Functions Warmly tonifies Kidney yang Indications Kidney yang deficiency, decline of the Gate of Life Fire, nocturia, spontaneous sweating, tinnitus Ingredients Poria, Cornus officinalis, Moutan bark, Chinese yam, Alisma rhizome, processed Aconite root, prepared Rehmannia root, cinnamon bark Directions Adults: daily dosage. Ages 8–15: two-thirds of the adult dosage; ages 5–7: one-half of the adult…
Functions Warms and tonifies kidney yang Indications Kidney yang deficiency, decline of life-gate fire, nocturnal urination, spontaneous sweating, tinnitus Ingredients Poria, Cornus officinalis, Moutan bark, Chinese yam, Alisma, Aconite, prepared Rehmannia root, Cinnamon Directions Adults: 23 pills per day, taken in three divided doses. Children should reduce the dosage according to age. Precautions Contraindications: Pregnant…
Functions Clears heat and generates fluids Indications Yangming meridian pattern or intense heat in the qi aspect of warm diseases, manifested by thirst, high fever, a surging and forceful pulse, and profuse sweating Ingredients Anemarrhena Rhizome, Gypsum, Honey-Fried Licorice, Japonica Rice Directions The adult daily dose is 9 grams, divided into three doses. Ages 8–15:…
Functions Promotes the movement of qi, relieves stagnation, directs rebellious qi downward, and transforms phlegm Indications Plum-pit qi (a sensation of obstruction in the throat, which cannot be coughed or spit out and cannot be swallowed down), fullness or oppression in the chest and epigastrium, cough, or vomiting Ingredients Pinellia Tuber, Magnolia Bark, Poria, Ginger,…
Functions Harmonizes the stomach and directs rebellious qi downward Indications Premature purgation in cold damage, epigastric focal fullness, retching and intestinal rumbling Ingredients Pinellia, Coptis, Scutellaria, Jujube, Dried Ginger, Honey-Fried Licorice, Ginseng Directions The adult daily dose is 9 g, taken in three divided doses. For ages 8–15, take two-thirds of the adult dose; for…
Functions Qi tonification, blood circulation promotion, and collateral channel unblocking Indications Hemiplegia, deviation of the mouth and eyes, speech difficulty, and sequelae of stroke Ingredients Astragalus, Angelica root tail, red peony root, earthworm, Chuanxiong rhizome, peach kernel, and safflower Directions The adult daily dose is 6 grams, taken in three divided doses. Those aged 8–15…
Functions Tonifies the middle and boosts qi; regulates and supplements the spleen and stomach Indications Fatigue due to overexertion, reduced appetite, spleen and stomach weakness, and deficiency of original qi Ingredients Huangqi, Chenpi, Renshen, Shengma, Baizhu, Chaihu, Zhigancao, Shengjiang, Danggui, Dazao Directions The adult daily dose is 12 g, divided into three doses. Children aged…
Functions Harmonizes Shaoyang, calms fright, and soothes the spirit Indications After improper purgation in a febrile disease, chest fullness, irritability and fright, delirious speech, generalized heaviness, and inability to turn over Ingredients Pinellia, Cinnamon Twig, Jujube, Poria, Bupleurum, Rhubarb, Ginger, Oyster Shell, Ginseng, Scutellaria, and Dragon Bone Directions Adults: 9 grams per day, divided into…
Functions Soothe the Liver, relieve constraint, regulate qi, and relieve pain Indications Liver qi constraint, hypochondriac pain, alternating chills and fever Ingredients Chen Pi, Chuan Xiong, Chai Hu, Xiang Fu, Bai Shao, Zhi Gan Cao, Zhi Ke Directions Adults: 7 grams per day, taken in three divided doses. Ages 8–15: two-thirds of the adult dose;…
Functions Nourishes the blood and liver, strengthens the spleen, and promotes dampness drainage Indications Irregular menstruation, lumbar pain during pregnancy, dizziness, and a feeling of coldness in the lower back Ingredients Dang Gui, Bai Zhu, Bai Shao, Ze Xie, Fu Ling, Chuan Xiong Directions The adult daily dose is 9 grams, divided into three doses….
Functions Warm the channels, dispel cold, nourish the blood, and unblock the vessels Indications Cold invading the Jueyin channel, cold hands and feet, and a pulse on the verge of disappearing Ingredients Dang Gui, Gui Zhi, Bai Shao, Xi Xin, Da Zao, Zhi Gan Cao, Mu Tong Directions The adult daily dose is 12 grams,…
Functions Warm the middle and dispel cold Indications Spleen and stomach deficiency-cold, indigestion, cold extremities, borborygmus and abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhea Ingredients Ginseng, Processed Aconite Root, Processed Dried Ginger, Honey-Fried Licorice Root, Atractylodes Rhizome Directions The daily adult dose is 9 grams, taken in three divided doses. Children aged 8–15 years should take two-thirds…