang
Dryness in mouth and nose (1) Food cures: gold carp, corncob,
Loss of voice (1) horse bean, Job's-tears, prickly
Morbid hunger (2) ash, adzuki bean, bamboo shoot,

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 cheese, ambergris, barley, Swellmg of the lungs (1)
common carp, cucumber, mung Wheezing (4)*
bean, seaweed, shepherd's purse, Treatment principle: to warm the
and star fruit lungs and expel cold and to
remove sputum
2. Liver-fire attacking the lungs Treatment formula: She-Gan-Ma-
syndrome Huang-Tang
( )
Food cures: fresh ginger, leaf or
Symptoms: brown mustard, black and white
Cough that causes pain in the upper
pepper, and white or yellow
abdomen (5)* mustard seed
Cough with sticky sputum (1)
Coughing out blood (2)
2. Sputum-heat accumulated in
Dry throat (1)
Painful sensations running through the lungs syndrome ( )

chest and ribs (1) Symptoms:

Rapid breath (1) Acute respiration, and gasping for air
Red face (2) (2)
Sputum with blood (2) Cough out yellowish or sticky sputum
Thirst (1)
(7)*
Vomiting of blood (4) Panting (3)
Treatment principle: to calm the Swelling of the lungs (3)
liver, sedate fire, and clear the
Thirst with craving for cold drink (1)
heat in the lungs and stop cough
Wheezing (4)
Treatment formula: Ke-Xue-Fang Treatment principle: to expand the
Food cures: asparagus, soya milk,
lungs, clear heat, transform
duck egg, olive, spinach, chestnut,
sputum, and push down the lungs
shepherd's purse, rye, black
energy
fungus, vinegar, abalone,
Treatment formula: Ma-Xing-Shi-
asparagus, chicken egg, white
Gan-Tang
fungus, porjc^ and royal jelly
Food cures: apple peel, common
button mushroom, grapefruit peel,
BRONCHIAL ASTHMA radish, and pear
1. Cold sputum obstructing the
lungs syndrome ( ) 3. Lungs-dampness syndrome
( )
Symptoms:
Cold hmbs (1) Symptoms:
Congested chest with a choking Congested chest (2)
sensation (1) Copious, sticky sputum (4)*
Cough out thin and watery sputum Cough with gasping for air (2)
(5)' Insomnia (2)
Love of hot or warm drink (1) Nausea (2)
No perspiration (1) Palpitations (2)
Pain in the chest (3) Poor appetite (2)
Panting (3) Vomiting (2)

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Underweight (2) 5. Lungs energy deficiency
Treatment principle: to push down syndrome ( )
lungs energy, transform sputum,
promote energy circulation, and Symptoms:
stop panting and cough Breathmg difficulty (1)

Treatment formula: San-Zi-Tang with Cold hmbs (1)

Er-Chen-Tang Common cold (2)

Copious, clear, and watery sputum
Food cures: cheese, Job's-tears,
adzuki bean, ambergris, barley, (1)

bamboo common carp,

shoot,
Cough (2)
Excessive perspiration (1)
cucumber, mung bean, seaweed,
Fatigue (2)
shepherd's purse, and star fruit
Fear of cold (1)
Dislike of wind (1)
4. Lungs unable to push down Light wheezing (2)
energy syndrome ( ) Low and weak voice (1)
Shortness of breath (1)
Symptoms:
Smooth urination (1)
Cough (1)
Swelling oj the lungs (2)
Discharge of copious, whitish, and
Too tired to talk (1)
sticky sputum (3)*
Treatment principle: to strengthen
Dislike of cold (1)
lungs energy, solidify the
Dry throat but without thirst (1)
superficial region, and relieve
Inability to lie on back (1)
panting and cough
More exhaling than inhaling (3)*
Treatment formula: Bu-Fei-Tang
Pain in the throat (1)
Food cures: cheese, Job's-tears, yam,
Palpitations (1)
grape, longan nut, maltose,
Short streams of reddish urine (1)
mandarin fish, Irish potato, sweet
Swelling of the lower abdomen (1) rice, apple cucumber, bog bean,
Wheezing that persists or occurs all gold carp, carrot, chestnut, ham,
of a sudden (3)* horse bean, hyacinth bean, royal
Wheezing triggered or intensified by jelly, string bean, whitefish, yam,
moving around (3)* red and black date, mutton,
Treatment principle: to push down squash, and rock sugar
upsurging lungs energy, transform
sputum, and relieve panting
6. Loss of the kidneys capacity
Treatment formula: Shen-Zhe-Zhen-
for absorbing inspiration
Qi-Tang
Food cures: adzuki bean, ambergris,
syndrome ( )

barley, bamboo shoot, seaweed, Symptoms:

black soybean, almond, areca nut, Breathing difficulty (1)
buckwheat, common carp, cashew Cold limbs (1)
nut, coriander, grapefruit peel, Fear of cold (1)
loquat, malt, nutmeg, pea, black Frequent fear of cold both in hands
and white pepper, radish, rice and feet (1)
bran, sword bean, and clove Frequent urination (3)*

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More inhaling than exhaUng (2)* 2. Sputum energy heat
Panting that is triggered or
syndrome ( )
intensified by moving around (3)*
Perspiration due to hot weather or Symptoms:
putting on warm clothes (1)
Cough and panting (1)
Shortness of breath (1)
Coughing out sputum containing
Swelling of the lungs (2) silky blood (1)

Wheezing (2)
Discharge of copious, yellow, and
Whitish sputum (2)* sticky sputum (1)

Treatment principle: to tone and Dry mouth with desire to wash

warm the kidneys mouth, not to drink (1)
Treatment formula: Shen-Qi-Wan High fever that does not go down for

Food cures: abalone, asparagus, a prolonged period of time (2)*

chicken egg, cuttlefish, duck, duck Light cough (1)
egg, white fungus, milk, lobster, Oppressed and rapid breath (1)
oyster, pork, royal jelly, chestnut, Scanty urine (1)
chicken liver, pork kidneys, Shivering (3)*
sardine, shrimp, sparrow, clove, Sputum of a rusty color (2)*
dill seed, fennel, pistachio nut, Thirst (2)*
sparrow egg, crab apple, Wheezing with sputum noise (3)*
raspberry, and walnut Treatment principle: to clear heat
and expand the lungs and to
PNEUMONIA transform sputum and push down
the upsurging energy of the lungs
1. Wind- warm-superficial
Treatment formula: Ma-Xing-Shi-
syndrome ( ) Gan-Tang with Wei-Jing-Tang
Symptoms: Food cures: banana, bitter endive,
Acute onset of symptoms (4)* black fungus, salt, spinach,
Cough (2) strawberry, bamboo shoot,
Dry mouth or thirst (4)* cucumber, Job's-tears, laver, leaf

Fear of cold (1) beet, mung bean, peppermint,

High fever (4)* purslane, salt, cattail, agar, radish,

Light thirst (1) crown daisy, date, fresh ginger,

Nasal discharge (1) leaf or brown mustard, black and
Slight dislike of cold (1) white pepper, white or yellow
Stuffy nose (1) mustard seed, asparagus, and pear
Wheezing from the throat (1)
Treatment principle: to induce 3. Heat enters the pericardium
perspiration with pungent and
syndrome ( )
cool herbs, to expand the lungs
and transform sputum Symptoms:
Treatment formula: Yin-Qiao-San Being slow and dull in response (2)
Food cures: apple, apple cucumber, Chest pain (3)*
sweet rice, lemon, sweet potato, Difficulty in speech (1)
tofu, tomato, white sugar, High fever (3)*
coriander, and parsley Illusive hearing (1)

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Illusive vision (1) green onion, chicken egg, bitter
Incontinence of both bowel endive, camellia, cattail, black
movements and urination (1) fungus, salt, spinach, strawberry,
Indifferent in expression (1) banana, bamboo shoot, crab, and
Mental dizziness (1) water clam
Slightly cold limbs (3)*
Sputum noise in the throat (3)*
ACUTE GASTROENTERmS
Twitching (1)
Treatment principle: to expand the 1. Cold-dampness syndrome
lungs and transform sputum and
( )
to clear the heat in the heart and
promote blood circulation Symptoms:
throughout the whole body Abdominal pain with rumbling (2)*

Treatment formula: Wei-Jing-Tang Absence of perspiration in hot

with Qing-Gong-Tang weather (1)

Food cures: asparagus, pear peel,

Acute attack of vomiting and diarrhea
banana, bitter endive, black
fungus, salt, spinach, strawberry, Clear and watery vaginal discharge

bamboo shoot, cucumber, Job's- with fishy smell (1)

tears, liver, leaf beet, mung bean, Cold sensations in lower abdomen-
peppermint, purslane, lily flower, genitals region (1)

salt, and cattail Cough (1)

Coughing out sputum with a low
sound (1)
4. Extreme heat generating
Diarrhea with discharge of watery
wind syndrome ( )
stool without offensive smell (3)*
Symptoms: Discharge of sputum that can be
Convulsions (3)* coughed out easily (1)
Fainting (1) Edema in the four limbs (1)
FeeUng troubled, quick-tempered, Headache (1)
and insecure (1) Movement difficulty (1)

High fever (3)* Pain in the body (1)

Muscular tightening (1) Pain in the joints (1)
Neck stiffness (1) Scant and clear urine (1)
Red complexion (3)* Stomachache (1)
Stiff neck and limbs (3)* Treatment principle: to transform
Twitching or spasms of the four dampness-sputum with aromatic
limbs (3)* herbs and to disperse cold and
Wry and shivering tongue (1) dry dampness
Treatment principle: to nourish the Treatment formula: Huo-Xiang-
yin and clear heat and to calm the Zheng-Qi-San
liver and stop the internal wind Food cures: cayenne pepper, dill

Treatment formula: Ling-Jiao-Gou- seed, fennel, fresh ginger, mustard

Teng-Tang with Qing-Ying-Tang seed, prickly ash, star anise, white
Food cures: peppermint, spearmint, or yellow mustard, wine, carp,
sweet basil, celery, coconut meat, celery, horse bean, jellyfish skin.

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 Job's-tears, hyacinth bean, Acid swallowing and belching of bad
oregano, sweet basil, adzuki bean, breath (2)
bamboo shoot, soybean sprouts, Belching with poor appetite (3)*
and rosin Discharge of watery, thin stools (1)
Insomnia (1)
2. Summer heat and dampness Sour and bad breath from mouth (1)
syndrome ( ) Stomachache (2)
Stools with an extremely bad smell
Symptoms:
(3)'
Abdominal fullness (1)
Vomiting and diarrhea simultaneously
Burning sensation in the anus (2)*
(3)'
Chest discomfort (1)
Vomiting of sour and bad-smelling
Diarrhea (1)
foods, with a love of cold drink
Fever (2)»
(1)
Forceful discharge of stools during
Treatment principle: to promote
defecation (3)*
digestion and regulate the stomach
Lack of appetite (1)
and intestine
Perspiration due to hot weather or
Treatment formula: Bao-He-Wan
putting on warm clothes (1)
Food cures: asafoetida, buckwheat,
Reddish urine (1)
castor bean, jellyfish, malt, peach,
Sudden attack of vomiting and
radish, water chestnut, cardamon
diarrhea (3)*
seed, cayenne pepper, coriander,
Thirst (1)
grapefruit, jackfruit, malt, sweet
Vomiting of substances with acid (2)*
basil, tea, and tomato
Yellowish and watery stools (1)
Treatment principle: to clear heat
and remove dampness and to
4. Spleen-stomach yang
regulate the stomach and deficiency syndrome ( )
intestines
Symptoms:
Treatment formula: Ge-Gen-Qin-Lian-
Abdominal pain (2)*
Tang
Clear urine (2)*
Food cures: banana, bamboo shoot,
Cold Umbs (1)
bitter endive, bitter gourd, celery,
Diarrhea and vomiting that occur
chicken egg white, crab,
frequently (2)*
cucumber, mung bean,
Fatigue (1)
peppermint, purslane, carp, horse
Intermittent hiccups with low sound
bean, jellyfish skin, Job's-tears,
(1)
prickly ash, hyacinth bean,
Love of warmth and massage (1)
oregano, sweet basil, adzuki bean,
Pain gets worse with fatigue and
soybean sprouts, and rosin
hunger and better with rest and
eating (1)
3. Stomach indigestion
Pale complexion (1)
syndrome ( )
Perspiration with cold limbs (2)*
Symptoms: Poor appetite (1)
Abdominal pain or swelling that Shortness of breath (1)
lessens after bowel movement (3)* Stomachache (1)

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Upset stomach (1) Treatment formula: Bao-He-Wan
Vomiting oj undigested foods (1) Food cures: asafoetida, buckwheat,
Water noise in the stomach (1) castor bean, jellyfish, malt, peach,
Treatment principle: to warm the radish, water chestnut, cardamon
middle region and disperse cold seed, cayenne pepper, coriander,
and to strengthen the spleen and grapefruit, jackfruit, malt, sweet
the stomach basil, tea, and tomato
Treatment formula: Fu-Zi-Li-Zhong-
Wan 2. Liver energy offending the
Food cures: air bladder of shark,
stomach syndrome ( )
chicken, cayenne pepper, fennel,
nutmeg, black and white pepper, Symptoms:
prickly ash, mutton, sword bean, Abdominal rumbling (1)
white or yellow mustard, Belching (3)
cardamon seed, carp, cinnamon, Chest discomfort (1)
and beef
garlic, Hiccups (3)
Irregular bowel movements
CHRONIC GASTRITIS AND Pain in inner part of stomach (2)
(1)

PEPTIC ULCERS
Painful sensations running through
1. Stomach indigestion ribs on both sides (2)

syndrome ( ) Stomachache that worsens with

emotional disturbances (6)*
Symptoms:
Vomiting of acid or blood (1)
Abdominal pain or swelling that
Treatment principle: to disperse the
lessens after bowel movement (3)*
liver energy and harmonize the
Acid swallowing and belching of bad
stomach
breath (1)
Treatment formula: Si-Ni-San
Belching with poor appetite (2)*
Food cures: carp, celery, corn silk,
Discharge of watery, thin stools (1)
brown sugar, sweet orange,
Dry stools (2)*
Hot sensations in the body (1) kumquat, barley, peanut, red and
Insomnia (1) black date, chestnut, and white

Red complexion (1) fungus

Sour and bad breath from mouth (1)

Stomachache that worsens on 3. Stomach yin deficiency
pressure of hand (2)* syndrome ( )
Stools with an extremely bad smell
(2)' Symptoms:
Vomiting and diarrhea simultaneously Burning pain in stomach (1)

(2)* Constipation (1)

Vomiting of sour and bad-smelling Dry cough (1)

foods, with a love of cold drink Dry lips (1)
(1) Dry sensations in the mouth with
Treatment principle: to promote craving for drink (2)*
digestion and harmonize the Dysphagia (1)
stomach Hiccups (1)

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Hot sensations in the limbs (1) Water noise in the stomach (1)
Indigestion (1) Withered and yellowish complexion
Insomnia (1) (1)
Light but periodic fever not unlike Treatment principle: to strengthen
the tide (1) the spleen and the stomach and
Low fever (1) to warm the middle region and
No appetite (1) expel cold
Palpitations (1)
Treatment formula: Li-Zhong-Tang
Stomachache that worsens on an
Food cures: air bladder of shark,
empty stomach (2)*
chicken, cayenne pepper, fennel,
Vomiting (2)*
nutmeg, black and white pepper,
Vomiting of blood (1)
prickly ash, mutton, sword bean,
Treatment principle: to strengthen
white or yellow mustard,
the stomach and tone the stomach
cardamon seed, carp, cinnamon,
yin energy and to clear the heat in
and beef
garlic,
the stomach and push down the
upsurging energy of the stomach
Treatment formula: Mai-Men-Dong-
5. Stomach blood-coagulations
Tang
Food cures: alfalfa, ginseng leaf,
syndrome ( )
bird's nest, cheese, kidney bean,
Symptoms:
abalone, asparagus, chicken egg,
Feeling of emptiness and sickness in
cuttlefish, duck, duck egg, white
abdomen (2)
fungus, oyster, pork, royal jelly
Pain worsens with massage (2)
Pain in inner part of stomach with
4. Spleen-stomach yang
prickling sensation and swelling
deficienq^ syndrome ( )
(5)*
Symptoms: Pain in inner part of stomach that is

Abdominal pain (1) acute after meals, with aversion to

Cold limbs (2)* massage (2)
Diarrhea (1) Pain in fixed region without shifting
Fatigue (1)
around (6)*
Intermittent hiccups with low sound
Vomiting of blood (3)
(1)
Treatment principle: to activate the
Love of warmth and massage (2)*
blood and transform blood
Pain worsens with fatigue and hunger
coagulations and to harmonize the
(1)
stomach and relieve pain
Pain improves with rest and eating
Treatment formula: Jia-Wei-Shi-Xiao-
(1)
Poor appetite San
(1)
Shortness of breath (1) Food cures: saffron, ambergris,
Stomachache with dull pain (2)* brown sugar, chestnut, eggplant,
Upset stomach (1) peach, black soybean, sturgeon,
Vomiting of undigested foods, acid, sweet basil, crab, distillers' grains,

or clear water (3)* and papaya

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 NEPHRITIS Flickering of nostrils (1)
Headache (2)*
Acute Nephritis
Light edema in the four limbs,

1. Cold- wind restricting the gradually becoming more severe

(2)'
lungs syndrome ( )
Pain in the chest (1)
Symptoms: Pain in the throat (1)
Common cold (2) Scant and reddish urine (2)*

Cough with heavy, unclear sounds Sputum with blood (2)

and clear sputum (1) Sore throat (2)*
Dishke of cold (3)* Thirst in the mouth with a desire for

Dry stools (1) drink (1)

Edema in the head, face, and four Treatment principle: to expand the
lungs and clear the heat in the
hmbs (2)*
lungs and to promote urination
Fever (2)*
Treatment formula: Yin-Qiao-San
Headache (1)
Food cures: apple, apple cucumber,
Itch in the throat (1)
sweet rice, lemon, sweet potato,
Lack of perspiration (1)
tofu, tomato, white sugar,
Nasal congestion (1)
coriander, and parsley
Nasal discharge (1)
Panting (2) 3. Dampness heat syndrome
Scant and yellowish urine (1)
( )
Thirst (1)
Treatment principle: to expand the Symptoms:
lungs, induce perspiration, and Dry mouth (2)
Frequent urination in short, reddish
promote energy circulation
streams (2)
Treatment formula: Yue-Bi-Tang
Light edema (5)*
Food cures: almond, rock sugar,
Sore throat with pus in the back of
asparagus, peppermint (including
the throat (5)*
oil), spearmint, sweet basil,
Swollen tonsils (6)*
cayenne pepper, fennel, fresh
Treatment principle: to water and
ginger, mustard seed, star anise,
nourish the kidney yin and to
prickly ash leaf, leaf or brown clear heat and detoxicate
mustard, walnut, common button Treatment formula: Xiao-ji-Yin-Zi
mushroom, and tangerine Food cures: mung bean sprouts,
ambergris, kiwi fruit, sturgeon,
2. Wind-heat offending the adzuki bean, Chinese cabbage,
lungs syndrome ( ) mango, pea, and watermelon

Symptoms: Chronic Nephritis

Common cold (1)
1. Spleen-dampness offending
Cough (1)
Coughing out yellow and sticky the lungs syndrome ( )

sputum (1) Symptoms:

Dry stools (1) Abdominal swelling with watery
Fever (2)* stools (1)

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Cough (1) Diarrhea with sticky and muddy
Discharge of sputum that can be stools (1)
coughed out easily (1) Edema that occurs all over the body
Discharge of white, watery sputum (2)*

(1) Fatigue (2)

Fatigue of the four hmbs (1) Fear of cold (1)
Fear of cold (2)* Four hmbs weakness (1)
Heavy sensations in head as if head Frequent urination in clear or white
were wrapped up (1) streams (1)
Heavy sensations in the Umbs and Mentally fatigued (1)
trunk (1) Poor appetite (1)
Inability to lie on back (1) Scant and clear urine (1)
Perspiration or light perspiration (2)* Sputum rumbling with panting (1)
Poor appetite (1) Treatment principle: to warm the
Severe edema particularly in the spleen and kidneys yang and to
head and face and the upper half promote energy circulation and
of body (3)* urination
Shortness of breath (1) Treatment formula: Shi-Pi-Yin
Sore throat (1) Food cures: air bladder of shark,
Swelling of hands and feet (1) chicken, cayenne pepper, fennel,
Vomiting (1) nutmeg, black and white pepper,
Treatment principle: expand the
to prickly ash, mutton, sword bean,
lungs, strengthen the spleen, and white or yellow mustard, kidneys,
reduce edema lobster, sardine, shrimp, sparrow,
Treatment formula: Yue-Bi-Jia-Zhu- clove, dill seed, pistachio nut,
Tang with Ma-Huang-Lian-Qiao- sparrow egg, crab apple,
Chi-Xiao-Dou-Tang raspberry, and walnut
Food cures: gold carp, corncob,
horse bean, Job's-tears, prickly 3. Simultaneous deficiency of
ash, adzuki bean, bamboo shoot,
energy and blood syndrome
cheese, ambergris, barley,
common ( )
carp, cucumber, mung
bean, seaweed, shepherd's purse, Symptoms:
and star fruit Abdominal swelling followed by
severe edema (3)*

2. Spleen-kidneys yang Bleeding of various kinds with blood

in light color, often seen in
deficienq^ syndrome ( )
consumptive diseases (1)
Symptoms: Dizziness (1)
Abdominal swelling like a drum (2)* Edema that appears only slightly
Ascites (1) depressed on finger pressure (2)*
Being physically weak and too tired Fatigue (2)
to talk (1) Flying objects seen in front of the
Cold hands and feet (1) eyes (1)
Cold loins (1) Insomnia (2)
Diarrhea bejore dawn (2) Low energy (1)

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Numbness of limbs (2)* Sputum rumbling with panting (1)
Pale complexion and lips (1) Treatment principle: to strengthen
Pale nails (1) the spleen and the kidneys yang
Palpitations (1) Treatment formula: Shen-Qi-Wan
Scant urine (1) with Wu-Zi-Yan-Zong-Wan
Treatment principle: to tone energy Food cures: air bladder of shark,
and blood simultaneously chicken, cayenne pepper, fennel,
Treatment formula: Shi-Quan-Da-Bu- nutmeg, black and white pepper,
Wan prickly ash, mutton, sword bean,
Food cures: abalone, asparagus, white or yellow mustard, kidneys,
cuttlefish, chicken egg, duck egg, lobster, sardine, shrimp, sparrow,
white fungus, beef liver, grape, clove, dill seed, pistachio nut,
mandarin fish, oyster, milk, beef, sparrow egg, crab apple,
cherry, blood clam, longan nut, raspberry, and walnuts
maltose, Irish potato, sweet rice,
apple cucumber, bog bean, gold 5. Liver-kidneys yin deficiency
carp, carrot, chestnut, ham, horse
syndrome ( )
bean, hyacinth bean, Job's-tears,
royal jelly, string bean, whitefish, Symptoms:
yam, red and black date, mutton, Blurred vision (2)*
squash, and rock sugar Difficulty in both defecation and
urination (1)
Dizziness (1)
4. Spleen-kidneys yang
Dry eyes (1)
deficiency syndrome ( )
Dry throat (1)
Symptoms: Fatigue (1)
Ascites (1) Headache with pain in the brow (2)*
Being physically weak and too tired Lumbago (1)
to talk (1) Night blindness (1)
Cold hands and feet (1) Night sweats (1)
Cold loms (1) Pain in the upper abdomen (1)
Diarrhea before dawn (1) Palms of hands and soles of feet are

Diarrhea with sticky and muddy both hot (2)*

stools (1) Paralysis (1)
Dysentery (2) Ringing in the ears (1)
Eating very little (1) Sleeplessness with forgetfulness (1)
Edema (1) Weak loins and tibia (1)

Edema that occurs all over the body Withering complexion (1)
(1) Treatment principle: to water the
Fatigue (1) liver and the kidneys yin
Fear of cold (1) Treatment formula: Jian-Ling-Tang
Four limbs weakness (1) Food cures: bird's nest, cheese,
Frequent urination in clear or white chicken egg, kidney bean, brown
streams (1) sugar, mussel, abalone, asparagus,
Mentally fatigued (1) chicken egg, cuttlefish, duck, duck

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royal jelly, chestnut, chicken liver, Fatigue (1)
and pork kidneys Frequent urination at night (1)

Hair fallmg out easily (1)

Uremia Impotence (1)
Infertility (1)
1. Stomach energy upsurging Lack of appetite (1)
syndrome ( ) Pain in the loins (lumbago) (1)
Palpitations (1)
Symptoms:
Panting (1)
Dysphagia (3)
Perspiration on the forehead (1)
Dry vomiting (2)
Retention of urine (1)
Eating in the evening and vomiting
Ringing in ears (1)
in the morning (2)
Shortness of breath (1)
Eating in the morning and vomiting
Wheezing (1)
in the evening (2)
Treatment principle: to warm the
Fatigue (1)
kidneys yang and strengthen the
Hiccups in short sounds (3)
true yin of the kidneys
Nausea (1)
Treatment formula: Di-Huang-Yin-Zi
Sleepiness (1)
Food cures: kidneys, lobster, sardine,
Upset stomach (3)
shrimp, sparrow, clove, dill seed,
Vomiting of foods, watery sputum, or
fennel, pistachio nut, sparrow egg,
acidic and bitter water (1)
crab apple, raspberry, and walnut
Vomiting right after eating (1)
Treatment principle: to harmonize
the stomach and push down the 3. Spleen-kidneys deficiency
upsurging stomach energy syndrome ( )
Treatment formula: Xiao-Ban-Xia-Jia-
Symptoms:
Fu-Ling-Tang
Diarrhea (3)
Food cures: almond, areca nut, sugar
Difficult urination (2)
beet, brake, buckwheat, common
Dizziness (2)
carp, cashew nut, coriander,
Fatigue of the four limbs (3)
loquat, malt, pea, black and white
Insomnia (2)
pepper, radish, rice bran, and
Misty vision (2)
sword bean
Palpitations (2)
Shortness of breath (2)
2. Kidneys yang deficiency
Yellowish complexion (2)
syndrome ( ) Treatment principle: to strengthen
Symptoms: the spleen and the kidneys
Cold feet or cold loins and legs (1) simultaneously
Cold sensations in the genitals or the Treatment formula: Ren-Shen-Yang-
muscles (1) Ying-Tang
Cough and panting (1) Food cures: chicken egg yolk,
Diarrhea before dawn (1) common button mushroom, wheat
Diarrhea with sticky and muddy bran, rice, beef, cherry, bird's
stools (1) nest, coconut meat, date, tofu,

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and black date, rock sugar, apple Low but heavy sputum sound (4)*
cucumber, carrot, chestnut, Irish Sudden fainting with complete
potato, abalone, asparagus, unconsciousness (2)
chicken egg, white fungus, black Whitish or pale complexion (4)*
sesame seed, beef kidneys, Treatment principle: to wake up the
chicken liver, lobster, pork patient by acupuncture or other
kidneys, raspberry, scallop, sea forms of first aid

cucumber, shrimp, string bean, Treatment formula: Use 1 tablet of

and walnut Su-He-Xiang-Wan (crush into
powder first) mixed with warm
water and fresh ginger juice to
CEREBROVASCULAR
administer to the patient through
ACCIDENT
either the mouth or the nose;
Cerebral Hemorrhage afterwards, use Dao-Tan-Tang.

