For those seeking premade formulas as alternatives to custom made (powdered extract) formulas. There are hundreds of tabletted forms of herbal products on the market these days. Most are either traditional formulas, as in the case of many imported "Chinese Patents", or modifictions of these prescriptions to suit the needs of the patients concern, available materials, cultural considerations, and more.As an instructor of Traditional Chinese Medicine for over 6 years, I have come to recommend products from several sources based upon the quality control of the manufacturer, the available formulas, the written suport materials, the manufacturring process, for example extract versus crude, and of course their efficacy in use. (the results)..

I have tried to list the clinically significant formulas, and formulas listed elsewhere on the treatment of disease pages. However, not all formulas can be listed here, and custom made formulas are still the refferred method for complex cases.

• Formulas according to Therepeutic Principles
• Astringents
• Anti Arthritics
• Clear Heat
• More
• more to come, under construction

• Formulas according to specific diseases

Consolidate Qi K'an

astragalus root (huang q]) lotus seed (lian zi) euryales seed (qian shi)
atractylodis rhizome (bal zhu) dioscorea rhizome (shan yao) siler root (fang feng)Nutmeg seed (rou dou kou)
 
Clinical Indications: Frequent or continuous diarrhea o Perspires easily, especially after eating or physical exertion Prolapse of rectum, bladder, uterus, intestines, or stomach - Nausea associated with weak digestion and a sensation of emptiness in the stomach or intestines Fecal incontinence Weakness or dizziness after a bowel movement

Consolidate Blood K'an white peony root (bal shao yao)
angelica sinensis root (dang gui)
lotus node (ou jie)
eclipta herb (han lian cao) cooked pseudoginseng root (shu tian qi)
dipsaci root (xu duan) agrimony herb (xian he cao) cephalanoplos herb (xiao J'I)
 Bleeding from uterus, bladder. stomach, esophagus, intestines. lungs. or
nose - Ulcerations of any membrane - Bleeding during pregnancy Postpartum bleeding Threatened miscarriage Bleeding hemorrhoids Postsurgery or post-trauma recovery - Bleeding, ulcers, or fissures secondary to radiation therapy - To stop bleeding and promote healing

Consolidate Moisture K'an

oyster shell (mu li) triticum fruit (fu xiao mai) schizandra fruit (wu wei zi)
euryales seed (qlan shi) astragalus seed (sha yuan zi) astragalus root (huang qi)dioscorea rhizome (shan yao)
 
Comparisons:
Fu Tu Dan (Poria & Cuscuta Pill)
Shul Lu Er Xian Dan (Water & Earth Immortals Pill)
Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan (Metal Lock & Stabilize Essence Pill)
Mu Li San (Oyster Shell Powder)
 
Excessive mucus secretions, saliva, tears, or vaginal discharge  Premature
ejaculation or seminal incontinence  Frequent or excessive urination
Enuresis, or urinary incontinence Excessive perspiration or night
sweating not associated with a warm environment or fever  Feeling as
if strength or  solidity" is ebbing away  Weakness or dizziness after urinating or following sex Feeling scattered or amorphous
 

Clematis19 Seven Forests

Clematis 7%, Tang-kuei 6%, Cnidium 6%, Peony 6%, Rehmannia (raw) 6%, Eucommia 6%, Astragalus 6%, Atractylodes 6%, Sinomenium 6%, Chiang-huo 6%, Siler 6%, Phellodendron 5%, Achyranthes 5%, Tu-huo 5%, Cinnamon twig 5%, Chin-chiu 4%, Ginger 3%, Licorice 3%, Wu-tou 3% arthritis, sciatica, gout, neuralgia of  arms, legs and back

Clerodendron 6 Seven Forests

Clerodendron 30%, Siegesbekia 15%, Earthworm 15%, Sinomenium 15%, Stephania 15%, Agkistrodon 10% hypertension, arthritis,chronic sinus congestion, difficulty walking
 
 

Clematis Formula China-West

Angelica(Du Huo), Clematis (Wei Ling Xian), Gentiana (Qin Jiao), Notopterygium(Qiang Huo), Angelica (Bai Zhi), Angelica (Dang Gui), Corydalis (Yan Huo Suo), Loranthus (Sang Ji Sheng), Millettia (Ji Xue Tang), Morinda (Ba Ji Tian), Olibanum (Ru Xiang), Paeonia (Chi Shao), Saussurea (Mu Xiang)Siler (Fang Feng), Zingiberis (Sheng Jiang), Glycerrhiza (Zhi Gan Cao), Copper (.1225 mg E), Folic Acid (.2 mg), Manganese (3.6 mg E), Quercitin (63 mg), Vitamin C (63 mg), Zinc (5 mg E)
 
Ostoarthritis, chronic joint pain, use for chronic joint pain aggravated by inactivity, cold, and damp.  May include joint swelling.  Best for patients when multiple joints of the limbs are involved.

