Yu Ping Feng San

Jade Windscreen Powder

Actions: Augments the qi, stabilizes the exterior, and stops sweating.

Chief (a) Huang Qi Strengthening the qi and stabilizing the exterior. (tonifies
the superficial aspects of the Lungs and Spleen)

Deputy (b) Bai Zhu Strengthens the Spleen and augments the qi.

Assistant (c) Fang Feng Circulates in the exterior of the body where it expels wind.

Indications: Aversion to drafts, spontaneous sweating, recurrent colds, a shiny, pale

complexion, a pale tongue with a white coating, and a floating, xu, and soft pulse.
 Mu Li San
Oyster Shell Powder

C
A

Actions: Inhibits sweating and stabilizes the exterior.

Chief (a) Mu Li Benefits the yin, anchors the floating yang, inhibits
sweating, and relieves irritability.

Deputy (b) Huang Qi Strongly tonifies the Lung qi and is of particular

benefit to the superficial protective qi.

Assistant (c) Ma Huang Gen Assists the chief herb in augmenting the Heart qi,
restraining sweat, and stabilizing the exterior.

(d) Fu Xiao Mai Mildly nourishes the Heart yin and clears heat from the
Heart.

Indications: Spontaneous sweating that worsens at night, palpitations, easily startled, shortness
of breath, irritability, general debility, lethargy, a pale-red tongue, and a thin, frail pulse.
 Dang Gui Liu Huang Tang
Tangkuei and Six-Yellow Decoction

G C

D
B

Actions: Enriches the yin, clears heat, stabilizes the exterior, and stops sweating.

Chief (a) Dang Gui Nourishes the xue and increases the fluids.

(b) Sheng Di Huang Enriches and nourishes the Kidney yin.

(c) Shu Di Huang
All 3 nourishes the Kidney yin and enables it to
control the fire.

Deputies (d) Huang Lian Drains fire from the Heart.

(e) Huang Qin Relieves the irritability and clears heat in order to
(f) Huang Bai fortify the yin.

Assistant (g) Huang Qi Augment the protective qi and stabilize the

exterior. (prevents excessive sweating)

Indications: fever, night sweats, red face, dry mouth and parched lips, irritability, dry stools,
dark and scanty urine, a red, dry tongue, and a rapid pulse.
 Jiu Xian San
Nine-Immortal Powder

I F E

C
A
K

D J
B

H
G

Actions: Preserves the Lungs, stops coughing, augments the qi, and nourishes the yin.

Chief (a) Ren Shen Tonifies and augments the qi.

(Dang Shen)

(b) Zhi Ying Su Ke Restrains the Lungs and stops coughs.

Deputy (c) Wu Wei Zi Assist Zhi Ying Su Ke in restraining the Lungs and
(d) Wu Mei stopping the coughing.

Nourishes the Lung yin and serves a minor astringent

(e) E Jiao function.
Assistant (f) Kuan Dong Hua Stop the coughing and transform phlegm, and direct
(g) Bei Mu rebellious qi downward to calm the wheezing.
(h) Jie Geng
Stopping coughs and wheezing, especially from yin xu.

(i) Sang Bai Pi

Envoy (j) Sheng Jiang Regulate the interaction between the nutritive and
(k) Da Zao protective qi, thereby reinforcing the general effect of the
formula and enabling the Lungs to more quickly recover.

Indications: Chronic, unremitting cough with wheezing, a shiny-white complexion, shortness of

breath, spontaneous sweating, and a xu, rapid pulse.
 Zhen Ren Yang Zang Tang
True Man’s Decoction to Nourish the Organs

H D I
F

E G
A

B
J
C

Actions: Warms the middle, tonifies xu, restrains leakage from the Intestines, and stops diarrhea.

