San Zi Yang Qin Tang

(Three Seed Decoction to Nourish One's Parents)

Sub-Category:

• Formulas that Dry Dampness and Expel Phlegm

Pattern:

• Cold and Phlegm in the Lungs with Food Stagnation

Possible Tongue Appearance:

• White greasy tongue coat

Possible Pulse Patterns:

• Slippery pulse

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

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

Preparation Notes:

• Decoction. The seeds are crushed and placed in a cheesecloth before decocting.

Originally Appeared In:

• Comprehensive Medicine According to Master Han (Han Shi Yi Tong)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

• Lungs, Large Intestine, Stomach, Spleen

Substances in this Formula (3 Total):

	Bai Jie Zi (White Mustard Seed) 白芥子 Qty: 6-9 grams Chan: LU Prop: Spicy, Warm Latin: Semen Sinapis Albae Cat: Warm Herbs that Transform Phlegm-Cold
	Zi Su Zi (Purple Perilla Fruit, Perilla Seed) 紫苏子 Qty: 6-9 grams Chan: LI, LU Prop: Spicy, Warm Latin: Fructus Perillae Frutescentis Cat: Herbs that Relieve Coughing and Wheezing
	Lai Fu Zi (Daikon, Radish Seed) 莱菔子 Qty: 6-9 grams Chan: LU, SP, ST Prop: Spicy, Sweet, Neutral Latin: Semen Raphani Sativi Cat: Herbs that Relieve Food Stagnation

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 Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.