Tian Ma Formula Golden Flower Chinese

Honey (6.6%), Loranthi (5.4%), Cyperi (5.4%), Qiang Huo (5.4%), Lugusticum (Gao Ben)5.4%, Eucommia (5.4%), Achyranthis (5.4%), White Peony (5.4%), Angelica (Bai Zhi) 5.4%, Dipsaci (5.4%), Licorice (5.4%), Pseudoginseng (4.3%), Hoelen (2.7%), Myrrh (2.7%), Duhuo (2.7%), Cinnamon Bark (2.7%), Nardostachytis (2.7%), Black Snake (2.7%), Gentiana (Qin Jiao) 2.7%, Siler (2.7%)

Joint pain, swelling and stiffness, pain from trauma, weakness or stagnation, acute or chronic muscle spasm, low back pain with bone degeneration, hypertension from Kidney Deficiency or Stagnation, chronic stiff, painful back that will not "hold" an adjustment, headache and sinus pain from Wind Cold or Damp, weak and painful legs and kneees.

Mobility 1 (Coix Combination) Health Concerns

Coix (YiYiRen), Tang-kuei (DangGuei), Ma-Huang, Peony (ChiShao), Cinnamon (GuiZhi), Licorice (GanCao) early stages of arthritis, marked by joint stiffness more than pain, with no significant degeneration of the joint tissue, pain worse in cold/damp weather, cold hands and feet, shoulder stiffness after age 50, wrist arthritis after age 40.Upper body pain.

Mobility 2 (Clematis and Stephania) Health Concerns

Clematis (WeiLingXian), Tang-kuei (DangGuei), Siler (FangFeng), Persica (TaoRen), Ginger (GanJiang), Licorice (GanCao), Stephania (FangJi), Peony (ChiShao) jj

more severe arthritis, characterized by inflammtion of the joints, severe pain (often more painful at night), pain in damp, cold, or hot weather and persons of weaker constitution.  Sciatica, numbness in legs, gout, edema and abdominal pain due to blood stasis.

AC-Q Health Concerns

Clematis (WeiLingXian), Saussurea (MuXiang), Lindera (WuYao), Gastrodia (TianMa), Asarum (XiXin), Clove (DingXiang), Borneol (BingPian), Ginseng (RenShen), Ho-shou-wu, Chiang-huo, Cinnamon bark (RouGui), Coptis (HuangLian), Achyranthes (NiuXi), Gentiana (QinJiao), Siler (FangFeng), Rehmannia (Shi\uDiHuang), Tang-kuei (DangGuei), Aquilaria (ChenXiang), Blue Citrus (QingPi), Loranthus (SangJiSheng), Frankincense (Mastic) RuXiang aches and pains, digestive disturbance and a general feeling of weakness and difficulty due to Kidney Qi deficiency.

Clear Heat
 

Anemarrhena tab Seven Forests

Anemarrhena 12%, Phellodendron 12%, Rehmannia 12%, Cinnamon twig 10%, Scrophularia 9%, Scute 8%, Red peony 8%, Alisma 8%, Lonicera 8%, Gypsum 8%, Carthamus 5% fever, sore throat, facial flushing, skin rash chronic sinus problems, as an adjunct to treatments fro various diseases when a fire syndrome is present.

Belamcanda 15 Seven Forests

Belamcanda 8%, Houttuynia 8%, Sallingenella 8%, Phragmites 7%, Apricot Seed 7%, Morus Leaf 7%, Bamboo sap 7%, Platycodon 7%, Stemona 7%, Ophiopogon 6%, Fritillaria 6%, Arctium 6%, Tussilago 6%, Ginger 5%, Licorice 5%

acute respiratory tract infection, lung infection, lung abscess, lung tumors, sore throat, environmental diseases caused by inhalants.

