Tong Xie Yao Fang (Important Formula for Painful Diarrhea)
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Sub-Category:
- Formulas that Harmonize Lesser Yang-stage Disorders
Pattern:
- Liver (Qi Stagnation) attacking the Spleen
Actions:
- Soothes and spreads Liver Qi, strengthens the Spleen, and stops diarrhea
Indications:
- Abdominal pain with diarrhea, emotional stress or overwork, flatulence
Possible Tongue Appearance:
- Thin white tongue coat
Possible Pulse Patterns:
- Wiry pulse
Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:
- Do not use in cases where diarrhea is due to Damp-Heat
Preparation Notes:
- Decoction.
Originally Appeared In:
- Collected Treatises of Jing Yue (Jing Yue Quan Shu)
Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:
- Stomach, Spleen, Liver, Lungs, Bladder
There are 4 Substances in this Chinese Medicne
Bai Zhu (White Atractylodes Rhizome)Quantity = 9-12 grams (Dry-Fried)
Channels:
SP, ST
Properties:
Bitter, Sweet, Warm
Latin:
Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae
Chinese:
白术
Tone Marks:
bái zhú
Quantity = 6-24 grams (Dry-Fried)
Channels:
LIV, SP
Properties:
Bitter, Sour, Cool
Latin:
Radix Albus Paeoniae Lactiflorae
Chinese:
白芍
Tone Marks:
bái sháo
Alt Names:
Bai Shao Yao
Translation:
White Peony
Quantity = 4.5-9 grams (Dry-Fried)
Channels:
LU, SP, ST
Properties:
Spicy, Bitter, Warm, Aromatic
Latin:
Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae
Chinese:
陈皮
Tone Marks:
chén pí
Alt Names:
Ju Pi, Guang Chen Pi, Xin Hui Pi
Translation:
Aged Peel
Quantity = 3-6 grams
Channels:
BL, LIV, SP
Properties:
Spicy, Sweet, Slightly Warm
Latin:
Radix Ledebouriellae Divaricatae
Chinese:
防风
Tone Marks:
fáng fēng
Translation:
Guard Against Wind
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