酸枣仁汤 / Suan Zao Ren Tang Treats the following symptoms: Tags: anxiety and palpitations, dreaminess, insomnia, irritability, restlessness, stress, withdrawal symptoms of quitting smoking Calm Shen is an adjusted formula from the ancient recipes “Suan Zao Ren Tang”. It is suitable for stress-related insomnia, anxiety, palpitation and irritability. Chinese medicine believes that insomnia is a problem in the Heart. The Shen (spirit) does not stay at home (Heart) and insomnia occurs, which is related to the Yin-Yang Qi and Blood disorders of Liver, Gallbladder, Spleen, Stomach, and Kidney. Insufficiency of Yin and Blood leads to loss of Heart support and these are the main pathological changes of insomnia. Symptoms are lustreless complexion, tiredness, inability to sleep at night, palpitations and forgetfulness. Mostly due to Spleen Deficiency, failure of...

清肝降压片 / Qing Gan Jiang Ya Pian   Treats the following symptoms: Tags: chronic headache and migraine, dizziness and vertigo, high blood pressure (hypertension) Both Clear Hyperyang and Relieve Interior Wind have the effect of quenching the Liver Wind, nourishing Yin and calming down Yang. But the ingredients in Clear Hyperyang contain Long Dan Cao (Radix Gentianae), so the effects of Clear Hyperyang are stronger on clearing Liver Fire. The symptoms of Liver Fire usually manifest as red eyes, eye secretions, irritability, headache, bitter mouth, wiry pulse. Therefore, Clear Hyperyang is good at treating hypertension, chronic headache and migraine, dizziness and vertigo, eye redness, irritability and other Liver Fire and Liver Yang Hyper-activities.       CHRONIC HEADACHE AND MIGRAINE Typical symptoms: chronic headache and migraine, irritability, nausea and vomiting, tinnitus Disease description:...

清气化痰丸 / Qing Qi Hua Tan Wan3   Treats the following symptoms: Tags: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cough / bronchitis / asthma in yellow phlegm, HIV/AIDS, lobar pneumonia, lung abscess, mycoplasma pneumonia, pneumonia, pulmonary infection Clear Lung Heat was released from the “Medical prescription research” edited by Wu Kun, a famous Chinese doctor in the Ming Dynasty. It was created for the treatment of Phlegm Heat accumulating in the Lungs, manifested as cough, chest tightness, thick and yellow sputum and other symptoms related dysfunction of Lungs. For more than 500 years, this recipe has been used in ancient China to treat Heat obstructive pulmonary disease. The Heat obstructive pulmonary disease is characterized by cough, thick and yellow or even bloody sputum....

五味消毒饮 / Wu Wei Xiao Du Yin   Treats the following symptoms: Tags: acute mastitis, boils, multiple abscesses, sore throat (red swollen and pus) Clear Toxic Heat is originated from “Golden Mirror of Medicine” edited by Wu Qian in the Qing Dynasty. Because this formulation is composed of five herbs, which has the effect of eliminating carbuncle and detoxification, it is named “Wu Wei Xiao Du Yin“. Traditional Chinese medicine refers to boils, erysipelas or acute febrile disease as “Toxic Heat” or “Toxic Fire“. The efficacy of this formulation is to clear away Heat and detoxification, dissipating boils and abscesses, and it is used to treat Toxic Fire Syndrome. “Golden Mirror of Medicine” records that...

八正散 / Ba Zheng San   Treats the following symptoms: Tags: blood-stained urine, cystitis with burning sensation as urine is passed, urinary tract infection (burning + dark-coloured + frequent + urgent + strong-smelling) Clear Urinary Heat comes from the first Chinese patent prescription “Tai Ping Formulas of welfare dispensary” spread by the state in the Song Dynasty. It is indicated for the treatment of Lin Syndrome of Damp-Heat Pattern, caused by Damp-Heat in the Bladder. The formulation is composed of a group of cold nature and diuretic and laxative herbs, which are used simultaneously, so that the formula can work straight in the Bladder for Heat detoxification. At the same time, it facilitates the Large Intestine and eliminates turbidity Heat from defecation. The...

