Ba Du Chi Wan (Eight Toxins Red Pill)
From: Ancient and Modern Records of Proven Prescriptions by Zhen Liyan (Tang Dynasty)

Ba Wei Di Huang Wan (Eight Ingredient Pill with Rehmannia)
From: Fu Qing-Zhu's Women's Disorders by Fu Qing-Zhu (1826)

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)

Bi Xie Shen Shi Tang (Dioscorea Decoction to Leach Out Dampness)
From: A Doctor's Experience of Ulcers by Gao Bingjun (1805)

Bu Shen Gu Chi Wan (Tonify the Kidneys to Firm the Teeth Pills)
From: Chengdu Jiuzhitang Jinding Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Chai Ge Jie Ji Tang (Bupleurum and Kudzu Decoction to Release the Muscle Layer)
From: Awakening of the Mind in Medical Studies by Cheng Guo-Peng (1732)

Da Huang Mu Dan Tang (Rhubarb and Moutan Decoction)
From: Essentials from the Golden Cabinet by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Dan Huang Si Ni San (Moutan and Phellodendron Powder for Frigid Extremities)
From: New Explanations of Medical Formulas (1980)

Dang Gui Tang (Angelica Decoction)
From: New Compilation of Proven Formulas by Bao Xiang-Ao (1846)

Die Da Sun Shang Yu (Traumatic Bruises Bath)
From: Shen-nong.com

Du Qi Wan (Capital Qi Pill)
From: Symptom, Cause, Pulse and Treatment (1706)

Er Long Zuo Ci Wan (Pill for Deafness that is Kind to the Left (Kidney))
From: Discussion of Warm Epidemics (1642) by Wu You-Xing / You-Ke

Feng Liao Xing Fen Shi Die Da Yao Jiu (Feng Liaoxing's Rheumatic and Traumatic Injury Medicated Wine)
From: Chinese Pharmacopoeia by Feng Xiaoling (2020)

Fu Ling Ju Hua Jiu (Poria and Chrysanthemum Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various

Ge Xia Zhu Yu Tang (Drive Out Stasis from Below the Diaphragm Decoction)
From: Correction of Errors Among Physicians by Wang Qing-Ren (1830)

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

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)

Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan (Cinnamon Twig and Poria Pill)
From: Essentials from the Golden Cabinet by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Hua Gan Jian Tang (Transform the Liver Decoction)
From: Collected Treatises of Jing-Yue by Zhang Jie Bin / Zhang Jing Yue (1624)

Ji Sheng Shen Qi Wan (Life Saver Kidney Qi Pill)
From: Formulas to Aid the Living by Yan Yong-He (1253)

Jia Jian Xiao Chai Hu Tang (Modified Minor Bupleurum Decoction)
From: Six Texts on Cold Damage (1445) by Tao Hua

Jia Wei Liu Wei Di Huang Wan (Augmented Six Ingredient Rehmannia Pill)
From: Golden Mirror of the Medical Tradition by Wu Qian (1742)

Jia Wei Xiao Yao San (Augmented Rambling Powder)
From: Summary of Internal Medicine (Ming dynasty)

Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan / Cui Shi Ba Wei Wan (Kidney Qi Pill from the Golden Cabinet / Cui's Eight Ingredient Pill)
From: Essentials from the Golden Cabinet by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)

Liu Wei Di Huang Wan (Six Ingredient Rehmannia Pill)
From: Craft of Medicines and Patterns for Children by Qian Yi (1119)

Ming Mu Di Huang Wan (Improve Vision with Rehmannia Pill)
From: Scrutiny of the Precious Jade Case (1642) by Fu Ren-Yu

Niu Xi San (Achyranthes Powder)
From: Formulary of the Pharmacy Service for Benefiting the People of the Taiping Era by Tai Yi Ju (Imperial Medical Bureau) (1107)

Qi Ju Di Huang Wan (Goji Berry, Chysanthemum and Rehmannia Pill)
From: Craft of Medicines and Patterns for Children by Qian Yi (1119)

Qian Lie Shu Wan (Prostate Comfort Pills)
From: Aura Herbs (2020)

Qing Gan Da Yu Tang (Clear the Liver and Thrust Out Constraint Decoction)
From: Revised Popular Guide to the Discussion of Cold Damage by Yu Gen-Chu, Revised by He Bing-Yuan (Qing dynasty)

Qing Hao Bie Jia Tang (Artemisia and Soft-Shelled Turtle Shell Decoction [Version 1])
From: Systematic Differentiation of Warm Pathogen Diseases by Wu Tang / Wu Ju Tong (1798)

