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AboutChinese MedicineCaution/Notes
| Health Benefits |
| For: |
| Atributes: |
| Products |
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Granules |
Tea Pills |
Granules |
Caplets |
| Other Names: |
| Category: Harmonizing ⌕ |
| Subcategory: Regulate Heat and Cold in Stomach/Intestines Source: Shang Han Lun |
| Actions: Harmonize the ST, directs rebellious qi
downward, disperses clumping, and eliminates focal distention
[31]
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| Diagnosis |
| Tongue: Pulse: Other: |
| Patterns: Stomach Qi Rebellion, Stomach Excess, Large Intestine Excess |
| Indications: Cold + Heat in the epigastrium. Fullness distention in epigastria,
vomiting, diarrhea, yellow greasy coating [31] |
| Contraindications: |
| Description |
| Name Variations: Ban Xia Xie Xin Tang , 半夏泻心汤, Pinellia Decoction to Drain the Epigastrium, |
| Herb List: Ban Xia(K) • Gan Jiang(M) • Huang Qin(M) • Huang Lian(M) • Ren Shen(A) • Da Zao(A) • Zhi Gan Cao(E) |
| Commentary: Modifications
• Severe fullness and oppression: reduce Da Zao, + Zhi
Shi, Hou Po • Severe damp: Huo Xiang, Hua Shi, Fu Ling
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| Related Formulas: Sheng Jiang Xie Xin Tang(changed Gan Jiang to Sheng Jiang), Gan Cao Xie Xin Tang (increased Zhi Gan Cao ), Huang Lian Xie Xin Tang(+ Huang Lian) |
| Herbs |
Cat/Dosage |
Actions |
Attributes |
| Chai Hu • Thorowax • 柴胡 ♠ |
Release Exterior Wind Heat
9g |
Harmonize interior and exterior • Reduce fevers • Reduce chills • Soothe liver Qi • Clear muscle layer heat • Tonify stomach Qi • Guide herbs to Shao Yang Jing |
Antibiotic • Antipyretic • Anti-inflammatory • Antibaterial • Antiviral • Analgesic • Hepatoprotective • Immunemodulatory • Chemoprotective • Anti-tumor • Cholagogic • Sedative • Immunostimulate |
| Dang Gui • Chinese Angelica • 当归 ♥ |
Tonify Blood
9g |
Tonify blood • Move Blood and Qi • Regulate menses • Invigorate blood • Dispel cold • Unblock bowels • Reduce abscess swelling • Alleviate pain • Clear pus • Generate flesh • Moisten intestines |
phytoestrogen • antispasmodic • cholagogue • antibaterial • antiviral • antiobesity • anti-inflammatory • antifungal • mild laxative • immune system boost |
| Bai Shao • White Root Peony • 白芍 ♥ |
Tonify Blood
9g |
Nourish blood • Regulate menses • Soothes liver • Relieve pain • Preserve yin • Reduce spasms • Harmonize Ying and Wei Qi |
analgesic • antibacterial • anti-inflammatory • hepatoprotective • immune system boost • sedative |
| Fu Ling • Poria Mushroom • 茯苓 ♣ |
Drain Dampness
9g |
Dry dampness • Tonify spleen • Calm spirit • Relief edema • Detox food poisoning • Promote urination Dao Di: Yun Nan |
Diuretic • Antibacterial • Anti-inflammatory • Anti-allergic • Hypoglycemic • Antacid • Sedative • Immunity booster |
| Bo He • Field Mint • 薄荷 ♦ |
Release Exterior Wind Heat
3g |
Clear eyes • Dispel wind heat • Ease sore throat • Expel turbid filth • Resolve toxicity • Reduce rashes • Clear liver Qi stagnation • Drain stomach damp heat • Release exterior • Calm liver yang • Nourish lung yin |
