HERBS AND ACTIONS
Pin Yin
Actions
Chai Hu
Resolves Shao Yang disorders, reduces fever, spreads Liver Qi and relieves Stagnation.
Huang Qin
Clears Lung Heat, drains Fire and calms ascending Liver Yang.
Zhi Ban Xia
Dries Dampness, transforms Phlegm, descends Rebellious Qi, harmonizes the Stomach and stops vomiting.
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Sheng Jiang
Releases the exterior, disperses Cold, stops vomiting, stops cough and reduces the toxicity of other herbs.
Ren Shen
Tonifies Yuan, Spleen, Stomach, Lung and Heart Qi.
Zhi Gan Cao
Resolves Phlegm, stops cough, clears Heat. and moderates and harmonizes the properties of other herbs.
Da Zao
Strengthens the Spleen, tonifies Qi and moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs.
FORMULA ACTIONS
Harmonizes and releases Shao Yang Stage disorders
Relieves the Liver
Harmonizes the Liver and Spleen
SYNDROMES
Shao Yang Stage disorders
Gu Syndrome
Liver Qi Stagnation with Spleen Dampness
Heat in the Liver, Gallbladder, Stomach and/or Lungs
CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS
Alternating chills and fever
Dry throat
Bitter or sour taste in the mouth
Dizziness
Sensation of fullness in the chest and hypochondrium
Irritability
Heartburn
Chest distention
Difficulty taking deep breaths
Hardness beneath the Heart
Hypochondriac pain with pressure
Stress
Being downcast with no desire to eat
Anorexia
Vertigo
May be palpitations
Dysphoria
Retching
Abdominal pain
Stomach ache
Reduced appetite
Subcostal bloating
Depression
Amenorrhea
Tendency to diarrhea
Nervousness
Nausea
Vomiting
May be urinary dysfunction
Restlessness
Sometimes fatigue
Headaches (side of head)
Rib pain
Achiness
Ear infection
Hearing difficulty
Red eyes
Stiff shoulders
Throat pain
Hip pain