1. Yang closure type ( ) Prolapse type

3. ( )
Symptoms:
Symptoms:
Both closed tightly (2)
fists
Both eyes are closed (3)
Breathe heavily (4)*
Cold limbs (2)
Loud sputum sound like the sound of
Hands are stretched after fainting (3)
, sawing (4)*
Incontinence of urination (3)
Neither urination nor bowel
Mouth remains open (3)
movement (4)*
Perspiration (3)
Red complexion (3)*
Snoring (3)
Lockjaw (2)
Treatment principle: to wake up the
Sudden fainting with complete
patient by acupuncture or other
unconsciousness (1) forms of first aid
Treatment principle: to wake up the
Treatment formula: Use the formula
patient by acupuncture or other
Shen-Fu-Tang (crush it into powder
forms of first aid
first) mixed with warm water and
Treatment formula: Use Kai-Guan- fresh ginger juice to administer to
San to open the lockjaw first, and
the patient through either the
then use 1 tablet of Zhi-Bao-Dan mouth or the nose; afterwards, use
powder first) mixed
(crush into
Di-Huang-Yin-Zi.
with warm water and fresh ginger
juice to administer to the patient
4. Aftereffects ( )
through either the mouth or the
nose; afterwards, use Zhen-Gan-Xi- A. Hemiplegia (1)

Feng-Tang. Treatment principle: to tone the

blood and energy simultaneously
and to remove blood coagulations
2. Yin closure type ( )
Treatment formula: Bu-Yang-Huan-
Symptoms: Wu-Tang
Both fists closed tightly (3)
Cold limbs (4)* B. S{jeechlessness (1)

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Treatment principle: to expel wind Dim eyes (1)
and remove sputum and to tone Dry sensations in the mouth (1)
the yin and the yang Feeling hurried and quick-tempered
Treatment formula: Di-Huang-Yin-Zi (2)*
for weaker patients, and Tiao-Tan- Getting angry easily (2)*
Tang for stronger patients Headache that is severe (1)
Hiccups (1)
C. Wry eyes and mouth (1) Many dreams (2)*
Treatment principle: to expel wind Nosebleed (1)
and remove sputum and to Pain in the upper abdomen (1)
promote energy circulation Red eyes (1)
Treatment formula: Qian-Zheng-San Ringing in ears (1)
Sleeplessness or sleep a lot (2)*
D. Incontinence of urination (1) Vomiting of blood (1)
Treatment principle: to tone the Yellowish-red urine (1)
middle region and strengthen Treatment principle: to sedate the
energy and to strengthen the liver-fire and nourish the heart

bladder and control urination Treatment formula: Long-Dan-Xie-

Treatment formula: Bu-Zhong-Yi-Qi- Gan-Tang
Tang Food cures: spinach, chestnut,
shepherd's purse, rye, black
Cerebral Thrombosis (1) fungus, vinegar, abalone,
asparagus, chicken egg, white
Treatment principle: to expel wind
fungus, pork, and royal jelly
and remove sputum and to
activate the blood and promote
blood circulation
2. Heart-spleen deficiency
Treatment formula: Da-Qin-Jiao-Tang syndrome ( )

Symptoms:
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage (1) Abdominal swelling (1)

Treatment principle: to water the Discharge of watery, thin stools (1)

yin and cool the blood and to Eating very Uttle (1)

oppress the yang and stop the Fatigue (1)

wind Fatigue with lack of power (1)

Treatment formula: Ling-Jiao-Gou- Forgetjulness (1)

Teng-Tang Impotence (1)

Nervous spirits (1)

NEUROSIS Nervousness (1)

Night sweats (1)
Neurasthenia Palpitations (1)
Shortness of breath (1)
1. Liver-fire upsurging
Sleeplessness with many dreams (3)*
syndrome ( )
Underweight (1)
Symptoms: Wake up easily at night (3)*
Acute dizziness (1) Withering and yellowish complexion
Bleeding from stomach (1) (1)

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Treatment principle: to strengthen shoot, bitter endive, oyster, royal
the spleen and energy and to tone jelly, and pork
the blood and nourish the heart
Treatment formula: Gui-Pi-Tang Hysteria
Food cures: beef hver, chicken egg,
cuttlefish, oyster, pork liver, sea
1. Heart-spleen deficiency
cucumber, water spinach, longan syndrome ( )
nut,mandarin fish, apple Symptoms:
cucumber, chestnut, horse bean, Abdominal swelling (1)
Job's-tears, Irish potato, rice, royal Discharge of watery, thin stools (1)
jelly, and yam Eating very little (1)
Fatigue (2)
3. Heart-kidneys unable to Fatigue without power (1)
communicate with each Forgetfulness (1)

other syndrome or heart- Frequent yawning (3)*

Nervousness (1)
kidneys yin deficiency
Night sweats (1)
syndrome ( ) Palpitations (1)

Symptoms: Sadness with a desire to cry (3)*

Deafness Shortness of breath (2)

(1)
Dizziness (1) Sleeplessness (2)

Face becomes red when fatigued or Withering and yellowish complexion

working hard (1)
(1)
Feeling miserable (1) Treatment principle: to tone the
Feeling miserable with love of energy and blood simultaneously

darkness and dislike of light and to lubricate dryness and slow

(1)
Forgetfulness (4)*
down progression of symptoms
Light but periodic fever not unlike
Treatment formula: Gan-Mai-Da-Zao-
the tide (1)
Tang

Nervousness (1)
Food cures: beef liver, chicken egg,
pork liver, sea
cuttlefish, oyster,
Night sweats (4)*
cucumber, water spinach, longan
Palpitations (2)
nut, mandarin fish, apple
Ringing in ears (1)
cucumber, chestnut, horse bean,
Sleeplessness with forgetfulness (1)
Job's-tears, Irish potato, rice, royal
Sore loins and weak legs (1)
jelly, and yam
Treatment principle: to nourish the
yin and clear internal heat and to
2. Liver energy congestion
promote communication between
the heart and the kidneys syndrome ( )

Treatment formula: Liu-Wei-Di- Symptoms:

Huang-Wan with Huang-Lian-E- Abdominal obstruction (1)
jiao-Tang Abdominal pain (1)
Food cures: asparagus, abalone, Convulsions (1)
chicken egg, white fungus, bog Feeling very depressed (3)*
bean, wheat, banana, bamboo Frequent sighing (3)*

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Premature menstrual periods (1) the spleen and remove sputum
Shortage of milk secretion after Treatment formula: Liu-Jun-Zi-Tang
childbirth (1) or Xi-Xin-Tang
Stomachache (2) Food cures: bamboo shoot, crown
Subjective sensations of objects in daisy, date, fresh ginger, leaf or
the throat (3)* brown mustard, black and white
Vomiting of blood (1) pepper, white or yellow mustard
Whitish vaginal discharge (1) seed, asparagus, and pear
Treatment principle: to relieve the
liver energy congestion, transform 2. Simultaneous occurrence of
sputum, and push down the sputum congestion and
upsurging energy blood coagulations
Treatment formula: Ban-Xie-Hou-Pu- syndrome ( )
Tang
Food cures: Brown sugar, garlic,
Symptoms:
Alternating illogical talking and
turmeric, kumquat, beef, cherry,
silence (2)*
bird's nest, butterfish, chicken,
Alternating silence and jumpiness
coconut meat, date, tofu, mustard
(3)'
seed, sweet rice, goose meat,
Chest pain (2)
mutton, jackfruit, squash, sweet
Heavy sensations (1)
potato, red and black date, rice,
Insanity (2)
rock sugar, caraway seed,
Lumpy spots in the body that do not
spearmint, common button
shift (2)
mushroom, oregano, red bean,
Numbness (2)
ambergris, dill seed, sweet basil,
Prickling and chronic pain in a fixed
and saffron
region that does not shift (2)
Symptoms get worse in cold weather
DEMENTIA, INCLUDING and better in warm weather (2)
ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE Unclear consciousness (2)
Treatment principle: to disperse the
1. Spleen-sputum syndrome
liver energy congestion and to
( ) transform blood coagulations and
Symptoms: remove sputum
Abundant saliva (2) Treatment formula: Chen-Shi-Yi-
Being silent all day long (4)* Zhuan-Dai-Dan
Bronchiectasis (1) Food cures: bamboo shoot, crown
Loss of memory (4)* daisy, date, fresh ginger, leaf or

Overweight, but eat only a small brown mustard, black and white
amount of food (1) pepper, white or yellow mustard
Poor appetite (1)
seed, asparagus, and pear
stomach (1)
Slight fullness of the
Sudden crying and sudden laughing
3. Hot sputum syndrome ( )

(4)* Symptoms:
Weakened limbs (2) Asthma history (1)

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(4)» movement (2)*
Coma (1) Loss of memory (2)*
Cough (1) Paralysis of limbs (2)*
Discharge of hard, yellow sputum in Slow movement (2)*
lumps (1) Sputum rumbling with panting (1)
Discharge of sticky, turbid, and thin Treatment principle: to warm the
stools (1) kidneys and the spleen and to
Discharge of yellow, sticky sputum in transform sputum and remove
lumps (1) blood coagulations
Insanity (2) Treatment formula: Shen-Qi-Wan
Insomnia (3) with Er-Chen-Tang
Stools with an extremely bad smell Food cures: air bladder of shark,

(1) chicken, cayenne pepper, fennel,

Vomiting (1) nutmeg, black and white pepper,
Wheezing (3) prickly ash, mutton, sword bean,
Treatment principle: to clear hot white or yellow mustard, kidneys,
sputum lobster, sardine, shrimp, sparrow,
Treatment formula: Wen-Dan-Tang clove, dill seed, pistachio nut,
Food cures: banana, bitter endive, sparrow egg, crab apple,
black fungus, salt, spinach, raspberry, and walnuts
strawberry, bamboo shoot,
cucumber, Job's-tears, laver, leaf 5. Liver-kidneys yin deficiency
beet, mung bean, peppermint, syndrome ( )
purslane, salt, cattail, agar, radish,
Symptoms:
crown daisy, date, fresh ginger,
Dizziness (1)
leaf or brown mustard, black and
Dry eyes or throat (1)
white pepper, white or yellow
Explosive laughter and crying (2)*
mustard seed, asparagus, and pear
Fatigue (1)

4. Spleen-kidneys yang Headache with pain in the brow (1)

Hemiplegia (2)*
deficiency syndrome ( )
Loss of speech (2)*
Symptoms: Lumbago (1)
Being silent all day or speechlessness Night blindness (1)
(2)' Night sweats (1)
Clear signs of aging (2)* Pain in the upper abdomen (1)
Cold hands and feet or cold loins (1) Palms of hands and soles of feet are
Diarrhea before dawn (1) both hot (1)
Diarrhea with sticky and muddy Poor memory (1)
stools (1) Shaking of hands (2)*
Edema that occurs all over the body Sleeplessness with forgetfulness (1)
(1) Weak loins and tibia (1)
Fatigue (1) Treatment principle: to water the
Fear of cold (1) yin and soften up the liver and to
Frequent urination in clear or white transform blood coagulations and
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Huang-Wan or Sang-Nu-San-Jia-
Food Allergies
Tang
Food cures: bird's nest, cheese, 1 . Liver offending the spleen
chicken egg, kidney bean, brown syndrome ( )
sugar, mussel, abalone, asparagus,
chicken egg, cutdefish, duck, duck Symptoms:
egg, white fungus, oyster, pork,
Abdominal enlargement (2)
royal jelly, chestnut, chicken liver,
Abdominal pain (2)
and pork kidneys Abdominal rumbhng (1)
Chronic diarrhea (2)
Diarrhea with watery stools often
6. Simultaneous energy triggered by foods (5)*
congestion and blood Digestive breakdown often intensified
coagulations syndrome ( )
by emotional upset (5)*
Fatigued spirits (1)
Symptoms:
Hungry with no appetite (1)
Abdominal swelling (2)
Thirst with no desire for drink (1)
Being indifferent or pathetic
Treatment principle: to inhibit the
emotionally (3)*
liver and support the spleen and
Congested chest (2)
to regulate energy and dry up
Forgetfulness (2)
dampness
Hallucination (3)*
Treatment formula: Tong-Xie-Yao-
Love of sighing (1) Fang with Ping-Wei-San
Lump in the abdomen that stays in
Food cures: brown sugar, kumquat,
the same region (1) mandarin orange, apple cucumber,
Slow response (3)*
bog bean, gold carp, carrot,
Sudden fear and nervousness (3)* chestnut, corncob, horse bean,
Treatment principle: to activate the hyacinth bean, Job's-tears, Irish
blood and transform coagulations potato, royal jelly, string bean,
and to promote energy circulation whitefish, and yam
Treatment formula: Tao-Ren-Fu-Su-
Fang
2. Spleen-stomach deficiency
Food cures: beef, cherry, bird's nest,
butterfish, chicken, coconut meat,
syndrome ( )

date, tofu, mustard seed, sweet Symptoms:

rice, goose meat, mutton, jackfruit, Abdominal pain (1)
squash, sweet potato, red and Allergic to cold foods and greasy
black date, rice, rock sugar, foods in particular (4)*
caraway seed, spearmint, common History of chronic enteritis, chronic
button mushroom, oregano, red gastritis, or chronic hepatitis (4)*
bean, ambergris, dill seed, garlic, Diarrhea (1)
sweet basil, saffron, brown sugar, Dysentery alternating with very soft
chestnut, eggplant, peach, black stools (4)*
soybean, sturgeon, crab, distillers' Edema (1)
grains, papaya, and saffron Falling of stomach (gastroptosis) (1)

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Plenty of saliva (1)
( )
Rickets (1)
Stomachache Symptoms:
(1)
Abdominal pain (2)
Treatment principle: to strengthen
Belching (1)
the spleen and the stomach
Chest and ribs discomfort (1)
Treatment formula: Shen-Ling-Bai-
Chest pain (2)
Zhu-San
Constipation with a desire to empty
Food cures: star anise, cayenne
the bowel (2)*
pepper, fresh ginger, chicken,
Discharge of stools like sheep dung
clove, black and white pepper,
(2)*
apple cucumber, chestnut, ham,
Pain in inner part of stomach with
horse bean, Irish potato, rice,
prickling sensation and swelling
royal jelly, beef, red and black
(1)
date, garlic, pistachio nut, barley,
Pain in the upper abdomen (2)
and rock sugar Retention of urine (1)
Ringing m ears and deafness (1)
Stomachache (2)
3. Cold-dampness large-
Subjective sensation of lump in the
intestine syndrome ( ) throat (1)
Swallowing difficulty (1)
Symptoms:
Swelling and congestion after eating
Abdominal pain (2)
(1)
Abdominal pain with abdominal
Treatment principle: to promote
rumbling (2)
energy circulation and disperse
Abdominal rumbling (2)
energy congestion
Clear and long streams of urine (1)
Treatment formula: Liu-Mo-Yin or
Cold hands and feet (1)
Wu-Mo-Yin-Zi
Congested chest (1)
Food cures: banana, bitter endive,
Discharge of pure-white substances
black fungus, salt, spinach,
(4)*
strawberry, bamboo shoot,
Discharge of sticky, muddy stools not
cucumber, Job's-tears, laver, leaf
unlike goose dung (1)
beet, mung bean, peppermint,
Heavy sensations in the body (4)* purslane, salt, cattail, agar, radish,
Poor appetite (2) crown daisy, date, fresh ginger,
Treatment principle: to warm and leaf or brown mustard, black and
transform cold and dampness white pepper, white or yellow
Treatment formula: Wei-Ling-Tang mustard seed, asparagus, and pear
Food cures: capers, cayenne pepper,
fresh ginger, prickly ash, star
anise, white or yellow mustard
seed, white or yellow mustard,
wine, chicken, clove, herring,
nutmeg, and black and white
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Allergies Caused by Pollution, syndrome ( )
Plants, and Animals
Symptoms:
Allergies of the Eyes, Including
Chronic backache (1)
Spring Catarrh, Spring Diarrhea (1)
Conjunctivitis, and Other Allergic Eczema (1)
Reactions of the Eyes
Edema (1)
Eyes in dark-red color (3)*
1. Wind-heat syndrome ( ) Fever that becomes more severe in
Symptoms: the afternoon (1)

Burning sensation and uncomfortable Headache with heavy sensations in

dryness in the eyes (2)* the head (1)

Coughing out blood Itch in the eyes not very severe (3)*
(1)
Dizziness (1) Itchy sores (1)

Headache (1) Light swelling (1)

Headache with dizziness Pain in all the joints (2)

(1)
Intolerable itch in the eyes (2)* Pain shifting around with no fixed
Intolerance of light in eyes with region (1)

swelling and dislike of wind (I) Scant urine (1)

Muddy discharge from nose (1)

Whites of the eyes not very clear as
Nosebleed (I) if covered with a colloid substance
Pain in the eyes (2)* (2)»

Red eyes (2)* Treatment principle: to expel wind

Ringing in ears and deafness (I) and clear heat and to remove
Tenesmus (1)
dampness and stop itch
Thirst (1) Treatment formula: Xiao-Feng-San
Toothache (1) Food cures: peppermint, spearmint,

Yellow urine (1) sweet basil, celery, coconut meat,

Yellowish discharge from the nose green onion, jellyfish skin, prickly

(1)
ash, rice, adzuki bean, rosin, and
Treatment principle: to expel wind tangerine

and activate the blood and to Allergies of the Nose, Including Hay
clear heat and nourish the blood
Fever, Pollen Rhinitis, Allergic
Treatment formula: Xi-Gan-San Rhinitis, and Other Allergic
Food cures: banana, bitter endive,
Reactions of the Nose
black fungus, salt, spinach,
strawberry, bamboo shoot,
1 . Lungs energy deficienq^ and
cucumber, Job's-tears, laver, leaf
cold syndrome ( )
beet, mung bean, peppermint,
purslane, spearmint, sweet basil, Symptoms:
celery, coconut meat, and green Breathing difficulty (1)
onion Common cold (1)
Copious, clear, and watery sputum
(1)
Cough (1)

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Fatigue (1) Prolonged cough (1)
Fear of coM (1) Rapid panting (1)
Frequent sneezing (2)* Shortness of breath (1)
Impaired sense of smell (2)* Underweight and weak (2)
Light wheezing (1) Treatment principle: to strengthen
Low and weak voice (1) the spleen and to tone up the
Nasal congestion (2)* energy and the lungs
Severe itch in the nose (2)* Treatment formula: Si-Jun-Zi-Tang
Shortness of breath (1) with Shen-Ling-Bai-Zhu-San
Smooth urination (1) Food cures: grape, longan nuts,
Too tired to talk (1) maltose, mandarin fish, Irish

Treatment principle: to warm and potato, sweet rice, apple

strengthen the lungs and to expel cucumber, bog bean, gold carp,
cold and drive out wind carrot, chestnut, ham, horse bean,
Treatment formula: Wen-Fei-Zhi-Liu- hyacinth bean, Job's-tears, royal
Dan or Yu-Ping-Feng-San with jelly, string bean, whitefish, yam,
Cang-Er-Zi-San red and black date, mutton,
Food cures: cheese, Job's-tears, yam, squash, rock sugar, chicken egg
grape, longan nuts, maltose, yolk, cheese, and bean
mandarin fish, Irish potato, sweet
•
rice, apple cucumber, bog bean, 3. Kidneys yang deficiency
gold carp, carrot, chestnut, ham,
syndrome ( )
horse bean, hyacinth bean, royal
jelly, string bean, whitefish, yam, Symptoms:
red and black date, mutton, Allergies all year round (1)*
squash, and rock sugar Cold feet or cold loins and legs (1)
Cold sensations in the genitals or the

muscles (1)
2. Spleen-lungs energy
Diarrhea before dawn (1)
deficiency syndrome ( )
Diarrhea with sticky and muddy
Symptoms: stools (1)
Abdominal swelling (1) Discharge of watery, thin stools (1)
Clear and white nasal discharge (3)* Edema (1)
Cough (1) Fatigue (1)
Coughing out and spitting of sputum Frequent urination at night (1)*

and saliva (1) Frequent sneezing with clear nasal

Decreased appetite (1) discharge (1)*
Decreased sense of smell (3)* Impotence in men (1)
Diarrhea with sticky and muddy Injertility in women (1)
stools (1) Lack of appetite (1)
Discharge of copious, clear, watery Palpitations (1)
sputum (1) Panting (1)
Eating only a little and with Perspiration on the forehead (1)
indigestion (1) Retention of urine (1)
Fatigue of the four limbs (1) Ringing in ears (1)

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Shortness of breath (1) Fatigue (1)
Wheezing (1) Feeling miserable and hurried, with
Treatment principle: to tone the fever (1)
lungs and warm the kidneys Fever at night with burning
Treatment formula: Shen-Qi-Wan or sensations in internal organs (1)
Wen-Fei-Zhi-Liu-Dan Hot sensations in the middle of
Food cures: kidneys, lobster, sardine, palms or soles of feet (1)
shrimp, sparrow, clove, dill seed, Night sweats (1)
fennel, pistachio nut,sparrow egg, Pain in the heels (1)
crab apple, raspberry, and walnut Pain in the loins (lumbago) (1)
Retention of urine (1)
4. Kidneys yin deficiency
Ringing in ears (1)
syndrome ( ) Sleeplessness (1)

Symptoms: Spots in front of the eyes (1)

Allergies all year round (2)* Thirst (1)

Cold hands and feet (1) Treatment principle: to water the

Cough with sputum containing blood kidneys yin
or coughing out fresh blood (1) Treatment formula: Zuo-Gui-Wan
Deafness (1) Food cures: abalone, asparagus,
Dizziness (1) chicken egg, cuttlefish, duck, duck
Dry sensations in the mouth egg, white fungus, oyster, pork,
particularly at night (1) royal jelly, chestnut, chicken liver,
Dry throat (1) and pork kidneys

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 Appendix
Herbal Formulas
For each of the treatment formulas Usted in this book, information is included
name and the ingredients.
here in the following two categories: the formula
Formula This is the Romanization of the name of the formula; it is also the
Chinese pronunciation of the name. The number within the brackets after the
name of the formula is the reference number of the formula as shown in An
Encyclopedic Dictionary of Chinese Herbal Formulas, which I compiled and which
contains more than 4,000 formulas. Take the first formula as an example. Ai-Fu-
Nuan-Gong-Wan is the Romanization of the name of this formula, and 0196i is
reference number. Following the reference number are the Chinese characters
its

for the formula.

Ingredients Each ingredient is written in the Romanization of the name of

that herb, followed by its pharmaceutical name and standard dosage, and then
by its dosage used in the particular formula. Take the first formula as an example.
Ai-ye is the name of an herb used in this formula, its pharmaceutical name is

Folium Artemisiae ArQ/i, 4-11 g is the standard daily dosage when this herb is
decocted by itself for consumption, and 90 g is the amount of this herb used in
this particular formula.

Instructions For some of the formulas, special instructions are presented. If

no special instructions are presented, the formula is to be used by decoction for

single-day consumption. It is always wise to ask your herbalist for instructions
to meet your needs.
Since each herbal formula is accompanied by its Chinese characters, any
knowledgeable Chinese herbalist should be able to make the formula for you. If
there are no Chinese herb shops in your area, write to Natural Chinese Herbs
Information Resources, Box 236, 1857 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6J 1M4,
Canada.

1 Chuanxiong, 2 to 6 g). 90 g •
Ligustici
Formula: Ai-Fu-Nuan-Gong-Wan (0196i) Dang-gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis, 5 to
11 g), 90g • Huang-qi (Radix Astragali
Seu Hedysari, 5-40 g), 90 g • Rou-gui
(Cortex Cinnamomi, 1 to 5g), 15g •

Ingredients: Shu-di-huang (Radix Rehmanniae

Ai-Ye- (Folium Artemisiae Argyi, 4 to 11 g), Praeparatae, 1 1 to 18 g), 30 g • Wu-zhu-
90 g • Bai-shao-yao (Radix Paeoniae Alba, yu (Fructus Euodiae, 2 to 7 g), 90 g •
5 to 11 g), 90g • Chuan-xiong (Rhizoma Xiang-Ju (Rhizoma Cyperi, 5 to 11 g),

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180 g • Xu-Duan (Radix Dipsaci, 5 to Atractylodis Macrocephalae, 5 to llg),
llg), 45g 10 g • Chuan-xiong (Rhizoma Ligustici
Instructions: Grind into powder to make Chuanxiong, 2 to 6g), 6g • Dang-gui
tablets, and take 9 g of tablets twice (Radix Angelicae Sinensis, 5 to llg), 12 g
daily. • Dang-shen (Radix Codonopsis Pilosulae,
11 to 15 g), 10 g • Fu-ling (Poria, 7 to

2 14g), 12 g • Gan-cao (Radix

Formula: An-Gong-Niu-Huang-Wan (0286) Glycyrrhizae, 2 to 11 g), 3g • Shu-di-
huang (Radix Rehmanniae Praeparatae, 11
to 18 g), 15 g

Ingredients:
Bing-pian (Borneol, 0.2 to 0.3 g), 8 g • 5
Huang-han (Rhizoma Coptidis, 2 to 12 g), Formula: Ba-Zhen-Yi-Mu-Tang (0872)
30 g • Huang-qin (Radix Scutellariae, 4 to
15g, 30 g • Niu-huang (Calculus Bovis,
0.2 to 0.5 g), 30 g • She-xiang (Moschus,
0.01 to 0.03 8.30 g • Xi-jiao (Cornu Ingredients:
g),
Rhinoceri, 1 to 2 g), 30 g Xiong-huang
• (Use equal quantities of all ingredients.)
Bai-shao-yao (Radix Paeoniae Alba, 5 to
(Realgar, 0.3 to 1.5 g), 30 g • Yu-jin

(Radix Curcumae, 4 to 11 30g • 11 g) • Bai-zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis

g),
Zhen-Zhu (Margarita, 0.3 to 0.7 g), 15 g • Macrocephalae, 5 to 11 g) • Chuan-xiong
(Rhizoma Ligustici Chuanxiong 2 to 6) •
Zhi-2i(Fructus gardeniae, 7 to 16 g), 30 g
• Zhu-sha (Cinnabaris, 0.3 to 1 g), 30 Dang-gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis, 5 to
g
1 1 g) • Dang Shen (Radix Codonopsis
Pilosulae, 11 to 15 g) • Fu-ling (Poria, 7
3
to 14g) • Gan-cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae, 2
Formula: An-Shen-Ding-Zhi-Wan (0324)
to 11 g) • Shu-di-huang (Radix Rehanniae
Praeparatae, 11 to 18 g) • Yi-mu-cao
(Herba Leonuri, 11 to 36 g)
Ingredients:
Chang-pu (Rhizoma Calami, 4 to 7 g), 3 g
• Fu-Ling (Poria, 7 to 14 12 g • Fu- 6
g),
shen (Buyury, with pine root, 11 to 15 g), Formula: Ba-Zheng-San (03^9)
9g •

18g), 15 g
to
Long-chi (Dens Draconis,

9g
•

•
Ren-shen (Radix Ginseng,
1 1

Yuan-zhi (Radix Polygalae,

to

1 AiEm
35g),
Ingredients:
4 to 11 g), 6 g
Instructions: Grind into powder, and (Use equal quantities of all ingredients.)

take 2 g of powder each time, twice Bian-xu (Herba Polygoni Avicularis, 5 to

daily. 11 g) • Che-qian-zi (Semen Plantaginis, 4

to 1 1 g) • Da-huang (Radix Et Rhizoma
Rhei, 4 to 15 g) • Gan-cao-shao (Fine
4
Root Glycyrrhizae, 2 to 5 g) • Hua-shi
Formula: Ba-Zhen-Tang (0182)
(Talcum, 11 to 15 g) • Mu-tong (Caulis
Aristolochiae, 4 to 8 g) • Qu-mai (Herba
Dianthi, 5 to 11 g) • Zhi-zi (Fructus

Ingredients: Gardeniae, 7 to 16 g)
Bai-shao-yao (Radix Paeoniae Alba, 5 to Instructions: Grind into powder, and
llg), 12 g • Bai-zhu (Rhizoma take 6 to 8 g of powder each time.

