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Commonly-used Classical Formulas of Chinese Medicine

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Here is a list of commonly-used Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) prescriptions, organized by their Chinese names, pinyin, key ingredients (where notable), and primary indications. These formulas are often tailored to individual patterns, so professional consultation is advised.

1. 小柴胡汤 (Xiǎo Chái Hú Tāng) – Minor Bupleurum Decoction

    Ingredients: Bupleurum (Chái Hú), Scutellaria (Huáng Qín), Ginseng (Rén Shēn), etc.

    Uses: Harmonizes internal/external conditions; treats alternating fever/chills, chest discomfort, and mild infections.

2. 桂枝汤 (Guì Zhī Tāng) – Cinnamon Twig Decoction

    Ingredients: Cinnamon (Guì Zhī), Peony (Bái Sháo), Ginger (Shēng Jiāng).

    Uses: Releases exterior wind-cold; addresses early-stage colds with sweating.

3. 四君子汤 (Sì Jūn Zǐ Tāng) – Four Gentlemen Decoction

    Ingredients: Ginseng (Rén Shēn), Atractylodes (Bái Zhú), Poria (Fú Líng), Licorice (Gān Cǎo).

    Uses: Tonifies spleen qi; treats fatigue, poor digestion, and weak appetite.

4. 六味地黄丸 (Liù Wèi Dì Huáng Wán) – Six-Ingredient Rehmannia Pill

    Ingredients: Rehmannia (Shēng Dì Huáng), Cornus (Shān Zhū Yú), Dioscorea (Shān Yào).

    Uses: Nourishes kidney yin; for dizziness, tinnitus, and night sweats.

5. 补中益气汤 (Bǔ Zhōng Yì Qì Tāng) – Tonify the Middle and Augment Qi Decoction

    Ingredients: Astragalus (Huáng Qí), Ginseng (Rén Shēn), Licorice (Gān Cǎo).

    Uses: Lifts sinking spleen qi; addresses prolapse, chronic diarrhea, or fatigue.

6. 逍遥散 (Xiāo Yáo Sǎn) – Free and Easy Wanderer Powder

    Ingredients: Bupleurum (Chái Hú), Peony (Bái Sháo), Atractylodes (Bái Zhú).

    Uses: Soothes liver qi stagnation; for stress, menstrual irregularities, or bloating.

7. 银翘散 (Yín Qiào Sǎn) – Honeysuckle and Forsythia Powder

    Ingredients: Honeysuckle (Jīn Yín Huā), Forsythia (Lián Qiào), Mint (Bò He).

    Uses: Clears wind-heat; treats sore throat, fever, and early-stage viral infections.

8. 龙胆泻肝汤 (Lóng Dǎn Xiè Gān Tāng) – Gentiana Drain the Liver Decoction

    Ingredients: Gentiana (Lóng Dǎn), Gardenia (Zhī Zǐ), Alisma (Zé Xiè).

    Uses: Clears liver-gallbladder damp-heat; for migraines, hypertension, or jaundice.

9. 归脾汤 (Guī Pí Tāng) – Restore the Spleen Decoction

    Ingredients: Ginseng (Rén Shēn), Longan (Lóng Yǎn Ròu), Astragalus (Huáng Qí).

    Uses: Nourishes heart-spleen blood; addresses insomnia, palpitations, or anemia.


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    Uses: Resolves summer dampness; treats nausea, diarrhea, or food stagnation.

11. 血府逐瘀汤 (Xuè Fǔ Zhú Yū Tāng) – Drive Out Stasis in the Mansion of Blood Decoction

    Ingredients: Peach Kernel (Táo Rén), Safflower (Hóng Huā), Bupleurum (Chái Hú).

    Uses: Invigorates blood circulation; for chest pain, menstrual clots, or trauma.

12. 温胆汤 (Wēn Dǎn Tāng) – Warm the Gallbladder Decoction

    Ingredients: Bamboo Shavings (Zhú Rú), Citrus Peel (Chén Pí), Pinellia (Bàn Xià).

    Uses: Clears phlegm-heat; addresses anxiety, insomnia, or palpitations.

13. 独活寄生汤 (Dú Huó Jì Shēng Tāng) – Pubescent Angelica and Mistletoe Decoction

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    Uses: Strengthens tendons/bones; treats chronic lower back pain or arthritis.

14. 黄连解毒汤 (Huáng Lián Jiě Dú Tāng) – Coptis Detoxification Decoction

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15. 金匮肾气丸 (Jīn Guì Shèn Qì Wán) – Golden Cabinet Kidney Qi Pill

    Ingredients: Rehmannia (Shú Dì Huáng), Cinnamon (Guì Zhī), Aconite (Fù Zǐ).

    Uses: Warms kidney yang; addresses cold limbs, edema, or low back pain.

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    Individualization: TCM formulas are modified based on a patient’s specific pattern (e.g., yin/yang balance, qi/blood status).

    Safety: Some herbs may interact with medications or have contraindications (e.g., pregnancy).

    Consultation: Always seek guidance from a licensed TCM practitioner before use.