Chien-Li tabs Seven Forests

Chien-li-kuan 10%, Cicada 10%, Buddleia 8%, Princepia 7%, Lycium fruit 7%, Chrysanthemum 6%, Eriocaulon 6%, Tribulus 6%, Rehmannia 6%, Celosia seed 5%, Cornus 5%, Vitex 5%, Cnidium 5%, Cassia Seed 5%, Cistanche 5%, Cuscuta 4%

visual obstruction due to clouding of the cornea from chronic infection, cataract, or other eye disorder

Forsythia 18 Seven Forests

Forsythia 8%, Lonicera 8%, Platycodon 7%, Chrysanthemum 7%, Schizonepeta 6%, Gardenia 6%, Cnidium 6%, Scute 6%, Peony 5%, Bupleurum 5%, Siler 5%, Tang-Kuei 5%, Arctium 5%, Vitex 5%, Phellodendron 5%, Coptis 4%, Licorice 4%, Myrrh 2%

inflamation of skin, ear, nose, eye, throat,chronic lymphatic swelling , facial flushing, headache, common cold, acne, carbuncle, inflammations, acute ailments.

Isatis 6 Seven Forests Isatis 25%, Hu-chang 15%, Prunella 15%, Oldenlandia 15%, Andrographis 15%, Lonicera 15%

viral infections, bacterial infections, leukemia, sore throat, high fever, tumors, abscesses.

Kochia 13 Seven Forests

Kochia 13%, Smilax 9%, Siler 9%, Sophora Flower 8%, Salvia 8%, Tribulus 8%, Dictamnus 7%, Scrophularia 7%, Cicada 7%, Tokorao 7%, Rehmannia (raw) 6%, Platycodon 6%, Licorice 5%

CHRONIC SKIN DISEASES SUCH AS ECZEMA AND PSORIASIS

Gentiana and Isatis Formula China-West

Gardenia (Zhi Zi), Gentiana (Long Dan Cao), Rehmannia (Sheng Di Huang), Andrographis (Chuan Zin Lian), Bupleurum(Chai Hu), Plantago(Che Qian Zi), Scutellaria(Huang Qin), Taraxacum(Pu Gong Ying), Akebia (Mu Tong), Angelica (Dang Gui), Alisma (Ze Xie), Glycerrhiza (Gan Cao), Isatis (Ban Lang Gen), Isatis (Da Quing Ye,Calcium(citrate) 54 mg E, Vitamin A acetate (5000 IU), 10 mg, Vitamin C, (ascorbic acid) 62.5 mg, Zinc (picolinate) 6.25 mg E.

Genital & Oral Herpes, Reduces heat in liver channels, inhibits Herpes Simplex virus

Gypsum Formula China-West

Gypsum (Shi Gao), Rehmannia (Shen Di Huang), Gardenia (Zhi Zi), Isatis (Ban Lang Gen), Scutellaria (Huang Qin), Coptis (Huang Lian), Lonicera (Jin Yin Hua), Mentha (Bo He), Siler (Fang Feng), Angelica (Dang Gui), Curcuma (Yu Jin), Rheum (Da Huang), Gelatinum (E Jiao), Glycerrhiza (Gan Cao), Moutan (Mu Dan Pi), Vitamin A (20mg), Vitamin C (75 mg)

Fever: use for acute or prolonged fever due to virus or bacteria, especially when fever exceeds 102 degrees F.  Appropriate for children.

Ilex Formula China-West

Gypsum (Shi Gao), Rehmannia (Shen Di Huang), Ilex (Mao Dong Qing), Andrographis (Chuan Xin Lian), Chrysanthemum (Ju Hua), Lonicera (Jin Yin Hua), Notopterygium (Qiang Huo), Pueraria (Ge Gen), Artemesia (Qing Hao), Isatis (Ban Lang Gen), Isatis (Da Qing Ye), Vitex (Man Jing Zi), Coptis (Huang Lian),western- Ceanothus (Red Root), Baptisia (Wild Indigo), Vitamin A (20 mg), Vitamin C (50 mg),

Flu: for the second to sixth day of acute viral flu, with aching shoulders and neck, fever, sore throat, and swollen glands. Use when CW16, Lonicera Formula has not worked.  Includes strong anti-viral herbs.