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7 10
Formula: Bai-He-Gu-Jin-Tang (0360) Formula: Ban-Xia-Hou-Pu-Tang (0099)

Ingredients: Ingredients:

Bai-he (Bulhus Lilii, 5 to 11 g), 15 g • Ban-xia (Rhizoma Pinelliae, 4 to 12 g),

Chi-shao-yao (Radix Paeoniae Rubra, 5 to 12 g • Fu-ling (Poria, 7 to 14 g), 12 g •

Hou-po (Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis, 4 to

11 g), 9g • Chuan-bei-mu (Bulhus
11 g), 12 g • Sheng-jiang (Rhizoma
Fritillariae Cirrhosae, 4 to 14g), 6g •

Zingiberis Recens, 4 to 10 g), 9 g • Zi-su-

Dang-gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis, 5 to
11 g). 9g • Gan-cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae,
ye (Folium Perillae, 5 to lOg), 12g
2 to 11 g), 3 g • jie-geng (Radix Platycodi,
2 to 5 g), 6 g • Mai-men-dong (Radix 11
Ophiopogonis, 5 to 11 g), 6g • Sheng-di Formula: Ban-Xia-Xie-Xin-Tang (0105)
(Radix Rehamanniae, 14 to 35 12 g •
g),

Shu-di-huang (Radix Rehmanniae

Praeparatae, 11 to 18 g), 9 g • Xuan-shen
(Radix Scrophulariae, 7 to 35 9g Ingredients:
g),
Ban-xia (Rhizoma Pinelliae, 4 to 12 g),
15 g • Da-zao (Fructus Ziziphi Jujubae, 7
8 to 18g), 9g • Gan-cao, zhi-gan-cao
Formula: Bai-Hu-Jia-Gui-Zhi-Tang (0065A) (Radix Glycyrrhizae, 2tollg),3g»
Gan-jiang (Rhizoma Zingiberis, 3 to 7 g),
9g • Huang-lian (Rhizoma Coptidis, 2 to
12g), 6g • Huang-qin (Radix
Ingredients: Scutellariae, 4 to 15g), 9g • Ren-shen
Gan-cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae, 2 to 11 g), (Radix Ginseng, 1 to 35 g), 9g
6g • Gui-zhi (Ramulus Cinnamonfxi, 2 to
10 g), 6 g • Jing-mi (polished rice,
12
flexible quantity), 9g • Shi-gao (Gypsum
Formula: Bao-He-Wan (0074)
Fibrosum, 10 to 70g), 15-60 g Zhi-mu •

(Rhizoma Anemarrhenae, 4 to 15g), 12g

mwA
Ingredients:
9
Ban-xia (Rhizoma Pinelliae, 4 to 12 g),
Formula: Ban-Xia-Bai-Zhu-Tian-Ma-Tang
10 g • Chen-pi (Pericarpium Papaveris, 4
(0122)
to 11 g), 10 g • Fu-ling (Poria, 7 to
l^g). 10 g • Lai-Ju-zi (Semen Raphani, 5
to 11 g), 10 g • Lian qiao (Fructus
Forsythiae, 5 to 11 g), lOg • Shan-eha
Ingredients:
(Fructus Crataegi, 7 to 14 g), 10 g •
Bai-zhu (Rhizoma Airactylodis
Shen-qu (Massa Medicata Fermentata, 7 to
Macrocephalae, 5tollg), 12g« Ban-
15g). 12g
xia, zhi-ban-xia (Rhizoma Pinelliae, 4 to

12 g), 12 g • Chen-pi (Pericarpium

Papaveris, 4 lOg • Fu-ling
to 11 g), 13
(Poria, 7 to 14g), 15g • Gan-cao (Radix Formula: Bei-Xie-Fen-Qmg-Yin (0358)
Glycyrrhizae, 2 to 11 g), 3 g • Tian-ma
(Rhizoma Gastrodiae, 4 to 11 g), 10 g

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Ingredients: to 10 g), 15 g • Dang-gui (Radix
Bai-zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis Angelicae Sinensis, 5 to 11 g), 21 g • Fu-
Macrocephalae, 5 to 11 g), 6g • Bei-xie ling (Poria, 7 to 14 g), 12 g • Jie-geng
(Rhizoma Dioscoreae Bishie, 11 to 18 g), (Radix Platycodi, 2 to 5 g), 9g • Mai-
24 g • Che-qian-Zi (Semen Plantaginis, 4 men-Dong (Radix Ophiopogonis, 5 to 11 g),
to 11 g), 12 g • Dan-shen (Radix Salviae 9g • Ren-shen (Radix Ginseng, 1 to 35 g),
Miltiorrhizae, 5 to lOg), 6g • Fu-ling 9g • Sheng-di (Radix Rehmanniae), 14 to
(Poria, 7 to 14 g), 6 g • Huang-bai 35 g), 30 g • Suan-eao-Ren (Semen Ziziphi
(Cortex Phellodendri, 4tol5g),6g» Spinosae, 7 to 18 g), 30 g • Tian-dong
Lian-zi-xin (Plumula Nelumbinis, 2 to (Radix Asparagi, 7tol4g),9g» Wu-
4g), 6g • Shi-chang-pu (Rhizoma Acori wei-zi (Fructus Schisandrae, 2 to 4 g), 9g •

Graminei, 2 to 5 g), 3 g Xuan-shen (Radix Scrophuiariae, 7 to

35 g), 12 g • Yuan-zhi (Radix Polygalae, 4

14
to llg). 9g
Formula: Bu-Fei-Tang (0043)
Instructions: Grind into powder to make

mum tablets,

each time.
and take 9 to 1 5 g of tablets

Ingredients:
17
Huang-qi (Radix Astragali Seu Hedysari, 5
Formula: Bu-Yang-Huan-Wu-Tang (0212)
40 24 g • Ren-shen (Radix Ginseng,

mmm^m
to g),
1 to 35 g),9 g • Sung-bai-pi (Cortex Mori
Radicis, 5 to 11 g), 12 g • Shu-di-huang
(Radix Rehmanniae Praeparatae, 11 to Ingredients:
18g), 24 g • Wu-wei-zi (Fructus Chi-shao-yao (Radix Paeoniae Rubra, 5 to
Schisandrae, 2 to 4 g), 6 g • Zi-wan 11 g), 6g • Chuan-xiong (Rhizoma
(Radix Asteris, 5 to 11 g), 9 g Chuanxiong, 2 to 6 •
Ligustici g), 3 g
Dang-gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis, 5 to
15
Formula: Bu-Huan-Jin-Zheng-Qi-San
11 g), 6g • Di-long (Lumbricus, 5 to

(0117D)
11 g), 3g • Hong-hua (Flos Carthami, 4

to 7 g), 3 g • Huang-qi (Radix Astragali

Seu Hedysari, 5 to 40 g), 120 g • Tao-ren
(Semen Persicae, 5 to llg), 3 g

Ingredients:
18
Ban-xia (rhizoma Pinelliae, 4 to 12 g),
Formula: Bu-Zhong-Yi-Qi-Tang (0084)
10 g • Cang-zhu (Rheoma Atractylodis
Macrocephalae, 4 to llg), lOg • Chen-pi
(Pericarpium Papaveris, 4 to 11 g), lOg •

Gan-cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae, 2 to 11 g),

Ingredients:
3 g • Hou-po (Cortex Magnoliae
Bai-zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis
Officinalis, 4 to 11 g), lOg • Huo-xiang
Macrocephalae, 5 to 11 g), lOg • Chai-hu
(Herba Agastachis, 5 to 11 g), 10 g
(Radix Bupleuri, 4 to 16 g), 6 g • Chen-pi

16 (Pericarpium Papaveris, 4 to 11 g), 9g •

Formula: Bu-Xin-Dan (0297) Dang-gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis, 5 to

llg), 10 g • Dang-shen (Radix
Codonopsis Pilosulae, 11 to 15 g), 15g •

Gan-cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae, 2 to 11 g),

Ingredients: 6g • Huang-qi (Radix Astragali Seu

Bai-zi-ren (Semen Biotae, 4 to 11 g). 30 g Hedysari, 5 to40 g), 24 g • Sheng-ma
• Dan-shen (Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae, 5 (Thizoma Cimicifugae, 3 to 10 g), 6 g

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19 to 15g), 8g • Shi-chang-pu Rhizoma

Formula: Cang-Er-Zi-San (0563) Acori Graminei, 2 to 5 g), 5 g • Suan-zao-
ren (Semen Ziziphi Spinosae, 7 to 18 g),
8g • Tao-ren (Semen Persicae, 5 to 11 g),
6 g • Tian-hua-Jen (Radix Trichosanthis,
Ingredients; 10 to 14 g), 10 g • Xiang-Ju (Rhizoma
Bai-zhi (Radix Angelicae Dahuricae, 4 to Cyperi, 5 to 1 1 g), 6 g
10 g), 3 g • Bo-he (Herba Menthae, 3 to
10 g), 6 g • Cang-er-zi (Fructus Xanthii, 4
22
to 11 g), 9 g • Xin-yi (Flos Magnoliae, 4
Formula Chi-Xiao-Dou-Dang-Gui-San
:

to lOg). 6g (0571)

20
Formula: Chai-Hu-Shu-Gan-San (0230A)
Ingredients:
Chi-xioa-dou (Semen Phaseoli, 1 1 to 18 g),
30 g • Dang-gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis,
Ingredients: 5 to 11 g). 15 g
Bai-shao-yao (Radix Paeoniae Alba, 5 to
11 g), 24 G • Chai-hu (Radix Bupleuri, 4
23
to 16g), 9g • Chuan-xiong (Rhizoma
Formula: Chuan-Xiong-Cha-Tiao-San
Ligustici Chuanxiong, 2 to 6 g), 6 g •
(0011)
Gan-cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae, 2 to 11 g),
6g • Gan-jiang (Rhizoma Zingiberis, 3 to
7 g), g • Xiang-Ju (Rhizoma Cyperi, 5 to
11 g), 12 g • Zhi-qiao (Fructus Auranth, Ingredients:
4tollg),9g* Zhi-ei (Fructus Bai-zhi (Radix Angelicae Dahuricae, 4 to
Gardeniae, 7 to 16 g), g 10 6 g • Bo-he (Herba Menthae, 3 to
g),
10 g), 3 g • Chuan-xiong (Rhizoma
Ligustici Chuanxiong, 2 to 6 12 g •
21 g),

Formula: Chen-Shi-Yi-Zhuan-Dai-Dan Fang-Jeng (Radix Ledebouriellae, 5 to

(3358) lOg), 6g • Gan-cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae,

2 to llg),6g • Jing-jie (Herba
Schizonepetae, 5tol0g), 12g» Qiang-
huo (Rhizoma Seu Radix Notopterygii
Ingredients: Notopterygii, 4 to 10 g), 6 g • Xi-xin
Bai-shao-yao (Radix Paeoniae Alba, 5 to (Herba Asari, 1 to 4 g), 3 g
11 g)' 8g • Ban-xia (Rhizoma Pinelliae, 4
to 12 g), 6 g • Chai-hu (Radix Bupleuri, 4 24
to 16g), 7g • Chen-pi (Pericarpium Citri Formula: Da-Bu-Yin-Wan (0273)
Reticulatae, 4 to 11 g), 6 g • Dan-shen
(Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae, 5 to 10 g),
6 g • Dang-gui (Radix Angelicae
Sinensis, 5tollg),7g« Dang-shen Ingredients:
(Radix Codonopsis Pilosulae, 11 to 15 g), Gui-ban (Plastrum Testudinis, 11 to 30 g),
6 g • Fu-shen (Buyury with pine root, 1 180 g • Huang-bai (Cortex Phellodendri, 4
to 15 g), 6 g • Gan-cao (Radix to 15 g), 120 g • Shu-di-huang (Radix
Glycyrrhizae, 2tollg), 5g« Mai-men- Rehmanniae Praeparatae, 11 to 18 g),
Dong (Radix Ophiopogonis, 5 to 11 g), 6 g 180 g • Zhi-mu (Rhizoma Anemarrhenae,
• Shen-qu (Massa Medicata Fermentata, 7 4 to 15g), 120g

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 Instructions: Grind into powder and • Zhi-shi (Fructus Aurantii Immaturus, 4

make tablets. Take six to nine tablets to 7g). 10 g

twice daily; if decoction is done,
reduce dosages. 28
I
Formula: Da-Ding-Feng-Zhu (0247)
25
Formula: Da-Bu-Yuan-Jian (0399)

Ingredients:
Bai-shao-yao (Radix Paeoniae Alba, 5 to
Ingredients: llg), 18 g • Bie-jia (Carapax Trionycis,
Dang-gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis, 5 to 11 to 18 g), 12 g • E-jiao (CoUa Corii
11 g)' • Du-zhong (Cortex Eucommiae, Asini, 5 to 11 g), 9g • Gan-cao (Radix
7 to llg),9g • Gan-cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae, 2 to 11 g), 12g • Gui-ban
Glycyrrhizae, 2 to 11 g),6g • Gou-qi-zi (Plastrum Testudinis, 11 to 30 g), 12 g •

(Fructus Lych, 5tollg),9g« Ren-shen Huo-ma-Ren (Fructus Cannabis, 1 1 to

(Radix Ginseng, 1 to 35 g), 9g • Shan-yao 17g), 6g • Ji-zi-huang (Chicken egg

(Rhizoma Dioscoreae, 10 to 20 g), 9g • yolk, flexible g), two eggs • Mai-men-
Shan-zhu-yu (Fructus Corni, 5 to 11 g), dong (Radix Ophiopogonis, 5 to llg), 18 g
9g • Shu-di-huang (Radix Rehmanniae • Mu-li (Concha Ostrae, 11 to 35 g), 12 g
Praeparatae, 11 to 18g), 15g • Sheng-di (Radix Rehmanniae, 14 to
35 g), 18 g • Wu-wei-zi (Fructus

26 Schisandrae, 2 to 4 g), 6 g

Formula: Da-Chai-Hu-Tang (0256)

29
Formula: Da-Qin-Jiao-Tang (0279)

Ingredients:
Bai-shao-Yao (Radix Paeoniae Alba, 5 to
11 g), 30g • Ban-xia (Rhizoma Pinelliae, Ingredients:
4 to 12 g), 15g • Chai-hu (Radix Bai-shao-yao (Radix Paeoniae Alba, 5 to
Bupleuri, 4 to 16 g), 21 g • Da-huang llg), 18 g • Bai-zhi (Radix Angelicae
(Radix Et Rhizoma Rhei, 4 to 15 g), 15 g Dahuricae, 4tol0g),9g» Bai-zhu
• Da-zao (Fructus Ziziphi Jujubae, 7 to (Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae, 5 to

18 g), four dates • Huang-qin (Radix llg), 12 g • Chuan-xiong (Rhizoma

4 to 15 g), 15 g • Sheng-jiang
Scutellariae, Ligustici Chuanxiong, 2 to 6), 9 g • Dang-
(Rhizoma Zingiberis Recens, 4 to 10 g), 9 g gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis, 5 to llg),
• Zhi-shi (Fructus Aurantii Immaturus, 4 9 g • Du-huo (Radix Angelicae
to 7 g), 6 g Pubescentis, 2 to 5 g), 12 g • Fang-Jeng
(Radix Ledebouriellae, 5 to 10 •
g), 9g
27 Fu-ling (Poria, 7tol4g), 12g* Gan-cao
Formula: Da-Cheng-Qi-Tang (0146) (Radix Glycyrrhizae, 2tollg),6g»
Huang-qin (Radix Scutellariae, 4 to 15 g),
9g • Qiang-Huo (Rhizoma Seu Radix
hJotopterygii Notopterygh, 4tol0g), 9g*
Ingredients: Qin-jiao (Radix Gentianae Macrophyllae, 4
Da-huang (Radix Et Rhizoma Rhei, 4 to to 15g • Sheng-di (Radix
llg),
15 g), 12 g • Hou-po (Cortex Magnoliae Rehmanniae, 14to35g), 12g« Shi-gao
Officinalis, 4 to llg), 15g • Pu-xiao (Gypsum Fibrosum, 10 to 70 18 g •
g),
(Mirabilitum Depuratum, 5 to llg), 12 g Shu-di-huang (Radix Rehmannice

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Praeparatae, 11 to 18 g), 12 g • Xi-xin Huang-jing (Rhizoma Polygonati, 1 1 to
(Herba Asari, 1 to 4 g), 6 g 15 g), 15 g • Ren-shen (Radix Ginseng, 1

to 35 g), 35 g • San-qi (Radix

30 Notoginseng, 2 to 10 g), 10 g • Ze-xie

Formula: Da-Yuan-Yin (0257) (Rhizoma Alismatis, 7 to 14 g), 14 g

33
Formula: Dan-Zhi-Xiao-Yao-San (0229A)
Ingredients:
Bai-shao-Yao (Radix Paeoniae Alba, 5 to
11 g), 9 g • Bing-lang (Semen Areca, 4 to
nmmmm
11 g), 12 g • CaO'guo (Fructus Tsaoko, 2 Ingredients:
to 5g), 3g • Gan-cao (Radix Bai-shao-yao (Radix Paeoniae Alba, 5 to
Glycyrrhizae, 2 to 11 g), 3g • Hou-po 11 g), 30 g • Bai-zhu (Rhizoma
(Cortex MagnoUae Officinalis, 4 to 11 g), Atractylodis Macrocephalae, 5 to 11 g), 9 g
9 g • Huang-qin (Radix Scutellariae, 4 to • Chai-hu (Radix Bupleuri, 4 to 16
g), 9 g
15 g), 12 g • Zhi-mu (Rhizoma • Dang-gui (RAdix Angelicae Sinensis, 5 to
Anemarrhenae, 4 to 15 g), 12 g 11 • fw-^ing (Poria, 7 to 14 g),
1 5 g • Gan-cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae, 2 to

31 11 g)' 6g • Mu-dan-pi (Cortex Moutan

Formula: Dai-Di-Dang-Wan (0982) Radicis, 5 to 11 g), g • Zhi-zi (Fructus
Gardeniae, 7 to 16 g), g

34
Ingredients: Formula: Dang-Gui-Jian-Zhong-Tang
Chuan-shan-jia (Squama Manitis, 5 to (0064C)
11 g), 30 g • Da-huang (Radix Et
Rhizoma Rhei, 4 to 15 g), 120 g • Dang-
gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis, 5 to 11 g),
30 g • Mang-xiao (Natrii Sulfas, 4 to Ingredients:
11 g), 30g • Rou-gui (Cortex Cinnamomi, Chi-shao-yao (Radix Paeoniae Rubra, 5 to
1 15 g • Sheng-di (Radix
to 5 g), 11 g), 30 g • Da-zao (Fructus Ziziphi
Rehmanniae, 14 to 35 g), 30 g • Tao-ren Jujubae, 7 to 18 g), 10 g • Dang-gui
(Semen Persicae, 5 to 11 30 g g), (Radix Angelicae Sinensis, 5 to 11 g), 20 g
Instructions: Grind into powder to make • Gan-cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae, 2 to 11 g),
tablets, and take 9 g of tablets twice 10 g • Gui-zhi (Ramulus Cinnamomi, 2 to
daily. 10 g), 15 g • Sheng-jiang (Rhizoma
Zingiberis Recens, 4 to 10 g), 15 g • Yi-

32 tang (Saccharum Granorum, 30 to 60 g),

Formula: Dan-Tian-Jiang-Zhi-Wan (3359) 60 g

35
Formula: Dang-Gui-Long-Hui-Wan (0189)
Ingredients:
Chuan-xiong (Rhizoma Ligustici
Chuanxiong, 2 to 6 g), 6 g • Dan-shen
(Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae, 5 to 10 g), Ingredients:
10 g • Dang-gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis, Da-huang (Radix Et Rhizoma Rhei, 4 to
5 to 11 g), 11 g • He-shou-Wu (Radix 15 g), 15 g • Dang-gui (Radix Angelicae
Polygoni Multiflori, 11 to 15 g), 15 g • Sinensis, 5 to 11 g), 30g • Huang-bai

156
(Cortex Phellodendri, 4 to 15g), 30g • 38
Huang-lian (Rhizoma Coptidis, 2 to 12 g), Formula: Dao-Tan-Tang (0123)
30 g • Huang-qin (Radix Scutellariae, 4 to
15 g), 30 g • Long-dan (Radix Gentianae,
7 to 10 g), 30 g • Lu-hui (Aloe, 2 to 5 g),

Mu-xiang (Radix Ingredients:

1 g •
5
Ban-xia (Rhizoma Pinelliae, 4 to 12 g),
Aucklandiae/ Radix Saussureae, 2 to 6 g),
15 g • Chen-pi Pericarpium Papaveris, 4
6 g • Qing-dai (Indigo Naturalis, 2 to
to 11 g), 10 g • Fu-ling (Poria, 7 to
4g), 15 g • She-xiang (Moschus, 0.01 to
14g), 12 g • Gan-cao (Radix
0.03 g), 1.5 g • Zhi-zi (Fructus
Glycyrrhizae, 2 to 11 g), 3 g • Sheng-jiang
Gardeniae, 7 to 16g), 30 g
(Rhizoma Zingiberis Recens, 4 to 10 g),
Instructions: Grind into powder, and
10 g • Tian-nan-xing (Rhizoma
take 5 g of powder each time, twice
Arisaematis, 2.5 to 5 g), 12 g • Zhi-qiao
daily.
(Fructus Aurantii, 4 to 11 g), 10 g

36 39
Formula: Dao-Chi-Cheng-Qi-Tang (1049) Formula: De-Sheng-Dan (1841)

Ingredients: Ingredients:
(Use equal quantities of all ingredients.) Bai-shao-yao (Radix Paeoniae Alba, 5 to
Chi-shao-yao (Radix Paeoniae Rubra, 5 to 11 g), 80g • Chai-hu (Radix Bupleuri, 4
11 g) • Da-huang (Radix Ft Rhizoma Rhei, to 16 g), 30 g • Dang-gui (Radix
4 to 15 g) • Huang-bai (Cortex Angelicae Sinensis, 5 to 11 g), 80 g • Mu-
Phellodendri, 4 to 15 g) • Huang-lian xiang (Radix Aucklandize, 6 g), 30 g •
(Rhizoma Coptidis, 2 to 1 2 g) • Mang- Qiang-huo (Rhizoma Seu Radix
xiao (Natrii Sulfas/ Mir abili turn I^otopterygii, 4 to 10 g), 30 g • Yi-mu-cao
Depuratum, 4 to 1 1 g) • Sheng-di (Radix (Herba Leonuri, 11 to 36 g), 320 g

Rehmanniae, 14 to 35 Instructions: Grind into powder to make

g)
Instructions: Grind into powder, and tablets with honey, and take 10 g of

take 6 g of powder each time, twice tablets twice daily.

daily.

40
Formula: Di-Huang-Yin-Zi (0532)
37
Formula: Dao-Chi-San (0357)

Ingredients:
Gan-cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae, 2 to 11 g),
Ingredients: 5 g • Huang-qi (Radix Astragali seu
Gan-cao shao (Fine Root Glycyrrhizae, 2 to Hedysari, 5 to 40 g), 20 g • Mai-men-
5 g), 6g • Mu-tong (Caulis Aristolochiae, dong (Radix Ophiopogonis, 5 to 11 g), 5 g
4 to 8 12 g • Sheng-di (Radix
g), • Pi-pa-ye (Folium Friobotryae, 5 to 11 g),
Rehmanniae, 14 to 35 g), 24 g • Zhu-ye 5 g • Ren-shen (Radix Ginseng, 1 to 35 g),
(Folium Bambusae, 4 to 20 6 g g), 20 g • Sheng-di (Radix Rehmanniae, 14 to
Instructions: Decoct the herbs by adding 35 g), 25 g • Shi-hu (Herba Dendrobii, 7
Deng-Xin-Cao (Medulla Junci, 2 to to 14g), lOg • Shu-di-huang (Radix
3g), 6g Rehmanniae Praeparatae, 11 to 18 g), 15 g

157
• Tian-dong (Radix Asparagi, 7 to 14 g), Instructions: Grind into powder, and
10 g • Ze-xie (Rhizoma Alismatis, 7 to take 9 g of powder twice daily.
14 g), 10 g • Zhi-qiao (Fructus Aurantii,
4 to 11 g), 5 g 43
Formula: Ding-Xiang-Shi-Di-Tang (0092)
41
Formula: Di-Tan-Tang (0293)

mmm Ingredients:
Ding-xiang (Flos Caryophylli, 1 to 4g),
Ingredients:
10 g • Ren-shen (Radix Ginseng, 1 to
Ban-xia (Rhizoma Pinelliae, 4 to 12 g),
35 g), 10 g • Sheng-jiang (Rhizoma
15 g • Chang-pu (Rhizoma Calami, 4 to
Zingiberis Recens, 4 to lOg), 12g • Shi-
7 g), 6 g • Chen-pi (Pericarpium
di (Calyx Kaki, 5 to 11 g), 10 g
Papaveris, 4 to 11 g), 9 g • Dan-nan-xing
(Arisaema Cum Bile, 4to8g), 12g • Pu-
ling (Poria, 7 to 14 12 g • Gan-cao 44
g),
(Radix Glycyrrhizae, 2 to 11 3 g • Formula: Ding-Zhi-Wan (0306)
g),
Ren-shen (Radix Ginseng, 1 to 35g), 9g •

Zhi-shi (Fructus Aurantii Immaturus, 4 to

7g), 9g • Zhu-ru (Caulis Bambusae in

Ingredients:
Taeniam, 5 to 11 g), 15 g
Fu-ling (Poria, 7 to 14 g), 30 g • Ren-shen

42 (Radix Ginseng, 1 to 35 g), 30 g • Shi-

Formula: Ding-Xian-Wan (0592) chang-pu (Rhizoma Acori Graminei, 2 to

5 g),60 g • Yuan-zhi (Radix Polygalae, 4
to 11 g), 60 g
Instructions: Grind into powder, and
Ingredients: take 6 g of powder each time; you may
Ban-xia (Rhizoma Pinelliae, 4 to 12 g),
also decoct.

