Qiang Huo Sheng Shi Tang

(Notopterygium Decoction to Overcome 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 (Notopterygium Root) 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) Qty: 6-9 grams Chan: KI, BL Prop: Bitter, Spicy, Warm Latin: Radix Angelicae Pubescentis Cat: Herbs that Dispel Wind-Dampness
	Gao Ben (Straw Weed, Chinese Lovage Root) 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 (Ledebouriella Root) 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 (Szechuan Lovage Root) 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) 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) Qty: 3-4.5 grams Chan: All 12 Channels Prop: Sweet, Warm Latin: Radix Glycyrrhizae Cat: Herbs that Tonify Qi

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.