Tian Tai Wu Yao San

(Top Quality Lindera Powder)

Sub-Category:

• Formulas that Promote the Movement of Qi

Pattern:

• Hernial Disorder and Qi Stagnation due to Cold

Possible Tongue Appearance:

• Pale tongue with white coat

Possible Pulse Patterns:

• Submerged and slow pulse
• Wiry pulse

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

• This section is being researched, and is not completed.
• This formula contains one or more toxic substances (while some Chinese herbs are toxic, it must be noted that many come prepared, or are combined, to mitigate their toxicity).

Preparation Notes:

• Powder. Dry-fry Jin Ling Zi and Ba Dou together, discard Ba Dou, and grind Jin Ling Zi and the remaining herbs into an even powder
• Take in 3 gram doses. Often chased by a small amount of wine
• Can be decocted by omitting Ba Dou, appropriately reducing the rest of the dosages, and adding wine.

Originally Appeared In:

• Medical Innovations (Yi Xue Fa Ming)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

• Lungs, Spleen, Bladder, Kidneys, Large Intestine, Stomach, Gall Bladder, Liver, Small Intestine

Substances in this Formula (8 Total):

	Wu Yao (Lindera Root) Qty: 15 grams Chan: BL, KI, LU, SP Prop: Spicy, Warm Latin: Radix Linderae Strychnifoliae Cat: Herbs that Regulate the Qi
	Mu Xiang (Costus Root, Saussurea) Qty: 15 grams Chan: GB, LI, SP, ST Prop: Spicy, Bitter, Warm Latin: Radix Auklandiae Lappae Cat: Herbs that Regulate the Qi
	Xiao Hui Xiang (Fennel Fruit) Qty: 15 grams Chan: LIV, KI, SP, ST Prop: Spicy, Warm Latin: Fructus Foeniculi Vulgaris Cat: Herbs that Warm the Interior and Expel Cold
	Qing Pi (Immature Tangerine Peel) Qty: 15 grams Chan: GB, LIV, ST Prop: Bitter, Spicy, Warm Latin: Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae Viride Cat: Herbs that Regulate the Qi
	Gao Liang Jiang (Lesser Galangal Rhizome) Qty: 15 grams Chan: SP, ST Prop: Spicy, Hot Latin: Rhizoma Alpiniae Officinari Cat: Herbs that Warm the Interior and Expel Cold
	Bing Lang (Betel Nut) Qty: 12-15 grams (2 pieces) Chan: LI, ST Prop: Spicy, Bitter, Warm Latin: Semen Arecae Catechu Cat: Herbs that Expel Parasites
	Chuan Lian Zi (Sichuan Pagoda Tree Fruit) Qty: 12-15 grams (10 pieces) Chan: LIV, SI, ST, BL Prop: Bitter, Cold, Slightly Toxic Latin: Fructus Meliae Toosendan Cat: Herbs that Regulate the Qi
	Ba Dou (Croton Seed) Qty: 15 grams (70 pieces) Chan: ST, LI, LU Prop: Spicy, Hot, Toxic Latin: Crotonis Fructus Cat: Harsh Expellants

References

Formulas

• 15. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies (First Edition)
  - Dan Bensky
• 18. Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas (First Edition)
  - Him Che. Yeung
• 16. The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula Study Guide (First Edition)
  - Qiao Yi

Herbs

• 13. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (Revised Edition)
  - Dan Bensky
• 25. Lancet 2000 January 8;355(9198):134-138 (Article)
  - Fugh-Berman A.
• 17. Handbook of Chinese Herbs (Second Edition)
  - Him Che. Yeung
• 12. Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology (First Edition)
  - John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen
• 26. Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals (Third Edition)
  - Max Wichtl

Only use Chinese herbs or formulas under the direct care and supervision of a licensed Acupuncturist/Herbalist.
Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.