Coptis Relieve Toxicity Formula Golden Flower

Gardenia Fruit (26.7%), Coptis Rhizome (20%),Bamboo Leaf(Dan Zhu Ye) 20%, Scutellaria (l3.3%), Phellodendra (l3.3%), Rhubarb (6.7%)

High fever, irritability, dry mouth and throat, bad breath, strep throat, bleeding from excess Heat, nosebleed, vomiting or coughing blood, blood in stools or urine, palpitaitons, insomnia, delirium, incoherent speech, mania, boils, carbuncles, styes, bacterial infection, dysentery, urinary tract infections, hypertension, vertigo, emotional instability, anxiety.   Pulse: Rapid & Strong.  Tongue:  Red with yellow coating.

Viola Clear Fire Formula Golden Flower Chinese

Oldenlandia (15.7%), Houttuynia (15.7%), Viola (11.8%), Isatis Leaf (7.9%), Isatis Root (7.9%), Prunella (5.9%), Andrographis (5.9%), Chen Pi (4.7%), Honeysuckle (4.7%), Forsythia (4.7%), Longissima (4.3%), Licorice (3.5%), Coptis (2.4%), Lithospermi (2.4%), Hypericum (St. John's Wort ) 2.4%

HIV/AIDS, pneumonia, sore throat, cough, sinus infection, swollen glands, tonsillitis, laryngitis, respiratory infection, urinary tract infection, kidney infection, fever, diarrhea from Damp Heat.   Pulse:  Rapid, Tongue: Red.

Omphalia 11 Seven Forests

Omphalia 13%, Areca seed 13%, Torreya seed 13%, Mume 13%, Quisqualis 13%, Codonopsis 7%, Atractylodes 6%, Ginger 6%, Hoelen 6%, Zanthoxylum 5%, Licorice 5%

All types of intestinal worms and some protozoa, such as giardia.

Picrorrhiza 11 Seven Forests

Picrorrhiza 14%, Stellaria 12%, Pulsatilla 10%, Phellodendron 10%, Fraxinus 9%, Plantago leaf 9%, Ilex leaf 9%, Lonicera 8%, Saussurea 8%, Pomegranite rind 6%, Terminalia 5%

Diarrhea due to heat factors, yin deficiency heat with dampness.

Prunella 8 Seven Forests

Prunella 25%, Astragalus 20%, Ho-shou-wu 15%, Peony 10%, Rehmannia (raw) 10%, Cyperus 10%, Moutan 5%, Sinapsis 5%

Hyperthyroid syndrome, breast lumps, lymphatic swelling, chronic sore throat, carbuncles.

Quisqualis Tablets Seven Forests

Quisqualis 25%, Stemona 20%, Areca Seed 20%, Mume 15%, Torreya 15%

Pinworms.

Rhubarb 17 Seven Forests

Linum and Rhubarb Combination, Fructus Persica Compound Pills, Mu Xiang Shun Qi Wan Chronic constipation or recurrent constipation.

May be used for acute constipation in larger dosage.  Avoid using in cases of intestinal obstruction.

San She Dan Tablets Seven Forests

Rhubarb 10%, Magnolia bark 7%, Chih-shih 7%, Tang-kuei 7%, Rehmannia 7%, Persica 7%, Apricot seed 6%, Cassia seed 6%, Sesame 6%, Ho-shou-wu 6%, Cistanche 6%, Hu-chang 5%, Prunus 5%, Peony 5%, Licorice 4%, Cardamon 3%, Saussurea 3%

Chronic constipation or recurrent constipation.  May be used for acute constipation in larger dosage.  Avoid using in cases of intestinal obstruction.

Haliotis 10 Seven Forests

Haliotis 15%, Zizyphus 13%, Lithospermum 12%, Epimedium 10%, Tang-kuei 10%, Moutan 10%, Anemarrhena 10%, Morinda 10%, Rehmannia 10%

Menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, insomnia, and heart palpitations; excessive perspiration due to deficiency, menstrual irregularity.