30 g • Chang-pu (Rhizoma Calami, 4 to

^g)' 15 g • Chen-pi (Pericarpium Citri 45

Reticulatae Viride, 4 to 11 g), 21 g • Formula: Du-Huo-Ji-Sheng-Tang (0278)
Chuan-bei-mu (Bulbus Fritillariae

Thunbergii Cirrhosae, 4 to 14 g), 21 g •

Dan-nan-xing (Arisaema Cum Bile, 4 to
8g), 15 g • Dan-shen (Radix Sahiae Ingredients:
Miltiorrhizae, 5 to 10 g), 60 g • Fu-Iing Chi-shao-yao (Radix Paeoniae Rubra, 5 to
(Poria, 7 to 14 g), 30 g • Fu-shen (Buyury 11 g), 30g • Chuan-xiong (Rhizoma
with pine root, 11 to 15 •
g), 30 g • Gan- Ligustici g), 9 g
Chuanxiong, 2 to 6
cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae, 2 to llg), 21g • Dang-gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis, 5 to
Hu-po (Succinum, 1 to 2 g), 15 g • Jiang- 11 g), 9g
Du-huo (Radix Angelicae
•

can (Bombyx Batryticatus, 5 to llg), 15 g • Du-zhong

Pubescentis, 2 to 5 g), 15 g
• Mai-men-dong (Radix Ophiopogonis, 5 to (Cortex Eucommiae, 7tollg), 15g»
11 g), 60 g • Quan-xie (Scorpio, 2 to 5 g), Fang-Jeng (Radix Ledebouriellae, 5 to
15 g • Sheng-jiang (Rhizoma Zingiberis 10^, 9 g • Fu-ling (Poria, 7 to 14 g),
Recens, 4 to lOg), lOg • Tian-ma 12 g • Gan-cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae, 2 to
(Rhizoma Gastrodiae, 4 to 11 g), 30 g • llg), 3g • Gan-di (Dried Radix
Yuan-^hi (Radix Polyga/ae, 4tollg), 21g Rehmanniae, 11 to 18 g), 18 g • }>iiu-xi

• Zhu-!i (Bamboo Liquid 30 to 60 g), 10 g (Radix Achyranthis Bidentatae, 5 to llg),

• Zhu-sha (Cinnabaris, 0.3 to 1 g), 15 g 15 g Qin-jiao (Radix Gentianae

158
Macrophyllae, 4 to 11 g), 10 g • Ren-shen Instructions: Grind into powder, and
(Radix Ginseng, 35 1 to g), 12g • Rou- take 6 g of powder twice daily.

gui (Cortex Cinnamomi, 1 to 5 g), 9 g •

Sang-ji-sheng (Ramulus Loranthi, 1 1 to 49

18 g), 24 g • Xi-xin (Herba Asari, 1 to Formula: Er-Yin-Jian (0860)
^g). 6g

46
Formula: Er-Chen-Tang (0121) Ingredients:
Deng-xin-cao (Medulla junci, 2 to 3g),
30 g • Fu-ling (Poria, 7 to 14 g), 12 g •

Gan-cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae, 2 to 11 g),

Ingredients:
10 g • Huang-lian (Rhizoma Coptidis, 2 to
Ban-xia (Rhizoma Pinelliae, 4 to 12 g),
12g), 9g • Mai-men dong (Radix
15 g • Chen-pi (Pericarpium Papa\eris, 4
Ophiopogonis, 5 to 11 g), 12g • Mu-tong
to 11 g), 10 g • Fu-ling (Poria, 7 to •
(Caulis Aristolochiae, 4 to 8 g), 9 g
14g), 15 g • Gan-cao (Radix
Sheng-di (Radix Rehmanniae, 14 to 35 g),
Glycyrrhizae, 2 to 11 g), 3 g
12 g • Suan-zao-ren (Semen Ziziphi
Spinosae, 7 to 18 g), 18 g • Xuan-shen
47 •
(Radix Scrophulariae, 7 to 35 g), 10 g
Formula: Er-Long-Zuo-Zi-Wan (0327D)
Zhu-ye (Folium Bambusae, 4 to 20 g), 6g

50
Ingredients: Formula: Fang-Feng-Tang (0535)
Ci-shi (Magnetitum, 11 to 35 g), 90 g •
Fu-ling (Poria, 7 to-Hg), 90 g • Mu-dan-
pi (Cortex Moutan Radicis, 5 to 11 g),
Ingredients:
90 g • Shan-yao (Rhizoma Dioscoreae, 10
Dang-gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis, 5 to
to 20g), 120 g • Shan-zhu-yu (Fructus
Corni, 5 to 11 g), 120 g • Shi-chang-pu
11 g), 6g • Fang-feng (Radix

(Rhizoma Acori Graminei, 2 to 5 g), 90 g Ledebouriellae, 5 to 10 g), 6g • Fu-ling

• Shu-di-huang (Radix Rehmanniae

(Poria, 7 to 14 g), 6 g • Gan-cao (Radix

Praeparatae, 11 to 18 g), 240 g • Wu-wei-

Glycyrrhizae, 2 to 11 g), 3g • Ge-gen
(Radix Puerariae, 4 to 20 9 g • Gui- g),
zi (Fructus Schisandrae, 2 to 4 g), 90 g •

zhi (Ramulus Cinnamomi, 2 to 10 g), 3 g

Ze-Xie (Rhizoma Alismatis, 7 to 14 g),
90 g
• Huang-qin (Radix Scutellariae, 4 to

Instructions: Grind into powder to make 15g), 9g • Qiang-huo (Rhizoma Seu

Radix Notopterygii, 4 to- 10 g), 3 g • Qin-
tablets, and take three tablets or 9 g
two to three times daily. Jiao (Radix Gentianae Macrophyllae, 4 to
1^ g)> • ^ing-R^n (Semen Armeniacae
48 Amarae, 5 to 11 g), 6 g

Formula: Er-Mu-San (0366)

51
Formula: Fang-Feng-Tong-Sheng-San (0536)

Ingredients:
(Use equal quantities of ingredients.)
Zhe-bei-mu (Bulbus Fritillariae Thunbergii, Ingredients:
5 to 1 1 g) • Zhi-mu (Rhizoma Bai-shao-yao (Radix Paeoniae Alba, 5 to
Anemarrhenae, 4 to 15 g) 11 g), 15 g • Bai-zhu (Rhizoma

159
Atractylodis Macrocephalae, 5 to 11 g), Ingredients:
15 g • Bo-he (Herba Menthae, 3 to 10 g), Chai-hu (Radix Bupleuri, 4 to 16 g), 15 g
15 g • Chuan-xiong (Rhizoma Ligustici • Chuan-shan-jia (Squama Manitis, 5 to
Chuanxiong, 2 to 6 g), 15 g • Da-huang 11 g), 9 g • Da-huang (Radix Et Rhizoma
(Radix Et Rhizoma Rhei, 4tol5g), 15g Rhei, 4 to 15g), 30g • Dang-gui (Radix
• Dang-gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis, 5 to Angelicae Sinensis, 5 to H g),
9g • Gan-
11 g), 15 g • Fang-Jeng (Radix cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae, 2tollg),9g»
Ledehouriellae, 5 to 10 g), 15 g • Gan-cao Hong-hua (Flos Carthami, 4 to 7 g). 9 g •

g), 60 g
(Radix Glycyrrhizae, 2 to 11 • Tao-ren (Semen Persicae, 5 to 11 g), 50
Hua-shi (Talcum, 11 to 15 g). 90 g • kernels • Tian-hua-Jen (Radix
Huang-qin (Radix Scutellariae, 4 to 15 g), Trichosanthis, 10 to 14 g), 12 g

30 g • Ji€-geng (Radix Platycodi, 2 to 5 g),

30 g • jing-Jie (Herba Schizonepetae, 5 to 55
10 g), 15 g • Lian-qiao (Fructus Formula: Fu-Zi-Li-Zhong-Tang (0062A)
Forsythiae, 5 to 11 g), 15g • Ma-huang
(Herba Ephedrae, 5 to lOg), 15g •

Mang-xiao (Natrii Sulfas, 4 to 11 g), 15 g

• Shi-gao (Gypsum Fibrosum, 10 to 70 Ingredients:
g),
(Use 90 g of each ingredient.)
30 g • Zhi-zi (Fructus Gardeniae, 7 to
Bai-zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis
16g). 15g
Instructions: Grind into powder, and
Macrocephalae, 5 to 11 g) • Fu-zi (Radix
Aconiti Praeparata, 4 to 11 g) • Gan-cao,
take 9 g of powder twice daily.
zhi-gan-cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae, 2 to 1 1
g)
• Gan-jiang (Rhizoma Zingiberis, 3 to 7 g)
52
• Ren-shen (Radix Ginseng, 1 to 35 g)
Formula: Fang-ji-Huang-Qi-Tang (0131)
Instructions: Take lOg in tablet form
each time; reduce the quantity in

decoction.

Ingredients:
Bai-zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis 56
Macrocephalae, 5 to 11 lOg • Fang-ji
Formula: Gan-Mai-Da-Zao-Tang (0489)
g),
(Radix Stephaniae Tetrandrae, 5 to 11 g),
1 5 g • Gan-cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae, 2 to

11 g)' 6 g • Huang-qi (Radix Astragali Seu

Ingredients:
Hedysari, 5 to 40 g), 30 g
Da-zao (Fructus Ziziphi jujubae, 7 to
18g), 10 red dates • Gan-cao (Radix
53
Glycyrrhizae, 2tollg),9g» Xiao-mai
Formula: Feng-Sui-Dan (0666)
(wheat 20 to 50 g). 30 g

57
Formula: Ge-Gen-Qin-Lian-Tang (1509)
Gan-Cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae, 2 to 11 g),
21 g • Huang-bai (Cortex Phellodendri, 4
to 15 g), 90 g • Sha-ren (Fructus Amomi,

2 to 7 g). 30 g Ingredients:
Gan-cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae, 2 to 11 g),
54 60 g • Ge-gen (Radix Puerariae, 4 to
Formula: Fu-Yuan-Huo-Xue-Tang (0209) 20 g), 240 g • Huang-lian (Rhizoma
Coptidis, 2 to 12g), 90g • Huang-qin
(Radix Scutellariae. 4 to 15 g), 90 g

160
Instructions: Grind into powder, and Instructions: Add wine to decoct in
take 6 g of powder twice daily. water, or grind into powder and take
6 g of powder with a half glass of wine.

58
Formula: Ge-Xia-Zhu-Yu-Tang (0119) 61
Formula: Guan-Xin-Fr-Hao-Fang (0198A)

Ingredients:
Chi-shao-yao (Radix Paeoniae Rubra, 5 to Ingredients:
11 g), 9 g • Chuan-xiong (Rhizoma Chi-shao-yao (Radix Paeoniae Rubra, 5 to
Ligustici Chuanxiong, 2 to 6 9 g • 11 15 g • Chuan-xiong (Rhizoma
g), g),
Chuanxiong, 2 to 6 •
Dang-gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis, 5 to Ligustici g), 15 g
11 g), 9g • Gan-cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae, Dan-shen (Radix Sahiae Miltiorrhizae, 5 to
2 to 11 g), 3 g • Hong-hua (Flos 10 g), 30 g • Hong-hua (Flos Carthami, 4
Carthami, 4 to 7 g), 6 g • Mu-dan-pi to 7g), 15 g • Jiang-xiang (Lignum
(Cortex Moutan Radicis, 5 to 11 g), 6g • Acronychiae, 15 to 30 g), 10 g
g), 9g
Tao-ren (Semen Persicae, 5 to 11 •

Wu-Jing-zhi (Faeces Trogopterorum, 5 to 62

11 g)' • ^u-ycio (Radix Linderae, 5 to Formula: Gui-Pi-Tang (0173)
10 12 g • Xiang-Ju (Rhizoma Cyperi, 5
g),
to 11 g), 12 g • Yan-hu-suo (Rhizoma

Corydalis, 4tollg),9g» Zhi-qiao

mm
(Fructus Aurautii, 4 to 1 1 g), 9 g Ingredients:
Bai-zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis

59 Macrocephalae, 5 to 11 g), lOg • Dang-

Formula: Gua-Lou-Xie-Bai-Bai-Jiu-Tang gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis, 5 to 11 g),

(0215A) 12 g • Dang-shen (Radix Codonopsis

Pilosulae, 11 to15 g), 12 g • Fu-shen
(Buyury with pine root, 11 to 15 g), 12 g
• Gan-cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae, 2 to 11
g),
Ingredients: 6 g • Huang-qi (Radix Astragali Seu
Gua-lou (Fructus Trichosanthis, 11 to Hedysari, 5 to 40 g), 20 g • Long-yan-rou
15 g). 24g • Xie-bai (Bulbus Allii (Arillus Longan, 4 to 11 g), 15g • Mu-
Macrostemi, 5 to 11 g), 30 g xiang (Radix Aucklandiae/ Radix
Instructions: Add wine to decoct in Saussureae, 2 to 6 g), 3 g • Suan-zao-ren
water, or grind into powder and take (Semen Ziziphi Spinosae, 7 to 18g), 15g
6 g of powder with a half glass of wine. • Yuan-zhi (Radix Polygalae, 4 to 11
g),

6g
60
Formula: Gua-Lou-Xie-Bai-Ban-Xia-Tang 63
(0215B) Formula: Gui-Shao-Di-Huang-Tang (0996)

Ingredients: Ingredients:
Ban-xia (Rhizoma Pinelliae, 4 to 12 g), Bai-shao-yao (Radix Paeoniae Alba, 5 to
15 g • Gua-lou (Fructus Trichosanthis, 11 11 g), 120 g • Dang-gui (Radix Angelicae
to 15 g), 24 g • Xie-bai (Bulbus Allii Sinensis, 5 to 11 g), 120 g • Fu-ling
Macrostemi, 5 to 11 g), 20 g (Poria, 7 to 14 g), 90 g • Mu-dan-pi

161
(Cortex Moutan Radicis, 5 to 11 g), 90g • Praeparata, 4 to 11 g), 6g • Gan-cao
Shan-yao (Rhizoma Dioscoreae Bulbijerae, (Radix Glycyrrhizae, 2 to 11 g), 6 g •

10 to 20 g), 120 g • Shan-zhu-yu Gui'zhi (Ramulus Cinnamomi, 2 to 10 g),

(Fructus Corni, 5 to 11 g), 120 g • Sheng- 10 g • Ma-huang (Herba Ephedrae, 5 to
di (Radix Rehmanniae, 14 to 35 g), 240 g 10 g), 6 g • Sheng-jiang (Rhizoma
• Ze-xie (Rhizoma Alismatis, 7 to 14 g), Zingiberis Recens, 4 to 10 g), 10 g • Zhi-
90 g mu (Rhizoma Anemarrhenae, 4 to 15 g),
Instructions: Gnnd into powder to make 10 g
tablets, and take 9 g of tablets twice
daily.
67
Formula: He-Che-Wan (1153)
64
Formula: Gui-Zhi-Fu-Ling-Wan (0204)

Ingredients:
Dan-shen (Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizcie, 5 to
Ingredients:
10 g). 18 g • Fu-ling (Poria, 7 to 14 g),
(Use equal quantities of all ingredients.)
30 g • Fu-shen (Buyury with pine root,
Chi-shao-yao (Radix Paeoniae Rubra, 5 to
11 to 15g), 30 g • Ren-shen (Radix
11 g) • Fu-ling (Poria, 7 to 14 g) • Gui- Ginseng, 1 to 35 g), 15 g • Yuan-zhi
zhi (Ramulus Cinnamomi, 2 to 10 g)
•
(Radix Polygalae, 4 to 11 g), 30g • Zi-he-
Mu-dan-pi (Cortex Moutan Radicis, 5 to che (Placenta Hominis, 2 to 5 g), 25 g
1 1 g) • Tao-ren (Semen Persicae, 5 to
Instructions: Grind into powder to make
.11 g)
tablets, and take 9 g of tablets twice
Instructions: Grind into powder to make daily.
tablets with honey, and take 10 g of
tablets each time.
68
Formula: Hou-Pu-San-Wu-Tang (0670)
65
Formula: Gui-Zhi-Gan-Cao-Tang (0309)

Ingredients:
Da-huang (Radix Ft Rhizoma Rhei, 4 to
Ingredients:
Gan-cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae, 2 to 11
15 g), 15 g • Hou-po (Cortex Magnoliae
g),
6 g • Gui-zhi (Ramulus Cinnamomi, 2 to
Officinalis, 4 to 11 g), 18g • Zhi-shi
(Fructus Aurantii Immaturus, 4 to 7 g),
10 g), 12 g
15g
66
Formula: Gui-Zhi-Shao-Yao-Zhi-Mu-Tang 69
(0003K) Formula: Huai-Hua-San (0223)

Ingredients: Ingredients:
Bai-shao-yao (Radix Paeoniae Alba, 5 to Ce-bai-ye (Caumen Biotae, 7 to 14 g), 15 g
11 g), 10 g • Bai-zhu (Rhizoma • Huai-hua (Flos Sophorae, 5 to 11 g),
Atractylodis Macrocephalae, 5 to 11 g), 30 g • Jing-jie (Herba Schizonepetae, 5 to
15 g • Fang-feng (Radix Ledebouriellae, 5 lOg), 9g • Zhi-qiao (Fructus Aurantii, 4
to 10 g), 10 g • Fu-zi (Radix Aconiti to Hg), 9g

162
70 30 g • Fu-zi (Radix Aconiti Praeparata, 4
Formula: Huang-Lian-E-Jiao-Tang (0302) to 11 g), 10 g • Gan-cao (Radix
Glycyrrhizae, 2 to 11 g), 3g • Gan-di
dried Radix Rehmanniae, 11 to 18 g), 15 g
• Huang-qin (Radix Scutellariae, 4 to
Ingredients: 15g), 12g
Bai-shao yao (Radix Paeoniae Alba, 5 to
11 g), 15 g • E-jiao (Colla Corii Asini, 5 74
to 11 g), 12g • Huang-lian (Rhizoma Formula: Huo-Pu-Xia-Ling-Tang (0118)
Coptidis, 2 to 12g), 6g • Huang-qin
(Radix Scutellariae, 4 to 15 g), 12 g • Ji-

zi-huang (Chicken egg yolk, 10 to 20 g),

Ingredients:
one egg
Bai-dou-kou (Fructus Amomi Cardamomi,
2 to 7 g), 3 g • Ban-xia (Rhizoma
71 4 to 12 g), 10 g • Dan-dou-chi
Pinelliae,
Formula: Huang-Lian-Tang (0105e) (Semen Sojae Praeparatum, 7 to 14 g),
10 g • Fu-ling (Poria, 7 to 14 g), 10 g •

Hou-po (Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis, 4 to

11 g), 6g • Huo-xiang (Herba Agastachis,
Ingredients:
5 to 11 g), lOg • Xing-ren (Semen
Ban-xia (Rhizoma Pinelliae, 4 to 12 g), Armeniacae Amarae, 5 to 11 g), 6 g • Yi-
15 g • Da-zao (Fructus Ziziphi Jujubae, 7 yi-ren (Semen Coicis, 1 1 to 22 20 g •
g),
to 18 g), 9g • Gan-cao, Zhi-Gan-Cao Ze-xie (Rhizoma Alismatis, 7 to 14 g), 6 g
(Radix Glycyrrhizae, 2 to 11 3 g •
g), • Zhu-ling (Polyporus Umbellatus, 7 to
Gan-jiang (Rhizoma Zingiberis, 3 to 7 g), Hg). 6g
9g • Gui-zhi (Ramulus Cinnamomi, 2 to
lOg), 9g • Huang-lian (Rhizoma 75
Coptidis, 2 to 12 g), 6g • Ren-shen Formula: Huo-Xiang-2heng-Qi-San (0101)
(Radix Ginseng, 1 to 35 g), 9g

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Ingredients:
Formula: Huang-Qin-Qing-Fei-Yin (0786)
Bai-zhi (Radix Angelicae Dahuricae, 4 to
10 g). ^ g • Bai-zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis
Macrocephalae, 5tollg),9g» Ban-xia
(Rhizoma Pinelliae, 4 to 12g), 12g •
Ingredients:
Chen-pi (Pericarpium Papaveris, 4 to 11 g),
Huang-qin (Radix Scutellariae, 4 to 15 g),
9g • Da-fu-pi (Pericarpium
3 g • Zhi-2i (Fructus Gardeniae, 7 to
Papaveris/ Fructus Papaveris Arecae. 5 to
16g), 3g 18 15 g • Fu-ling (Poria, 7 to 14 g),
g),
12 g • Gan-cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae, 2 to
73 11 g), 3g • Hou-po (Cortex Magnoliae
Formula: Huang-Tu-Tang (0144) Officinalis, 4 to 11 g), 12g
• Huo-xiang

(Herba Agastachis, 5 to llg),9g • Jie-

geng (Radix Platycodi, 2 to 5 6 g • 2i-

g),
su-^'e (Folium Perillae, 5 to 10 g), 9 g
Ingredients:
Bai-zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis 76
Macrocephalae, 5 to 11 g), lOg • E-jiao Formula: Ji-Chuan-Jian (1203)
(Colla Corii Asini, 5 to 11 g), 12 g • Fu-
long-gan (Terra Fla\a Usta, 17 to 35 g).

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Ingredients: (Cortex Phellodendri, 4 to 15 g), 9 g •

Dang-gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis, 5 to Tian-nan-xing (Rhizoma Arisaematis, 2.5

11 g), 10g"» Niu-xi (Radix Achyranthis to 5g). 9g
hidentatae 5 to 11 g), 6g • Rou-cong-rong
(Herba Cistanchis, 7 to 11 g), 9g •
79
Sheng-ma (Rhizoma Cimicijugae, 3 to Formula: Jia-Wei-Shi-Xiao-San (0201 A)
10 g), 2 g • Ze-xie (Rhizoma Alismatis, 7
to 14g), 4g • Zhi-qiao (Fructus Aurantii,
4 to 11 g), 3 g
Ingredients:
(Use equal amounts of all ingredients.)
77
Formula: ji-Sheng-Shen-Qi-Wan (0331 A) Mu-dan-pi (Cortex Moutan Radicis, 5 to
1 1 g) • Pu-huang (Pollen Typhae, 5 to

1 1 g) • Tao-ren (Semen Persicae, 5 to

llg) • Wu-ling-zhi (Faeces
Ingredients: Trogopterorum, 5 to 1 1 g) • Wu-yao
Che-qian-zi (Semen Plantagims, 4 to 11 g), (Radix Linderae, 5 to 10 g) • Xiang-Ju
80 g • Fu-hng (Poria, 7 to 14 g), 90 g • (Rhizoma Cyperi, 5 to 1 1 g) • Xuan-ming-
Fu-zi (Radix Aconiti Praeparata, 4 to Fen (Mirabilitum Dehydratum, 4 to llg)
11 g), 30g • Gan-di (dried Radix Instructions: Grind into powder, and
Rehmanniae, 11 to 18 g), 240 g • Gui-zhi take 9 g of powder two times daily.

(Ramulus Cinnamomi, 2 to 10 30 g •
g),
Mu-c/an-pi (Cortex Moutan Radicis, 5 to 80
11 g), 90g • Niu-xi (Radix Achyranthis Formula: Jia-Wei-Si-Ling-San (0348F)
Bidentatae, 5 to 11 g), 80g • Shan-yao
(Rhizoma Dioscoreae, 10 to 20 g), 120 g •

Shan-zhu-yu (Fructus Corni, 5 to 11 g),

120g • Ze-xie (Rhizoma Alismatis, 7 to Ingredients:

14 g), 90 g Bai-zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis
Instructions: Grind into powder to make Macrocephalae, 5 to 11 g), 9g • Chen-pi
tablets with honey. Take 9 g of tablets (Pericarpium Papaveris, 4 to 11 g), 9 g •

one to two times daily, with warm or Fu-ling (Poria, 7 to 14 g), 12 g • Hou-po
lightly salted water. Use reduced (Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis, 4 to llg),
quantities of ingredients if decoction is 12 g • Ze-xie (Rhizoma Alismatis, 7 to
done. 14 g), 15 g • Zhu-ling (Polyporus
Umbellatus, 7 to 14 g), 12 g

78
Formula: Jia-Wei-Er-Chen-Tang (012 IM) 81
Formula: J lan- Ling-Tang (0242B)

Ingredients:
Bai-guo (Semen Ginkgo, 5 to H g), 9 g • Ingredients:
Ban-xia (Rhizoma Pinelliae, 4 to 12 g), Bai-shao-yao (Radix Paeoniae Alba, 5 to
15 g • Che-qian-zi (Semen Plantaginis, 4 llg), 12 g • Bai-zi-ren (Semen Biotae, 4
to 11 g), 9g • Chen-pi (Pericarpium Citri to 11 g), 12 g • Dai-zhe-shi (Ocherum
Reticulatae, 4 to 11 g), 10 g • Chun-bai- Rubrum, 1 to 35 g), 24 g • Long-gu (Os
pi (Cortex Toona, 7 to 14g), 9g • Fu-ling Draconis, 1 1 to 18 g), 18 g • Mu-li
(Poria, 7 to 14g), 15 g • Gan-cao (Radix (Concha Ostrae, 1 1 to 35 g), 18 g • Niu-
Glycyrrhizae, 2 to 11 g), 3g • Huang-bai xi (Radix Achyranthis Bidentatae, 5 to

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 11 g), 30g • Shan-yao (Rhizoma 84
Dioscoreae, 10 to g), 30 g 20 • Sheng-di Formula: ]iang-Tang-Si-Hao-Fang (3364)
(Radix Rehmanmae, 14 to 35 g), 18 g

82
Formula: jiang-Tang-Er-Hao-Fang (3362) Ingredients:
Bai-zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis
Macrocephalae, 5 to 11 g), 30g • Cang-
zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis, 4 to 1 1 g),
Ingredients: 15 g • Ge-gen (Radix Puerariae, 4 to
Bai-zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis 20 12 g • Gou-qi-zi (Fructus Lych, 5
g),
Macrocephalae, 5 to 11 g), 30g • He- to 11 g), 30 g • He-shou-\^/u (Radix
! shou-Wu (Radix Polygoni Multijlori, 11 to 30 g •
Polygoni Multijlori, 11 to 15 g),
15g), 30g • Huang-qi (Radix Astragali
'

Huang-jing (Rhizoma Polygonati, 11 to

Seu Hedysari, 5 to 40 g), 30 g • Shan-yao 15 30 g • Huang-qi (Radix Astragali
g),
(Rhizoma Dioscoreae, 10 to 20 30 g • g), Seu Hedysari, 5 to 40 g), 20 g • Shan-yao
Sheng-di (Radix Rehmanniae, 14 to 35 g), (Rhizoma Dioscoreae, 10 to20 30 g •
g),
24 g • Shi-gao (Gypsum Fibrosum, 10 to Sheng-di (Radix Rehmanniae, 14 to 35 g),
70 g), 30 g • Shu-di-huang (Radix 20 g • Tian-hua-jen (Radix Trichosanthis,
Rehmanmae Praeparatae, 11 to 18 g), 30 g 10 to 14 g), 30 g • Xuan-Shen (Radix
• Tian-dong (Radix Asparagi, 7 to 14 g), Scrophulariae, 7 to 35 g), 30 g
15 g • Tian-hua-Fen (Radix Trichosanthis,
10 to 14 g), 90 g • Xuan-shen (Radix
85
Scrophulariae, 7 to 35 g), 24 g • Yu-zhu
Formula: jiang-Tang-Yi-Hao-Fang (3361)
(Rhizoma Polygonati Odorati, 5 to 11 g),
20 g • Zhi-mu (Rhizoma Anemarrhenae, 4
to 15 g), 15 g

Ingredients:
83
Bei-sha-shen (Radix Glehniae, 5 to 11 g),
Formula: Jiang-Tang-San-Hao-Fang (3363)
24 g • Shan-yao (Rhizoma Dioscoreae, 10
to 20 g), 45 g • Sheng-di (Radix
Rehmanniae, 14 to 35 g), 30 g • Shi-gao

