HERB FORMULAS
| English: | Modified Acorus and Curcuma Decoction |
| Also Known As: |
Pharmaceutical Latin |
Pin Yin |
Dosage |
Actions |
| Rz. Acori Tatarinowii | Shi Chang Pu | 3g | Opens the Orifices, vaporizes Phlegm, removes filth, calms the Spirit, disperses Wind, transforms turbid Dampness, harmonizes the Middle Jiao, awakens the Spleen and promotes the movement of Qi. With Yu Jin, transforms Dampness, opens the Orifices and awakens the brain to treat Warm-Damp febrile disease when Heat has entered the Pericardium or where turbid Dampness has blocked the clear Orifices with loss of consciousness or confusion, tinnitus and forgetfulness. |
| Rx. Curcumae | Yu Jin | 6g | Activates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, regulates Qi flow, clears Heat, clears the Heart and Pericardium and opens the Orifices. |
| Fr. Gardeniae | Zhi Zi | 6g | Clears Heat, resolves Dampness and activates the Blood. With Mu Dan Pi, resolves Qi Level Stagnation leading to Heat. |
| Fr. Forsythiae | Lian Qiao | 6g | Clears Heat, especially in the Upper Jiao, promotes urination and relieves toxicity. |
| Talcum | Hua Shi | 15g | Promotes urination and expels Damp-Heat. |
| Hb. Lophatheri | Dan Zhu Ye | 6g | Clears Heat, promotes urination and clears Damp-Heat. |
| Cx. Moutan | Mu Dan Pi | 6g | Clears Heat, cools and harmonizes the Blood, Activates the Blood and dispels Blood Stasis. |
| Caulis Bambusae in Taeniam | Zhu Ru | 6g | Clears Heat and transforms Hot Phlegm. |
| Fr. Arctii | Niu Bang Zi | 6g | Disperses Wind-Heat and relieves toxicity. With Lian Qiao, unblocks and drains Heat toxin. |
| Sm. Plantaginis | Che Qian Zi | 9g | Promotes urination and clears Damp-Heat. |
| Rx. Dioscoreae | Shan Yao | 6g | Tonifies the Spleen, nourishes Stomach Yin, stops diarrhea, tonifies Kidney Yin and astringes Jing. |
- Expels Heat
- Drains Dampness
- Clears the water passages of the San Jiao
- San Jiao Damp-Heat
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