Kochia 13 Seven Forests

Kochia 13%, Smilax 9%, Siler 9%, Sophora flower, Salvia 8%, Tribulus 8%, Dictamnus 7%, Scrophularia 7%, Cicada 7%, Tokoro 7%, Rehmannia (raw) 6%, Platycodon 6%, Licorice 5%

Psoriasis, chronic eczema, other skin diseases

Paris 7 Seven Forests

Paris 20%, Houttuynia 15%, Scutellaria 15%,
Oldenlandia 15%, Isatis 15%, Sophora sub 10%, Sankezhen 10% Tumors, viral infections, and bacterial infections

Patrinia 7 Seven Forests

Patrinia 20%, Viola 18%, Taraxacum 17%, Lonicera 17%, Isatis leaf 10%, Chrysanthemum 10%, Chien-li-kuang 8%

Skin eruptions, breast abscess, uterine inflammation, septicemia, sore throat, eye infections, hepatitis

Scrophularia 12 Seven Forests

Scrophularia 12%, Prunella 12%, Bupleurum 10%, Pinellia 10%, Fritillaria 8%, Forsythia 8%, Lonicera 7%, Peony 7%, Tang-kuei 7%, Atractylodes 7%, Citrus 7%, Licorice 5%

Swollen lymph nodes, lipomas, sore throat, thyroid nodules, mastitis

AK 3 Coptis Purge Fire Health Concerns

Coptis (HuangLian), Anemarrhena (ZhiMu), Bupleurum (ChaiHu), Forsythia (LianQiao), Gardenia (ZhiZi), Scute (HuangQin), Phellodendron (HuangBo), Gentiana (LongDanCao), Peony (ChiShao), Akebia (MuTong), Rehmannia (raw) ShenDiHuang, Lophatherum (DanZhuYe), Sophora (KuShen), Tang-kuei (DangGuei), Licorice (GanCao)

nosebleeds, red eyes, facial flushing, tooth abcess, Liver-fire migraine, oral ulceration, sore throat, strep throat, herpes eruption, urinary bleeding, eczema, acute constipation associated with feverish illness.

Ak 8 Saussurea Interior Formula  Health Concerns

Saussurea (MuXiang), Peony (ChiShao), Rehmannia (ShuDiHuang), Alisma (ZeXie), Tang-Kuei (DangGuei), Cardamon (SuoSha), Pinellia (BanXia), Citrus (ChenPi), Aquillaria (ChenXiang), Curcuma (YuJin), Bupleurum (ChaiHu), Cornus (ShanZhuYu), Dioscorea (ShanYao), Poria (FuLing), Licorice (GanCao), Moutan (MuDanPi)

food allergies, asthmatic breathing, and other internal reactions.  Will help relieve bloating in reaction to foods.

AK 10 Isatis Cooling Formula Health Concerns

Isatis extract (DaQingYe & Qing Dai), Bupleurum (ChaiHu), Moutan (MuDanPi), Red Peony (ChiShao), Codonopsis (DangShen), Smilax (TuFuLIng), Tang-Kuei (DangGuei), Alisma (ZeXie), Oyster shell (MuLi), Gardenia (ZhiZi), Akebia (MuTong), Cyperus (XiangFu)

abdominal pain, colored vaginal discharge, prostate inflammation

Lithospermum 15 Seven Forests

Lithospermum 9%, Salvia 9%, Astragalus 8%, Smilax 7%, Red peony 7%, Cistanche, Rehmannia 7%, Lugustrum 6%, Epimedium 6%, Codonopsis 6%, Atractylodes 6%, Anemarrhena 6%, Lycium fruit 6%, Tang-kuei 5%, Licorice 5%

Systemic Lupus, myastenia gravis, multiple sclerosis, scleroderma, rheumatoid arthritis, synovitis, vitiligo, chronic nephritis, auto-immune disorders.

Gentiana Drain Fire Formula Golden Flower

Rehmannia (13.2%), Scutellaria (10.5%), Gardenia Fruit(Zhi Zi 10.5%), Gardenia Fruit (10.5%), Plantago Seed (10.5%), Alisma (10.5%), Radix Angelica(Dang Gui) 10.5%, Moutan (Mu Dan Pi), 8.8%, Gentiana (Long Dan Cao), 7.9%, Bupleurum (7.0%), Licorice (6.2%), Akebia (3.5%), Coptis (2.6%)

Pain in the hypochondriac region, headache, migraine headache, irritibility, short temper, dizziness, bitter taste in mouth, red and sore eyes, eye pressure, conjunctivitis, gallstones, painful urination, concentrated urine, urinary tract infection, swelling and itchiness of the external genitalia, prostatitis, shortened menstrual cycle with reddish purple blood, foul-smelling vaginal discharge, vaginal yeast infections, non-specific vaginitis, pelvic inflammatory disease, herpes simplex, herpes zoster, middle ear infection with pus, hyperthyroidism, ecezma. Pulse: Wiry, rapid, forceful.  Tongue:  Red with yellow coating.

