Xian Fang Huo Ming Yin

(Sublime Formula for Sustaining Life)

Sub-Category:

• Formulas that Clear Heat from the Qi Level

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

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

Preparation Notes:

• Decoction. Use equal parts water and wine to increase the blood invigorating actions of this formula. The cooked herbs can be used topically.

Originally Appeared In:

• Revised Fine Formulas for Women (Jiao Zhu Fu Ren Liang Fang)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

• Lungs, Stomach, Spleen, Liver, Heart, Bladder, Large Intestine

Substances in this Formula (13 Total):

	Bai Zhi (Angelica Root) Qty: 3 grams Chan: LU, ST Prop: Spicy, Warm Latin: Radix Angelicae Dahuricae Cat: Warm, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior
	Chen Pi (Orange Peel, Citrus Peel, Tangerine Peel) Qty: 9 grams Chan: LU, SP, ST Prop: Spicy, Bitter, Warm, Aromatic Latin: Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae Cat: Herbs that Regulate the Qi
	Chi Shao (Red Peony Root) Qty: 3 grams Chan: LIV, SP Prop: Sour, Bitter, Slightly Cold Latin: Radix Rubrus Paeoniae Lactiflorae Cat: Herbs that Cool the Blood
	Chuan Shan Jia (Anteater Scales, Pangolin Scales) Qty: 3 grams Chan: LIV, ST Prop: Salty, Cool Latin: Squama Manitis Pentadactylis Cat: Herbs that Invigorate Blood and Remove Stagnation
	Dang Gui (Chinese Angelica Root) Qty: 6-12 grams Chan: HT, LIV, SP Prop: Sweet, Spicy, Bitter, Warm Latin: Radix Angelicae Sinensis Cat: Herbs that Tonify Blood
	Fang Feng (Ledebouriella Root) Qty: 3 grams Chan: BL, LIV, SP Prop: Spicy, Sweet, Slightly Warm Latin: Radix Ledebouriellae Divaricatae Cat: Warm, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior
	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
	Jin Yin Hua (Honeysuckle Flower or Lonicera) Qty: 9 grams Chan: LI, LU, ST Prop: Sweet, Cold Latin: Flos Lonicerae Japonicae Cat: Herbs that Clear Heat and Eliminate Toxins
	Mo Yao (Myrrh) Qty: 3 grams Chan: HT, LIV, SP Prop: Bitter, Neutral Latin: Resina Myrrhae Cat: Herbs that Invigorate Blood and Remove Stagnation
	Ru Xiang (Frankincense Resin) Qty: 3 grams Chan: HT, LIV, SP Prop: Spicy, Bitter, Warm Latin: Resina Olibani Cat: Herbs that Invigorate Blood and Remove Stagnation
	Tian Hua Fen (Trichosanthes Root) Qty: 3 grams Chan: LU, ST Prop: Bitter, Slightly Sweet, Cold Latin: Trichosanthis Kirlowii Radix Cat: Herbs that Cool and Transform Phlegm-Heat
	Zao Jiao Ci (Spine of Chinese Honeylocust Fruit) Qty: 3 grams Chan: LIV, ST Prop: Spicy, Warm Latin: Gleditschiae Sinensis Spina Cat: Warm Herbs that Transform Phlegm-Cold
	Zhe Bei Mu (Thunberg Fritillaria Bulb) Qty: 3 grams Chan: HT, LU Prop: Bitter, Cold Latin: Fritillariae Thunbergii Bulbus Cat: Herbs that Cool and Transform Phlegm-Heat

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.