Ba Xian Chang Shou Wan (Mai Wei Di Huang Wan) (Eight Immortal Pill for Longevity)
From: Achieving Longevity by Guarding the Source by Gong Ting-Xian (1615)

Bai He Gu Jin Tang (Lily Bulb Decoction to Preserve the Metal)
From: Writing for Posterity of Zhou Shen-Zhai (1573)

Bai Zi Yang Xin Wan (Arborvitae Seed Pill to Nourish the Heart)
From: Compilation of Materials of Benevolence for the Body (1549)

Bu Qi Yang Xue Jiu (Fortify Qi and Nourish Blood Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various

Chang Ning Tang (Intestinal Serenity Decoction)
From: Fu Qing-Zhu's Women's Disorders by Fu Qing-Zhu (1826)

Chun Ze Tang (Spring Marsh Decoction)
From: Prescriptions of Universal Benefit (early 15th Century)

Cong Bai Qi Wei Yin (Scallion Drink with Seven Ingredients)
From: Arcane Essentials from the Imperial Library by Wang Tao (752)

Da Ding Feng Zhu (Major Arrest Wind Pearl)
From: Systematic Differentiation of Warm Pathogen Diseases by Wu Tang / Wu Ju Tong (1798)

Da Zao Wan (Great Creation Pill)
From: Essential Formulas to Support Longevity (1534)

Dan Nang Shu Shi Chen Liao Yang Cao Yao Fang (Gallbladder Rat Time Recuperative Herbal Prescription)
From: Treatise on Armament Technology by Mao Yuanyi (1621)

Dan Zhong Gou Shi Chen Liao Yang Cao Yao Fang (Pericardium Dog Time Recuperative Herbal Prescription)
From: Treatise on Armament Technology by Mao Yuanyi (1621)

Di Huang Yin Zi (Rehmannia Drink)
From: A Simple Book of Formulas (1191) by Wang Shuo

Di Huang Yin Zi (Rehmannia Drink)
From: Comprehensive Recording of Sagely Beneficence from the Zhenghe Era (1117) by Song Imperial Court

Ding Xian Wan (Arrest Seizures Pill)
From: Awakening of the Mind in Medical Studies by Cheng Guo-Peng (1732)

Ding Zhi Wan (Settle the Emotions Pill)
From: Yang Family Formulas (1178) by Yang Tan

Ding Zhi Wan (Settle the Emotions Pill)
From: Wondrous Lantern for Peering into the Origin and Development of Miscellaneous Diseases (1773) by Shen Jin-Ao

Er Dong Tang (Two Winters Soup)
From: Awakening of the Mind in Medical Studies by Cheng Guo-Peng (1732)

Er Jia Fu Mai Tang (Two Shell Decoction to Restore the Pulse)
From: Systematic Differentiation of Warm Pathogen Diseases by Wu Tang / Wu Ju Tong (1798)

Gan Lu Yin (Sweet Dew Drink)
From: Formulary of the Pharmacy Service for Benefiting the People of the Taiping Era by Tai Yi Ju (Imperial Medical Bureau) (1107)

Geng Nian An Wan (Peaceful Menopause Pills)
From: Aura Herbs (2020)

Gou Teng San (Uncaria Powder)
From: Formulas of Universal Benefit from My Practice (1132) by Xu Shu-Wei

Gu Biao Zhi Han Tang (Stabilise the Exterior and Stop Sweating Decoction)
From: Case Histories of Huang Wen-Dong (2001) by Huang Wen-Dong

Gu Chi Wan (Firm the Teeth Pills)
From: Combined gu chi wan and spiramycin in the treatment of periodontal disease by Zhang JZ, Yang XX & Tong YH (1992)

Gu Ti Di Huang Jiu (Securing the Body Wine with Rehmannia)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various

Hui Fu Qi Qi Yin Xu Fang (Convalescent Stage Qi and Yin Deficiency Prescription)
From: Diagnosis and Treatment Protocol for Novel Coronavirus Pneumonia (Trial Version 7), Chinese Medical Journal 2020, 133(9): 1087-1095. doi: 10.1097/CM9.0000000000000819 by Wei Pei-Fang (editor), National Health Commission & National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine (2020)

Hui Yang Jiu Ji Tang (Revive the Yang in Emergencies Decoction)
From: Revised Popular Guide to the Discussion of Cold Damage by Yu Gen-Chu, Revised by He Bing-Yuan (Qing dynasty)

Jia Jian Fu Mai Tang (Modified Restore the Pulse Decoction)
From: Systematic Differentiation of Warm Pathogen Diseases by Wu Tang / Wu Ju Tong (1798)

Jia Jian Liang Ge San (Modified Cool the Diaphragm Powder)
From: Golden Mirror of the Medical Tradition by Wu Qian (1742)

Jia Wei Mai Men Dong Tang (Modified Ophiopogonis Decoction)
From: Essays on Medicine Esteeming the Chinese and Respecting the Western by Zang Xi Chun / Zang Shou Fu (1918-1934)