Chief (a) Ren Shen Strengthening the Spleen and augmenting the middle qi.
(Dang Shen)
(b) Bai Zhu
Deputy (c) Rou Gui Warm the Kidney yang and Spleen to dispel cold, and
(d) Wei Rou Dou help the chief herbs strengthen the Spleen.
Kou
Binds up the Intestines and stops diarrhea. Breaks the
(e) He Zi cycle of diarrhea and abandonment.
(f) Zhi Ying Su Ke
Assistant (g) Bai Shao Tonify the yin and xue.
(h) Dang Gui

(i) Mu Xiang Revives the Spleen and regulates the qi, thereby helping
with digestion and abdominal pain.
Envoy (j) Zhi Gan Cao Helps the chief herbs tonify the middle burner, works
with Bai Shao to alleviate abdominal pain, and
harmonizes the actions of the other herbs.
Indications: Chronic diarrhea or dysenteric disorders with unremitting diarrhea to the point of
incontinence, and in severe cases, prolapsed rectum. The diarrhea may contain pus and xue, and
there may also be tenesmus. Accompanying symptoms include mild, persistent abdominal pain
that responds favorably to local pressure or warmth, lethargy, a wan complexion, reduced
appetite, soreness of the lower back, lack of strength in the legs, a pale tongue with a white
coating, and a slow, thin pulse.
 Tao Hua Tang
Peach Blossom Decoction

Actions: Warms the middle and binds up the bowels.

Chief Chi Shi Zhi Binds up the Intestines and stabilizes the
abandoned disorder.

Deputy (a) Gan Jiang Calms the middle burner and expels cold.

Assistant Geng Mi Nourishes the Stomach and harmonizes the middle

(Non-glutinous burner.
rice)

Indications: Chronic dysenteric disorders with dark xue and pus in the stool, abdominal pain
that responds favorably to local pressure or warmth, a pale tongue, and a pulse that is slow and
frail or faint and thin.
 Si Shen Wan
Four-Miracle Pill

F
A

C
E B

Actions: Warms and tonifies the Spleen and Kidneys, binds up the Intestines, and stops diarrhea.

Chief (a) Bu Gu Zhi Tonifies the gate of vitality and benefits earth (Spleen)
by fortifying this aspect of fire.
Deputy (b) Rou Dou Kou Warms the Spleen and Kidneys and binds up the
Intestines.
Assistant (c) Wu Zhu Yu Disperses cold in the middle burner (Sp/St) and thereby
complements the action of the chief herb (which warms
the source of the prenatal qi) by warming the source of
the postnatal qi.

Strengthens the deputy’s ability to bind up the Intestines.

(d) Wu Wei Zi
Envoy (e) Sheng Jiang Disperses cold and activates the metabolism of water.

Nourishes the Spleen and Stomach.

(f) Da Zao

Indications: Diarrhea which occurs daily just before sunrise, lack of interest in food and
inability to digest what is eaten, soreness of the lower back with cold limbs, fatigue and lethargy,
a pale tongue with a thin, white coating, and a submerged, slow, and forceless pulse. There may
also be abdominal pain.
 Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan
Metal Lock Pill to Stabilize the Essence

F
B

A
C

Actions: Stabilizes the Kidneys and binds up the semen.

Chief (a) Sha Yuan Ji Li Tonifies the Kidneys and benefits the essence, and stops
the leakage of semen by stabilizing the gate of essence.
Deputy (b) Lian Zi Assist the chief herb in stabilizing the gate of essence
(c) Qian Shi and stopping the leakage of semen.
Assistant (d) Su Zhi Long Gu Powerful restraining substances which suppress the
(e) Duan Mu Li blazing fire and thereby assist in preventing
spermatorrhea.

(f) Lian Xu Binds up the semen to stop it from leaking.

Indications: Chronic spermatorrhea, impotence, fatigue and weakness, sore and weak limbs,
lower back pain, tinnitus, a pale tongue with a white coating, and a thin, frail pulse.
 Sang Piao Xiao San
Mantis Egg-case Powder

Dang Shen
Fu Shen Gui Ban

Mu Li

Sang Piao Xiao

Dang Gui

Yuan Zhi
Chang Pu

Actions: Regulates and tonifies the Heart and Kidneys, stabilizes the essence, and stops leakage.

Chief (a) Sang Piao Xiao Tonifies the Kidneys, stabilizes the essence, and stops
leakage.

(b) Long Gu Helps the first in binding up the essence, calms the spirit,
and steadies the will.
Deputy (c) Ren Shen Strongly tonifies the source qi.
(Dang Shen)

(d) Fu Shen Facilitates communication between the Heart qi and

Kidneys.