Ginseng 18

Lotus 9

Bupleurum 12

Cyperus 18

Restorative Tablets

Gecko-A

Zizyphus 18

Dry Ginger Tablets

Euppolyphaga Tablets

Myrrh Tablets

Ilex 15

Gentiana 12

Isatis 6

Bidens 6

• Skin Disorders
• Infections
• Pain
• Deficiency Syndrones

MEDICAL THEORY:

Skin disorders are attributed to two main causes, one is toxic heat or damp heat which produces inflammatory responses, and the other is blood deficiency, which causes the sh'n to be inadequately nourished and allows for development of blood heat. Persistent skin inflammation at a single site suggests a blood stasis syndrome is also present. Despite the name "toxic heat" there may be no fever or redness associated with the disorder and despite the term "damp heat," localized drying of the skin may occur (especially with blood deficiency).

FORMULAS

ECZEMA: Dlctamnus 13. This formula is based on clinical work done in China and England on treatment of eczema, showing prompt responses in many individuals. Altemative formulas that may be helpful are Forsythla 18 and Kochla 13. Persistent cases may need to be treated simultaneously with a blood nourishing formula--Tang-kuel 18 is recommended.

PSORIASIS: Kochla 13, Zedoarla Tablets. Kochia 13 is a formula for toxic heat syndrome which is based on
clinical studies of psoriasis treatment in China. Zedoaria Tablets is a treatment for blood stasis syndrome based on a
successful treatment for psoriasis used in China. The two formulas may be combined.

RASHES/ITCHING: Xanthium 12., San She Dan Xanthium 12 is based on laboratory and clinical evaluation of
herbs that interfere with the progression of allergy responses (anti-atopy herbs). It is used for skin rashes and
hayfever. San She Dan is a formula for purging the gallblaWer; congestion of the gallbladder is believed to lead to a
damp-heat syndrome which can produce itching skin; this is probably not effective for itching due to flea bites. .

AUTO-IMMUNE DISORDERS: Llthospermum 15. SLE and scleroderma are examples of auto-immune
disorders that can produce the symptom of skin inflammation. Lithospermum is a formula based on treatments
claimed to be clinically effective for such disorders.

SWELLINGS: Chlh-ko and Curcuma. Forskin cancers, fattylumpsbeneath the skin, orotherswellings of undefined
etiology revealing no infection, Chih-ko and Curcuma may be used. It is based on Chinese herbal therapies that
have been used for treating "masses" which include such manifestations.

DRYNESS, CRACKING, BREAKDOWN OF SKIN: Tang-kuel 18, Zlzyphus 18. When certain oily components
are lacking in the skin, usually due to inadequate nourishment from the blood supply, the skin may become dry,
brittle, or ulcerated. Tang-kuei 18 and Zizyphus 18 both contain oily components that can make up for the
deficiency. Ziryphus 18 is selected especially for those who are also suffering from palpitations, insomnia,
hyperactivity, and rough skin.

LEUKODERMA: Tang-kuel Tablets: Leukoderma (vitiligo) is believed to be caused mainly by blood deficiency
syndrome, and usually requires the ingestion of psoralens for effective treatment. Tang-kuei TabJets is a blood
nourishing formula that includes the herb psoralea, a source of psoralens.

MEDICAL THEORY: Due to modern advances in identification of pathogenic organisms, most earlier Chinese
medical theory associated with treatment of infectIons ar~d parasites has been modified. Herb c ompounds have
been tested in laboratory and clinical experiments for their effectiveness against certain organisms. In general, herbs
have a very broad spectrum of action so that a formula specified for viruses might be used with success for bacterial
infectors and vrce versa.
FORMULAS

VIRAL INFECTION: Isatis 6, flex 15, Gentlana 12. Isatis 6 is formulated on the basis of prescriptions claimed
effective in China for breating viral hepatitis. These same herbs are being used in the U.S. for treating HIV related
diseases. The formula has been claimed to be help,ful for sore throat that is likely due to virus infection. Ilex 15 is a
formulation based on three popular Chinese prescriptions for common cold and. influenza. It has been reported to be
more effective than the original preparations. Gentiana 12 is based on a prescription that was found to be effective
for herpes eruptions. In accordance with the previous experience from using the original or modified prescriptions, it
is suggested that Isatis 6 be used as a general anb-viral compound that is especially useful for systemic diseases
associated with viral infection; flex 15 be used for acute respiratory system disorders (or ENT diseases), and that
Gentian 12 be used for localized viral activity, such as herpes or warts.