Jia Wei Si Wu Tang (Augmented Four Substance Decoction)
From: Fang's Orthodox Lineage of Pulse and Symptoms (1749)

Ju Pi Zhu Ru Tang (Tangerine Peel and Bamboo Shavings Decoction)
From: Formulas to Aid the Living by Yan Yong-He (1253)

Long Chi Qing Hun San (Dragon's Tooth Powder to Clear the Ethereal Soul)
From: Comprehensive Medicine According to Master Zhang (1695) by Zhang Lu-Yu / Shi-Wan

Long Dan Xie Gan Tang (Gentian Decoction to Drain the Liver)
From: Precious Mirror of Health by Luo Tian-Yi (Yuan Dynasty)

Mai Men Dong Jiu (Ophiopogonon Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various

Mai Men Dong Tang (Ophiopogonis Decoction)
From: Essentials from the Golden Cabinet by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Nei Bu Huang Qi Tang (Astragalus Decoction to Tonify the Interior)
From: Formulas Bequeathed by the Unorthodox Genius Liu Jian-Zi (499) by Liu Jian-Zi

Niu Xi Rou Gui Jiu (Achyranthes and Cinnamon Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various

Qin Lian Si Wu Tang (Four Substance Decoction with Scutellaria and Coptis)
From: Wondrous Lantern for Peering into the Origin and Development of Miscellaneous Diseases (1773) by Shen Jin-Ao

Qing Chang Yin (Clear the Intestines Drink)
From: Records of Pattern Discrimination (1687)

Qing Fei Tang (Clear the Lung Decoction)
From: Restoration of Health from the Myriad Diseases by Gong Ting-Xian (1587)

Qing Gong Tang (Clear the Palace Decoction)
From: Systematic Differentiation of Warm Pathogen Diseases by Wu Tang / Wu Ju Tong (1798)

Qing Shu Yi Qi Tang (Clear Summerheat and Augment the Qi Decoction)
From: Warp and Weft of Warm Diseases by Wang Shi-Xiong / Wang Meng-Ying (1852)

Qing Shu Yi Qi Tang (Clear Summerheat and Augment the Qi Decoction)
From: Clarifying Doubts About Damage from Internal and External Causes by Li Gao / Li Dong Yuan (1247)

Qing Xin Lian Zi Yin (Clear the Heart Drink with Lotus Seed)
From: Formulary of the Pharmacy Service for Benefiting the People of the Taiping Era by Tai Yi Ju (Imperial Medical Bureau) (1107)

Qing Ying Tang (Clear the Nutritive Level Decoction)
From: Systematic Differentiation of Warm Pathogen Diseases by Wu Tang / Wu Ju Tong (1798)

Qing Zao Jiu Fei Tang (Clear Dryness and Rescue the Lungs Decoction)
From: Precepts for Physicians (1658)

Que Lao Jiu (Step Back from Old Age Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various

San Jia Fu Mai Tang (Three Shell Decoction to Restore the Pulse)
From: Systematic Differentiation of Warm Pathogen Diseases by Wu Tang / Wu Ju Tong (1798)

Sha Shen Mai Men Dong Tang (Glehnia and Ophiopogonis Decoction)
From: Systematic Differentiation of Warm Pathogen Diseases by Wu Tang / Wu Ju Tong (1798)

Shen Qi Jiu (Ginseng and Lycium Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various

Shen Song Yang Xin Jiao Nang (Ginseng and Spikenard Capsules to Open and Nourish the Heart)
From: State Food and Drug Administration of China (2003)

Sheng Mai San (Restore the Pulse Powder)
From: Expounding on the Origins of Medicine by Li Gao / Li Dong Yuan (Yuan Dynasty)

Sheng Tie Luo Yin (Iron Filings Drink)
From: Awakening of the Mind in Medical Studies by Cheng Guo-Peng (1732)

Shi Hu Ye Guang Wan (Dendrobium Pill for Night Vision)
From: Experiental Formulas from the Auspicious Balmboo Hall (1326)

Shu Yu Wan (Dioscorea Pill)
From: Essentials from the Golden Cabinet by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Si Yin Jian (Four Yin Decoction)
From: Collected Treatises of Jing-Yue by Zhang Jie Bin / Zhang Jing Yue (1624)

Sun Shang Yao Jiu (Detriment and Damage Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various

Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan (Heavenly Emperor's Pill to Tonify the Heart)
From: Fine Formulas for Women with Annotations and Commentary (16th century)

Wei Long Shi Chen Liao Yang Cao Yao Fang (Stomach Dragon Time Recuperative Herbal Prescription)
From: Treatise on Armament Technology by Mao Yuanyi (1621)

Wen Jing Tang (Warm the Flow Decoction)
From: Essentials from the Golden Cabinet by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Wu Shi Lian Mei Tang (Master Wu's Coptis and Mume Decoction)
From: Systematic Differentiation of Warm Pathogen Diseases by Wu Tang / Wu Ju Tong (1798)

Wu Xu Jiu (Black Beard Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various