Ingredients: (Gypsum Fibrosum, 10 to 70 g), 60 g •

Bai-zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis Tian-Dong (Radix Asparagi, 7 to 14 g),

Macrocephalae 5 to 11 30g • Gou-qi- 20 g • Tian-hua-jen (Radix Trichosanthis,

g),
zi(Fructus Lych, 5 to 11 g), 30 g • He- 10 to 14 g), 120 g • Xuan-shen (Radix
shou-wu (Radix Polygoni Multijlori, 11 to Scrophulariae, 7 to 35 g), 30 g • Yu-zhu

15g), 30 g • Huang-bai (Cortex (Rhizoma Polygonati Odorati, 5 to 11 g),

Phellodendri, 4tol5g), 12g» Huang-qi 20 g • Zhi-mu (Rhizoma Anemarrhenae, 4

(Radix Astragali Seu Hedysari, 5 to 40 g),
to 15 g), 18 g
30 g • Sang-piao-xiao (Ootheca Mantidis,
5tollg), 12g» Shan-yao (Rhizoma 86
Dioscoreae, 10 to 20 g), 40 g • Shan-zhu- Formula: jin-Suo-Gu-jing-Wan (0342)
yu (Fructus Corni, 5 to 11 g), 18 g •

Sheng-di (Radix Rehmanniae, 14 to 35 g),

20 g • Shu-di-huang (Radix Rehmanniae
Praeparatae, 11 to 18 g), 20 g • Tian-hua- Ingredients:
jen (RAdix Trichosanthis, 10 to 14 g), 12 g Lian-xu (Stamen l^elumbinis, 3 to 7 g),
• Xuan-shen (Radix Scrophulariae, 7 to 60 g • Long-gu, duan-long-gu (OS
35 g), 20 g Draconis, 1 1 to 18 g), 30 g • Mu-li duan-

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mu-li (Concha Ostrae, 11 to 35 g), 30 g • 89
Qian-shi (Semen Euryales, 7 to 11 g), 60 g Formula: juan-Bi-Tang (1485)
• Sha-wan-zi (Semen Astragalus, 7 to
llg). 60g
Instructions: Grind into powder to make
mmm
tablets with cooked lotus powder, and Ingredients:

take 9 g of tablets twice daily. Chuan-xiong (Rhizoma Ligustici

Chuanxiong 2 to 6 g), 2 g • Dang-gui

87 (Radix Angelicae Sinensis, 5 to 11 g), 9 g •

Formula: Jing-Fang-Bai-Du-San (0004B) Du-huo (Radix Angelicae Pubescentis, 2 to

5 g), 3 g • Gan-cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae, 2
to llg), 1-5 g • Hai-feng-teng (Caulis
Piperis Futokadsurae, 7 to 18g), 6g •
Ingredients:
Jiang-huang (Rhizoma Curcumae Longae, 4
Chai-hu (Radix Bupleuri, 4 to 16 g), 10 g
to 11 g), 6 g • Mu-xiang (Radix
• Chuan-xiong (Rhizoma Ligustici
Aucklandiae / Radix Saussureae, 2 to 6 g),
Chuanxiong, 2 to 6 g), 10 g • Du-huo
2 g • Qiang-huo (Rhizoma Seu Radix
(Radix Angelicae Puhescentis, 2 to 5 g),
Notopterygii, 4 to lOg), 3g • Qin-jiao
10 g • Fang-Jeng (Radix Ledebouriellae, 5
(Radix Gentianae Macrophyllae, 4 to llg),
to 10 g), 10 g • Fu-ling (Poria, 7 to
3 g • Rou-gui (Cortex Cinnamomi, 1 to
14 g), 10 g • Gan-cao (Radix
5g), 1.5 g • Ru-xiang (Mastix/resina, 4
Glycyrrhizae, 2 to 11 g), 3g • Jing-jie
to 11 g), 2 g • Sang-zhi (Ramulus Mori,
(Herha Schizonepetae, 5 to lOg), lOg •
jie-geng (Radix Platycodi, 2to5g), lOg*
11 to 18g). 9g
Qian-hu Radix Peucedani, 5 to llg), 10 g
• Qiang-huo (Rhizoma Sen Radix 90
Notopterygii, 4 to 10
10 g • Zhi-qiao g), Formula: Kai-Guan-San (0438)
(Fructus Auranth, 4 to llg), 10 g

88
Formula: Ju-Fang-Zhi-Bao-Dan (1823) Ingredients:
Bai-zhi (Radix Angelicae Dahuricae, 4 to
lOg), 2 g • Chuan-xiong (Rhizoma
Chuanxiong, 2 to 6 g), 3 g
Ligustici
Ingredients:
Instructions: Grind into powder for
An-xi-xiang (Benzoinum, 0.3 to 2 g), 45 g
consumption as one dose, and take two
• Bing-pian (Borneol, 0.2 to 0.3 g), 7.5 g •
doses daily.
Dai-mao (Carapax Eretmochelydis
Erethmochelyos, 4 to 7 g), 30 g • Hu-po
(Succinum, 1 to 2 g), 30 g • Jin-bo 91
(Native Gold Slice flexible g,) 50 g • Niu- Formula: Ke-Xue-Tang (0280)
huang (Calculus Bovis, 0.2 to 0.5 g), 15 g
• She-xiang (Moschus, 0.01 to 0.03 g),
7.5 g • Xi-jiao (Cornu Rhinoceri, 1 to
2 30 g • Xiong-huang (Realgar, 03. to
g), Ingredients:
1.5 g), 30 g • Yin-bo (Native Silver Slice Gua-lou-ren (Semen Trichosanthis, 11 to
flexible g), 50 g • Zhu-sha (Cinnabaris, 15g), 9g • Hai-Ju-shi (Pumex, 10 to
0.3 to 1 g). 30g 18g), 9g • He-zi (Fructus Chebulae, 2 to
Instructions: Grind into powder to make 5g). 9g • Qing-dai (Indigo Naturalis, 2
tablets, and take 3 g of tablets twice to 4g), 9g • Zhi-zi (Fructus Gardeniae, 7
daily. to 16 g), 9g

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92 95
Formula: Li-Zhong-Wan (0062) Formula: Liu-Jun-Zi-Tang (0080C)

Ingredients: Ingredients:

(Use 90 g of each ingredient.) Bai-zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis

Bai-zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae, 5 to 11 g), lOg • Ban-xia

Macrocephalae, 5 to 1 1 • Gan-cao, zhi-

(Rhizoma Pinelliae, 4
10 g • to 12 g),
g)
• Cheng-pi (Pericarpium Papaveris, 4 to
gan-cao {Radix Glycyrrhizae, 2 to 1 1 g)

•
llg), 10 g • Fu-ling (Poria, 7 to 14 g),
Gan-jiang (Rhizoma Zingiberis, 3 to 7 g)
12 g • Gan-cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae, 2 to
Ren-shen (Radix Ginseng, 1 to 35 g)
llg)' • ^^^"-sHen (Radix Ginseng, 1 to
Instructions: Take lOg in tablet form
35g). 15g
each time; reduce the quantity if

decoction is done. 96
Formula: Liu-Mo-Yin (0419)

93
Formula: Ling-Gui-Zhu-Gan-Tang (0119)
Ingredients:
Bing-lang (Semen Areca, 4 to 11 g), 6 g •
Chen-xiang (Lignum Aquilariae Resinatum,
Ingredients: 1 to 4 3 g • Da-huang (Radix Et
g),
Bai-zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis Rhizoma Rhei, 4tol5g), 8g» Mu-xiang
Macrocephalae, 5 to 11 g), I5g • Fu-ling (Radix Aucklandiae/ Radix Saussureae, 2 to
(Poria, 7 to 14 g), 20 g • Gan-cao (Radix 6 g)' g • ^w->'ao (Radix Linderae, 5 to
Glycyrrhizae, 2 to 11 g), 6g • Gui-zhi 10 g), 7 g • Zhi-shi (Fructus Aurantii
(Ramulus Cinnamomi, 2 to 10 g), 15 g Immaturus, 4 to 7 g), 5 g

97
94 Formula: Liu-Wei-Di-Huang-Wan (0307)
Formula: Ling-Yang-Gou-Teng-Tang (0243)

Ingredients:

Ingredients: Fu-ling (Poria, 7 to 14 g), 90 g • Mu-dan-

Bai-shao-yao (Radix Paeoniae Alba, 5 to

pi (Cortex Moutan Radicis, 5 to llg),
90 g • Shan-yao (Rhizoma Dioscoreae, 10
11 g), 30 to 60 g • Chuan-bei-mu (Bulbus
to 20 g), 120 g • Shan-zhu->'u (Fructus
Fritillariae Cirrhosae, 4tol4g), 6g»
Corni, 5 to llg), 120 g • Shu-di-huang
Fu-shen (Bxiyury with pirie root, 11 to
(Radix Rehmanniae Praeparatae, 1 1 to
15g), 15 g • Gan-cao (Radix
18 g), 240 g • Ze-xie (Rhizoma Alismatis,
Glycyrrhizae, 2 to 11 g), 6 g • Gou-teng
7 to 14 g), 90 g
(Ramulus Uncariae Cum Uncis, 5 to 11 g),
Instructions: Grind into powder to make
12 g • Ju-hua (Flos Chrysanthemi, 4 to tablets, and take three tablets or 9 g
20 g), 12 g • Ling-yang-Jiao (Cornu two to three times daily.
Antelopis, 1 to 1.5 g), 9g • Sang-ye
(Folium Mori, 5 to lOg), 9g • Sheng-di 98
(Radix Rehmanniae, 14 to 35 g), 24 g • Formula: Long-Dan-Xie-Gan-Tang (0188)
Zhu-ru (Caulis Bambusae in Taeniam, 5 to
llg). 12g

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Ingredients: Rhizoma Rhei, 4 to 15 g), 20 g • Hou-po
Chai-hu (Radix Bupleuri, 4 to 16 g), 9 g • (Cortex Magnoliae OJ^cinalis, 4 to 11 g),
Che-qian-zi ($emen Plantagims, 4 to 1 1 g), 15 g • Huo-ma-ren (Fructus Cannabis, 11
12 g • Dang-gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis, to 17 g), 30 g • Xing-ren (Semen

5 to 11 g), 9 g • Gan-cao (Radix Armeniacae Amarae, 5 to 11 g), 15 g •

Glycyrrhizae, 2 to 11 g), 3g • Huang-qin Zhi-shi (Fructus Aurantii Immaturus, 4 to

(Radix Scutellariae, 4 to 15 g), 12 g • 7g). lOg

Long-dan (Radix Gentianae, 7 to 10 g), 9g
102
• Mu-tong (Caulis Aristologhiae, 4 to 8 g),
Formula: Mai-Men-Dong-Tang (0140)
12 g • Sheng-di (Radix Rehmanniae, 14 to
35 g), 15 g • Ze-xie (Rhizoma Alismatis, 7
to 14g), 9g • Zhi-zi (Fructus Gardeniae,
7 to 16 g), 9 g
Ingredients:
Ban-xia (Rhizoma Pinelliae, 4 to 12 g),
99
10 g • Da-zao (Fructus Ziziphi Jujubae, 7
Formula: Ma-Huang-Lian-Qiao-Chi-Xiao-
to 18g), 10 g • Gan-cao (Radix
Dou-Tang (0059)
Glycyrrhizae, 2 to 11 g), 6g • Jing-Mi
(Polished rice, flexible quantity), 10 g •

Mai-men-dong (Radix Ophiopogonis, 5 to

Ingredients:
11 g), 30g • Ren-shen (Radix Ginseng, 1

to 35 g), 6g
Chi-xiao-dou (Semen Phaseoli, 1 1 to 18 g),
15 g • Da-zao (Fructus Ziziphi Jujubae, 7
103
to 18 g), 4 dates • Gan-cao (Radix
Formula: Mai-Wei-Di-Huang-Wan (0327C)
Glycyrrhizae, 2 to 11 g), 6g • Lian-qiao
(Fructus Forsythiae, 5 to 11 g), 15 g •

Ma-huang (Herba Fphedrae, 5 to 10 g),

9g • Sheng-jiang (Rhizoma Zingiberis Ingredients:

Recens, 4 to 10 g), 9g • Xing-ren (Semen 90 g • Mai-
Fu-ling (Poria, 7 to 14 g),
Armeniacae Amarae, 5 to 11 g), 9 g • 2i- men-dong (Radix Ophiopogonis, 5 to 11 g),
bai-pi (Cortex Catalpa 5 to 15 g), 15 g 90 g • Mu-dan-pi (Cortex Moutan Radicis,
5 to 11 g), 90 g • Shan-yao (Rhizoma
100 Dwscoreae, 10 to 20 g), 120 g • Shan-
Formula: Ma-Xing-Shi-Gan-Tang (0028) zhu-yu (Fructus Corni, 5 to 11 g), 120 g •

Shu-di-huang (Radix Rehmanniae

Praeparatae, 1 1 to 18 g), 240 g • Wu-wei-
Zi (Fructus Schisandrae, 2 to 4 g), 90 g •
Ingredients:
Ze-xie (Rhizoma Alismatis, 7 to 14 g),
Gan-cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae, 2 to 11 g),
90 g
3 g • Ma-huang (Herba Ephedrae, 5 to Instructions: Grind into powder to make
10 g)' ^g • Shi-gao (Gypsum Fibrosum, tablets, and take three tablets or 9 g
10 to 70 g), 30 g • Xing-ren (Semen two to three times daily.
Armeniacae Amarae, 5 to 11 g), 9g.
104
101 Formula: Mi-Niao-Xi-Tong-Gan-Ran-He-Ji
Formula: Ma-Zi-Ren-Wan (0161) (1903)

Ingredients: Ingredients:
Chi-shao-yao (Radix Paeoniae Rubra, 5 to Chai-hu (Radix Bupleuri, 4 to 16 g), 25 g
11 g), 15 g • Da-Huang (Radix Ft • Che-qian-Zi (Semen Plantaginis, 4 to

168
11 g), 15 g • Huang-bai (Cortex 107
Phellodendri, 4 to 15 g), 15 g • Huang- Formula: Ping-Wei-San (0117)
qin (Radix Scutellariae, 4 to 15 g), 15g •

Wu-wei-zi (Fructus Schisandrae, 2 to 4 g),

15g
Ingredients:
Cang-zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis
105 Macrocephalae, 4 to 11 lOg • Chen-pi
g),
Formula: Mu-Xiang-Bing-Lang-Wan (0076) (Pericarpium Papaveris, 4 to 11 lOg •
g),
Gan-cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae, 2 to 11 g),

3 g • Hou-po (Cortex Magnoliae

Officinalis, 4 to 11 g), 10 g
Ingredients:
Bing'lang (Semen Areca, 4 to 11 g), 15g • 108
Chen-pi (Pericarpium Papaveris, 4 to 11 g), Formula: Qi-Gong-Wan (0559)
15 g • Da-huang (Radix Et Rhizoma Rhei,

4 to 15g), 30g • E-zhu (Rhizoma

Zedoariae, 5 to 11 g), 15g • Huang-bai
Ingredients:
(Cortex Phellodendri, 4 to 15g), 15g •

Huang-lian (Rhizoma Coptidis, 2 to 12 Ban-xia (Rhizoma Pinelliae, 4 to 12 g),

g),
15 g • Mu-xiang (Radix 45 g • Cang-zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis

Aucklandiae/ Radix Saussureae, 2 to 6

Macrocephalae, 4 to 11 g), 60g • Chen-pi
g),
(Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae Viride, 4 to
15 g • Qian-mU'Zi (Semen Pharbitidis, 4
11 g), 45 g • Chuan-xiong (Rhizoma
to 7g), 60g • Qing-pi (Pericarpium
Ligustici Chuanxiong, 2 to 6 g), 45 g •
Papaveris, 4tollg), 15g» Xiang-Ju
Fu-ling (Poria, 7 to 14 g) 45 g • Shen-qu
(Rhizoma Cyperi, 5 to 11 g), 60 g
(Massa Medicata Fermentata, 7 to 15 g),
45 g • Xiang-Ju (Rhizoma Cyperi, 5 to
106 Hg). 60g
Formula: Mu-Xiang-Shun-Qi-Wan (0442)
109
Formula: Qian-Jin-Xi-Jiao-Tang (0411)

Ingredients:
Bing-lang (Semen Areca, 4 to 11 g), 30g •
Ingredients:
Cang-zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis
Da-huang (Radix Et Rhizoma Rhei, 4 to
Macrocephalae, 4 to 11 g), 30g • Chen-pi
(Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae Viride, 4 to
15 g), 5g • Dou-chi (Semen sojae
Praeparatum, 10 to 15g), 8g • Huang-
11 g), 30g • Gan-cao (Radix
•
qin (Radix Scutellariae, 4 to 15 g), 5 g
Glycyrrhizae, 2 to 11 g), 15g • Hou-po
Ling-yang-Jiao (Cornu Antelopis, 1 to
(Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis, 4 to 11 g),
1.5 g), 1 g • Qian-hu (Radix Peucedani, 5
30 g • Mu-xiang (Radix
to 11 g), 5 g • She-gan (Rhizoma
Aucklandiae / Radix Saussureae, 2 to 6 g), Belamcandae, 2 to 5g), 3g • Sheng-ma
30 g • Qing-pi (Pericarpium Citri
(Rhizoma Cimicijugae, 3 to 10 g), 6g •

Reticulatae Viride, 4 to 11 g), 30g • Sha- Xi-jiao (Cornu Rhmoceri, 1 to 2 g), 1 g •

ren (Fructus Amomi, 2 to 7 g), 30 g •

Zhi-Zi (Fructus Gardeniae, 7 to 16 g), 8 g
Xiang-Ju (Rhizoma Cyperi, 5 to 11 g), 30 g
• Zhi-Qiao (Fructus Aurantii, 4 to 1 1 g),
110 ,
-

30 g Formula: Qian-Zheng-San (0253)

Instructions: Grind into powder, and
take 9 g of powder twice daily. JEW.
169
Ingredients: Chuanxiong, 2 to 6 g), 3 g •
Ligustici

(Use equal quantities of all ingredients.) Dang-gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis, 5 to

Du-jiao-lian (Rhizoma Typhonii, external 11 g)' 3g • Mu-dan-pi (Cortex Moutan
uses) • Jiang-can (Bombyx Batryticatus, 5 Radicis, 5 to llg), l-5g • Zhi-zi
to 1 1 Quan-xie (Scorpio, 2 to 5 g)
g) • (Fructus Gardeniae, 7 to 16g), 1.5g
Instructions: Grind into powder, and
take 3 g of powder each time with hot 114
wine. Formula: Qing-Gong-Tang (0281 A)

Ill
Formula Qiang-Huo-Sheng-Shi - Ta ng
:

(0010) Ingredients:
Lian-Qiao (Fructus Forsythiae, 5 to llg),
6 g • Lian-zi-xin (Plumula Nelumbinis, 2
to 4 g), 3 g • Mai-men-dong (Radix
Ingredients: Ophiopogonis, 5 to 11 g), 9g
• Xi-jiao

Chuan-xiong (Rhizoma Ligustici (Cornu Rhinoceri, lto2g),2to3g»

Chuanxiong, 2 to 6 g), 6 g • Du-huo Xuan-shen (Radix Scrophulariae, 7 to
(Radix Angelicae Pubescentis, 2 to 5 g), 9g 35 g), 12 g • Zhu-juan-xin (young
• Gan-cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae, 2 to 11 g), bamboo leaf, 3 to 5 g), 6 g
3 g • Gao-ben (Rhizoma Et Radix
Ligustici, 4
g), 6 g • Man-jing-Zi
to 10 115
(Fructus 4 to 15 g), 6 g • Qiang-
Viticis,
Formula: Qing-Gu-Zi-Shen-Tang (0755)
huo (Rhizoma Sen Radix l^otopterygii
Notopterygii, 4 to 10 g), 9 g

112 Ingredients:

Formula: Qin-Jiao-Bie-jia-San (0275) Bai-zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis

Macrocephalae, 5tollg), 10g» Bei-sha-
shen (Radix Glehniae, 5 to 11 15 g •
g),
Di-gu-pi (Cortex Lych Radicis, 5 to 11 g),
Ingredients: 30 g • Mai-men-dong (Radix
Bie-jia (Carapax Trionycis, 11 to 18 g), Ophiopogonis, 5tollg), 15g» Mu-dan-
30 g • Chai-hu (Radix Bupleuri, 4 to pi (Cortex Moutan Radicis, 5 to llg),
16 g), 30 g • Dang-gui (Radix Angelicae 15 g • Shi-hu (Herba Dendrobii, 7 to
Sinensis, 5 to 11 g), 15 g • Di-gu-pi 14g), 6g • Wu-wei-zi (Fructus
(Cortex Lych Radicis, 5 to 11 g), 30 g • Schisandrae, 2 to 4g), 1.5 g • Xuan-shen
Qin-jiao (Radix Gentianae Macrophyllae, 4 (Radix Scrophulariae, 7 to 35 g), 15 g
to 11 g), 15 g • Zhi-mu (Rhizoma
Anemarrhenae, 4 to 15 g), 15 g 116
Formula: Qing-Hao-Bie-jia-Tang (0277)
113
Formula: Qing-Gan-Tang (0756)

Ingredients:
Bie-jia (Carapax Trionycis, 11 to 18 g),
Ingredients: 15 g • Mu-dan-pi (Cortex Moutan Radicis,
Bai-shao-yao (Radix Paeoniae Alba, 5 to 5 to 11 g), 9g • Qing-hao (Herba
11 g). 5g • Chai-hu (Radix Bapleuri, 4 to Artemisiae Chinghao, 5 to llg), 15g •

16 g), 2 g • Chuan-xiong (Rhizoma Sheng-di (Radix Rehmanniae, 14 to 35 g).

170
 12 g • Zhi-mu (Rhizoma Anemarrhenae, 4 (Radix Scrophulariae, 7 to 35 g), 9g •

to 15g). 9g Zhu-juan-xin (young bamboo leaf, 3 to

5g). 3g
117
Formula: Qing-Jing-Tang (0272A) 120
Formula: Qing-Zao-Jiu-Fei-Tang (0049)

Ingredients:
I

!
Bai-shao-yao (Radix Paeoniae Alba, 5 to Ingredients:
1
11 g), 12g • Di-gu-pi (Cortex Lych E-jiao (Colla Corii Asini, 5 to 11 g), 6 g •
Radicis, 5 to 11 g), 12g • Fu-ling (Poria, Gan-cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae, 2 to 11 g),
7 to 14g), 9g • Huang-bai (Cortex 3 g • Hu-ma (Semen Sesami, 3 to 10 g),
Phellodendri, 4 to 15g), 9g • Mu-dan-pi 3g • Mai-men-Dong (Radix Ophiopogonis,
(Cortex Moutan Radicis, 5 to 11 g), 9g • 5 to 11 g), 6 g • Pi-pa-ye (Folium
Qing-hao (Herba Artemisiae Chinghao, 5 to Eriobotryae, 5 to 11 g), three leaves •

11 g), 12 g • Shu-di-huang (Radix Ren-shen (Radix Ginseng, 1 to 35 g), 10 g

Rehmanniae Praeparatae, 11 to 18 g), 15 g • Sang-ye (Folium Mori, 5 to lOg), lOg •

5hi-gao (Gypsum Fibrosum, 10 to 70 g),

118 15 g • Xing-ren (Semen Armeniacae

Formula: Qing-Xue-Yang-Yin-Tang (0754) Amarae, 5 to 11 g), 10 g

121
Formula: Qing-Zhi-Tang (3365)
Ingredients:
Bai-shao-yao (Radix Paeoniae Alba, 5 to
11 g). • ^uang-bai (Cortex
Phellodendri, 4 to 15 g), 9g • Mo-han- Ingredients:
lian (Herba Ecliptae, 5 to llg),7g • He-shou-wu (Radix Polygoni Multijlori, 11

Mu-dan-pi (Cortex Moutan Radicis, 5 to to 15g), 12g • Hei-zhi-ma (Semen

11 g)' Sg • Nu-zhen-zi (Fructus Ligustri Sesami, 4 to 11 g), 12g • Nu-zhen-zi
Lucidi, 5 to 11 g), 7 g • Sheng-di (Radix (Fructus Ligustri Lucidi, 5 to llg), 12g •

Rehmanniae, 14 to 35 g). 25 g • Xuan- Sheng-di (Radix Rehimanniae, 14 to 35 g),

shen (Radix Scrophulariae, 7 to 35 g), 20 g 12 g • Tu-si-zi (Semen Cuscufae, 5 to
llg), 15 g • Yin-yang-huo (Herba

119 Epimedii, 4 to llg), lOg • Ze-xie

Formula: Qing-Ying-Tang (0281) (Rhizoma Alismatis, 7 to 14g), 15g

122
Formula: Ren-Shen-Yang-Ying-Tang
Ingredients: (0182B)
Dan-shen (Radix Sahiae Miltiorrhizae, 5 to
10 g), 6 g • Huang-Han (Rhizoma
Coptidis, 2 to 12 g), 5 g • Jin-yin-hua
(Flos Lonicerae, 1 to 18g), 15g • Lian- Ingredients:
qiao (Fructus Forsythiae, 5tollg),6g* Bai-shao-_yao (Radix Paeoniae Alba, 5 to
Mai-men-dong (Radix Ophiopogonis, 5 to llg), 12 g • Bfli-zhu (Rhizoma
11 g). 9g • Sheng-di (Radix Rehmanniae, Atractylodis Macrocephalae, 5 to llg),
14 to 35 g), 15g • Xi-jiao (Cornu 10 g • Chen-pi (Pericarpium Papaveris, 4
Rhinoceri, 1 to 2g), 9g • Xuan-shen to llg), 6 g • Dang-gui (Radix Angelicae

171
Sinensis, 5 to 11 g), 12g • Dang-shen 10 g), 15 g • Dang-gui (Radix Angelicae
(Radix Codonopsis Pilosulae, 11 to 15 g), Sinensis, 5 to 11 g), 15 g • E-zhu
10 g • Fu-ling (Poria, 7 to 14 g), 12 g • (Rhizoma Zedoariae, 5 to llg), 15g •

Gan-cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae, 2 to 11 g), Pu-gong-ying (Herba Taraxaci, 7 to 15 g),

3 g • Huang-qi (Radix Astragali Seu 15 g • San-qi (Radix Notoginseng, 2 to
Hedysari, 5 to 40 g), 12 g • Rou-gui 10 g), 3 g • Shui-zhi (Hirudo, 2 to 4 g),
(Cortex Cinnamomi, 1 to 5 g), 6 g • Shu- 6 g • Wu-ling-zhi (Faeces Trogopterorum,
di-huang (Radix Rehmanniae Praeparatae, 5tollg), 12g« Xuan-shen (Radix
11 to 18g), 15g • Wu-wei-zi (Fructus Scrophulariae, 7 to 35 g), 15 g
Schisandrae, 2 to 4g), 6g • Yuan-zhi
(Radix Polygalae, 4 to 1 1 g), 6 g 126
Formula San-Qi-Hong-Te ng-Sa n-Hao-Fang
:

123 (3368)
Formula: Run-Chang-Wan (0159)

