The Healing Power of Chinese Herbs and Medicinal Recipes

by Hou; Joseph

• ISBN13: 9780789022028
• ISBN10: 0789022028
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2005-04-25
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

A modern reference guide on the benefits of incorporating traditional Chinese medicine into modern-day therapies! The Healing Power of Chinese Herbs and Medicinal Recipes is an easy-to-follow introduction to the history of traditional Chinese phytomedicine. This useful guide clearly explains the basics of this unique medical system and describes in detail the therapeutic properties and use of medicinal herbs and herbal recipes. The book includes a bibliography, glossary, contact information for herbal dealers and Oriental medicine schools, and an indexed list of 300 commonly used Chinese medicinal herbs and 245 herbal recipes. In The Healing Power of Chinese Herbs and Medicinal Recipes, you will find the fundamentals, evolution, and development of the herbal formulas of the 4,000-year-old Oriental Materia Medica, also known as ben cao. The book contains 11 sections documenting the therapeutic applications, dosages, precautions, and modern research findings of 138 of the most popular medicinal herbs. In addition, this resource provides 101 of the most frequently prescribed master recipes by famous ancient physicians, including their origin, ingredients, actions, indications, and modern clinical uses. The Healing Power of Chinese Herbs and Medicinal Recipes offers an in-depth education on: tonic herbs herbs that adjust the yin and yang of the body herbs that invigorate circulation of vital energy, qi, and blood herbal tranquilizers herbal diaphoretics herbal expectorants, antitussives, and antiasthmatics herbal pain killers herbs which regulate digestion and elimination herbal diuretics herbal antipyretics, antimicrobials, and detoxicants antitumor herbs The Healing Power of Chinese Herbs and Medicinal Recipes provides up-to-date information on the effectiveness of traditional Chinese medicine, as well as how to use Chinese medicinal herbs in conjunction with Western conventions. This comprehensive reference will benefit healthcare practitioners who want to include Oriental medicine in their practice, and anyone who is interested in Chinese herbs or patients for whom conventional medicine has offered no relief.

Author Biography

Joseph P. Hou is President of the J. P. Hou Institute for Pain and Integral Health and President of the Florida Holistic Health Center and Research Foundation in Orlando.

