HERB FORMULAS

CHU SHI ZHI YANG TANG

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HERBS AND ACTIONS

Pharmaceutical Latin
Pin Yin
Dosage
Actions
Cx. Poriae Cocos Fu Ling Pi 12g Promotes urination, leaches out Dampness, strengthens the Spleen, harmonizes the Middle Jiao and is primarily used for edema.
Rz. Atractylodis Macrocephalae Bai Zhu 12g Tonifies the Spleen, augments Qi, dries Dampness and promotes water metabolism.
With Fu Ling Pi and Gan Cao, for Spleen and Stomach Qi Deficiency.
Fr. Aurantii Zhi Ke 10g Promotes the movement of Qi and reduces distention.
Cx. Phellodendri Huang Qin 12g Clears Heat, dries Dampness, drains Fire and detoxifies.
With Zhi Zi, for sores due to Heat toxin.
Fr. Gardeniae Zhi Zi 10g Clears Heat, reduces Fire, eliminates irritability and drains Damp-Heat.
Rx. Rehmanniae Sheng Di Huang 15g Clears Heat, cools the Blood, nourishes Yin and generates fluids.
Hb. Lophatheri Dan Zhu Ye 12g Promotes urination and clears Damp-Heat.
Medulla Junci Deng Xin Cao 6g Promotes urination, leaches out Dampness and clears Lung Heat.
Fresh Rx. Glycyrrhizae Sheng Gan Cao 6g Tonifies the Spleen, augments Qi, clears Heat, relieves Fire toxicity and moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs.
Rx. Sophorae Flavescentis Ku Shen 20g Clears Heat, dries Dampness, promotes urination, disperses Wind, kills parasites and stops itching.
Cx. Dictamni Bai Xian Pi 15g Clears Damp-Heat and stops itching.
With Ku Shen, for Damp-Heat sores that itch.

FORMULA ACTIONS

  • Clears Heat
  • Resolves Dampness
  • Eliminates toxins
  • Tonifies the Spleen

SYNDROMES

  • Damp-Heat with Damp Predominant

CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS

  • Rashes
  • Papulovesicles
  • Small vesicles
  • Slightly red erythema
  • Erosion with much weeping after scratching
  • Poor appetite
  • Lassitude
  • Soft or loose stools
  • Clear copious urine
  • T: Pale red
  • C: White and/or greasy
  • P: Slippery

TREATS

CONTRAINDICATIONS AND HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

NOTES

MODIFICATIONS

For atopic dermatitis with severe itching: For atopic dermatitis with poor Appetite:
+ Margarita Zhen Zhu + Hb. Agastaches/ Pogostemonis Huo Xiang
+ Magnetitum Ci Shi
For atopic dermatitis with dry stool:
 + Herba Eupatorii Pei Lan
+ Fol. Isatidis Da Qing Ye    
+ Sm. Cannabis Huo Ma Ren