Ingredients:
Ingredients: Bai-jiang (Herba Patriniae, 10 to 18 g),
Dang-gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis, 5 to 30 g • Chuan-lian-zi (Fructus Meliae
11 g), 10 g • Huo-ma-ren (Fructus Toosendan, 5 to 11 g), lOg • Da-qing-ye
Cannabis, 11 to 17 g), 15g • Sheng-di (Folium Isatidis, 11 to 18 g), 15 g • ji-

(Radix Rehmanniae, 14 to 35 g), 30 g • xue-teng (Caulis Spatholobi, 11 to 35 g),

Tao-ren (Semen Persicae, 5 to 11 g), lOg • 30 g • jin-yin-hua (Flos Lonicerae, 7 to
Zhi-qiao (Fructus Aurantii, 4 to 11 g), 18 g), 15 g • Jin-ying-zi (Fructus Rosae
10 g Laevigatae, 5 to 11 g), 30g • Qian-cao
(Radix Rubiae, 7 to 11 g), lOg
• San-qi

124 (Radix Notoginseng, 2 to lOg), 3g •

Formula: San-Miao-Wan (0392) Xiang-Ju (Rhizoma Cyperi, 5 to llg), 10 g

• Yan-hu-suo (Rhizoma Corydalis, 4 to

llg), 15 g • Yi-mu-cao (Herba Leonuri,

11 to 36 g), 30 g
Ingredients:
Cang-zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis 127
Macrocephalae, 4 to 11 g), 60g • Huang- Formula: San-Qi-Hong-Teng-Yi-Hao-Fang
bai (Cortex Phellodendri, 4 to 15 g), 40 g (3366)
• Niu-xi (Radix Achyranthis Bidentatae, 5
to 11 g), 20 g

125 Ingredients:

Formula: San-Qi-Hong-Teng-Er-Hao-Fang Chuan-xiong (Rhizoma Ligustici

(3367) Chuanxiong, 2 to 6 g), 6 g • Da-xue-teng

(Caulis Sargentodoxae 10tol5g), 30g»
Dang-gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis, 5 to
llg), 15 g • Jin-yin-hua (Flos Lonicerae,
Ingredients: 7 to 18g), 15g • Mai-men-dong (Radix
Chi-shao-yao (Radix Paeoniae Rubra, 5 to Ophiopogonis, 5 to 11 g), lOg • Mu-dan-
11 g), 15g • Chuan-shan-jia (Squama pi (Cortex Moutan Radicis, 5 to llg),
Manitis, 5 to 11 g), 12g • Da-xue-teng 10 g • San-qi (Radix Notoginseng, 2 to
(Caulis Sargentodoxae, 10 to 15 g), 15 g • 10 g), 30 g • Tao-ren (Semen Persicae, 5
Dan-shen (Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae, 5 to to 11 g), 12 g • Xiang-fu (Rhizoma

172
Cypen, 5 to 11 g), 12 g • Y\-y\-rcn Ingredients:
[Semen Coicxs, 1 1 to 22 g), 30 g Bai-shao-yao (Radix Paeoniae Alba, 5 to
11 g), 15 g • Gui-ban (Plastrum
128 Testudinis, 11 to 30 g), 30 g • Long-gu
Formula: San-Ren-Tang (0107) (Os Draconis, 1 1 to 18 g), 30 g • Mu-!i
(Concha Ostrae, 1 1 to 35 g), 30 g • Nu-
zhen-zi (Fructus Ligustri Lucidi, 5 to
11 g), 20g • Sang-ji-sheng (Ramulus
Ingredients:
Loranthi, 18 g), 20 g • Sheng-di
1 1 to
Bai-dou-kou (Fructus Amomi Cardamomi, (Radix Rehmanniae, 14 to 35 g), 15g •
2 to 7 g), 10 g • Ban-xia (Rhizoma
Tian-dong (Radix Asparagi, 7 to 14 g),
PineUiae, 4 to 12 g), 12 g • Hou-po
15g
(Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis, 4 to 11 g),
12 g • Hua-shi (Talcum, 11 to 15 g), 18 g 132
• Tong-cao (Medulla Tetrapanacis, 2 to Formula: Sang-Piao-Xiao-San (0326)
5 g), 6 g • Xing-ren (Semen Armeniacae
Amarae, 5 to 11 g), 10 g • Yi-yi-ren
(Semen Coicis, 11 to 22 g), 24 g • Zhu-ye
(Folium Bambusae, 4 to 20 6 g Ingredients:
g),
(Use 30 g of each ingredient.)
129 Chang-pu (Rhizoma Calami, 4 to 7 g)
•

Formula: San-Zi-Tang (1885) Dang-gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis, 5 to

1 1 g) • Fu-shen (Buyury with pine root,
11 to 15 g) • Gui-ban (Plastrum
Testudinis, 1 1 to 30 g) • Long-gu (Os
Ingredients: Draconis, 11 to 18 g) • Ren-shen (Radix
Bai-jie-zi (Semen Si.napis Albae, 4 to 11 g) Ginseng, 1 to 35 g) • Sang-piao-xiao
6 g • Lai-Ju-zi (Semen Raphani, 5 to (Ootheca Mantidis, 5 to 11 g) • Yuan-zhi
1^ g)' • 2i-su-zi (Fructus Perillae, 5 (Radix Polygalae, 4 to 1 1 g)
to llg), 9g
133
130 Formula: Sang-Xing-Tang (0047)
Formula: Sang-Ju-Yin (0016)

Ingredients:
Ingredients: Dan-dou-chi (Semen Sojae Praeparatum, 7
Bo-he (Herba Menthae, 3 to 10 3 g • Li-pi (Pericarpium
g), to 14 g), 10 g •

Gan-cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae, 2 to 11 g), Papaveris/ Fructus Papaveris Pyrus, 1 1 to

3 g • Jie-geng (Radix Platycodi, 2 to 5 g), 18 g), 30 g • Nan-sha-shen (Radix

9 g • Ju-hua (Flos Chrysanthemi, 4 to Adenophorae, 5 to 11 g), 15g • Sang-ye
20 g), 12 g • Lian-qiao (Fructus (Folium Mori, 5 to 10 15 g • Xing-ren g),
Forsythiae, 5 to 11 g), 9g • Lu-gen (Semen Armeniacae Amarae, 5 to 11 g),
(Rhizoma Phragmitis, 15 to 65 g), 15 g • 10 g • Zhe-bei-mu (Bulbus Fritillariae
Sang-ye (Folium Mori, 5 to 10 g), 9 g • Thunbergh. 5 to 11 g), lOg • Zhi-zi-pi
Xing-ren (5emen Armeniacae Amarae, 5 to (Pericarpium Papaveris/ Fructus Papaveris
llg)>9g Gardenia, for external use), 12 g

131 134
Formula: Sang-Nu-San-Jia-Tang (3369) Formula: Sha-Shen-Mai-Dong-Tang (0048)

173
Ingredients: 137
Bian-dou (Semen Lalah, 11 to 22 g), 5 g • Formula: She-Gan-Ma-Huang-Tang (0026)
Gan-cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae, 2 to 11 g),
3 g • Mai-men-dong (Radix Ophiopogonis,
5tollg), 10g« Nan-sha-shen (Radix
5tollg), 10g»
Adenophorae, Sang-ye Ingredients:

(Folium Mori, 5 to 10 6 g • Tian-Hua- Ban-xia (Rhizoma Pinelliae, 4 to 12 g),

g),

Jen (Radix Trichosanthis, 10 to 14g), 6g 12 g • Da-zao (Fructus Ziziphi Jujubae, 7

• Yu-zhu (Rhizoma Polygonati Odorati, 5 to 18 g), 9 g • Kuan-dong-hua (Flos

to 11 g), 6g Farfarae, 5 to 11 g), 12g • Ma-huang

(Herba Ephedrae, 5tol0g),9g» She-
gan (Rhizoma Belamcandae, 2 to 5 g), 9 g
135
• Sheng-jiang (Rhizoma Zingiberis Recens,
Formula: Shao-Fu-Zhu-Yu-Tang (0205)
4tol0g), 9g« ^u-vjei-zi (Fructus
Schisandrae, 2 to 4g), 6g • Xi-xin
(Herba Asari, 1 to 46 g • Zi-wan
g),

Ingredients: (Radix Asteris, 5 to 11 g), 9 g

Chi-shao-yao (Radix Paeoniae Rubra, 5 to

138
11 g), 9g • Chuan-xiong (Rhizoma
• Formula: Shen-Fu-Long-Mu-jiu-'Ni-Tang
Ligustici Chuanxiong, 2 to 6 g), 6 g
Dang-gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis, 5 to (1898)

1^ S)' ^8 • Gan-jiang, pao-jiang, or

baked ginger (Rhizoma Zingiheris, 3 to
7 g), 6 g • Mo-yao (Myrrha, 4 to 11 g),

6g • Pu-huang (Pollen Typhae, 5 to 11 g),

9 g • Rou-gui (Cortex Cinnamomi, 1 to
Ingredients:
5 g)> 6 g • Wu-ling-zhi (Faeces
Fu-zi (Radix Aconiti Praeparata, 4 to
Trogopterorum, 5 to 11 g), 9g • Xiao-
11 g), 11 g • Long-gu (Os Draconis, 11 to
Hui-Xiang (Fructus Foeniculi, 4 to 11 g),
18 g), 18 g • Mu-li (Concha Ostrae, 11 to
9g • Yan-Hu-Suo (Rhizoma Corydalis, 4
35 g),35 g • Ren-shen (Radix Ginseng, 1
to 11 g), 6g
to 35 g). 35 g

136 139
Formula: Shao-Yao-Tang (0165)
Formula: Shen-Fu-Jang (0318)

^mm
Ingredients:
Ingredients:
Bing-lang (Semen Areca, 4 to 11 g), 15g •
Fu-^i (Radix Aconiti Praeparata, 4 to
Chi-shao-yao (Radix Paeoniae Rubra, 5 to
llg), 15 to 60 g • Ren-shen (Radix
11 g), 15 g • Da-huang (Radix Et
Ginseng, 1 to 35 g), 15 g
Rhizoma Rhei, 4tol5g), 12g« Dang-
gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis, 5 to 11 g), 140
6 g • Gan-cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae, 2 to Formula: Shen-Huang-Gan-Qi-Tang (3370)
1^ §)' • Fluang-lian (Rhizoma
Coptidis, 2 to 12 g), 10 g • Huang-qin
(Radix Scutellariae, 4 to 15g), 12g •

Mu-xiang (Radix Aucklandiae/ Radix Ingredients:

Saussureae, 2 to 6 g), 10 g • Rou-gui Dang-shen (Radix Codonopsis Pilosulae, 11
(Cortex Cinnamomi, 1 to 5 g), 6 g to 15g), 15g • Gan-cao (Radix

174
 Glycyrrhizae, 2 to 11 g), llg • Gou-qi-zi Ingredients:
(Fructus Lych, 5 to llg), llg • Huang- Fu-ling (Poria, 7 to 14 g), 90 g • Fu-zi
jing (Rhizoma Polygonati, 11 to 15 g), (Radix Aconiti Praeparata, 4 to 11 g), 30 g
15g • Gan-di (Dried Radix Rehmanniae, 1 1 to

18 240 g • Gui-zhi (Ramulus

g),
141
I
Cinnamomi, 2 to 10 g), 30 g • Mu-dan-pi
Formula: Shen-Ling-Bai-Zhu-San (0081)
(Cortex Moutan Radicis, 5 to 11 g), 90 g •
!

Shan-yao (Rhizoma Dioscoreae, 10 to

20 g), 120 g • Shan-zhu-yu (Fructus
Corni, 5tollg), 120g« Ze-xie
Ingredients:
(Rhizoma Alismatis, 7 to 14 g), 90 g
Bai-zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis
Instructions: Grind into powder to make
Macrocephalae, 5tollg), lOg* Bian-
tablets with honey. Take 9 g of tablets
dou (Semen Lalab, 11 12 g • to 22 g),
one to two times daily, with warm or
Chen-pi (Pericarpium Papaveris, 4 to llg),
12 g • Dang-shen (Radix Codonopsis
lightly salted water. Use reduced
quantities of ingredients if decoction is
Pilosulae, 11 to 15 g), 15g • Fu-!ing
(Poria, 7tol4g), 15g* Gan-cao (Radix done.

Glycyrrhizae, 2 to 11 g), 3g • Jie-geng

(Radix Platycodi, 2 to 5 g), 6 g • Lian-zi 144
(Semen Nelumbinis, 7 to 18 15 g • g), Formula: Shen-Tong-Zhu-Yu-Tang (1084)
Sha-ren (Fructus Amomi, 2 to 7 g), 9 g •

Shan-^/ao (Rhizoma Dioscoreae, 10 to

20 g), 15 g • Yi-yi-ren (Semen Coicis, 11

to 22 g), 24 g Ingredients:
Chuan-xiong (Rhizoma Ligustici
142 Chuanxiong, 2 to 6 g), 6 g • Dang-gui
Formula: Shen-Qi-Si-Wu-Tang (3371) (Radix Angelicae Sinensis, 5 to 11 g), 9 g •

Di-long (Lumbricus, 5 to 11 6 g •
g),
Gan-cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae, 2 to 11 g),

6 g • Hong-hua (Flos Carthami, 4 to 7 g),

Ingredients:
9g • Mo-yao (Myrrha, 4tollg),6g»
Bai-shao-yao (Radix Paeoniae Alba, 5 to
Niu-xi (Radix Achyranthis Bidentatae, 5 to
llg), 10 g • Bai-zhu (Rhizoma
11 g), 9 g • Qiang-huo (Rhizoma Seu
Atractylodis Macrocephalae, 5 to llg),
Radix Notopterygii, 4tol0g),3g» Qin-
10 g • Chuan-xiong (Rhizoma Ligustici
jiao (Radix Gentianae Macrophyllae 4 to
Chuanxiong, 2 to 6 g), 6 g • Dang-gui
(Radix Angelicae Sinensis, 5 to llg), 10 g
11 g)' 3g • Tao-ren (Semen Persicae, 5 to

• Dang-shen (Radix Codonopsis Pilosulae,

11 g), 9g • Wu-ling-zhi (Faeces

11 to 15g), lOg • Gan-cao (Radix

Trogopterorum, 5tollg),6g» Xiang-Ju
(Rhizoma Cyperi, 5 to 11 g), 3 g
Glycyrrhizae, 2 to 11 g), 6 g • Huang-qi
(Radix Astragali Seu Hedysari, 5 to 40 g),
30 g • Shu-di-huang (Radix Rehmanniae 145
Praeparatae, 1 1 to 18 g), 12 g • Suan-zao- Formula: Shen-Zhe-Zhen-Qi-Tang (1839)
ren (Semen Ziziphi Spinosae, 7 to 18g),
1 2 g • Wu-wei-zi (Fructus Schisandrae, 2
to 4g), 10 g
Ingredients:
143 Bai-shao-yao (Radix Paeoniae Alba, 5 to
Formula: Shen-Qi-Wan (0331) 11 g), 12 g • Dai-zhe-shi (Ocherum
Rubrum, 1 to 35 g), 18 g • Dang-shen
(Radix Codonopsis Pilosulae, 11 to 15 g)

175
12 g • Long-gu (Os Draconis, 11 to 18 g), Ingredients:
18 g • Mu-li (Concha Ostrae, 11 to 35 g), Bai-zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis
18 g • Qian:shi (Semen Euryales, 7 to Macrocephalae, 5 to 11 g), lOg • Bing-
11 g), 15 g • Shan-yao (Rhizonfia lang (Semen Areca, 4 to llg), 15g •
Dwscoreae, 10to20g), 15g* Shan-zhu- Cao-Guo (Fructus Tsaoko, 2to5g), lOg •

yu (Fructus Corni, 5 to 11 g), 18g • Zi- Fu-ling (Poria, 7 to 14 g), 15 g • Fu-zi

su-zi Fructus Perillae, 5 to 11 g), 6 g (Radix Aconiti Praeparata, 4 to llg), 15 g
• Gan-cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae, 2 to llg),
146 3 g • Gan-Jiang (Rhizoma Zingiberis, 3 to
Formula: Shen-Zhuo-Tang (0617) 7g)' 10 g • ^ou-po (Cortex Magnoliae
Officinalis, 4 to 11 g), 12 g • Mu-gua
(Fructus Chaenomelis, 5 to llg), 12g •

Mu-xiang (Radix Aucklandiae/ Radix

Ingredients:
Saussureae, 2 to 6 g), 6 g
Bai-zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis
Macrocephalae, 5 to 11 g), 6 g • Fu-ling
(Poria, 7 to 14 g), 9g • Gan-cao (Radix 150
Glycyrrhizae. 2 to 11 g), 3g • Gan-Jiang Formula: Shi-Quan-Da-Bu-Wan (01 82 A)
(Rhizoma Zingiberis, 3 to 7 g), 6 g

147
Formula: Sheng-Mai-San (0315) Ingredients:

^mm Bai-shao-yao (Radix Paeoniae Alba, 5 to

11 g), 12g • Bai-zhu (Rhizoma
Atractylodis Macrocephalae, 5 to llg),
Ingredients: 10 g • Chuan-xiong (Rhizoma Ligustici
Mai-men-dong (Radix Ophiopogonis, 5 to Chuanxiong, 2 to 6g), 6g • Dang-gui
1^ g)' 9g • R^n-shen (Radix Ginseng, 1 to (Radix Angelicae Sinensis, 5 to llg), 12 g
35 g), 15 g • Wu-wei-zi (Fructus • Dang-shen (Radix Codonopsis Pilosulae,
Schisandrae, 2 to 4 g), 6 g 11 to 15 g), 10 g • Fu-ling (Poria, 7 to

14g), 12 g • Gan-cao (Radix

148 Glycyrrhizae, 2 to 11 g), 3g • Huang-qi
Formula: Shi-Gao-Zhi-Mu-Jia-Ren-Shen- (Radix Astragali Seu Hedysari, 5 to 40 g),
Tang (006 5G) 12 g • Rou-gui (Cortex Cinnamomi, 1 to

5g), 4g • Shu-di-huang (Radix

Rehmanniae Praeparatae, 11 to 18 g), 15 g

Ingredients:
Gan-cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae, 2 to 11 g), 151
6 g • Jing-mi (polished rice, flexible Formula: Shi-Xiao-San (0201)
quantity), 9g • Ren-shen (Radix Ginseng,
1 to g), 10 g • Shi-gao (Gypsum
35
Fihrosum, 10 to 70 g), 15 to 60 g • Zhi-
mu (Rhizoma Anemarrhenae, 4 to 15 g), Ingredients:
12g (Use equal quantities of both ingredients.)
Pu-huang (Pollen Typhae, 5 to 1 1 g)
•

149 Wu-ling-zhi (Faeces Trogopterorum, 5 to

Formula: Shi-Pi-Yin (0132) llg)
Instructions: Grind into powder, and
take 6 g of powder twice daily.

176
152 155
Formula: Shu-Zao-Yin-Zi (0134C) Formula: Si-Ni-jia-Ren-Shen-Tang (0317C)

Ingredients: Ingredients:
(Use 8 g of each ingredient.) Fu-zi (Radix Aconiti Praeparata, 4 to
Bing-lang (Semen Areca, 4 to 11 g) • Chi- llg), 15to30g» Gan-cao, zhi-gan-cao
xiao-dou (Semen Phaseoli, 11 to 18 g) • (Radix Glycyrrhizae, 2tollg), 12g»
Da-Ju-pi (Pericarpium Arecae. 5 to 18 g) • Gan-jiang (Rhizoma Zingiberis, 3 to 7 g),
Fu-ling-pi (Poria, outer skin, 10 to 18 g) •
9g • Ren-shen (Radix Ginseng, 1 to 35 g),
Jiang-pi (Exocarpium Zingiberis (Recens, flexible quantity

15 to 45 g) • jiao-mu (Semen Zanthoxyli,

8 g) • Mu-tong (Caulis Aristolochiae, 4 to 156
8 g) • Qiang-huo (Rhizoma Seu Radix Formula: Si-hli-San (0178)
Notopterygii, 4 to 10 g) • Qin-jiao (Radix
Gentianae Macrophyllae, 4 to 11 g)
Shang-lu (Radix Phytolaccae, 2 to 5 g)
•

•
mmwL
Ze-xie (Rhizoma Alismatis, 7 to Ingredients:
14g)
Chai-hu (Radix Bupleuri, 4 to 16 g), 12 g
• Chi-shao-yao (Radix Paeoniae Rubra, 5 to
153
11 g), 30 to 100 g • Gan-cao (Radix
Formula: Si-Hai-Shu-Yu-Wan (0993)
Glycyrrhizae, 2tollg),6g» Zhi-shi
(Fructus Auranth Immaturus, 4 to 7 g),
12g
Ingredients:
Instructions: Grind into powder, and
Chen-pi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae
take 6 g of powder twice daily.

Viride, 4 to 11 g), 9g • Ge-li-Jen (Clam-

157
Shell Powder, 3 to 10g),9g • Hai-dai
Formula: Si-Ni-Tang (0317)
(Seaweed, 5 to lOg), 60g • Hai-piao-
xiao (Os Sepiellae Seu Sepiae, 5 to 11
60 g
60 g
•

•
Hai-zao (Sargassum, 5 to 11
Kun-bu (Thallus Laminariae Seu
g),

g),
mmm
Ingredients:
Eckloniae, 5 to 11 g), 60g • Qing-mu-
Fu-zi (Radix Aconiti Praeparata, 4 to
xiang (Radix Aristolochiae, 4 to 11 g),
llg), 15 to 30 g • Gan-cao, zhi-gan-cao
15g (Radix Glycyrrhizae, 2 to llg), 12g •
Instructions: Grind into powder, and
Gan-jiang (Rhizoma Zingiberis, 3 to 7 g),
take 6 g of powder twice daily.
9g

154 158
Formula: Si-]un-Zi-Tang (0080) Formula: Si-Shen-Wan (0169)

Ingredients: Ingredients:
Bai-zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis Bu-gu-zhi (Fructus Psoraleae, 4 to llg),
Macrocephalae, 5 to 11 g), lOg • Fu-ling 120 g • Rou-dou-kou (Semen Myristicae, 2
(Poria, 7 to 14 g), 12 g • Gan-cao (Radix to 8 g), 60 g • Wu-wei-zi (Fructus
Glycyrrhizae, 2 to 11 g), 3g • Ren-shen Schisandrae, 2 to 4 g), 60 g • Wu-zhu-yu
(Radix Ginseng, 1 to 35 g), 15 g (Fructus Euodiae, 2 to 7 g), 30 g

177
Instructions: Grind into powder to make Liquidusoil, 0.5 g), 30 g • Tan-xiang
tablets, and take 6 g of tablets each (Lignum Santali Album, 2 to 4 g), 60 g •
time. Xi-jiao (Cornu Rhinocen, 1 to 2 g), 60 g •
Xiang-Ju (Rhizoma Cyperi, 5 to 11 g),60g
159
• Zhu-sha (Cinnabaris, 0.3 to 1 g), 60g
Formula: Si-Sheng-Wan (0984)
Instructions: Grind into powder to make
tablets,and take half to one tablet or
3 g each time.

162
Ingredients:
Formula: Suo-Niao-Wan (033"^)
Ai-ye (Folium Artemisiae Argyi, 4 to 11 g),
Ingredients: (Use equal quantities of both
60 g Ce~bai-ye (Caumen Biotae, 7 to
•
ingredients.)
14 g), 60 g • He-ye (Folium Nelumbinis,
4 to 11 g), 60 g • Sheng-di (Radix
Rehmanniae, 14 to 35 g), 60 g
Instructions: Grind into powder, and
Wu-yao (Radix Linderae, 5 to 10 g) • Yi-
take 6 g of powder twice daily.
zhi-ren (Fructus Zigiberis Nigri, 4 to 11 g)
Instructions: Decoct Shan-Yao powder in
160 wine, and grind the ingredients into
Formula: Si-Wu-Tang (0196) powder. Use the decoction to make
tablets, with each one the size of a
Chinese parasol seed, called wu-tong-
zi. Take 6 g of tablets each time.
Ingredients:
Bai-shao-yao (Radix Paeoniae Alba, 5 to 163
11 g), 24 g • Chuan-xiong (Rhizoma Formula: Tai-Wu-Shen-Zhu-San (2164)
Ligustici Chuanxiong, 2 to 6 3 g •
g),
Dang-gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis, 5 to
11 g), 12 g • Shu-di-huang (Radix
Rehmanniae Praeparatae, 11 to 18 20 g Ingredients:
g),
Cang-zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis, 4 to

11 g), 30g • Chen-pi (Pericarpium Citri

161
Reticulatae, 4 to 11 g), 30 g • Da-zao
Formula: Su-He-Xiang-Wan (0292)
(Fructus Ziziphi Jujubae, 7 to 18 g),40 g
• Hou-po (Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis, 4
to 11 g), 30 g • Huo-xiang (Herba

Ingredients:
Agastachis, 5 to 11 g), 30g • Sheng-jiang
(Rhizoma Zingiberis Recens, 4 to 10 g),
An-xi-xiang (Benzoinum, 0.3 to 2 g), 60 g
35 g • Shi-chang-pu (Rhizoma Acori
• Bai-zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis
Graminei, 2 to 5 g), 20 g
Macrocephalae, 5 to 11 g), 60g • Bi-bo
Instructions: Grind into powder, and
(Fructus, Piperis Longi, 2 to 4 g), 60 g •
take 9 g of powder twice daily.
Bing-pian (Borneol, 0.2 to 0.3 g), 60 g •

Chen-xiang (Lignum Aquilariae Resinatum,

164
I to 4 g), 60 g • Ding-xiang (Flos
Formula: Tao-Hong-Si-Wu-Tang (0196G)
Caryophylli, 1 to 4g), 60g • He-zi
(Fructus Chebulae, 2 to 5 g), 60 g • Qing-
mu-xiang (Radix Aristolochiae, 4 to 11 g),
60 g • Ru-xiang (Mastix/Resina, 4 to Ingredients:
II g), 30g • She-xiang (Moschus, 0.01 to Bai-shao-yao (Radix Paeoniae Alba, 5 to
0.03 g), 60 g • Su-he-xiang (Styrax 11 g),
2*4g • Chuan-xiong (Rhizoma

178
 Chuanxiong, 2 to 6 g), 3 g •
Ligustici Instructions: Grind into powder to make
Dang-gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis, 5 to tablets with honey, and take 9 g of
11 g), 12 g • Hong-hua (Flos Carthami, 4 tablets twice daily.
to 7 g), 3g • Shu-di-huang (Radix
Rehmanniae Praeparatae, 11 to 18 g), 20 g 167
• Tao-ren (Semen Persicae, 5 to 11 g), 3
g Formula: Tong-Guan-Wan (0732)

