Even though there is a current wide spread habit of easily “prescribe” single Chinese herbs to treat any kind of symptoms, the use of Chinese herbology requires a very deep knowledge and understanding of basic principles. As an example, in the American Schools for Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), students spend around 2 years in the study of Chinese Herbs and what is called Formulas and Strategies, before they were able to start using this principles in the patient’s treatment.
In a more scientific approach, Chinese Medicine works in the Energy range. How the energy flows thought the body following the channels or meridians. How each herb has its own temperature and how this temperature influence the disease’s dynamic. For example, one sample of a pool’s water can shows some biochemical and bacteriological features all of which will change if the water is boiled or frozen.
We offer some of these antiques formulas with the translation of the Chinese principles to a western medical perspective in order to facilitate the understanding of its indications. Also, we recommend that each formula must be used in at least a 3-week course, taking the amount of pills (between 10-to-20 each time) 3 x day.
INGREDIENTS:
• Shu Di Huang (Radix Rehmanniae Glutinosae Conquitae) 24g
• Shan Zhu Yu (Fructus Corni Officinalis) 12g
• Shan Yao (Radix Dioscoreae Oppositae) 12g
• Fu Zi (Radix Lateralis Aconiti Carmichaeli Praeparata 3g
• Gui Zhi (Ramulus Cinnamomi Cassiae) 3g
• Ze Xie (Rhizoma Alismatis Orientalis) 9g
• Fu Ling (Sclerotium Poriae Cocos) 9g
• Mu Dan Pi (Cortex Mautan Radicis) 9g
Actions:
Warms and Tonifies the Kidney Yang.
Translated into Western Medicine, this formula could be use as a complementary treatment for many conditions as follows:
Chronic Nephritis, Chronic Urethritis hypothyroidism, arthritis and arthrosis, Chronic Bronchitis and Asthma, Diabetes Mellitus.
Also may be used to treat the following symptoms:
• Lower Back Pain, Weakness of Legs, Cold sensation in the lower half of the body, tenseness in the lower abdomen.
• Urinary difficulty, edema or excessive urination or incontinence
• Impotence
INGREDIENTS:
• Gui Zhi (Ramulus Cinnamomi Cassiae) 9-12g
• Fu Ling (Sclerotium Poriae Cocos) 9-12g
• Shao Yao (Radix Paeoniae) 9-15g
• Mu Dan Pi (Cortex Mautan Radicis) 9-12g
• Tao Ren (Semen Persicae) 9-12g
Actions:
Invigorates the blood, transform blood stasis, and reduces fixed abdominal masses.
Translated into Western Medicine, this formula could be use as a complementary treatment for many conditions as follows:
Primary and secondary Amenorrhea, Dysmenorrhea, leiomyoma (uterine fibroids), Cervical erosions, ovarian cysts, Chronic Salpingitis, Chronic Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Endometriosis.
Also may be used to treat the following symptoms:
• Mild persistent uterine bleeding in pregnant and non-pregnant women. Inmobile masses in lower abdomen, absence of menstruation, painful menstruations, and retention of lochia (retention of placenta after delivery).
INGREDIENTS:
• Shu Di Huang (Radix Rehmanniae Glutinosae Conquitae) 180g
• Su Jiu Gui Ban (Deep Fried Plastrum Testudinis) 180g
• Chao Huang Bai Dry-Fried Cortex Phellodendri 120g
• Jiu Chao Zhi Mu (Wine-fired Radix Anemarrehenae Asphodeloidis)120g
Actions:
Enriches the yin and causes fire to descend.
Translated into Western Medicine, this formula could be use as a complementary treatment for many conditions as follows:
Tuberculosis (Lungs, Kidney or bones), Bronchiectasias, Diabetes, Hyperthyroidism and Neurasthenia.
Also may be used to treat the following symptoms:
• Mild persistent bone pain with heat sensation in the body, night sweats, spontaneous emissions, irritability, sensation of heat and pain in the knees and legs also associated with leg weakness. Also coughing of Blood and constant hunger.
INGREDIENTS:
• Chai Hu (Radix Bupleuri) 75g
• Huang Qin (Radiz Scutellariae Baicalensis) 75g
• Yu Jin (Tuber Curcumae) 189g
• Chen Pi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae) 189g
• She Chuang Zi (Fructus Cnidii Monnieri) 75g
• Zhi Gan Cao (Honey-fried Rx Glycyrrhizae Uralensis) 75gr
• Bai Zhu (Rz Atractylodis Macrocephalae) 75gr
• Sheng Di Huang (Radiz Rehmanniae Glutinosae) 75gr
• Zhi Zi (Fructus Gardeniae Jasminoidis) 75gr
• Yu Zhu (Rhizoma Poligonati Odorati) 75gr
• Chuang Niu Xi (Radix Cyathulae Officinalis)
Actions:
Liver Detoxifier, Relieves Liver Qi Stagnation.
Translated into Western Medicine, this formula could be use as a complementary treatment for many conditions as follows: Any Liver Inflammation (Toxic, Viral Hepatitis), Parkinson’s, Cirrhosis.