Wu Zhi Yin (Five Juice Drink)
From: Systematic Differentiation of Warm Pathogen Diseases by Wu Tang / Wu Ju Tong (1798)

Xin Jia Huang Long Tang (Yellow Dragon Decoction)
From: Systematic Differentiation of Warm Pathogen Diseases by Wu Tang / Wu Ju Tong (1798)

Xin Jia Yu Nu Jian (Newly Augmented Jade Woman Decoction)
From: Revised Popular Guide to the Discussion of Cold Damage by Yu Gen-Chu, Revised by He Bing-Yuan (Qing dynasty)

Xin Yi Qing Fei Yin (Magnolia Flower Drink to Clear the Lungs)
From: Orthodox Lineage of External Medicine by Chen Shi-Gong (1617)

Xing Su Yin (You Ke) (Apricot and Perilla Drink (Paediatric Version))
From: Golden Mirror of the Medical Tradition by Wu Qian (1742)

Yang Xin Tang (Nourish the Heart Decoction)
From: Systematic Great Compendium of Medicine Past and Present (1556) by Xu Chun-Fu

Yang Yin Qing Fei Tang (Nourish the Yin and Clear the Lungs Decoction)
From: Jade Key to Layered Stories (18th Century)

Yang Yin Yi Qi Tang (Nourish Yin and Augment the Qi Decoction)
From: Journal of Ethnopharmacology 324, 117786 by Xiao-min Liu, Hui Shi & Wei Li (2024)

Yi Guan Jian (Linking Decoction)
From: Continuation of Famous Physicians' Cases Organised by Categories (1770)

Yi Jia Fu Mai Tang (One Shell Decoction to Restore the Pulse)
From: Systematic Differentiation of Warm Pathogen Diseases by Wu Tang / Wu Ju Tong (1798)

Yi Qi Qing Jin Tang (Augment the Qi and Clear the Metal Decoction)
From: Golden Mirror of the Medical Tradition by Wu Qian (1742)

Yi Shou Jiu (Boosting Longevity Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various

Yi Wei Tang (Benefit the Stomach Decoction)
From: Systematic Differentiation of Warm Pathogen Diseases by Wu Tang / Wu Ju Tong (1798)

Yin Qiao Tang (Honeysuckle and Forsythia Decoction)
From: Systematic Differentiation of Warm Pathogen Diseases by Wu Tang / Wu Ju Tong (1798)

Yu Nu Jian (Jade Woman Decoction)
From: Collected Treatises of Jing-Yue by Zhang Jie Bin / Zhang Jing Yue (1624)

Yu Quan Wan (Jade Spring Pill)
From: Straight Directions from Ren-Zhai (1264) by Yang Shi-Ying / Ren-Zhai

Yue Hua Wan (Moonlight Pill)
From: Awakening of the Mind in Medical Studies by Cheng Guo-Peng (1732)

Zeng Ye Cheng Qi Tang (Increase Fluids and Order the Qi Decoction)
From: Systematic Differentiation of Warm Pathogen Diseases by Wu Tang / Wu Ju Tong (1798)

Zeng Ye Tang (Increase the Fluids Decocotion)
From: Systematic Differentiation of Warm Pathogen Diseases by Wu Tang / Wu Ju Tong (1798)

Zhi Gan Cao Tang (Prepared Licorice Decoction)
From: Discussion of Cold Damage by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Zhou Gong Bai Sui Jiu (Master Zhou's Hundred Years Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various

Zhu Ye Cheng Liu Tang (Lophatherum and Tamarisk Decoction)
From: Extensive Notes on Medicine from the First-Awakened Studio (1613)

Zhu Ye Shi Gao Tang (Lophatherum and Gypsum Decoction)
From: Discussion of Cold Damage by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Zhu Ye Yu Nu Jian (Lophatherum Jade Woman Decoction)
From: Systematic Differentiation of Warm Pathogen Diseases by Wu Tang / Wu Ju Tong (1798)

Zi Yin Jiang Huo Tang (Decoction to Enrich Yin and Direct Fire Downward)
From: Restoration of Health from the Myriad Diseases by Gong Ting-Xian (1587)

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Reference Notes:

Individual herb information has sourced mainly from TCM Wiki and American Dragon for basic data and then updated manually with my own notes. Zhou, Xie and Yan (2011): Encyclopedia of Traditional Chinese Medicines, Vol. 5, and A+ Medical Encyclopaedia have been used for entries not available from those sources with additional material searched for and filled in where available. Western herbs not appearing in the Chinese literature have used Ross (2010): Combining Western Herbs and Chinese Medicine: A Clinical Materia Medica, White Rabbit Institute of Healing and therapeutika.ch. Choices of which source to use or combine have been my own.

These pages are intended to assist clinicians and are not intended for self-diagnosis or treatment for which a qualified professional should be consulted. Actions and indications are taken from traditional uses and do not necessarily reflect the evidence base which should be researched independently. Dosages are for guidance only and will vary dependening on the potency of the batch and the tolerance of the individual so should be evaluated by a professional based on individual needs.