165
Formula: Tao-Ren-Fu-Su-Fang (3373)
Ingredients:
Huang-bai (Cortex Phellodendri, 4 to
15 g), 30 g • Rou-gui (Cortex Cinnamomi,
Ingredients: 1 to 5g), 1 5g • Zhi-mu (Rhizoma
Da-huang (Radix Ft Rhizoma Rhei, 4 to Anemarrhenae, 4 to 15 g), 30 g
15g), 10 g • Gan-cao (Radix
Glycyrrhizae, 2 to 11 g), 6g • Gui-zhi
168
(Ramulus Cinnamomi, 2 to 10 10 g •
g),
Formula: Tong-Qiao-Huo-Xue-Tang (0214)
Mu-li (Concha Ostrae, 1 1 to 35 30 g •
g),
Shi-chang-pu (Rhizoma Acori Graminei, 2
to 5 g), 10 g • Tao-ren (Semen Persicae, 5
to 11 g), lOg • Wu-gong (Scolopendra, Ingredients:
0.1 to 0.2 g), 10 g • Xuan-ming-Jen Chi-shao-yao (Radix Paeoniae Rubra, 5 to
(Mirabilitum Dehydratum, 4 to 11 10 g
g), 11 g), 9g • Chuan-xiong (Rhizoma
• Yuan-zhi (Radix Polygalae, 4 to 11 g), Ligustici g), 9 g • Da-
Chuanxiong, 2 to 6
10 g • Zhu-sha (Cinnaharis, 0.3 to 1 g),
zao (Fructus Ziziphi Jujubae, 7 to 18 g),
15g 9g • Hong-hua (Flos Carthami, 4 to 7g),

9g • She-xiang (Moschus, 0.01 to 0.03 g),

166 0.3 g • Sheng-jiang (Rhizoma Zingiberis
Formula: Tian-Wang-Bu-Xin-Dan (0920) Recens, 4tol0g), 9g» Tao-ren (Semen
Persicae, 5 to 1 1 g), 9 g
Old green onion, three roots

Ingredients:
169
Bai-zi-ren (Semen Biotae, 4 to 11 g), 30 g
Formula: Tong-Xie-Yao-Fang
• Dan-shen (Radix Salviae Miltiorrhizae, 5
to lOg), 15g • Dang-gui (Radix
Angelicae Sinensis, 5 to 11 g), 30 g • Pu-
ling (Poria, 7 to 14 g), 15 g • Jie-geng
Ingredients:
(Radix Platycodi, 2to5g), 15g • Mai-
Bai-shao-yao (Radix Paeoniae Alba, 5 to
men-dong (Radix Ophiopogonis, 5 to 11 g),
11 g), 20 g • Bai-zhu (Rhizoma
30 g • Ren-shen (Radix Ginseng, 1 to
Atractylodis Macrocephalae, 5 to 11 g),
35 g), 15 g • Sheng-di (Radix Rehmanniae,
12 g • Chen-pi (Pericarpium Papaveris. 4
14 to 35 g), 120 g • Suan-zao-ren Semen
Ziziphi Spinosae, 7 to 18 g), 30 g • Tian-
to 11 g), 9g • Fang-feng (Radix
Ledebouriellae, 5 to 10 g), 6 g
dong (Radix Asparagi, 7 to 14 g), 30 g •

Wu-wei-zi (Fructus Schisandrae, 2 to 4g),

30 g • Xuan-shen (Radix Scrophulariae, 7 170
to 35 g), 15 g • Yuan-zhi (Radix Formula: Wei-Jing-Tang (0037)
Polygalae, 4 to 11 g), 15g • Zhu-sha
(Cinnaharis, 0.3 to 1 g), 1.5 g

179
Ingredients: 12 g • Jing-jie (Herba Schizonepetae, 5 to
Dong'gua-ren (Semen Benincasae, 3 to 10 g), 2 g • Ren-shen (Radix Ginseng, 1 to
14 g), 24 g Lu-jing (Caulis Phragmitis, 35 g), 2 g • Xi-xin (Herba Asari, 1 to

15 to 35 g), 60 to 120 g • Tao-ren 4g), 2g

(Semen Persicae, 5 to 11 g), 9g • Yi-yi-

ren (Semen Coicis, 11 to 22 g), 30 g 174

Formula: Wen-Pi-Tang (0158)
171
Formula: Wei -Ling- 7a ng (0117F)

Ingredients:
Da-Huang (Radix Et Rhizoma Rhei, 4 to
Ingredients: 15 g), 12 g • Fu-zi (Radix Aconiti
Bai-zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis Praeparata, 4 to 11 g), 15 g • Gan-cao
Macrocephalae, 5tollg),9g» Cang-zhu (Radix Glycyrrhizae, 2 to 6 g • H g),
(Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae, 4 to Gan-jiang (Rhizoma Zingiberis, 3 to 7 g),
11 10 g • Chen-pi (Pericarpium
g), 10 g • Ren-shen (Radix Ginseng, 1 to
Papaveris, 4 to 11 g), lOg • Fu-!ing 35 g). 6 g
(Poria, 7 to 14 g), 12 g • Gan-cao (Radix
Glycyrrhizae, 2 to 11 g), 3g • Gui-ehi 175
(Ramuius Cinnamomi, 2 to lOg), 9g •
Formula: Wu-Hu-2hui-Feng-San (0250)
Hou-po (Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis, 4 to
11 g), 10 g • Ze-xie (Rhizoma Alismafis, 7
to 14 g), 15 g • 2hu-ling (Po/>'porus
Umbellatus, 7 to 14 g), 12 g Ingredients:
Chan-tui (Periostracum Cicadae, 2 to 5g),

172 30 g • Jiang-can (Bombyx Batryticatus, 5

Formula: Wen-Dan-Tang (0124) to 11 g), seven pieces • Quan-xie

(Scorpio. 2 to 5 g), seven insects • Tian-
ma (Rhizoma Gastrodiae, 4 to 11 g), 6 g •

Tian-nan-xing (Rhizoma Arisaematis, 2.5

Ingredients: to 5 g), 6 g • Zhu-sha (Cinnabaris, 0.3 to
Ban-xia (Rhizoma Pinelliae, 4 to 12 g), Ig). 1 5g
12 g • Chen-pi (Pericarpium Papaveris, 4 Instructions: Decoct the herbs; then
to 11 g), 10 g • Fu-ling (Poria, 7 to strain and mix with 60 g of yellow
14 g), 12 g • Gan-cao (Radix wine. Drink 1.5 g of Zhu-Sha first,

Glycyrrhizae, 2tollg), 3g« 2hi-shi before drinking the decoction. Take

(Frucfus Aurantii Immaturus, 4 to 7 g), once daily for three days.
6 g • Zhu-ru (Caulis Bambusae in

Taeniam, 5 to 1 1 g), 10 g 176

Formula: Wu-Ling-San (0348)
173
Formula: Wen-Fei-Zhi-Liu-Dan (0807)

Ingredients:
Bai-zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis
Ingredients: Macrocephalae, 5 to 11 g), 9g • Fu-ling
Gan-cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae, 2 to 11 g), (Poria, 7 to 14 g), 12 g • Gui-zhi
4g • He-ei (Fructus Chebulae, 2 to 5 g), (Ramulus Cinnamomi, 2 to lOg), 9g •

g • Ji^-g^"g (Radix Platycodi, 2 to 5 g), Ze-xie (Rhizoma Alismatis, 7 to 14 g),

180
15 g • Zhu-Ung (Polyporus Umbellatus, 7 Ingredients:
Gou-qi-zi (Fructus Lych, 5 to 11 g), 10 g •
to 14g), 12 g
Ren-shen (Radix Ginseng, 1 to 35 g), 24 g
177 • Shan-zhu-yu (Fructus Corni, 5 to 11 g),
Formula: Wu-Mo-Yin-Zi (0433) 10 g • Shu-di-huang (Radix Rehmanniae
Praeparatae, 11 to 18 g), 15 g • Tian-
dong (Radix Asparagi, 1 to 14g), lOg

Ingredients: 181
(Use equal quantities of all ingredients.) Formula: "^u-Zhu-Yu-lang (0185)
Bing-lang (Semen Areca, 4 to 1 1 g)
•

Chen-xiang (Lignum Aquilariae Resinatum,

I to 4 g) • Wu-Yao (Radix Linderae, 5 to
10 g) • Zhi-shi (Fructus Aurantii Ingredients:
Immaturus, 4 to 7 g) Da-zao (Fructus Ziziphi jujubae, 7 to

Instructions: Grind into powder, and 18g), 9g • Ren-shen (Radix Ginseng, 1 to

take 6 g of powder twice daily. 35 g), 9 g • Sheng-jiang (Rhizoma

Zingiberis Recens, 4tol0g),9g» Wu-
L78 zhu-yu (Fructus Euodiae, 2 to 7 g), 9 g
Formula: Wu-Pi-Yin (0130)
182
Formula: Wu-Zi-Yan-Zong-Wan (0915)

Ingredients:
(Use equal quantities of all ingredients.)
Chen-pi (Pericarpium Papaveris, 4 to 1 1
g) Ingredients:
• Da-Ju-pi (Pericarpium Papaveris/ Fructus Che-qian-zi (Semen Plantaginis, 4 to 11 g),
Papaveris Arecae, 5 to 18 g) • Fu-\ing-pi 60 g • Fu-pen-zi (Fructus Rubi, 5 to
(Poria, outer skin, 10 to 18g) • Sang-hai- 11 g), 120 g • Gou-qi-zi (Fructus Lych, 5
pi (Cortex Mori Radicis, 5 to 1 1 • to 11 g), 240 g • Tu-si-zi (Semen
g)
Sheng-jiang (Rhizoma Zingiberis Recens, Cuscutae, 5 to 11 g), 240 g • Wu-wei-zi
4 to 10 g) (Fructus Schisandrae, 2 to 4 g), 30 g
Instructions: Grind into powder to make
179 tablets with honey, and take 9 g of
Formula: Wu-Tou-Tang (0465) tablets twice daily. !

183
Formula: Xi-Gan-San (3376)
Ingredients:
Bai-shao-yao (Radix Paeoniae Alba, 5 to
II g)' 9g • Chuan-wu [Radix Aconiti, 1.5
mum
to 5g), 15 g • Gan-cao (Radix Ingredients:
Glycyrrhizae, 2 to 11 g), 9g • Huang-qi (Use equal quantities of all ingredients.)
(Radix Astragali Seu Hedysari 5 to 40 g), Da-huang (Radix Ft Rhizoma Rhei, 4 to
15 g • Ma-Huang (Herba Ephedrae, 5 to 15 g), 50 g • Dang-gui (Radix Angelicae
10g),8g Sinensis, 5 to 11 g), 50g • Fang-feng
(Radix Ledebouriellae, 5 to 10 g), 50 g •

180 Huang-qin (Radix Scutellariae, 4 to 15 g),

Formula: Wu-Wei-Di-Huang-Tang (2157) 50 g • Qiang-huo (Rhizoma Seu Radix
Notopterygii, 4 to 10 g), 50 g • Xuan-shen
(Radix Scrophulariae, 7 to 35 g), 50 g

181
Instructions: Grind into powder, and 187
take 9 g of powder twice daily. Formula: Xiao-Ban-Xia-Jia-Fu-Ling-Tang
(0093A)
184
Formula: Xi-Jiao-Di-Huang-Tang (0285)

nmmm Ingredients:
Ban-xia (Rhizoma PineUiae, 4 to 12 g),
Ingredients: 15 g • Fu-ling (Poria, 7 to 14g), 9g •

Chi-shao-yao (Radix Paeoniae Rubra, 5 to Sheng-jiang (Rhizoma Zingiberis Recens, 4

11 g), 12 g • Mu-dan-pi (Cortex Moutan to lOg). 9g
Radicis, 5tollg),9g» Sheng-di (Radix
Rehmanniae, 14 to 35 g), 30 g • Xi-jiao
188
(Cornu Rhinoceri, 1 to 2 g), 9g
Formula: Xiao-Ban-Xia-Tang (0093)

185
Formula: Xi-Xin-Tang (1147)
Ingredients:
Ban-xia (Rhizoma PineUiae, 4 to 12 g),
15 g • Sheng-jiang (Rhizoma Zingiberis
Ingredients:
Recens, 4 to 10 g), 9 g
Chong-wei-zi (Fructus Leonuri, 5 to 11 g),
60 g • Da-huang (Radix Et Rhizoma Rhei,
4 to 15 30 g • Fang-Jeng (Radix
189
g),
Formula: Xiao-Chai-Hu-Tang (0255)
Led^bouriellae, 5 to 10 g), 60 g • Jie-geng
(Radix Platycodi, 2 to 5 g), 60 g • Ling-
yang-jiao (Cornu Antelopis, 1 to 1.5 g),
10 g • Xi-xin (Herba Asari, 1 to 4 g),
Ingredients:
60 g • Xuan-shen (Radix Scrophulariae, 7
to 35 g), 60 g • Zhi-mu (Rhizoma
Ban-xia- (Rhizoma PineUiae, 4 to 12 g), 9g
• Chai-hu (Radix Bupleuri, 4 to 16 g),
Anemarrhenae, 4 to 15 g), 60 g
15 g • Da-Zao (Fructus Ziziphi Jujubae, 7
Instructions: Grind into powder, and
to IBg), four dates • Gan-cao (Radix
take 6 g of powder twice daily.
Glycyrrhizae, 2 to 11 g), 3 g • Huang-qin
(Radix Scutellariae, 4tol5g), 12g«
186
Formula: Xiang-Sha-Liu-Jun-Zi-Tang
Ren-shen (Radix Ginseng, 1 to 35g), 9g •

Sheng-jiang (Rhizoma Zingiberis Recens, 4

(0080D)
to lOg), 9g

190
Ingredients: Formula: Xiao-Feng-San (0014)
Bai-zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis
Macrocephalae, 5 to 11
(Rhizoma PineUiae, 4 to
g),
12
lOg
g), 7
•

g
Ban-xia
•
m»m
Chen-pi (Pericarpium Papaveris, 4 to 11 g),
Ingredients:
7 g • Fu-ling (Poria, 7 to 14 g), 12 g • Bo-he-(Herba Menthae, 3 to lOg), 9g •

Gan-cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae, 2 to 11 g), Chan-tui (Periostracum Cicadae, 2 to 5 g),

3 g • Mu-xiang (Radix Aucklandiae/ Radix 9 g • Chen-pi (Pericarpium Citri
Saussureae, 2 to 6 g), 7 g • Ren-shen Reticulatae, 4 to 11 g), 6g • Chuan-xiong
(Radix Ginseng, 1 to 35 g), 15 g • Sha-ren (Rhizoma Ligustici Chuanxiong, 2 to 6 g),
(Fructus Amomi, 2 to 7 g), 5 g 9 g • Dang-shen (Radix Codonopsis

182
Pilosulae, 1 1 to 15 g), 20 g • Fang-Jeng Atractylodis Macrocephalae, 5 to 11 g), 9 g
(Radix Ledebouriellae, 5 to 10 g), 9 g • • Chai-hu (Radix Bupleuri, 4 to 16
g), 9 g
Fu-ling (Poria, 7 to 14g), 9g • Hou-po • Dang-Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis, 5 to
(Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis, 4 to 11 g), 11 g)' • ^^"-'i"g (Poria, 7 to 14 g),
6g • Jiang-can (Bombyx Batryticatus, 5 to 15 g • Gan-cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae, 2 to
11 g)' 9g • Ji'^S'ji^ (Herba Schizonepetae, llg), 6g
5tol0g),9g» Qiang-huo (Rhizoma Seu
Radix Notopterygii Notopterygii, 4 to 10 g), 194
9g Formula: Xiao-Zhi-Tang (3377)

191
Formula: Xiao-ji-Ym-Zi (0353)
Ingredients:
Fu-ling (Poria, 7 to 14 g), 15 g • He-ye
(Folium Nelumbinis, 4 to llg), 12 g •
Ingredients:
Ju-hua (Flos Chrysanthemi, 4 to 20 g),
Dan-zhu-ye (Herba Lophatheri, 4 to 11 g), 12 g • Jue-ming-zi (Semen Cassiae, 7 to
9 g • Dang-gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis,
18 g), 15 g • Ren-dong-feng (Cau/is
5 to 11 g), 6 g • Gan-cao (Radix
Lonicerae, 11 to 35 g), 15 g • Yi-^/i-ren
Glycyrrhizae, 2 to 11 g), 3g • Hua-shi
(Semen Coicis, 11 to 22 g), 15 g • Yu-mi-
(Talcum, 11 to 15 g), 15g • Mu-tong xu (Stigma Maydis, 30 10 g to 60 •
g),
(Caulis Aristolochiae, 4to8g), 12g • Ze-xie (Rhizoma Alismatis, 7 to 14 g),
Ou-jie (Nodus Nelumbinis Rhizomatis, 5 to
12g
11 g), 15 g • Pu-huang (Pollen Typhae, 5

to 11 g), 9g • 5heng-di (Radix

195
Rehmanniae, 14 to 35 15 g • Xiao-ji
g),
Formula: Xie-Gan-An-Shen-Wan (3372)
(Herba Cephalanoploris, 6 to llg), 15g •

Zhi-zi (Fructus Gardeniae, 7 to 16 g), 9 g

192
Ingredients:
Formula: Xiao-Ke-Fang (0704)
Bai-zi-ren (Semen Biotae, 4tollg), lOg
• Che-qian-zi (Semen Plantaginis, 4 to
llg), 10 g • Ci-ji-li (Fructus Tribuli, 7
to 10 g), 10 g • Dang-gui (Radix
Ingredients:
Angelicae Sinensis, 5 to 11 g), 10 g • Fu-
Huang-!ian (Rhizoma Coptidis, 2 to 12 g),
shen (Bu>'ury with pine root, 11 to 15 g),
8g • Sheng-di (Radix Rehmanniae, 14 to
10 g • Gan-cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae, 2 to
35 g), 30 g • Tian-hua-Jen (Radix
Trichosanthis, 10 to 14 g), 12 g
11 g), 3g • Huang-qin (Radix
Scutellariae, 4 to 15 g), 10 g • Long-dan
Instructions: Grind into powder, and
g), 10 g
(Radix Gentianae, 7 to 10 •
take 9 g of powder with honey twice
to 18 g), 10 g •
daily.
^^'"g-g" (Os Draconis, 1 1

Mai-men-dong (Radix Ophiopogonis, 5 to

193 llg), 10 g • Mu-h (Concha Ostrae, 11 to

Formula: Xiao-Yao-San (0229) 35 g), 10 g • Sheng-di (Radix Rehmanniae,

14 to 35 g), 30 g • Shi-jue-ming (Concha
Haliotidis, II to 35g), 30g • Suan-zao-
ren (Semen Ziziphi Spinosae, 7 to 18 g),
Ingredients: 10 g • Yuan-zhi (Radix Polygalae, 4 to
Bai-shao-yao (Radix Paeomae Alba, 5 to llg), 10 g • 2e-xie (Rhizoma Alismatis, 7
11 g), 30g • Bai-zhu (Rhizoma to 14g), 10 g • Zhen-zhu-mu (Concha

183
Margaritijera Vsta, 10 to 30 g), 30 g • Ingredients:
Zhi-zi (Fructus Gardeniae, 7 to 16g), lOg Ban-xia (Rhizoma Pinelliae, 4 to 12 g),
12 g • Da-zao (Fructus Ziziphi Jujubae, 7
196 to 18 g), four dates • Dai-zhe-shi
Formula: Xie-Xin-Tang (0367) (Ocherum Rubrum, 1 to 35 g), 30 g •

Gan-cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae, 2 to 11 g),

6g • Ren-shen (Radix Ginseng, 1 to 35 g),
9g • Sheng-jiang (Rhizoma Zingiberis
Ingredients:
Da-haung (Radix Et Rhizoma Rhei, 4 to
Recens, 4 to lOg), 9g • Xuan-Ju-hua
(Flos Inulae, 4 to 11 g), 15 g
15g), 9g • Huang-lian (Rhizoma
Coptidis, 2 to 12g), 6g • Huang-qin
(Radix Scutellariae, 4 to 15 g), 6 g 200
Formula: Xue-Fu-Zhu-Yu-Tang (0198)
197
Formula: Xin-Jia-Xiang-Ru-Yin (0012 C)

Ingredients:
Chai-hu (Radix Bupleuri, 4tol6g),9g*
Ingredients: Chi-shao-yao (Radix Paeoniae Rubra, 5 to
Bian-dou-hua (Flos Dolichoris, 5 to 11 g), 11 • Chuan-xiong (Rhizoma
§)'
12 g • Hou-po (Cortex Magnoliae Ligustici Chuanxiong, 2 to 6 6 g •
g),
Officinalis, 4 to 11 g), 9g • Jin-yin-hua Dang-gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis, 5 to
(Flos Lonicerae, 7 to 18 g), 12 g • Lian-
11 g), 12 g • Gan-cao (Radix
qiao (Fructus Forsythiae, 5 to 11 g), 9 g •
Glycyrrhizae, 2 to 11 g), 3g • Hong-hua
Xiang-ru (Herba Elsholtziae Seu Moslae, 4
(Flos Carthami, 4 to 7 g), 9 g • Jie-geng
to lOg), 9g (Radix Platycodi, 2 to 5 g), 6 g • Niu-xi
(Radix Achyranthis Bidentatae, 5 to 11 g),
198
12 g • Sheng-di (Radix Rehmanniae, 14 to
Formula: Xing-Su-San (0046)
35 g), 12 g • Tao-ren (Semen Persicae, 5
to 11 g), 9g • Zhi-qiao (Fructus Aurantii,
4 to 11 g), 9g
Ingredients:
Ban-xia (Rhizoma Pinelliae, 4 to 12 g), 201
10 g • Da-zao (Fructus Ziziphi Jujubae, 7 Formula: Yang-Jing-Zhong-Yu-Tang (0652)
to 18 g), three dates • Fu-ling (Poria, 7
to 14g), 12g • Gan-cao (Radix
Glycyrrhizae, 2 to 11 g), 2 g • Jie-geng
(Radix Platycodi, 2 to 5 g), 6 g • ]u-pi Ingredients:
(Tangerine peel, 3tol7g),6g» Qicin- Bai-shao-yao (Radix Paeoniae Alba, 5 to
hu (Radix Peucedam, 5 to 11 g), 6 g •
11 15 g • Dang-gui (Radix Angelicae
g).
Sheng-jiang (Rhizoma Zingiberis Recens, 4 Shan-zhu-yu
Sinensis, 5 to 11 g), 15 g •

to 10 6 g • Xing-ren (Semen
g), (Fructus Corni, 5 to 11 g), 15g • Shu-di-
Armemacae Amarae, 5 to 11 g), 9 g •
huang (Radix Rehmanniae Praeparatae, 11
Zhi-qiao (Fructus Aurantii, 4 to 11 g), 6 g
to 18 g). 15 g
• Zi-su-ye (Folium Perillae, 5 to 10
g), 6 g

199 202
Formula: Xuan-Fu-Dai-Zhe-Tang (0096) Formula: Yang-Xin-Tang (1212)

184
Ingredients: (Semen Persicae, 5 to 11 g), lOg • Wu-
Bai-zi-ren (Semen Biotae, 4 to 11 g), 8g • wei-zi (Fructus Schisandrae, 2 to 4 g), 10 g
Ban-xia-qu (Pinelliae mixture, 7 to 10 g),
• Yan-hu-suo (Rhizoma Corydalis, 4 to
15 g • Chuan-xiong (Rhizoma Ligustici llg)> lOg
Chuanxiong 2 to 6 g), 15 g • Dang-gui
(Radix Angelicae Sinensis, 5 to 11 15 g 205
g),
Formula: Yi-Gong-San (0533)
• Fu-ling (Poria, 7 to 14g), 15g • Fu-
shen (Buyury with pine root, 11 to 15 g),
1 5 g • Gan-cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae, 2 to
11 g), 12 g • Huang-qi (Radix Astragali
Ingredients:
Seu Hedysari, 5 to 40 g), 15 g • Ren-shen
Bai-zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis
(Radix Ginseng, 1 to35g),8g • Rou-gui
Macrocephalae, 5 to llg), lOg • Chen-pi
(Cortex Cinnamomi, 1 to 5 g), 8 g •
(Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae Viride, 4 to
Suan-zao-ren (Semen Ziziphi Spinosae, 7 to
llg), 10 g • Fu-ling (Poria, 7 to 14 g),
18g), 8g • Wu-wei-zi (Fructus
12 g • Gan-cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae, 2 to
Schisandrae, 2 to 4g), 8g • Yuan-zhi
llg). 3 g • Ren-shen (Radix Ginseng, 1 to
(Radix Polygalae, 4 to 1 1 g), 8 g
35g). 15g

203 206
Formula: Yang-Yin-Qing-Fei-Tang (0050) Formula: Yi-Guan-jian (0240)

Ingredients: Ingredients:
Bai-shao-yao (Radix Paeoniae Alba, 5 to Chuan-lian-zi (Fructus Meliae Toosendan, 5
11 g), 12 g • Bo-he (Herba Menthae, 3 to to 11 g), 6 g • Dang-gui (Radix Angelicae
10 g), 6 g • Chuan-bei-mu (Bulbus Sinensis, 5 to 11 g), 9g • Gou-qi-zi

Fritillariae Cirrhosae, 4 to 14 10 g • (Fructus Lycii, 5 to 11 g), 9g • Mai-men-

g),
Gan-cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae, 2 to 11 dong (Radix Ophiopogonis, 5 to 11 g), 9 g
g),
6 g • Mai-men-dong (Radix Ophiopogonis, • Nan-sha-shen (Radix Adenophorae, 5 to
5 to 11 g), 20g • Mu-dan-pi (Cortex 1 1g). 9 g • Sheng-di (Radix Rehmanniae,

Moutan Radicis, 5 to 11 g), 12 g • Sheng- 14 to 35 g), 18 g

di (Radix Rehmanniae, 14 to 35g), 30 g •
207
Xuan-shen (Radix Scrophulariae, 7 to
Formula: Yi- Wei-Tang (0136)
35 g), 24 g

204
Formula: Yang-Yin-Tong-Bi-Tang (2930) Ingredients:
Bing-(ang (Rock Sugar, flexible g), flexible
quantity • Mai-men-dong (Radix
Ophiopogonis, 5tollg), 15g» Nan-sha-
Ingredients: shen (Radix Adenophorae, 5 to llg),
Dang-shen (Radix Codonopsis Pilosulae, 11 10 g • Sheng-di (Radix Rehmanniae, 14 to
to 15g), 12g • Gua-lou (Fructus 35 g), 30 g • Yu-zhu (Rhizoma Polygonati
Trichosanthis, 18 g • Hong-
1 1 to 15 g), Odorath, 5 to 11 g). 10 g
hua (Flos Carthami, 4 to 7 g), 6 g • Mai-
men-dong (Radix Ophiopogonis, 5 to 11 g), 208
12 g • Nu-zhen-zi (Fructus Ligustri Formula: Yi-Yi-Ren-Tang (1477)
Lucidi, 5tollg), 15g* Sheng-di (Radix
Rehmanniae, 14 to 35 g), 18 g • Tao-ren