INGREDIENTS:
• Tian Ma (Rhizoma Gastrodiae Elatae 9g
• Gou Teng (Ramulus Cum Uncis Uncariae) 12 – 15g
• Shi Jue Ming (Concha Haliotidis) 18 – 24g
• Zhi Z (Frustus Gardeniae Jasminoidis) 9g
• Huang Qin (Radiz Scutellariae Baicalensis) 9g
• Yi Mu Cao (Herba Leonuri Heterophylli) 9 – 12 g
• Chuan Niu Xi (Radix Cyathulae Officinalis) 12g
• Du Zhong (Cortex Eucommiae Ulmoidis) 9 – 12g
• Sang Ji Shen (Ramulus Sangjisheng) 9 – 24g
• Ye Jiao Teng (Caulis Polygoni Multiflori) 9 – 30g
• Fu Shen (Sclerotium Poriae Cocos Pararadicis) 9 – 15g
Actions:
Calms the Liver, extinguish wind, clears heat, invigorates the blood, and tonifies the Liver and Kidneys.
Translated into Western Medicine, this formula could be use as a complementary treatment for many conditions as follows:
Cerebrovascular disease, Essential Hypertension, Renal Hypertension, Epilepsy and Neurosis
Also may be used to treat the following symptoms:
• Headache, dizziness, vertigo, tinnitus, blurred vision, insomnia, dream-disturbed sleep
INGREDIENTS:
• Huo Ma Ren (Semen Cannabis Sativae) 500 – 600g
• Xing Ren (Semen Pruni Armeniacae) 150 – 250g
• Shao Yao (Radix Paeoniae) 150 – 250g
• Zhi Shi (Fructus Inmaturus Citri Aurantii) 150 – 250g
• Hou Po (Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis) 150 – 250g
• Du Huang (Radix et Rhizoma Rhei) 300 – 500g
Actions:
Moistens the intestines, drains heat, promotes the movement of qi and unblocks the bowels.
Translated into Western Medicine, this formula could be use as a complementary treatment for many conditions as follows:
Habitual, post partum or post surgical constipation and hemorrhoids
Also may be used to treat the following symptoms:
• Constipation with hard stool that is difficult to expel and frequent urination
INGREDIENTS:
• Ze Xie (Rhizoma Alismatis Orientalis) 4g
• Fu Ling (Sclerotium Poriae Cocos) 2.3g
• Zhu Ling (Sclerotium Polypori Umbellati) 2.3g
• Bai Zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae) 2.3g
• Gui Zhi (Ramulus Cinnamoni Cassiae) 1.5g
Actions:
Promotes Urination, drains dampness, strengthens the spleen, warms the yang, and promotes the transforming functions of qi.
Translated into Western Medicine, this formula could be use as a complementary treatment for many conditions as follows:
Upper and lower urinary tract infection, hypertension, obesity, Lumbago, hypothyroidism, hemorrhagic shock
Also may be used to treat the following symptoms:
• Urinary difficulty accompanied by fever and thirst with a desire to drink. Also could be diarrhea, cough, nausea, feeling of heaviness, sluggishness
INGREDIENTS:
• Cang Er Zi (Fr Xanthii Sibirici) 144.2 mg
• Xin Yi Hua (Flos Magnoliae) 27.6 mg
• Jin Yin Hua (Flos Lonicerae Japonicae) 9.4 mg
• Ju Hua (Flos Chrysanthemi Morifolii) 9.4 mg
• Qin Cao Gen (Rx Rubiae Cordifoliae) 9.4 mg
Actions:
Dispels Wind-Cold. Reduces Wind-Heat
Translated into Western Medicine, this formula could be use as a complementary treatment for many conditions as follows:
Allergic Rhinitis (Acute and Chronic), Sinusitis, Upper respiratory infection, Hay fever,
Also may be used to treat the following symptoms:
• Chronic Cough, Sneezing, itchy eyes, facial pain due to sinusitis, nasal congestion, sore throat.
INGREDIENTS:
• He Shou Wu (Rz. Polygoni Multiflori)
• Shu Di Huang (Rx Rehmmaniae Glurinosae Conquitae)
• Niu Xi (Rx Achyranthis Bidentatae)
• Sang Shen (Fr. Mori Albae)
• Sang Yei (Folium Mori Albae)
• Nu Zhen Zi (Fr. Ligustri Lucidi)
• Hei Zhi Ma (Sm. Sesame Indici)
• Tu Si Zi (Sm Cuseantae Chinensis)
• Jin Ying Zi (Fr Rosae Laevigatae)
• Bu Gu Zhi (Fr Psoralae Coryfoliae)
• Xi Xian Cao (Hb Siegesbeckiae)
• Jin Yin Hua (Flos Lonicerae Japonicae)
• Han Lian Cao (Hb Eclipatae Prostatae)
Actions:
• Tonifies the Liver so strengthen the tendons
• Nourishes the Liver Blood so improves the vision
• Tonifies the Kidney Essence so strengthen the bones
Translated into Western Medicine, this formula could be use as a complementary treatment for many conditions as follows:
Dizziness, Hyperlipidemia, Lumbago, Peripheral Neuropathy, Anemia, Restless Leg Syndrome, Insomnia.
Also may be used to treat the following symptoms:
• Decreased Vision, Tinnitus, Numbness and tingling in extremities, Lower back Pain, premature hair-graying, hair loss, skin dryness, bone pain
It is widely believed by the general public, but not certain that Chinese Medicine is only about “putting needles” everywhere in the body. Opposite to this belief, Traditional Chines Medicine embrace 3 main aspects: Acupuncture, Herbology and Tui-Na (Chinese Massage). It involves a clear, practical and efficient Chinese Medical Diagnosis System. This system mainly evolved through the contribution of Ancient Chinese Herbal practitioners. These wise doctors, among which stands out Zhang Zhong-Jing (SHAN HAN-LUN’s Author), contributes many theories, not only about the herbs, but also about the diseases and how these diseases follows patterns according to seasons and its weather changes. The Five Elements Theory, widely used in Acupuncture Principles, was synthetized by these Herb’s experts.