(e) Yuan Zhi Facilitates communication between the Kidney qi and the
Heart.

(f) Chang Pu Opens up the sensory orifices of the Heart and spirit.
Assistant (g) Gui Ban Nourish the xue and yin.
(h) Dang Gui

Indications: Frequent urination (sometimes to the point of incontinence), urine the color of rice
water (gray and cloudy) sometimes accompanied by spermatorrhea. Other signs and symptoms
include disorientation, forgetfulness, a pale tongue with a white coating, and a thin, slow, and
frail pulse.
 Suo Quan Wan
Shut the Sluice Pill

A
B

Actions: Warms the Kidneys, dispels cold, shuts off urinary frequency, and stops leakage.

Chief (a) Yi Zhi Ren Warms the Kidneys and helps them to grasp the qi. Also
warms the Spleen, which assists in governing the fluids.

Deputy (b) Wu Yao Disperses cold in the lower burner and thereby helps
transform the Bladder qi and restrain urination.

Assistant (c) Shan Yao Strengthens the Spleen, tonifies the Kidneys, and binds
up the essence.

Indications: Frequent, clear, and prolonged urination or enuresis accompanied by a pale tongue
with a white coating and a submerged, frail pulse.
 Gui Zhi Jia Long Gu Mu Li Tang
Cinnamon Twig Decoction plus Dragon Bone and Oyster Shell

D G
A

Actions: Restrains the essence, suppresses rebellion, and regulates and harmonizes the yin and
yang.

Chief (a) Gui Zhi Warms the yang.

(b) Bai Shao Restrains the yin.

Deputy (c) Long Gu Weighs down or anchors the yang so that it

reunites with the yin.

(d) Mu Li Helps the yin restrain the yang.

Assistant (e) Sheng Jiang Reinforce the regulating and nourishing actions of
(f) Da Zao the chief ingredients.

Envoy (g) Gan Cao Harmonizes the actions of the other ingredients in
the formula.

Indications: Spermatorrhea (in men) or dreaming of sexual intercourse (in women), lower
abdominal contraction and pain, a cold sensation at the tip of the penis, occasionally watery
diarrhea, dizziness, palpitations, insomnia and dream-disturbed sleep, loss of hair, and a hollow,
slow pulse.
 Shou Tai Wan
Fetus Longevity Pill

D C

A
B

Actions: Stabilizes the Kidneys and calms the fetus.

Chief (a) Tu Si Zi Tonify and stabilize the Kidneys and calms the
(b) Sang Ji Sheng fetus.

Deputy (c) Xu Duan Tonifies the Kidneys and Liver and strengthen the
bones.

(d) E Jiao Enriches the yin and nourishes the xue.

Indications: Soreness and distention of the lower back, a sensation of collapse in the lower
abdomen, and vaginal bleeding during pregnancy. Other signs and symptoms include dizziness,
tinnitus, weak legs, frequent urination to the point of incontinence, a pale tongue with a white,
slippery coating, and a submerged, frail pulse at the rear position.
 Gu Chong Tang
Stabilize Gushing Decoction

G A J
C

H
F
B

Actions: Augments the qi, strengthens the Spleen, stabilizes the penetrating vessel, and stops
bleeding.

Chief (a) Chao Bai Zhu Augment the qi and strengthens the Spleen. Helps the
(b) Huang Qi Spleen to govern the xue and stabilize the penetrating
vessel.

Deputy (c) Shan Zhu Yu Nourish the yin and xue of the Liver and Kidneys, and
(d) Bai Shao exert an astringent, binding effect on the xue.
Assistant (e) Duan Long gu Restrain leakage and stop bleeding.
(f) Duan Mu Li
(g) Hai Piao Xiao
(h) Wu Bei Zi
(i) Zong Lu Tan
Stops bleeding and invigorates the xue, and is therefore
(j) Qian Cao Gen able to prevent the formation xue yu.

Indications: Uterine bleeding or profuse menstrual bleeding in which the xue is thin and pale,
and either gushes out or continuously trickles out. Accompanying signs and symptoms include
palpitations, shortness of breath, a pale tongue, and a xu and big or thin and frail pulse.
 Gu Jing Wan
Stabilize the Menses Pill

B
A D

E
C

Actions: Enriches the yin, clears heat, stops bleeding, and stabilizes the menses.

