Liu Yi San

(Six to One Powder)

Sub-Category:

• Formulas that Clear Heat from the Qi Level

Possible Tongue Appearance:

• Thin, yellow, and greasy tongue coat

Possible Pulse Patterns:

• Rapid soggy pulse

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

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

Preparation Notes:

• For decoction, place Hua Shi in a cheese cloth bag.
• For powdered dose, use 6 parts Hau Shi to 1 part Gan Cao. Dose: 9-18 grams of powder with warm water.

Originally Appeared In:

• Direct Investigations of Formulas for Cold Induced Disorders (Shang Han Zhi Ge Fang Lun)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

• Stomach, Bladder, Lungs, Spleen, Heart

Substances in this Formula (2 Total):

	Hua Shi (Talcum) Qty: 6 Parts Hau Shi Chan: ST, BL Prop: Sweet, Bland, Cold Latin: Talcum Cat: Herbs that Regulate Water and Drain Dampness
	Gan Cao (Licorice Root) Qty: 1 Part Gan Cao 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Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.