BACTERIAL INFECTION: Forsythla 18, Patrinla 7, Coptis/Evodla Tablets, Colx Tablets. Forsythia 18 is
representadve of Chinese herb formulas used for common infections of the skin, eyes, or nose, Patrinia 7 is based on
a prescripbOn for treating pyrogenic ib~cti~ns producing an abscess, and Copbs/Evodia Tablets are suitable for
bacterial infections of the intestines. Isatis 6 is also appropriately selected for many bacterial infechons (especially of
the lungs land intestnes) that resist common antibiotics (e.g. mycobacterium). Coix Tablets are useful for acne and
other minor skin eruptions.

PARASITES: Plcrorrhiza 11, Omphalla 11. Both formulas may be helpful in the treatment of intestinal amoebas
(perhaps most effective if combined); omphalia 1 1 is comprised mainly of herbs that have been shown to inhibit or
expel worms. Omphalia 11 is frequently used as, a preventve for intestinal infections when traveling in an area of
high risk. Picrorrhiza 11 contains herbs that inhibit yeasts, such as candida.

INFECTIONS BY SITE: Asarum 14, Belamcanda 15, Carabao Tablets, Akebla 14, Jade Screen Tablets.
Localized infection of the sinuses, ears, or gums may be treated with Asarum 14 (this can be combined with
Forsythia 18); Lung infections can be treated with Belarncanda 15, infections producing high fever or convulsions,
usually involving the nervous system, such as meningitis, encephalitis, etc., may be treated with Carabao Tablets
(can be combined with Isatis 6), infections of the urinary systerr may be treated with Akebia 14. Acute disorders,
such as common cold and influenza, that persist i the form of respiratory illness (lungs and/or sinuses) are treated by
Jade Screen Tablets, which may al~ be used as a preventive~for infection during the influenza season.

MEDICAL THEORY: Pain syndromes result from sta`gnated, disordered, or interrupted circulation. The cause
may be internal (emotional stress, diet, drugs, organ dysfunctions, aging) or extemal (climate influence, primarily);
physical injury by sudden compression or extension, or by burning is considered a separate category. The stagnation
may involve qi (usually causing an ache but not a severe pain), moisture (which can cause numbness, swelling, and
persistent or recurrent aching), or blood (causing sharp pain that does not change site); it may involve two or more
of these. The longer the stagnation persists, the more likely there will be a combination of qi, moisture, and blood
disorders. Also, persisting stagnation is said to lead to a heat syndrome which can have systemic as well as local
impact.

FORMULAS

INTERNAL PAIN: Llndera 15, Cyperus 18, Dlagnostic Tablets. These formulas all have a basic warming
quality, promoting internal circulation. Cyperus 18 mainly addresses stagnation of qi and moisture, Lindera 15
mainly addresses stagnation of qi and blood, while Diagnostic Tablets address a complex of all three types of stasis.
The descriptions for humans are roughly as follows: Lindera 15 treats sharp pains that may be associated with the
liver, with menstruation (e.g. endometriosis, idiopathic cramping, uterine tumors); Cyperus 18 treats abdominal
discomfort, food reactions, depres~sion, anxiety, and insomnia; Diagnostic Tablets treats difficult to diagnose
disorders that involve aching of the abdomen.

SURFACE PAIN: Angellca 14, Clematis 19, Puerarla 10. These formulas all have a basic warming quality,
promoting circulation in the periphery (muscles, joints). Angelica 14 is mainly used for intermittent congested
circulation, as may occur with headache, Clematis 19 is mainly used for persistent inflammatory problems such as
arthralgia, neuralgia, and myalgia, and Pueraria 10 is mainly used for temporary but severe congestion that includes
bloocl stasis syndrome (e.g. from persistent abnormal posture or pressure on an area of the body). If internal
stagnation or pronounced blood stagnation is complicating the syndrome, these formulas may provkie only slight
relief and would need to be combined with a second formula. The usual combinations are Cnidlum 9 plus
Angelica 14 (e.g. used for migraine headaches); Myrrh Tablets plus Clematis 19 (usedl for severe joint pain or
inflammation of a nerve); Liquldambar 15 and Pueraria 10 (used for inflammalory disorders of the spine and
hips). In each case, the added formula is one that promotes circulation of blood. Clerodendron 6 is an alternative
formula for arthritis, used for cases where spasm and contraction of tendons and ligaments is present.

