Qiang Lan Tang (Notopterygium and Isatis Root Decoction)

Formula 10 of 25 in Formulas that Release the Exterior

Sub-Category:

Formulas that Release Early-Stage Exterior Disorders

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Originally Appeared In:

Traditional Chinese Medical Formulas (Fang Ji Xue)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

Kidneys, Lungs, Stomach, Heart

Substances in this Formula (2 Total):

Qiang Huo (Radix Et Rhizoma Notopterygii)

Qiang Huo (Notopterygium Root) 羌活
Qty:	9-12 grams
Chan:	BL, KI
Prop:	Spicy, Bitter, Aromatic, Warm
Latin:	Radix Et Rhizoma Notopterygii
Cat:	Warm, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior

Ban Lan Gen (Radix Isatidis seu Baphicacanthi)

Ban Lan Gen (Woad Root or Isatis Root) 板蓝根
Qty:	15-30 grams
Chan:	HT, LU, ST
Prop:	Bitter, Cold
Latin:	Radix Isatidis seu Baphicacanthi
Cat:	Herbs that Clear Heat and Eliminate Toxins

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

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 Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.

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