HERB FORMULAS

JIA JIAN SU HE TANG - 加減苏荷汤 - MODIFIED PERILLA AND MENTHA DECOCTION

English: Modified Perilla and Mentha Decoction
Also Known As:

HERBS AND ACTIONS

Pharmaceutical Latin
Pin Yin
Dosage
Actions
Fol. Perillae Zi Su Ye 15g Promotes the movement of Spleen and Stomach Qi, harmonizes the Middle Jiao and relieves intestinal gas.
With Chuan Xiong and Dang Gui, harmonizes the Blood and disperses Blood Stasis.
Hb. Menthae Bo He 15g Disperses Wind-Heat, cools and clears the head and eyes, benefits the throat, relieves Stagnation of Liver Qi and expels turbid filth.
Angelicae Sinensis Dang Gui 21g Tonifies, Invigorates and harmonizes the Blood, moistens the Intestines, unblocks the bowels, reduces swelling, expels pus, stops cough, treats dyspnea and alleviates pain.
With Gan Cao, moderates spasms and relieves abdominal pain.
Rz. Chuanxiong Chuan Xiong 15g Invigorates the Blood, promotes the movement of Qi, expels Wind and alleviates pain.
With Dang Gui, harmonizes, nourishes and invigorates the Blood and disperses Blood Stasis.
Rx. Glycyrrhizae Gan Cao 15g Tonifies the Spleen, augments Qi, clears Heat, relieves Fire toxicity, moderates spasms, relieves abdominal pain, moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs and guides the herbs to all twelve channels.
Hb. Lycopi Lucidi Ze Lan 6g Invigorates the Blood and dispels Blood Stasis.
Rx. Angelicae Dahuricae Bai Zhi 15g Expels Wind and Dampness, unblocks the nasal passages, dispels Cold, reduces swelling, eliminates toxins, expels pus and alleviates pain.
With Chuan Xiong, for headache.
With Gan Cao, for Stomach ache and ulcer pain.
Rx. Polygoni Multiflori He Shou Wu 15g Tonifies the Liver and Kidneys and nourishes Blood and Jing.
Rx. Astragali Huang Qi 15g Tonifies Qi and Blood, strengthens the Spleen, raises the Yang Qi of the Spleen and Stomach, tonifies Wei Qi, stabilizes the Exterior and tonifies the Lung, promotes the discharge of pus, generates flesh, expels toxins, promotes urination and reduces edema.
With Dang Gui, for Qi and Blood Deficiency.
Bul. Lilii Bai He 15g Nourishes the Lung, and Stomach Yin and harmonizes the Middle Jiao.
Per. Citri Reticulatae Chen Pi 6g Regulates Qi, adjusts the Middle, relieves the diaphragm, dries Dampness and transforms Phlegm.
Rz. Sparganii San Leng 6g Forcefully breaks up Blood Stasis, regulates Qi and alleviates pain.
With E Zhu, for Qi, Blood and Food Stagnation.
Rz. Curcumae E Zhu 6g Invigorates Blood circulation, dispels Blood Stasis, regulates Qi and alleviates pain.
With Mu Xiang, for Food Stagnation with abdominal distention, fullness and pain.
Rx. Curcumae Yu Jin 3g Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, regulates Qi flow, clears Heat, cools the Blood, clears the Heart and Pericardium, opens the Orifices, benefits the Gallbladder and reduces jaundice.
Rx. Aucklandiae Mu Xiang 3g Promotes the movement of Qi, adjusts and regulates stagnant Qi in the Intestines, strengthens the Spleen, prevents Stagnation, dispels Damp-Heat, harmonizes the Liver and Spleen and alleviates pain.
Flos Caryophylli Ding Xiang 3g Warms the Middle Jiao, relieves pain and descends Qi.
Cx. Acanthopanacis Wu Jian Pi 15g Dispels Wind-Dampness, nourishes and warms the Liver and Kidneys, transforms Dampness and reduces swelling.
Rz. Zingiberis Recens Sheng Jiang 6g Warms the Middle, stops vomiting, adjusts the Ying and Wei, normalizes the flow of Qi at the center and reduces the toxicity of other herbs.
With Zi Su Ye, for vomiting and diarrhea from seafood poisoning.
With Chen Pi, for Cold-Dampness Obstructing the Middle with nausea and hiccup.

FORMULA ACTIONS

  • Harmonizes the Middle Jiao
  • Tonifies, Invigorates and harmonizes the Blood
  • Tonifies Qi
  • promotes the movement of Qi

SYNDROMES

  • Gu Syndrome with Qi and Blood Deficiency and Qi and Blood Stagnation

CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS

  • Fatigue
  • Loose stools
  • Poor appetite
  • Dizziness
  • Pale face
  • Weak voice
  • Reluctance to speak
  • Sweating with little or no exertion
  • Palpitations
  • Insomnia
  • Dry skin
  • Dry hair
  • Poor memory
  • Paleness
  • Scanty periods
  • Pain that is fixed, stabbing and /or severe or
  • Pains that move around
  • Distention
  • Depression
  • Irritability
  • Pan is worse with pressure
  • Dark complexion
  • Fixed, palpable masses
  • Bleeding with clots
  • Purple lips
  • Purple nails
  • Dry skin
  • Blue, dark or purplish discoloration of skin in small or large areas,
  • Varicose and spider veins
  • Cold hands and feet
  • Tendency to hemorrhage dark blood or clots
  • T: Pale or Pale, thin and dry or Purple, possible purple or red spots
  • C: White
  • P: Weak or Thin and choppy or Choppy or Wiry and choppy

TREATS

CONTRAINDICATIONS AND HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

NOTES

  • If the patient becomes constipated after taking this formula, switch to Su He Tang.

MODIFICATIONS