INJURY PAIN: San Ql 17, Myrrh Tablets, Llquldambar 15. These formulas are all aimed at helping resolve the
bruising, re-establish normal circulation and relieving pain. San Qi 17 is a general injury formula and may be used
in virtually all cases, Myrrh Tablets are especially suitable for tissue damage that results from a severe
inflammatory disorder (e.g. it is used for post herpetic pain syndrome), and Liquidambar 15 is especially useful for
injuries to the ~spine (including discs) and hips.

GE'NERAL PAIN RELIEF: Corydalls 5. This formula is comprised mainly of corydalis, an herb with general
analgesic properties (contains a morphine-like alkaloid which is non-addicting) plus peony and licorice which
together relieve spasms. Corydalis 5 can be used along with any of the previously mentioned formulas, or alone.

MEDICAL THEORY: Deficiency syndromes arise from three main causes. Internal causes include genetic
background, emotional tendencies, and experiences of stress that lead to insufficient organ function. External causes
include pathogens that damage the body fluids or physically attack the internal organs, and physical trauma (injury,
surgery, childbirth) that interrupts normal activities, damages circulation, and leads to general weakness.
Inadequate diet or reduced absorption of nutrients (e.g. due to parasites) will lead to deficiency of blood and may
produce impairment of organ functions.

FORMULAS

Ql DEFICIENCY: Glnseng 18, Lotus 9, Glnseng 6, Astragalus 10+. Qi deficiency mainly affects the Spleen and
Lungs. Ginseng 18 and Lotus 9 are designed to treat Spleen Qi deficiency, the latter having a mild sedative action.
Ginseng 6 is aimed especially at treating Lung deficiency; it has a moistening action. Astragalus 10+ is comprised
of herbs that are helpful in enhancing immune functions.

BLOOD DEFICIENCY: Tang-kuel 18, Zlzyphus 18. Ellood deficiency is usually a type of liver syndrome. Tang-
kuei 18 nourishes blood and Yin of the liver, regulates liver Qi, and counters heat in the blood. A special category
of heart blood deficiency, associated with insomnia and heart pa(pitations, is treated by Zizyphus 18.

YIN DEFICIENCY: Rehmannla 16, Tremella 14, Llly 14, Restorative Tablets. Rehmannia 16 is used for
sensation of dryness, mild heat, and for high blood sugar. Tremella 14 is for Yin deficiency of the liver, as occurs
with some cases of hepatitis, and it also nourishes the Yin of the kidney and lungs to treat fluids damaged by
feverish disease. Lily 14 nourishes the Yin of the lungs and is useful for disorders of the lungs and throat.
Restorative Tablets nourish the Yin of the kidney and liver and is useful for disorders associated with aging (e.g.
menopause) and the effects of prolonged and debilitating disease.

YANG DEFICIENCY: Gecko-A, Antler 8, Man's 1reasure, Woman's Treasure, Eucommia 18. Gecko-A is
designed to treat emptiness of Yang energy leading to exhaustion following otherwise normal expenditure of energy
(e.g. fatigue after work). Antler 8 nourishes the bone marrow and aids production of blood cells; it also enhances the
endocrine functions. Man's Treasure and Woman's Treasure treat male and female sexual disorders (e.g. infertility)
that arise from weakness of Yang. Eucommia 18 treats kidney weakness that influences the bones and joints, useful
for backache and joint pain.

ESSENCE DEFICIENCY: Eleuthero 10+, Ganoderma 18. Essence deficiency is a combination of the four
deficiency syndromes. These two formulas have similar actions, and are based on the use of two key tonic herbs,
eleuthero ginseng and ganoderma. Ganoderma 18 contains herbs for promoting blood circulation in addition to the
tonics, thus being suitable for syndromes that involve disruption of the blood system (e.g. post-surgical).

MISCELLANEOUS: Tang-kuel Tablets, Morus Frult Tablets, Recovery Plils, Cuscuta 15, Cordyceps 9.
Various combinations of deficiency syndromes require special formulations (see, A Bag of Pearls).