Table of Contents

Foreword	xix
Zhou Jinhuang
Preface	xxi
Acknowledgments xxv
Guide to Chinese Pin Yin Phonetics and the Wade-Giles System	xxvii
Authors' Note	xxix
Introduction: Western Medicine versus Traditional Chinese Medicine	1	(12)
Modern (Synthetic) Medicine versus Herbal (Natural) Medicine	2	(4)
The Healing Benefits of Chinese Herbs	6	(2)
The Future of Chinese Herbal Medicine	8	(5)
PART I: THE MYTH AND TRUTH ABOUT CHINESE MEDICINE
Chapter 1. The Fundamentals of Chinese Medicine	13	(24)
Early Medical Philosophy	13	(7)
The Essence of Chinese Medicine	20	(4)
Methods of Diagnosis and Differentiation of Syndromes	24	(1)
Treatment Methods	25	(12)
Chapter 2. The Development of Ben Cao and Herbal Recipes	37	(12)
The Evolution of Ben Cao	37	(5)
The Evolution of Herbal Recipes	42	(7)
PART II: PRACTICALITIES OF CHINESE HERBAL REMEDIES
Chapter 3. Practical Herbalism	49	(24)
The Benefits of Medicinal Herbs	49	(4)
Practical Herbalism	53	(2)
How Medicinal Plants Are Processed	55	(2)
Chemical Components of Medicinal Plants	57	(2)
Properties of Medicinal Herbs	59	(6)
Dosage of Herbs	65	(3)
Factors That Influence the Efficacy of Herbs	68	(1)
How Chinese Medicinal Herbs Are Used	69	(4)
Chapter 4. Effective Herbal Recipes and Patent Medicines	73	(8)
Herbal Recipes (Formulas, Prescriptions)	73	(2)
How Herbal Recipes Are Modified	75	(1)
Patent Medicines and Modern Pharmaceutical Herbal Preparations	76	(1)
Quality Control and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) of Herbal Products	77	(1)
Where to Buy Chinese Herbs and Patent Medicines	78	(3)
PART III: THE HEALING POWERS OF MEDICINAL HERBS, PAST AND PRESENT
Chapter 5. Miraculous Tonic Herbs: Strengthening the First Line of Defense and Fortifying the Immune System	81	(58)
Ginseng; Radix ginseng; Ren shen	87	(7)
Siberian Ginseng; Radix Acanthopanax senticosus; Wu jia shen or Ci wu jia	94	(3)
Astragalus Root; Radix Astragali; Huang qi	97	(6)
Codonopsis; Radix Codonopsis Pilosulae; Dang shen	103	(3)
Licorice Root; Radix Glycyrrhizae; Gan cao	106	(4)
Chinese Yam; Rhizoma Dioscoreae; Shan yao	110	(3)
Schisandra Fruit; Fructus Schisandra; Wu wei zi	113	(5)
White Atractylodes; Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephala; Bai zhu	118	(4)
Chinese Angelica Root; Radix Angelica sinensis; Dang gui, Tang kuei, Dong quai	122	(5)
Processed Rehmannia Root; Radix Rehmanniae Preparata; Shu di huang or Shu di	127	(4)
White Peony Root; Radix Paeoniae Alba; Bai shao	131	(4)
Polygonum; Radix Polygoni multiflori; He shou wu or Shou wu	135	(4)
Chapter 6. Herbs That Adjust the Yin and Yang: Defending Homeostasis and Harmony of the Body	139	(56)
American Ginseng; Radix Ginseng Quinquefolium; Xi yang shen or Hua qi shen	145	(4)
Ophiopogon Root; Radix Ophiopogonis; Mai men dong or Mai dong	149	(3)
Lycium Fruit; Fructus Lycii; Gou qi zi	152	(4)
Polygonatum Root; Rhizoma Polygonati; Huang jing	156	(3)
Glehnia; Radix Glehniae; Bei sha shen	159	(2)
Asparagus; Radix Asparagi; Tian men dong or Tian dong	161	(3)
Epimedium; Herba Epimedii; Yin yang huo or Xiang ling pi	164	(3)
Eucommia Bark; Cortex Eucommiae; Du zhong	167	(3)
Psoralea Fruit; Fructus Psoraleae; Bu gu zhi	170	(4)
Cordyceps; Cordyceps sinensis; Dong thong xia cao	174	(4)
Morinda Root; Radix Morindae officinalis; Ba ji tian	178	(3)
Cistanche; Herba Cistanches; Rou tong rong	181	(3)
Cuscuta; Semen Cuscutae; Tu si zi	184	(3)
Cornus; Fructus Corni; Shan zhu yu	187	(3)
Curculigo Rhizome; Rhizoma Cuwuliginis Xian mao	190	(2)
Pilose Antler; Cornu Cervi Parvum; Lu rong	192	(3)
Chapter 7. Herbs That Invigorate Circulation of Vital Energy, Qi, and Blood: Preventing Discomfort and Pain, and Cerebral and Coronary Heart Diseases	195	(68)
Tangerine (Orange) Peel; Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae; Chen pi	201	(3)
Immature Bitter Orange; Fructus Aurantii Irnmaturus; Zhi shi	204	(3)
Cyperus Tuber; Rhizoma Cyperi; Xiang fu	207	(3)
Aucklandia (saussurea) Root; Radix Aucklandiae; Mu xiang	210	(3)
Notoginseng; Radix Notoginseng; San qi (Tian qi)	213	(3)
Salvia Root; Radix Salvia Miltiorrhizae; Dan shen	216	(5)
Cnidium; Radix Ligustici Chuanxiong; Chuan xiong	221	(5)
Carthamus or Safflower; Flos Carthami; Hong hua	226	(4)
Curcuma Root; Radix Curcumae; Yu jin	230	(3)
Vaccaria Seed; Semen Vaccariae; Wang bu liu xing	233	(3)
Achyranthes Root; Radix Achyranthes Bidentatae; Huai niu xi	236	(3)
Red Peony Root; Radix Paeoniae Rubra; Chi shao or Chi shao yao	239	(3)
