Qiang Lan Tang

(Notopterygium and Isatis Root Decoction)

Sub-Category:

• Formulas that Release Early-Stage Exterior Disorders

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

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

Originally Appeared In:

• Traditional Chinese Medical Formulas (Fang Ji Xue)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

• Kidneys, Lungs, Stomach, Heart

Substances in this Formula (2 Total):

	Qiang Huo (Notopterygium Root) Qty: 9-12 grams Chan: BL, KI Prop: Spicy, Bitter, Aromatic, Warm Latin: Radix Et Rhizoma Notopterygii Cat: Warm, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior
	Ban Lan Gen (Woad Root or Isatis Root) Qty: 15-30 grams Chan: HT, LU, ST Prop: Bitter, Cold Latin: Radix Isatidis seu Baphicacanthi Cat: Herbs that Clear Heat and Eliminate Toxins

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Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.