Jiu Wei Qiang Huo Tang (Nine Herb Decoction with Notopterygium)

Formula 4 of 25 in Formulas that Release the Exterior

Sub-Category:

Formulas that Release Early-Stage Exterior Disorders

Pattern:

Invasion of Wind-Cold Damp with interior Heat accumulation

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Preparation Notes:

Decoction. Grind or mill all ingredients. ¹⁵

Originally Appeared In:

Hard Won Knowledge (Ci Shi Nana Zhi)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

Kidneys, Spleen, Bladder, Liver, Stomach, Lungs, Pericardium, Gall Bladder, Large Intestine, Heart

Substances in this Formula (9 Total):

Qiang Huo (Radix Et Rhizoma Notopterygii)

Qiang Huo (Notopterygium Root) 羌活
Qty:	4.5 grams
Chan:	BL, KI
Prop:	Spicy, Bitter, Aromatic, Warm
Latin:	Radix Et Rhizoma Notopterygii
Cat:	Warm, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior

Fang Feng (Radix Ledebouriellae Divaricatae)

Fang Feng (Ledebouriella Root) 防风
Qty:	4.5 grams
Chan:	BL, LIV, SP
Prop:	Spicy, Sweet, Slightly Warm
Latin:	Radix Ledebouriellae Divaricatae
Cat:	Warm, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior

Cang Zhu (Black Atractylodes Rhizone) 苍术
Qty:	4.5 grams
Chan:	SP, ST
Prop:	Spicy, Bitter, Warm, Aromatic
Latin:	Rhizoma Atractylodis
Cat:	Aromatic Herbs that Transform and Dissolve Dampness

Xi Xin (Chinese Wild Ginger, Asarum) 细辛
Qty:	1.5 grams
Chan:	LU, KI
Prop:	Spicy, Warm
Latin:	Herba Asari Cum Radice
Cat:	Warm, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior

Chuan Xiong (Rhizoma Ligustici Chuanxiong)

Chuan Xiong (Szechuan Lovage Root) 川芎
Qty:	3 grams
Chan:	LIV, GB, PER
Prop:	Spicy, Warm
Latin:	Rhizoma Ligustici Chuanxiong
Cat:	Herbs that Invigorate Blood and Remove Stagnation

Bai Zhi (Angelica Root) 白芷
Qty:	3 grams
Chan:	LU, ST
Prop:	Spicy, Warm
Latin:	Radix Angelicae Dahuricae
Cat:	Warm, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior

Huang Qin (Radix Scutellariae Baicalensis)

Huang Qin (Baical Skullcap Root) 黄芩
Qty:	3 grams
Chan:	GB, LI, LU, ST
Prop:	Bitter, Cold
Latin:	Radix Scutellariae Baicalensis
Cat:	Herbs that Clear Heat and Dry Dampness

Sheng Di Huang (Radix Rehmanniae Glutinosae)

Sheng Di Huang (Chinese Foxglove Root, Rehmannia) 地黄
Qty:	3 grams
Chan:	HT, KI, LIV
Prop:	Sweet, Bitter, Cold
Latin:	Radix Rehmanniae Glutinosae
Cat:	Herbs that Cool the Blood

Gan Cao (Licorice Root) 甘草
Qty:	3 grams
Chan:	All 12 (Primarily the LU, HT, SP, ST)
Prop:	Sweet, Neutral
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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