185
Ingredients: Ingredients:
Cang-zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis Bai-zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis
Macwcephalae, 4 to llg), llg • Cao-wu Macrocephalae, 5 to 11 g), 6g • Fu-zi
(Radix Aconiti/ Radix Aconiti Kusnezoffii, 2 (Radix Aconiti Praeparata, 4 to 11 g), 2 g
to 5 g), 5 g • Chuan-xiong (Rhizoma • Gan-cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae, 2 to llg),
Ligustici Chuanxiong, 2 to 6 g), 6 g • 3 g • Gan-)iang (Rhizoma Zingiberis, 3 to
Dang-gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis, 5 to 7 g), 2 g • Rou-gui (Cortex Cinnamomi, 1

llg), llg • Du-huo (Radix Angelicae to 5 g), g • Yin-chen (Herba Artemisiae

1

Pubescentis, 2 to 5 g), 5 g • Fang-Jeng Capillaris /Herba Artemisiae Scopariae

(Radix Ledebouriellae, 5 to 10 10 g • Scopariae, 7 to 21 g), 3 g
g),
Gan-cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae, 2 to 11 g),
llg* Gui-zhi (Ramulus Cinnamomi, 2 212
to 10 g), 10 g • Ma-huang (Herba Formula: Yin-Qiao-San (0015)
Ephedrae, 5 to 10g), 10 g • Qiang-huo
(Rhizoma Seu Radix Notopterygii, 4 to
10 g), 10 g • Sheng-jiang (Rhizoma
Zingiberis Recens, 4 to 10 g), 10 g • Yi-yi- Ingredients:
ren (Semen Coicis, 11 to 22 g 22 g), Bo-he (Herba Menthae, 3 to 10 18 g • g),
Instructions: Grind into powder, and Dou-chi (Semen Sojae Praeparatum, 10 to
take 6 g of powder twice daily. 15g), 15 g • Gan-cao (Radix
Glycyrrhizae, 2 to 11 g), 9g • Jie-geng
209 (Radix Platycodi, 2 to 5 6 g • Jin-yin- g),
Formula: Yin-Chen-Hao-Jang (0261) hua (Flos Lonicerae, 7 to 18 g), 30 g •
Jing-jie (Herba Schizonepetae, 5 to 10 g),
18 g • Lian-qiao (Fructus Forsythiae, 5 to
11 g), 30g • Lu-gen (Rhizoma Phragmitis,
Ingredients:
15 to 65 g), 30 g • Niu-bang-zi (Fructus
Da-huang (Radix Et Rhizoma Rhei, 4 to
Arctii, 6 to 10 g), 18 g • Zhu-ye (Folium
15g). 9g • Yin-chen (Herba Artemisiae
Bambusae, 4 to 20 12 g
g),
Scopariae, 7 to 21 g), 60 g • Zhi-zi
(Fructus Gardeniae, 7 to 16 g), 9 g
213
210 Formula: You-Gui-Wan (0963)
Formula: Yin-Chen-Wu-Ling-San (0348B)

Ingredients:
Ingredients: Dang-gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis, 5 to
Bai-zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis 11 g), 90g • Du-^hong (Cortex
Macrocephalae, 5 to 11 g), 9g • Fu-ling Eucommiae, 7 to llg), 120 g • Fu-zi
(Poria, 7 to 14 g), 12 g • Gui-zhi (Radix Aconiti Praeparata, 4 to 11 g), 60 g
(Ramulus Cinnamomi, 2 to 10 g), 9g • • Gou-qi-zi (Fructus Lych, 5 to llg),
Yin-chen-hao (Herba Artemisiae Capillaris, 120 g • Lu-jiao-jiao (Col/a Cornus Cervi,

10 to 18g), 9g • Ze-xie (Rhizoma X 120 g

g), • Rou-gui (Cortex
Alismatis, 7 to 14 g), 15 g • Zhu-ling Cinnamomi, 1 to 5g), 60g • Shan-^/ao
(Polyporus Umbellatus, 7 to 14 g). 12 g (Rhizoma Dioscoreae Bulbijerae, 10 to

20 g), 120 g • Shan-zhu-yu (Fructus

211 Corni, 5 to 11 g), 90g • Shu-di-huang
Formula: Yin-Chen-Zhu-Fu-Tang (0656) (Radix Rehmanniae Praeparatae, 11 to

mm^mm 18 g),
to llg),
240 g •
120 g
Tu-si-^i (Semen Cuscutae, 5

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Instructions: Grind into powder to make (Radix Ledebouriellae, 5 to lOg), 9g •

tablets, and take 15 g of tablets twice Huang-qi (Radix Astragali Seu Hedysari, 5
daily. to 40 g), 24 g

214 217
Formula: You-Gui-Yin (033 ID) Formula: Yue-Bi-Jia-Zhu-Tang (0053)

Ingredients: Ingredients:
Du-zhong (Cortex Eucommiae. 7 to 11 g), Bai-zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis
120 g • Fu-zi (Radix Aconiti Praeparata, Macrocephalae, 5tollg), 10g« Da-zao
4 to 11 g), 30 g • Gan-cao (Radix (Fructus Ziziphi Jujubae, 7 to 18 g), 12 g
Glycyrrhizae, 2 to llg), 15g • Gan-di • Gan-cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae, 2 to 11 g),
(Dried Radix Rehmanniae, 11 to 18 g), 3 g • Ma-huang (Herba Ephedrae, 5 to

240 g • Gou-qi-zi (Fructus Lych, 5 to 10 g), 10 g • Sheng-jiang (Rhizoma

11 g), 120 g • Rou-gui (Cortex Zingiberis Recens, 4 to 10 g), 10 g • Shi-
Cinnamomi, 1 to 5 g), 30 g • Shan-yao gao (Gypsum Fibrosum, 10 to 70 g), 40 g
(Rhizoma Dioscoreae, 10 to 20 g), 120 g •

Shan-zhu-yu (Fructus Corni, 5 to llg), 218

120 g Formula: Yue-Bi-Tang (0051)
Instructions: Grind into
tabletswith honey. Take 9 g of tablets
one to two times daily, with warm or
powder to make
mwm
lightly salted water. Use reduced Ingredients:
quantities of ingredients if decoction is Da-zao (Fructus Ziziphi Jujubae, 7 to
done. 18 g), 10 g • Gan-cao (Radix
Glycyrrhizae, 2 to 11 g), 6g • Ma-huang
215 (Herba Ephedrae, 5 to lOg), 15g •

Formula: Yu-hlu-]ian (0476) Sheng-jiang (Rhizoma Zingiberis Recens, 4

to lOg), 9g • Shi-gao (Gypsum Fibrosum,
10 to 70 g), 50 g

Ingredients: 219
Mai-men-dong (Radix Ophiopogonis, 5

m%
to Formula: Yue-Hua-Wan (0468)
11 g), 6 g • Nu-xi (Radix Achyranthis
Bidentatae, 5 to 11 g), 5g • Shi-gao
(Gypsum Fibrosum, 10 to 70 g), 30 g •
Shu-di-huang (Radix Rehmanniae Ingredients:
Praeparatae, 11 to 18 g)* 15 g • Zhi-mu Bai-bu (Radix Stemonae, 4 to 7 g), 60 g •

(Rhizoma Anemarrhenae, 4 to 15 g), 5 g Bei-sha-shen (Radix Glehniae, 5 to 11 g),

60 g • Chuan-bei-mu (Bulbus Fritillariae

Thunbergii Cirrhosae, 4 to 14 21 g •
216 g),

Formula: Yu-Ping-Feng-San (0022) E-jiao (Colla Corii Asini, 5 to 11 g), 21 g

• Fu-ling (Poria, 7 to 14 g), 60 g • Ju-
hua (Flos Chrysanthemi, 4 to 20 g), 60 g •

Mai-men-dong (Radix Ophiopogonis, 5 to

Ingredients: 11 g), 30g • San-qi (Radix Notoginseng, 2
Bai-zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis to lOg), 15g • Sang-ye (Folium Mori, 5
Macrocephalae, 5 to llg),9g • Fang-feng to 10 g), 60 g • Shan-yao (Rhizoma

187
Dioscoreae, 10 to 20 g), 60 g • Sheng-di 11 g), 30 g • Tian-dong (Radix Asparagi,
(Radix Rehmanniae, 14 to 35 g), 60 g • 7 to 14 g), 15 g • Xuan-shen (Radix
Shu-di-huang (Radix Rehmanniae Scrophulariae, 7 to 35 g), 15 g • Yin-chen
Praeparatae, II to 18 g), 60 g • Tian- (Herba Artemisiae Scopariae, 7 to 21 g),
Dong (Radix Asparagi, 7 30 g to 14 g), 15g
Instructions: Grind into powder, and
take 9 g of powder twice daily. 223
Formula: Zhen-Wu-Tang (0347)

220
Formula: Zeng-Yi-Cheng-Qi-Tang (0155)

Ingredients:
Bai-zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis
Macrocephalae, 5 to 11 g), 9 to 15 g •
Ingredients:
Chi-Shao-yao (Radix Paeoniae Rubra, 5 to
Da-huang (Radix Et Rhizoma Rhei, 4 to
11 g), 9 to 18 g • Fu-ling (Poria, 7 to
15g), 6g • Mai-men-dong (Radix
14 g), 15 to 24g • Fu-zi (Radix Aconiti
Ophiopogonis, 5 to 11 g), 12g • Pu-xiao
Praeparata, 4 to llg), 15 to 60 g •
Mirabilitum Depuratum, 5 to 11 g), 5g •
Sheng-jiang (Rhizoma Zingiberis Recens, 4
Sheng-di (Radix Rehmanniae, 14 to 35 g),
to 10 g), 9 to 18 g
24 g • Xuan-shen (Radix Scrophulariae, 7
Instructions: Decoct fu-zi over low heat
to 35 g), 24 g
for half an hour, add the remaining
ingredients to the decoction, and
221 divide into three doses for one-day
Formula: Zeng-Yi-Tang (0138) consumption; drink it warm.

mmm 224
Formula: Zhi-Bai-Di-Huang-Wan (0327E)
Ingredients:
Mai-men-dong (Radix Ophiopogonis, 5 to
11 g), 24g • Sheng-di (Radix Rehmanniae
(fresh), 14 to 35 g), 24 g • Xuan-shen Ingredients:
(Radix Scrophulariae, 7 to 35 g), 30 g Fu-ling (Poria, 7 to 14 g), 90 g • Huang-
bai (Cortex Phellodendri, 4 to 15 g), 90 g
222 • Mu-dan-pi (Cortex Moutan Radicis, 5 to

Formula: Zhen-Gan-Xi-Feng-Tang (0242) 11 g), 90g • Shan-yao (Rhizoma

Dioscoreae, 10 to 20 g), 120 g • Shan-
zhu-yu (Fructus Corni, 5 to 11 120 g •
g),

Shu-di-huang (Radix Rehmanniae

Ingredients: Praeparatae, 11 to 18 g), 240 g • Ze-xie
Bai-shao-yao (Radix Paeoniae Alba, 5 to (Rhizoma Alismatis, 7 to 14 g), 90 g •

llg), 15 g • Chuan-lian-zi (Fructus Zhi-mu (Rhizoma Anemarrhenae, 4 to

Meliae Toosendan, 5 to 11 g), 6g • Dai- 15 g), 90 g
zhe-shi (Ocherum Rubrum, 1 to 35 g), Instructions: Grind into powder to make
15 g • Gan-cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae, 2 to tablets, and take three tablets or 9g
11 g)' "^g • Oui-ban (Plastrum Testudinis, two to three times daily.
11 to 30g), 15 g • Long-gu (Os Draconis,
11 to 18 g), 15 g • Mai-ya (Fructus 225
Hordei Germinatus, 11 to 13g), 6g • Formula: Zhi-Bao-Dan (0288)
Mu-li (Concha Ostrae, 11 to 35 g), 15 g •
l^iu-xi (Radix Achyranthis Bidentatae, 5 to n
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Ingredients: 228 • Formula: Zhi-Shi-Xie-Bai-Gui-Zhi-

An-xi-xiang (Benzoinum, 0.3 to 2 g), 45 g Tang (0215C)
• Bing-pian (Borneol, 0.2 to 0.3 3 g •
g),
Dai-mao (Carapax Eretmochelydis, 4 to
'^g)' • Hu-po (Succinum, 1 to 2 g),

30 g • Niu-huang (Calculus bovis, 0.2 to Ingredients:

0.5 g), 15 g • She-xiang (Moschus, 0.01 to Gua-lou (Fructus Trichosanthis, 11 to
0.03 g), 3 g • Xi-jiao (Cornu Rhinoceri, 1 15 g), 24 g • Gui-zhi (Ramulus
to 2 g), 30 g Xiong-huang (Reaigar, 0.3
• Cinnamomi, 2 to 10 g), 10 g • Hou-po
to 1.5 g), 30 g • Zhu-sha (Cinnabaris, 0.3 (Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis, 4 to llg),

to 1 g). 30 g 12 g • Xie-bai (Bulbus Allii Macrostemi, 5

Instructions: Grind into powder to make to llg), 30 g • Zhi-shi (Fructus Aurantii
tablets, and take one tablet or 3 g each Immaturus, 4 to 7 g), 12 g
time. (Patent medicine also available.)

229
226 Formula: Zhu-Ye-Shi-Gao-Tang (0545)
Formula: Zhi-Gan-Cao-Tang (0311)

Ingredients:
Ingredients:
Ban-xia (Rhizoma Pinelliae, 4 to 12 g),
Da-zao (Fructus Ziziphi Jujubae, 7 to 12 g • Gan-cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae, 2 to
18 g), 12 g • E-jiao (CoUa Corii Asini, 5
11 g), 6g • Jing-mi (polished rice,
to llg), 12g • Gan-cao, zhi-gan-cao
flexible quantity), 10 g • Mai-men-dong
{Radix Glycyrrhizae, 2 to llg), 15g •
(Radix Ophiopogonis, 5 to 1 1 g) 30 g •
Gui-zhi (Ramulus Cinnamomi, 2 to 10 g), •
Ren-shen (Radix Ginseng, 1 to 35 g), 6 g
9g • Huo-ma-ren (Fructus Cannabis, 1
Shi-gao (Gypsum Fibrosum, 10 to 70 g),
to 17g), 15g • Mai-men-dong (Radix
30 g • Zhu-ye (Folium Bambusae, 4 to
Ophiopogonis, 5 to 11 g), 9g • Ren-shen
20g), lOg
(Radix Ginseng, lto35g), 9g* Sheng-
jiang (Rhizoma Zingiberis Recens, 4 to
230
lOg), 9g • Shu-di-huang (Radix
Formula: Zi-Shen-Yang-Xue-]ian-Bu-Tang
Rehmanniae Praeparatae, 11 to 18 g), 30 g
(3378)
227
Formula: Zhi-Shi-Dao-Zhi-Wan (0075)

Ingredients:
Bai-shao-3'ao (Radix Paeoniae Alba, 5 to

Ingredients: llg), 12 g • Dang-gui (Radix Angelicae

Bai-zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis Sinensis, 5 to 11 g), 12 g • Du-zhong
Macrocephalae, 5tollg), 10g» Da- (Cortex Eucommiae, 7 to 11 g), 12 g •

Huang (Radix Et Rhizoma Rhei, 4 to 15 g), Gou-qi-zi (Fructus Lycii, 5 to llg), 12 g

10 g • Fu-ling (Poria. 7 to 14 g), 10 g • • Gou-teng (Ramulus Uncariae Cum Vncis,

Huang-lian (Rhizoma Coptidis, 2 to 12 g), 5 to 11 g), 30 g • Gui-ban (Plastrum

10 g • Huang-qin (Radix Scutellariae, 4 to Testudinis, 11 to 30 g), 30 g • Huang-qi
15 g), 10 g • Shen-qu (Massa Medicata (Radix Astragali Seu Hedysari, 5 to 40 g),

Fermentata, 7 to 15 g), 12 g • Ze-xie 30 g • Jiang-can (Bombyx Batryticatus, 5

(Rhizoma Alismatis, 7tol4g),6g* Zhi- to 11 g), 15 g • Niu-xi (Radix
Achyranthis Bidentatae, 5 to llg), 15 g •
shi (Fructus Aurantii Immaturus, 4 to
7g), lOg Rou-gui (Cortex Cinnamomi, 1 to 5 g), 6 g

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• Sha-wan-zi (Semen Astragalus, 7 to Praeparatae, 11 to 18 g), 240 g • Tu-si-ei

11 g), 12 g • Shu-di-huang (Radix (Semen Cuscutae, 5 to 11 g), 120 g

Rehmanniae Praeparatae, 11 to 18 g), 30 g Instructions: Grind into powder to make

• Tu-si-zi (Semen Cuscutae, 5 to 11 g),
tablets, and take 9 g of tablets twice

ng daily.

232
231 Formula: Zuo-Gui-Yin (0328)
Formula: Zuo-Gui-Wan (0962)

Ingredients:
Ingredients: Fu-ling (Poria, 7 to 14g), 6g • Gan-cao,
Gou-qi-zi (Fructus Lycii, 5 to 11 g), 120 g zhi-gan-cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae, 2 to
• Gui-ban-jiao (CoUa Plastri Testudinis, 3
11 g), 3g • Gou-qi-zi (Fructus Lycii, 5 to
to 10 g), 120 g • Lu-jiao-jiao (Colla ^1 6g • Shan->'ao (Rhizoma
g)'
cornus Cervi, 6 to 12g), 120 g • Niu-xi Dioscoreae, 10 to 20 g), 6 g • Shan-^hu-
(Radix Achyranthis Bidentatae, 5 to 11 g), yu (Fructus Corni, 5tollg), 3to6g
90 g • Shan-yao (Rhizoma Dioscoreae (reduce in case of fear of cold) • Shu-di-
Bulhijerae, 10 to 20 g), 120 g • Shan- huang (Radix Rehmanniae Praeparatae, 1

2hu-)'u (Fructus Corni, 5 to 11 g), 120 g • to 18 g), 6 to 10 g (or as much as 30 to

Shu-di-huang (Radix Rehmanniae 60 g)

GUIDE TO APPROXIMATE EQUIVALENTS

CUSTOMARY METRIC
Ounces Grams
Pounds Cups Tablespoons Teaspoons Kilograms

74 t. 1.25 g
Vit. 2.5 g
1 t. 3g
2t. 10 g
Vi oz. IT. 3t.
1 oz. 2T. 6t. 30g
2oz. 'Ac. 4T. 12 t. 60 g
4 oz. Vic. ST. 24 t. 120 g
8 oz. 1 c. 16 T 48 t. 240 g
1 lb. 2 c. 480 g
21b. 4 c.

2.2 lb. 1kg

Keep in mind that this is not an exact conversion, but generally may be used in
measuring herbs.

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 Index
Abdominal pain, warming up method energy deficiency syn- heart-kidneys
79-82. 84-86 for, 36-37 drome, 50, 74. 94. unable to communicate
acupuncture, 44 cold-dampness syndrome, See also under specific with each other syn-
allergies, 145-149 69. 75. 87. 90-91, organs drome, 60, 142
anemia, 116-118 132-133, 146 with blood deficiency yang deficiency syn-
arthritis, 122-125 common 125-126
cold. syndrome. 53. drome, 1 10,
asthma, bronchial, 73-75
constipation. 62-63. 67. 99, 112. 118- 119. 121
129-131 cough. 56-58 137-138 yin deficiency syn-
with yin deficiency syn- drome. 142
Bacillary dysentery.
Dampness. 16. See also drome, 109-110, dampness-
heat. See also

126-127 spleen-dampness 120-121 heat syndrome

back pain, lower. 86-89 syndrome; wind- epilepsy, 118 clearingmethod for.

bladder. 26,94 dampness entries extreme heat generating 34-35

flooding of water syn- wind syndrome, 62, -dryness syndrome. 57
blood. 13-14
hot syndrome. 100
drome. 91 132 enters pericardium syn-

in stools.68-69 -sputum syndrome. drome, 131-132

66-68 49-50. 54. 57. Fatigue, 17 -excess yin-deficency.
in urine.
69-70. 78. 101. 102 124- 125
vomiting of. 64-65 fire, 16-17. See also liver-
syndrome. 81 poisoning penetrating
blood coagulation syn- fire
dampness-heat syndrome. five-elements theory, deep regions
into
drome. 13. 51.
78-83. 86. 88. 136 11-12 syndrome, 127
flowing dovmward. 67 flooding of water-damp- -wind syndrome,
94-95. 103
large intestine. 68-69, 40-49. 53. 56-57.
with energy congestion ness syndrome, 91
146 125-126 125- 126. 147
syndrome. 105. 114. flu.
lower burning space, food allergies. 17. herbs/herbal formulas,
116. 145
115-116 145-147 38-44, 150-190
heart. 114
75-76, 79,
superficial, hiccups, 71-73
with sputum congestion
87-90. 93-94, 97, hot syndromes, 32,
syndrome, 143 Gallbladder. 21, 60-61,
110, 126-127 53-55, 64-66,
blood deficiency syn- 63
deafness. 53-55 71-72, 85, 90,
drome, 50. 74-75 gastritis, chronic,
deficiency syndrome. 33. 92-93, 100, 111.
with energy syndrome, 134-135
See also specific defi- 119, 143-144
53. 62-63, 67. 99. gastroenteritis, acute,
ciency syndromes hypertension, 107-108
137-138
112. 132-134
and cold syndrome. hyperthyroidism,
generating wind syn-
83-85 119- 121
drome. 62 Harmonizing, method for.
fire. 59, 96-98, 120 hypotension, 7, 108-110
bowel movement induc- 35-36
dementia, 143-145 hypothyroidism, 121-122
tion, 35 headache. 48-51
diabetes mellitus, hysteria, 142-143
bronchitis, 127-129 heart. 18-19
113-114
diarrhea. 75-77 -blood coagulations
Impotence, 98-99
Cerebral hemorrhage, dizziness, 51-53 syndrome, 114
indigestion syndrome, 61,
140 drowsiness. 101-104 coronary disease.
69, 72. 76, 83. 85
cerebral thrombosis, 141 dryness syndromes. 16. 114-115
infenility. in women.
chest pain, 77-79 55-57. 63, 128 deficiency syndrome,
99-101
cholesterol, high. 59-60
insomnia. 60-61
110-112 Ears, ringing in, 53-55 energy deficiency syn-
internal organs. 18-28.
cold, 15-16 edema, 91-92 drome, 104
See also specific organs
and deficient womb eliminating, method of, -fire syndrome, 66-67,

syndrome, IOC 37-38 93

-gallbladder deficiency Jaundice, 89-92
large-intestine syn- energy. 12-13. 38
drome, 74 energy congestion syn- syndrome, 60-61, 63
spleen syndrome, 84 drome, 73-74, 80. -spleen deficiency syn- Kidneys, 24-26. See also
sputum obstructing 85-86. 146 drome, 60. 116-117. heart-kidneys entries;
lungs syndrome, 129 with blood coagulations 141-142 liver-kidneys yin defi-
syndrome, 32, 71, syndrome, 105, 114, yang deficiency syn- ciency syndrome;
77-78 116. 145 drome. 7. 108 spleen-kidneys

191
 deficiency syndrome,
54- 55. 67-68
energy deficiency syn-
drome, 51. 96-98
insufficient, yin syn-
drome. 56
looseness of energy
syndrome, 96
loss of capacity for ab-
sorbmg inspiration
syndrome, 130-131
-water attacking the
heart syndrome, 59
yang deficiency syn-
drome, 38, 92, 95,
99, 139, 148-149
yin and yang defi-
ciency, 122
yin deficiency syn-
drome, 88, 97-98.
113- 114. 149
yin deficiency with liver
yang upsurging syn-
drome. 107-108
yin syndrome, insuffi-
cient. 56
Large intestine syn-
dromes. 24. 68-69.
73. 74. 146
liver. 20-21. See also
liver-kidneys yin defi-
ciency syndrome
energy congestion syn-
drome, 82, 101,
103-105, 119,
142-143
energy offending stom-
ach syndrome, 134
hot syndrome. 53-54.
66
offending spleen syn-
drome. 76. 145
yang upsurging syn-
drome, 49
yin deficiency with liver
yang upsurging syn-
drome. 107-108
liver-fire syndromes, 6,
51. 57-58, 63-64,
79-80, 107. 111.
129. 141
liver-kidneys yin defi-
ciency syndrome. 6.
114- 115. 117. 120.
138-139. 144-145
lungs, 23-24
-dampness syndrome,
129-130
-dryness syndrome,
55- 56. 128
192
energy deficiency and spleen-dampness syn- superficial dampness-heat
cold syndrome, dromes. 77, syndrome. 75-76.
147-148 101-102, 104-105. 79. 87-90. 93-94,
energy deficiency syn- 128-129. 136-137 97, 110. 126-127
drome. 130 spleen-kidneys superficial syndrome. 32
-fire syndrome. 113 deficiency syndrome.
Tics. 61-63
hot syndrome, 65-66, 109. 139-140
treatment methods, eight
92-93 yang deficiency syn-
grand, 33-38
and spleen, energy de- drome. 77. 106. 112.
ficiency syndrome, 116-118. 121. 122. Uremia, 139-140
95- 96. 148 137. 138. 144 urinary incontinence,
unable to push down spleen-stomach 95-96, 141
energy syndrome, deficiency syndrome. urinary stones, 115-116
130 145-146 urination, diminished,
wind-cold restricting yang deficiency syn- 92-95
syndrome. 127-128. drome. 109. 133-
136 Voice, loss of. 55-56
135
vomiting. 64-65. 69-71
sputum
Marrow, 27-28 cold, obstructing lungs Wind. 15
meridian routes, 39 syndrome. 129 -dryness syndrome. 63
congestion syndrome, -heat offending lungs
Narcolepsy, 101-104 with blood coagula- syndrome. 126. 136
nephntis, 136-139 tions syndrome, 143 -heat syndrome. 48-49.
neurasthenia, 141-142 -dampness syndrome, 53. 56-57. 125-126.
neurosis, 141-142 49-50, 54, 57. 147
nosebleed, 65-66 69-70. 78. 101. 102 -sputum syndrome. 118
energy heat syndrome.
syndrome, 61-62
syndrome generated by
Obesity, 104-106 131
extreme heat, 62,
-fire syndrome. 61,
132
58-60 118-120
Palpitations, -warm-superficial syn-
-heat accumulated in
peptic ulcers, 134-135 drome. 131
pericardium, 26 lungs syndrome, 129 -water syndrome. 91
perspiration induction, hot syndrome, 55. wind-cold restricting
method 33-34
for,
143-144 lungs syndrome,
pneumonia, 131-132 internal syndrome, 127-128. 136
premature ejaculation. 105-106 wind-cold syndrome, 48.
96- 98 -spleen syndrome. 55. 56, 79, 125
52-53. 111. 143 wind-dampness heat syn-
stomach. 22-23. See also drome, 147
Rheumatoid arthritis,
spleen-stomach wind-dampness syn-
124-125
blood-coagulations syn- drome, 49, 86-87
drome. 135 womb. 27-28
Seminal emission. 96-98
energy upsurging syn-
sleepiness, 101-104 Yang. 11
drome. 70. 139 deficiency syndromes,
small intestine, 19-20
-firesyndrome. 64-65,
spleen, 21-22 7, 70. 73. 86. 92.
113 95. 99. 103. 108.
deficiency syndrome.
98-99 heat syndrome and 110, 118-119, 121,
energy deficiency syn- spleen-dampness 139, 148-149
drome, 102 syndrome. 104-105 syndrome, 32
hot syndrome. 64, 66. yin. 11
and heart deficiency
111. 119 deficiency syndromes,
syndrome, 60,
indigestion syndrome. 52, 58. 64. 70-73.
116-117, 141-142
81-84. 88. 97-100.
-lungs, energy defi- 133. 134
107-110. 113-114,
ciency syndrome, yin deficiency syn-
120-121. 124-125.
95-96, 148 drome. 134-135
142. 149. See also
-sputum syndrome, stomachache. 82-84
liver-kidneys yin defi-
52-53, 111, 143 stoppage of internal water ciency syndrome
unable to govern blood syndrome. 91 syndrome. 32. 56
syndrome, 65, 68 subject herb. 41 yinand yang deficiency
yang deficiency syn- summer heat syndromes. syndromes, 6-7, 52,
drome. 92. 127 16. 126, 133 108, 115. 122
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