Hou Po Wen Zhong Tang (Magnolia Bark Decoction for Warming the Middle)

Formula 3 of 15 in Formulas that Regulate the Qi

Sub-Category:

Formulas that Promote the Movement of Qi

Possible Tongue Appearance:

White slippery tongue coat

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Preparation Notes:

Decoction.

Originally Appeared In:

Clarifying Doubts About Injury from Internal and External Causes (Nei Wai Shang Bian Huo Lun)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

Lungs, Large Intestine, Stomach, Spleen, Gall Bladder, Heart

Substances in this Formula (7 Total):

Hou Po (Magnolia Bark) 厚朴
Qty:	9-15 grams
Chan:	LI, LU, SP, ST
Prop:	Bitter, Spicy, Warm, Aromatic
Latin:	Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis
Cat:	Aromatic Herbs that Transform and Dissolve Dampness

Cao Dou Kou (Katsumada's Galangal Seeds) 草豆蔻
Qty:	6-9 grams
Chan:	SP, ST
Prop:	Spicy, Warm, Aromatic
Latin:	Semen Alpiniae Katsumadai
Cat:	Aromatic Herbs that Transform and Dissolve Dampness

Chen Pi (Orange Peel, Citrus Peel, Tangerine Peel) 陈皮
Qty:	9-15 grams
Chan:	LU, SP, ST
Prop:	Spicy, Bitter, Warm, Aromatic
Latin:	Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae
Cat:	Herbs that Regulate the Qi

Mu Xiang (Costus Root, Saussurea) 木香
Qty:	6-9 grams
Chan:	GB, LI, SP, ST
Prop:	Spicy, Bitter, Warm
Latin:	Radix Auklandiae Lappae
Cat:	Herbs that Regulate the Qi

Gan Jiang (Dried Ginger Rhizome) 干姜
Qty:	1.5-6 grams
Chan:	HT, LU, SP, ST
Prop:	Spicy, Hot
Latin:	dry Rhizoma Zingiberis
Cat:	Herbs that Warm the Interior and Expel Cold

Fu Ling (Sclerotium of Tuckahoe, China Root, Poria, Hoelen) 茯苓
Qty:	9-12 grams
Chan:	HT, SP, LU
Prop:	Sweet, Bland, Neutral
Latin:	Scierotium Poriae Cocos
Cat:	Herbs that Regulate Water and Drain Dampness

Zhi Gan Cao (Honey Fried Licorice Root) 炙甘草
Qty:	3-9 grams
Chan:	All 12 Channels
Prop:	Sweet, Warm
Latin:	Radix Glycyrrhizae
Cat:	Herbs that Tonify Qi

Formulas References

Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies - Dan Bensky
Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas - Him Che. Yeung
The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula - Qiao Yi

Herbs References

Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica, Third Edition - Dan Bensky
Herb-drug interactions - Fugh-Berman A.
Handbook of Chinese Herbs - Him Che. Yeung
Chinese Medical Herbology & Pharmacology - John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen
Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals, Third Edition - Max Wichtl

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