Xuan Fu Dai Zhe Tang

(Inula and Hematite Decoction)

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:

• This section is being researched, and is not completed.
• This formula contains one or more toxic substances (while some Chinese herbs are toxic, it must be noted that many come prepared, or are combined, to mitigate their toxicity).

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

Substances in this Formula (7 Total):

	Xuan Fu Hua (Inula Flower) Qty: 9 grams Chan: LIV, LU, ST, SP Prop: Bitter, Spicy, Slightly Warm Latin: Inulae Flos Cat: Warm Herbs that Transform Phlegm-Cold
	Dai Zhe Shi (Hematite) Qty: 9-15 grams Chan: HT, LIV, PER Prop: Bitter, Cold Latin: Haematitum Cat: Substances that Anchor, Settle, and Calm the Spirit
	Ban Xia (Pinellia Rhizome) Qty: 9 grams Chan: LU, SP, ST Prop: Spicy, Warm, Toxic Latin: Rhizoma Pinelliae Tematae Cat: Warm Herbs that Transform Phlegm-Cold
	Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger Rhizome) Qty: 6 grams Chan: LU, SP, ST Prop: Spicy, Warm Latin: uncooked Rhizoma Zingiberis Cat: Warm, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior
	Ren Shen (Ginseng Root) Qty: 6 grams Chan: LU, SP Prop: Sweet, Slightly Bitter, Slightly Warm Latin: Radix Ginseng Cat: Herbs that Tonify Qi
	Zhi Gan Cao (Honey Fried Licorice Root) Qty: 3 grams Chan: All 12 Channels Prop: Sweet, Warm Latin: Radix Glycyrrhizae Cat: Herbs that Tonify Qi
	Da Zao (Date, Jujube) Qty: 4 pieces Chan: SP, ST Prop: Sweet, Warm Latin: Fructus Zizyphi Jujubae 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.