苁蓉通便片 / Cong Rong Tong Bian Pian Treats the following symptoms: Tags: chronic constipation in the elderly / post-partum and habitual, difficult stool, weak bowel movement Cong Rong Pian is a laxative formula. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that Qi deficiency leads to intestinal conduction weakness, while Yang Deficiency leads to intestinal loss of warmth and weak bowels movement, prolonging bowel movements and forming constipation. Cong Rong Pian nourishes Liver and Kidney Yang, Essence and Blood, regulates Qi, moistens and facilitates bowel movement. It is suitable for those with weak bowel movement and difficult stool. It is often used for constipation in the elderly and post-partum constipation and habitual constipation. Cong Rong Pian is suitable for regular usage over a...

参苓白术散 / Shen Ling Bai Zhu San   Treats the following symptoms: Tags: chronic colitis, chronic fatigue, chronic gastritis, diarrhoea (loose stools containing undigested food), food allergy, gastric or duodenal ulcers, increased vaginal discharge (white), indigestion, irritable bowel syndrome, loose stool and chronic diarrhea which has no mucous in faeces, maldigestion Consolidate Qi was released from “Tai Ping Formulas of welfare dispensary” issued by the state in the Song Dynasty of China, which was made by adding strengthening Spleen and removing Dampness herbs to the Four Gentlemen Formula. It is an important formulation for the treatment of chronic diarrhoea and bowel sounds due to Spleen Deficiency and Dampness. It is clinically used for chronic fatigue syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome, chronic diarrhoea, chronic gastritis, chronic...

Coptidis Purger, a Chinese Medicine remedy that’s been successfully used for centuries, is indicated for upward attack of Wind-Heat and Fire in Lung and Stomach. It clears Wind-Heat, drains Fire from Lung and Stomach, unblock bowels, alleviates pain. This formula contains of 17 herbs, which have high toxin-removing potential and addressing on manifestations of excess heat, fire and toxicity: a sensation of heat, discomfort in eyes, mouth, and tooth, infrequent bowel movements and dark or yellow urine.   Treats the following symptoms: aphthae, bad breath (halitosis), bleeding gums, canker sores, constipation, dark and yellow urine, dizziness and vertigo, eye infection, gingivitis, improve eyesight, mouth and tongue sores, mouth ulcers, pain and bulging of ear, skin pimples, sties, swollen and painful gums, tinnitus, toothache, toxic swelling in upper body, toxin removal

消渴片 / Xiao Ke Pian Treats the following symptoms: Tags: diabetes, dry mouth, elevated blood glucose, frequent urination, hunger, thirst Chinese medicine believes that the occurrence of diabetes is due to improper diet and emotional depression, which leads to Lung and Kidney Yin Deficiency, Spleen and Stomach Heat. The role of Diabetic Herbs is not to directly lower blood sugar like western medication, but to nourish the Yin of the Lungs and Kidneys, clear the Heat and improve the metabolic function of the body to lower blood sugar. This formula can be used for complementary treatment of beginning diabetes. It is not a substitute for insulin therapy.     DIABETES (NON-INSULIN-DEPENDENT DIABETES) Typical symptoms: diabetes, dry mouth, fatigue, loss of energy, thirst, wound or ulcer healing slowly...

丹参片 / Dan Shen Pian Treats the following symptoms: Tags: angina pectoris, arteriosclerosis, heart and coronary artery disease, high cholesterol (hyperlipidaemia), palpitations Disperse Blood Stagnation has the effect of promoting Blood circulation and removing Blood Stasis. It is especially suitable for cardiovascular Qi and Blood Stagnation problems. Long-term use has a good preventive effect on cardiovascular diseases, which can strengthen myocardial contractility and improve cardiac function without increasing myocardial oxygen consumption; at the same time expanding the coronary artery and improving microcirculation; improving Qi and Blood circulation. In clinic, it is used for angina pectoris, high cholesterol, hyperlipidaemia and arteriosclerosis. Contra-indicated in pregnancy.   ANGINA PECTORIS Typical symptoms: angina pectoris Disease description:...

小青龙汤 / Xiao Qing Long Tang Treats the following symptoms: Tags: acute and chronic cough / bronchitis / asthma with clear or white phlegm or no phlegm and cold feeling in chest or back, symptoms become worse with cold and winter time Expel Lung Cold has the effect of relieving Cold and dispelling Cold by warming the Lungs. Qinglong, the mythical beast of the East, unified the four seas of water. The ancient Chinese medical sage Zhang Zhongjing named this prescription Xiao Qinglong just because of its meaning of treating water. Cold Evil inside the drinking water restrains Yang. This disease is similar to bronchial asthma and asthmatic bronchitis in Western medicine. The ability of the Lungs, Spleen and Kidneys to lead the Huajin Fluid is weakened,...