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
  • A poor appetite
  • Fullness and distention in the abdomen
  • Loose stools or
  • Diarrhea or
  • Constipation
  • Nausea
  • Aching, heaviness and stiffness in the limbs and back
  • A weary feeling in the whole body
  • Lack of energy
  • Fatigue
  • Scanty urine
  • Leukorrhea
  • A dull, blank complexion
  • Dull responses
  • T: Red
  • C: Yellow and greasy
  • P: Slippery
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