Hai Zao Yu Hu Tang

(Sargassum Decoction for the Jade Flask)

Sub-Category:

• Formulas that Dry Dampness and Expel Phlegm

Possible Tongue Appearance:

• Thin greasy tongue coat

Possible Pulse Patterns:

• Wiry and slippery 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:

• Decoction. The traditional formula contains 9 grams of Hai Dai (Thallus Laminariae), which according to John/Tina Chen has essentially the same tastes, properties, functions, and indications as Kun Bu.

Originally Appeared In:

• True Lineage of External Medicine (Wai Ke Zheng Zong)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

• Lungs, Stomach, Kidneys, Liver, Heart, Spleen, Bladder, Pericardium, Gall Bladder

Substances in this Formula (11 Total):

	Hai Zao (Seaweed, Sargassum) Qty: 9 grams Chan: KI, LIV, LU, ST Prop: Bitter, Salty, Cold Latin: Herba Sargassii Cat: Herbs that Cool and Transform Phlegm-Heat
	Kun Bu (Kelp, Eckloniae Thallus) Qty: 9 grams Chan: KI, LIV, ST Prop: Salty, Cold Latin: Ecklonia Kurome Cat: Herbs that Cool and Transform Phlegm-Heat
	Zhe Bei Mu (Thunberg Fritillaria Bulb) Qty: 9 grams Chan: HT, LU Prop: Bitter, Cold Latin: Fritillariae Thunbergii Bulbus Cat: Herbs that Cool and Transform Phlegm-Heat
	Ban Xia (Pinellia Rhizome) Qty: 9 grams Chan: LU, SP, ST Prop: Spicy, Warm, Toxic Latin: Rhizoma Pinelliae Tematae Cat: Warm Herbs that Transform Phlegm-Cold
	Du Huo (Pubescent Angelica Root) Qty: 9 grams Chan: KI, BL Prop: Bitter, Spicy, Warm Latin: Radix Angelicae Pubescentis Cat: Herbs that Dispel Wind-Dampness
	Chuan Xiong (Szechuan Lovage Root) Qty: 9 grams Chan: LIV, GB, PER Prop: Spicy, Warm Latin: Rhizoma Ligustici Chuanxiong Cat: Herbs that Invigorate Blood and Remove Stagnation
	Dang Gui (Chinese Angelica Root) Qty: 9 grams Chan: HT, LIV, SP Prop: Sweet, Spicy, Bitter, Warm Latin: Radix Angelicae Sinensis Cat: Herbs that Tonify Blood
	Qing Pi (Immature Tangerine Peel) Qty: 6 grams Chan: GB, LIV, ST Prop: Bitter, Spicy, Warm Latin: Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae Viride Cat: Herbs that Regulate the Qi
	Chen Pi (Orange Peel, Citrus Peel, Tangerine Peel) Qty: 4.5 grams Chan: LU, SP, ST Prop: Spicy, Bitter, Warm, Aromatic Latin: Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae Cat: Herbs that Regulate the Qi
	Lian Qiao (Forsythia Fruit) Qty: 9 grams Chan: HT, LIV, GB Prop: Bitter, Slightly Spicy, Cool Latin: Fructus Forsythiae Suspensae Cat: Herbs that Clear Heat and Eliminate Toxins
	Gan Cao (Licorice Root) Qty: 3 grams Chan: All 12 (Primarily the LU, HT, SP, ST) Prop: Sweet, Neutral Latin: Radix Glycyrrhizae Cat: Herbs that Tonify 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.