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The top herbs in Shi Zao Tang are Kansui Roots (Gan Sui), Genkwa Flowers (Yuan Hua) and Peking Spurge Roots (Jing Da Ji)
Source date: 220 AD
Number of ingredients: 4 herbs
Key actions: Purges and drives out Phlegm-Fluids.
Because it is a formula often recommended to treat the pattern 'Phlegm-Fluids in the chest and hypochondrium' of which dry heaves is a symptom.
The top herbs in Ban Xia Xie Xin Tang are Goldthread Rhizomes (Huang Lian), Baikal Skullcap Roots (Huang Qin) and Crow-Dipper Rhizomes (Ban Xia)
Source date: 220 AD
Number of ingredients: 7 herbs
Key actions: Reverses the flow of Rebellious Stomach Qi. Relieves both Heat and Cold Stagnation in the gastrointestinal tract.
Because it is a formula often recommended to treat the pattern 'Phlegm-Heat in the Middle Burner' of which dry heaves or vomiting is a symptom.
Because it is a key herb in Shi Zao Tang, a herbal formula indicated to treat the pattern '' (a pattern with dry heaves as a symptom)
Genkwa Flowers is a Warm herb that tastes Bitter and Pungent. It targets the Kidney, the Large intestine and the Lung.
Its main actions are: Relieves chronic congestion of Fluids in the chest and stops cough. Drains congested Fluids through the urine and the stool. Expels parasites.
Because it is a key herb in Ban Xia Xie Xin Tang, a herbal formula indicated to treat the pattern '' (a pattern with dry heaves as a symptom)
Goldthread Rhizomes is a Cold herb that tastes Bitter. It targets the Gallbladder, the Heart, the Large intestine, the Liver, the Spleen and the Stomach.
Its main actions are: Expels Damp-Heat especially in the Lower Burner. Eliminates Fire toxicity especially when there is associated Dampness. Acts as a sedative by eliminating Heart Fire. Eliminates Stomach Fire. Expel parasites
Because it is a key herb in Shi Zao Tang, a herbal formula indicated to treat the pattern '' (a pattern with dry heaves as a symptom)
Peking Spurge Roots is a Cold herb that tastes Bitter. It targets the Spleen, the Kidney and the Lung.
Its main actions are: Drains water downward and drives out Phlegm-Fluids. Reduces swellings and dispels lumps.
Because it is a key herb in Shi Zao Tang, a herbal formula indicated to treat the pattern '' (a pattern with dry heaves as a symptom)
Kansui Roots is a Cold herb that tastes Bitter. It targets the Spleen, the Kidney, the Large intestine and the Lung.
Its main actions are: Relieves water retention and congestion of Fluids. Cools swellings and reduces inflammation when applied topically. Strong purgative, driving water and Food Stagnation out though the stool.
Cough with pain in the chest and hypochondria Shortness of breath Headaches Vertigo Abdominal fullness Poor appetite