San Zi Yang Qin Tang (Three Seed Decoction to Nourish One's Parents)

Formula 11 of 15 in Formulas that Treat Phlegm

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 (Fructus Perillae Frutescentis)

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

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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