Hai Zao Yu Hu Tang
Sargassum Decoction for the Jade Flask
- Category
- Formulas that Treat Phlegm
- Ingredients
- 11 herbs
Ingredients
11 substances in Hai Zao Yu Hu Tang — each links to its full herb monograph.
Ban Xia9 gWarm Herbs that Transform Phlegm-Cold
Chen Pi4.5 gRegulate the Qi
Chuan Xiong9 gInvigorate Blood and Remove Stagnation
Dang Gui9 gTonify Blood
Du Huo9 gDispel Wind-Dampness
Gan Cao3 gTonify Qi
Hai Zao9 gCool and Transform Phlegm-Heat
Kun Bu9 gCool and Transform Phlegm-Heat
Lian Qiao9 gClear Heat and Eliminate Toxins
Qing Pi6 gRegulate the Qi
Zhe Bei Mu9 gCool and Transform Phlegm-HeatPreparation & dosage
Decoction. The traditional formula contains 9 grams of Hai Dai (Thallus Laminariae), which according to John/Tina Chen has essentially the same tastes, properties, functions, and indications as Kun Bu.
Originally Appeared In:
- True Lineage of External Medicine (Wai Ke Zheng Zong)
Sources & References
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