Xuan Fu Dai Zhe Tang (Inula and Hematite Decoction)

Xuan Fu Dai Zhe Tang (Inula and Hematite Decoction)

Formula 13 of 15 in Formulas that Regulate the Qi

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Sub-Category:

  • Formulas that Promote the Movement of Qi

Pattern:

  • Turbid Phlegm obstructing the middle burner with Stomach Qi Deficiency

Possible Tongue Appearance:

  • Slippery tongue coat

Possible Pulse Patterns:

  • Deficient and wiry pulse

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

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Preparation Notes:

  • Decoction. Double or triple the dosage of Dang Shen is often substituted for Ren Shen.

Originally Appeared In:

  • On Cold Damage (Shang Han Lun)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

  • Lungs, Stomach, Spleen, Liver, Heart, Pericardium

There are 7 Substances in this Chinese Medicne

Xuan Fu Hua (Inula Flower)
Quantity = 9 grams
Slightly Warm Xuan Fu Hua (Inulae Flos)
Channels:
LIV, LU, ST, SP
Properties:
Bitter, Spicy, Slightly Warm
Latin:
Inulae Flos
Chinese:
旋覆花
Tone Marks:
xuàn fù huā
Translation:
Upturned Flower
Dai Zhe Shi (Hematite)
Quantity = 9-15 grams
Cold Dai Zhe Shi (Haematitum)
Channels:
HT, LIV, PER
Properties:
Bitter, Cold
Latin:
Haematitum
Chinese:
代赭石
Tone Marks:
dài zhĕ shí
Translation:
Red Stone from Dai Country
Ban Xia (Pinellia Rhizome)
Quantity = 9 grams
Warm Ban Xia (Rhizoma Pinelliae Tematae)
Photo Note:
Sheng Ban Xia Shown
Channels:
LU, SP, ST
Properties:
Spicy, Warm, Toxic
Latin:
Rhizoma Pinelliae Tematae
Chinese:
半夏
Tone Marks:
bàn xià
Translation:
Half Summer
Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger Rhizome)
Quantity = 6 grams
Warm Sheng Jiang (uncooked Rhizoma Zingiberis)
Channels:
LU, SP, ST
Properties:
Spicy, Warm
Latin:
uncooked Rhizoma Zingiberis
Chinese:
生姜
Tone Marks:
shēng jiāng
Ren Shen (Ginseng Root)
Quantity = 6 grams
Slightly Warm Ren Shen (Radix Ginseng)
Channels:
LU, SP
Properties:
Sweet, Slightly Bitter, Slightly Warm
Latin:
Radix Ginseng
Chinese:
人参
Tone Marks:
rén shēn
Translation:
Man root
Zhi Gan Cao (Honey Fried Licorice Root)
Quantity = 3 grams
Warm Zhi Gan Cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae)
Channels:
All 12 Channels
Properties:
Sweet, Warm
Latin:
Radix Glycyrrhizae
Chinese:
炙甘草
Tone Marks:
zhì gān căo
Da Zao (Date, Jujube)
Quantity = 4 pieces
Warm Da Zao (Fructus Zizyphi Jujubae)
Channels:
SP, ST
Properties:
Sweet, Warm
Latin:
Fructus Zizyphi Jujubae
Chinese:
大枣
Tone Marks:
dà zăo
Alt Names:
Hong Zao, Hei Da Zao, Hei Zao
Translation:
Big Date

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