Si Mo Tang

(Four Milled Herb Decoction)

Sub-Category:

• Formulas that Promote the Movement of Qi

Pattern:

• Emotional issues causing Liver Qi Stagnation affecting the Lungs and Stomach

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

• This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Preparation Notes:

• Decoction.

Originally Appeared In:

• Formulas to Aid the Living (Ji Sheng Fang)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

• Lungs, Spleen, Large Intestine, Stomach, Kidneys, Bladder

Substances in this Formula (4 Total):

	Ren Shen (Ginseng Root) Qty: 3 grams Chan: LU, SP Prop: Sweet, Slightly Bitter, Slightly Warm Latin: Radix Ginseng Cat: Herbs that Tonify Qi
	Bing Lang (Betel Nut) Qty: 9 grams Chan: LI, ST Prop: Spicy, Bitter, Warm Latin: Semen Arecae Catechu Cat: Herbs that Expel Parasites
	Chen Xiang (Aloeswood, Aquilaria) Qty: 3 grams Chan: KI, SP, ST Prop: Spicy, Bitter, Warm Latin: Lignum Aquilariae Agallochae Cat: Herbs that Regulate the Qi
	Wu Yao (Lindera Root) Qty: 9 grams Chan: BL, KI, LU, SP Prop: Spicy, Warm Latin: Radix Linderae Strychnifoliae Cat: Herbs that Regulate the Qi

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Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.