Qiang Huo Sheng Shi Tang (Notopterygium Decoction to Overcome Dampness)

Formula 22 of 23 in Formulas that Expel Dampness

Sub-Category:

Formulas that Promote Urination and Leach out Dampness

Possible Tongue Appearance:

White tongue coat

Possible Pulse Patterns:

Floating pulse

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:

Kidneys, Bladder, Spleen, Liver, Pericardium, Gall Bladder, Stomach

Substances in this Formula (7 Total):

Qiang Huo (Radix Et Rhizoma Notopterygii)

Qiang Huo (Notopterygium Root) 羌活
Qty:	6-9 grams
Chan:	BL, KI
Prop:	Spicy, Bitter, Aromatic, Warm
Latin:	Radix Et Rhizoma Notopterygii
Cat:	Warm, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior

Du Huo (Pubescent Angelica Root) 独活
Qty:	6-9 grams
Chan:	KI, BL
Prop:	Bitter, Spicy, Warm
Latin:	Radix Angelicae Pubescentis
Cat:	Herbs that Dispel Wind-Dampness

Gao Ben (Radix et Rhizoma Ligustici Chinensis)

Gao Ben (Straw Weed, Chinese Lovage Root) 藁本
Qty:	3-4.5 grams
Chan:	BL
Prop:	Spicy, Warm
Latin:	Radix et Rhizoma Ligustici Chinensis
Cat:	Warm, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior

Fang Feng (Radix Ledebouriellae Divaricatae)

Fang Feng (Ledebouriella Root) 防风
Qty:	3-4.5 grams
Chan:	BL, LIV, SP
Prop:	Spicy, Sweet, Slightly Warm
Latin:	Radix Ledebouriellae Divaricatae
Cat:	Warm, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior

Chuan Xiong (Rhizoma Ligustici Chuanxiong)

Chuan Xiong (Szechuan Lovage Root) 川芎
Qty:	3-4.5 grams
Chan:	LIV, GB, PER
Prop:	Spicy, Warm
Latin:	Rhizoma Ligustici Chuanxiong
Cat:	Herbs that Invigorate Blood and Remove Stagnation

Man Jing Zi (Vitex Fruit) 蔓荆子
Qty:	2-3 grams
Chan:	BL, LIV, ST
Prop:	Bitter, Spicy, Cool
Latin:	Fructus Viticis
Cat:	Cool, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior

Zhi Gan Cao (Honey Fried Licorice Root) 炙甘草
Qty:	3-4.5 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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