Anti-inflammatory • Antipyretic • Diaphoretic • Carminative • Antiandrogenic • Antiemetic • Antidiarrheal • Analgesic • Anticholesterol • Antidiabetic • Antimicrobial • Gastrointestinal • Emmenagogue • Increase local blood circulation • Decongestant |
| Sheng Jiang • Ginger (Raw) • 生姜♦ |
Release Exterior Wind Cold
3g |
Release exterior • Stops vomiting • Relieve Nausea • Stops cough • Reduce herb toxicity • Regulate central flow of Qi |
Expectorant • Cough Suppressant • Digestive • Hypotensive • Antiplatelet • Stimulant • Analgesic • Anti-inflammatory • Antipyretic • Cholagogic • Antiemetic • Antimutagenic |
| Zhi Gan Cao • Licorice Root • 甘草 ♣ |
Tonify Qi
6g |
Tonify Spleen Qi • Tonify Heart qi • Clear heat • Resolve toxicity • Stop cough • Dispel phlegm • Lubricate lungs • Stop wheezing • Reduce spasm • Relieve pain • Harmonize other herb effects |
Hypoglycemic • Antiarrhythmic • Expectorant • Antidiarrheal • Antiulcer • Hepatoprotective • Immunostimulant • Antitussive • Antiviral • Detox • Demulcent • Anti-inflammatory • Laxative • Emmenagogue • Antimicrobial • Spasmolytic • Corticosteroidal |
| Bai Zhu • White Atractylodes Root • 白术 ♣ |
Tonify Qi
9g |
Tonify Spleen Qi • Stop sweating • Calms fetus • Dry dampness • Stabilize exterior • Stop sweating |
Anti-inflammatory • Hepatoprotective • Immunity Booster • Hypoglycemic • Antibaterial |
| ♠ King/Chief ♥ Minister/Deputy ♣ Assistant ♦ Envoy |
| Directions: |
| Modifications |
For |
| + Jin Yin Hua + Guan Zhong |
Vaginal discharge |
| – Zhi Gan Cao +Wang Bu Liu Xing + Jin Xue Teng + Dan Shen + Xiang Fu |
Fibrocystic breast disease |
| – Bai Zhu +Xiang Fu |
Severe hypochondriac pain |
| + Mu Dan Pi + Yu Jin +San Leng |
Severe fixed pain from blood stasis |
| – Wei Jiang – Bo He + Xiang Fu + Fo Shou + Dan Shen + Dang Shen |
Fatigued, poor appetite |
| + Hai Piao Xiao + Mu Li |
Enlarged liver and spleen |
| + Ji Xue Teng + Xiang Fu + Ze Lan + Chuan Xiong |
Irregular Menses 31 |
| + Sheng Di Huang + Xiang Fu + Chuan Xiong + Yan Hu Suo + Chuan Lian Zi |
Dysmenorrhea 31 |
| + Ju Luo + Qing Pi + Xia Ku Cao + Mu Li |
Breast distention, breast tumor 31 |
| + Kidney tonifying herbs |
Emotional menopause syndrome 31 |
| Caution |
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ALERT: Contraindications of each herb - use with caution under these conditions:
Chai Hu: Dries Yin and can exacerbate the Yin deficiency • Do not use as intramuscular injections • Liver fire • Hyperactive liver yang • Cytochrome P450, 2C9, 2E1, 2D6, and 3A4 • Greater than 19g may lead to liver injury
Dang Gui: Autoimmune disorder • Pregnancy • Blood thinner drugs (Wafarin) • Diarrhea • Yin deficiency with heat • Dampness abdominal distention
Bai Shao: Deficiency cold • Breast feeding • Pregnancy • Bleeding Disorder • Scheduled Surgery
Fu Ling: Foods: Vinegar, pickled food
Gan Cao: High blood pressure • Low potassium • Seaweed • Medications: Gan Cao can interact with various medication. See Pharma Interaction section.
Bai Zhu: Autoimmune disorder • Yin deficiency with heat • Dehydration • Foods: black carp, Chinese cabbage, peach, plum and coriander |
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