Qing Hao Bie Jia Tang [Version 2] (Artemisia and Soft-Shelled Turtle Shell Decoction [Version 2])
From: Systematic Differentiation of Warm Pathogen Diseases by Wu Tang / Wu Ju Tong (1798)

Qing Jing San (Clear the Menses Powder)
From: Fu Qing-Zhu's Women's Disorders by Fu Qing-Zhu (1826)

Qing Liang Yin Zi (Cooling and Clearing Drink)
From: Symptoms, Causes, Pulse and Treatment (Ming dynastry)

Qing Wei San (Clear the Stomach Powder)
From: Secrets from the Orchid Chamber by Li Gao / Li Dong Yuan (1276)

Qing Wei Tang (Clear the Stomach Decoction)
From: Golden Mirror of the Medical Tradition by Wu Qian (1742)

Qing Wen Bai Du Yin (Clear Epidemics and Overcome Toxicity Drink)
From: Achievements Regarding Epidemic Rashes (1794)

Sang Dan Xie Bai Tang (Mulberry Leaf and Moutan Decoction to Drain the White)
From: Revised Popular Guide to the Discussion of Cold Damage by Yu Gen-Chu, Revised by He Bing-Yuan (Qing dynasty)

Shen Qi Di Huang Tang (Codonopsis, Astragalus and Rehmannia Decoction)
From: Illuminating the Origins of Miscellaneous Diseases with a Rhinoceros Candle: Colorectal Disease by Shen Jinao (1773)

Shi Bu Wan (Ten Tonic Pill)
From: Formulas to Aid the Living by Yan Yong-He (1253)

Shi Hui San (Ten Partially Charred Substances Powder)
From: Miraculous Book of Ten Remedies for Consumption (1348)

Shuang Dan (Double Cinnabar)
From: Chinese Pharmacopoeia (2005)

Shun Jing Tang (Smooth the Menses Decoction)
From: Fu Qing-Zhu's Women's Disorders by Fu Qing-Zhu (1826)

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

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

Wen Jing Tang (Flow Warming Decoction)
From: Fine Formulas for Women (1237)

Xi Di Tou Ying Tang (Rhinocerous and Rehmannia Decocotion for Venting the Nutritive Level)
From: Selected Formulas for Warm-Heat Pathogen Diseases (c. 1900)

Xi Jiao Di Huang Tang (Rhinoceros Horn and Rehmannia Decoction)
From: Important Formulas Worth a Thousand Gold Pieces by Sun Si Miao (650)

Xie Gan Tang (Drain the Liver Decocotion)
From: Selections from the Clinical Experience of Guan You-Bo (2006) by Guan You-Bo

Xiong Gui Tiao Xue Yin (Chuanxiong and Tangkuei Drink to Regulate the Blood)
From: Restoration of Health from the Myriad Diseases by Gong Ting-Xian (1587)

Xuan Yu Tong Jing Tang (Diffuse Constraint and Unblocks the Channels Decoction)
From: Fu Qing-Zhu's Women's Disorders by Fu Qing-Zhu (1826)

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)

Yao Tong Pian (Lumbar Pain Pills)
From: Aura Herbs (2020)

Yi Shen Ming Mu Tang (Augment the Kidneys and Brighten the Eyes Decoction)
From: Journal of Ethnopharmacology 324, 117786 by Xiao-min Liu, Hui Shi & Wei Li (2024)

Yi Yi Ren Tang (Coix Seed Decoction)
From: Indispensable Tools for Pattern Treatment by Wang Ken-Tang (1602)

Yin Hua Jie Du Tang (Honeysuckle Decocotion to Resolve Toxicity)
From: Collected Experiences on Treating Sores (1806)

Zhe Chong Yin (Drink to Turn Back the Penetrating Vessel)
From: Formulas from the Discussions on Women's Precious Delivery (1851)

Zheng Gu Zi Jin Dan (Bone Setters Purple Gold Special Pill)
From: Golden Mirror of the Medical Tradition by Wu Qian (1742)

Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan (Anemarrhenae, Phellodendron and Rehmannia Pill)
From: Craft of Medicines and Patterns for Children by Qian Yi (1119)

Zhi Zi Qin Ge Tang (Gardenia, Scutellaria and Kudzu Decoction)
From: Unwilting Formulas (Qing Dynasty)

Zhong Zheng Qi Qi Ying Liang Fan Fang (Severe Stage Qi and Ying Both Blazing 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)

Zi Jing Wu Jia Jiu (Redbud and Acanthopanax Wine)
From: A+ Medical Encyclopedia (2011)

Zi Shui Qing Gan Yin (Enrich Water and Clear the Liver Drink)
From: Externally Contracted Patterns from Xitang (1725)

Research Links:

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.