Chief (a) Gui Ban Enrich the yin and nourish the xue.
(b) Bai Shao (Bai Shao treat heat symptoms associated with yin xu)

Deputy (c) Huang Qin Clears heat from the upper burner.

(d) Huang Bai Clears heat from the lower burner, esp. heat from xu.

Assistant (e) Xiang Fu Regulates the qi and relieves the constraint of the Liver.

Binds up the xue and prevents an abandoned disorder from

(f) Chun Gen Pi developing.

Indications: Continuous menstruation or uterine bleeding that alternates between trickling and
gushing of xue. The xue is very red and may contain dark-purple clots. Accompanying signs
and symptoms include a sensation of heat and irritability in the chest, abdominal pain, dark urine,
a red tongue, and a rapid, wiry pulse.
 Zhen Ling Dan
Rouse the Spirit Special Pill

B F
A
D

C
E

Actions: Stabilizes uterine bleeding and transforms xue yu.

Yu Liang Shi Focus on stopping the bleeding by warming the womb

(a) Zi Shi Ying and stabilizing the lower parts of the body.
Chi Shi Zhi
(b) Dai Zhe Shi
(c) Ru Xiang Invigorates the xue and transforming stasis. Regulate
(d) Mo Yao the qi and alleviate pain.
(e) Wu Ling Zhi
Glutinous Rice Augments the qi of the Lungs and Spleen and warms
(Not in picture) the middle burner.

(f) Zhu Sha Helps calm the spirit, which is often disturbed by the
bleeding and pain.

Indications: Continuous uterine bleeding of purplish-red or dark-purple xue with clots, pain and
tenderness of the lower abdomen that diminishes with the passage of clots, a dark-purple tongue
which may have purple spots, and a submerged, thin and wiry pulse.
 Wan Dai Tang
End Discharge Decoction

B A
G

I
C
F

D
E
J H

Actions: Tonifies the middle burner, strengthens the Spleen, transforms dampness, and stops
vaginal discharge.

Chief (a) Chao Bai Zhu Strengthens the Spleen and augments the qi. (first 2 dry
(b) Chao Shan Yao dampness and bind up the essence, respectively)
(c) Ren Shen
(Dang Shen)
Deputy (d) Cang Zhu Drying dampness.

(e) Chen Pi Moves and regulates the Spleen qi.

(f) Jiu Chao Che Leaches out dampness through the urine.
Qian Zi
Assistant (g) Chai Hu Relieve constraint and soften the Liver to facilitate the
(h) Jiu Chao Bai free flow of qi.
Shao
Focuses on the manifestation as it absorbs dampness and
(i) Jie Sui Tan thereby stops the vaginal discharge.
Envoy (j) Gan Cao Assists the chief herbs in tonifying the middle burner,
and harmonizes the actions of the other ingredients.

Indications: Profuse vaginal discharge that is white or pale yellow in color, thin in consistency,
not particularly foul-smelling, and usually continuous. Accompanying signs and symptoms
include fatigue, lethargy, a shiny, pale complexion, loose stools, a pale tongue with a white
coating, and a soggy and frail or moderate pulse.
 Yi Huang Tang
Change Yellow (Discharge) Decoction

B
A

C
D E

Actions: Strengthens the Spleen, dries dampness, clears heat, and stops vaginal discharge.

Chief (a) Chao Shan Yao Strengthens the Spleen and stabilizes the lower
burner and the essence, which are associated with
vaginal discharge.

Deputy (b) Huang Bai Drain damp-heat from the lower burner, primarily
(c) Che Qian Zi through the urine.

Assistant (d) Chao Qian Shi Help to stabilize the lower burner and restrain the
(e) Yin Xing discharge. (Chao Qian Shi has a mild Spleen-
strengthening action)

Indications: Long-term, unremitting vaginal discharge that is yellowish-white in color, viscous,

and fishy-smelling. Accompanying signs and symptoms include a pale-yellow complexion,
dizziness, a sensation of heaviness in the head, reduced appetite, occasional loose stools, delayed
menstruation with pale xue, a pale tongue with a thin, white coating, and a soft, slippery pulse
that may be submerged.