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The top herbs in Xiao Chai Hu Tang are Bupleurum Roots (Chai Hu), Baikal Skullcap Roots (Huang Qin) and Crow-Dipper Rhizomes (Ban Xia)
Source date: 220 AD
Number of ingredients: 7 herbs
Key actions: Treats the Lesser Yang Channels (Gallbladder and Triple Warmer). Regulates the Liver and Spleen functions. Addresses combined Yin-Yang symptoms of External and Internal, Excess and Deficiency, and Hot and Cold.
Because it is a formula often recommended to treat the pattern 'Lung Qi Deficiency and Liver Qi Stagnation' of which parotiditis is a symptom.
The top herbs in Jing Fang Bai Du San are Japanese Catnip (Jing Jie), Saposhnikovia Roots (Fang Feng) and Notopterygium Roots (Qiang Huo)
Source date: 1550 AD
Number of ingredients: 13 herbs
Key actions: Releases the Exterior. Dispels Wind and Dampness. Augments Qi.
Jing Fang Bai Du San has sometimes been used by TCM professionals to alleviate the symptoms of mumps
Source date: 1119 AD
Number of ingredients: 12 herbs
Key actions: Releases the Exterior. Dispels Wind and Dampness. Augments Qi.
Ren Shen Bai Du San has sometimes been used by TCM professionals to alleviate the symptoms of mumps
The top herbs in Yin Qiao San are Honeysuckle Flowers (Jin Yin Hua), Forsythia Fruits (Lian Qiao) and Platycodon Roots (Jie Geng)
Source date: 1798 AD
Number of ingredients: 10 herbs
Key actions: Disperses Wind Heat. Clears Heat. Resolves Toxicity.
Yin Qiao San has sometimes been used by TCM professionals to alleviate the symptoms of mumps
Erysipelas Carbuncles Pharyngitis Sore throat Mouth ulcers Laryngitis Fever Coughing Dizziness Measles