Leonurus; Herba Leonuri; Yi mu cao or Kun cao	242	(3)
Peach Kernel or Persica; Semen Persicae; Tao ren	245	(3)
Pubescent Holly Root; Radix Ilicis Pubescentis; Mao dong qing	248	(3)
Acronychia; Lignum Dalbergiae Odorifera Jiang xiang or Jiang zhen xiang	251	(3)
Moutan Bark; Cortex Moutan Radicis; Mu dan pi or Dan pi	254	(3)
Ginkgo Biloba Leaves; Folia Ginkgo biloba; Yin xing ye	257	(6)
Chapter 8. Herbal Tranquilizers: Nourishing the Heart and Calming the Liver	263	(30)
Polygala Root; Radix Polygalae; Yuan zhi	267	(3)
Ganoderma or Reishi Mushrooms; Ganodema Lucidum; Ling zhi	270	(4)
Biota Seed; Semen Biotae; Bai zi ren	274	(3)
Zizyphus; Semen Zizyphi Spinosae; Suan zao ren	277	(3)
Acorus; Rhizoma Acori Graminei; Shi chang pu or Chang pu	280	(3)
Apocynum; Herba Apocynum Venetum; Luo bu ma	283	(3)
Albizzia Bark; Cortex Albizzia; He huan pi	286	(2)
Gastrodia Tuber; Rhizoma Gastrodiae; Tian ma	288	(5)
Chapter 9. Herbal Diaphoretics: Relief of Common Colds, Allergies, and Headaches	293	(58)
Ephedra; Herba Ephedrae; Ma huang	298	(5)
Cinnamon Twig; Ramulus Cinnamomi Cassiae; Gui zhi	303	(3)
Cinnamon Bark; Cortex Cinnamomi; Rou gui or Gui pi	306	(3)
Slier; Radix Ledebouriellae; Fang feng	309	(3)
Angelica or Dahurian Angelica Root; Radix Angelicae dahuricae; Bai zhi	312	(4)
Ginger; Rhizoma Zingiberis; Gan jiang or Sheng jiang	316	(3)
Asarum Herb; Herba Asari; Xi xin	319	(3)
Schizonepeta; Herba seu. Flos Schizonepetae; Jing jie or Jing jie sui	322	(3)
Magnolia Flower; Flos Magnoliae; Xin yi hua or Xin yi	325	(3)
Processed Aconite; Radix Aconiti Praeparata; Fu zi	328	(4)
Mentha or Peppermint; Herba Menthae; Bo he	332	(3)
Moms or Mulberry Leaf; Folium Mori; Sang ye	335	(3)
Chrysanthemum; Flos Chrysanthemi; Ju hua	338	(4)
Bupleurum Root; Radix Bupleuri; Chai hu	342	(3)
Pueraria Root; Radix Puerariae; Ge gen	345	(3)
Cimicifuga Rhizome; Rhizoma Cimicifugae; Sheng ma	348	(3)
Chapter 10. Herbal Expectorants, Antitussives, and Antiasthmatics: Resolution of Respiratory System Ailments	351	(32)
Pinellia Tuber; Rhizoma Pinelliae; Ban xia	355	(3)
Platycodon Root; Radix Platycodi; Jie geng	358	(3)
Fritillary Bulb; Bulbus Fritillariae; Bei mu or Chuan bei mu and Zhe bei mu	361	(3)
Bitter Apricot Kernel; Semen Armeniacae amarum; Ku xing ren	364	(3)
Trichosanthes Fruit; Fructus Trichosanthis; Gua lou shi	367	(3)
Stemona Root; Radix Stemonae; Bai bu	370	(3)
Sargassum or Seaweed; Herba Sargassum; Hai zao	373	(3)
Lepidium Seed; Semen Lepidii seer Descurainiae; Ting li zi	376	(3)
Rhododendron; Folium Rhododendri daurici; Man shan Kong	379	(4)
Chapter 11. Herbal Pain Killers: Relief of Lingering Arthritic Pain and Rheumatism	383	(38)
Pubescent Angelica Root; Radix Angelicae pubescens; Du huo	387	(3)
Notopterygium; Rhizoma seu Radix Notopterygii; Qiang huo	390	(3)
Loranthus; Ramulus Loranthis; Sang ji sheng	393	(3)
Clematis Root; Radix Clematidis; Wei ling xian	396	(3)
Stephania; Radix Stephaniae tetrandrae; Han fang ji	399	(3)
Chinese Star Jasmine; Caulis Trachelospenni; Luo shi teng	402	(2)
Large-Leaf Gentian Root; Radix Gentiana Macrophyllae; Qin jiao	404	(3)
Cynanchum Root; Radix Cvnanchi paniculati; Xu chang qing or Liao diao zhu	407	(3)
Chaenomeles; Fructus Chaenomeles; Mu gua	410	(3)
Acanthopanax Bark; Cortex Acanthopanacis; Wu jia pi	413	(3)
Lycopodium; Herba Lvcopodii; Shen jin cao	416	(2)
Siegesbeckia; Herba Siegesbeckiae; Xi xian cao or Xi xian	418	(3)
Chapter 12. Herbs That Regulate Digestion and Elimination: Relief of Common Gastrointestinal Ailments	421	(38)
Hawthorn; Fructus Crataegi; Shan zha	425	(4)
Agastache; Herba Agastaches seu Pogostemi; Huo xiang	429	(3)
Amomum Fruit; Fructus Amonri; Sha reu	432	(3)
Germinated Barley; Fructus Hordei Gernrinatus; Mai ya	435	(2)
Evodia Fruit; Fructus Erodiae; Wu zhu vu	437	(4)
Atractylodes; Rhizoma Atractylodes; Cang zhu	441	(4)
Raphanus or Radish Seeds; Semen Raphani; Lai fu zi	445	(3)
Magnolia Bark; Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis; Hou po	448	(3)
Rhubarb; Radix et Rhizoma Rhei; Da huang	451	(4)
Areca Seed; Semen Arecae; Bin lang or Bing lang zi	455	(4)
Chapter 13. Dampness-Eliminating Herbs: Treating Urinary Tract Disorders	459	(26)
Alisma; Rhizoma Alisrnatis; Ze xie	463	(4)
Poria or Hoelen; Poria Cocos; Fu ling	467	(3)
Polyporus; Polxporus Umbellatus; Zhu ling	470	(3)
Rubus; Fructus Rubus Chingii; Fu pen zi	473	(2)
Plantain Seed; Semen Plantaginis; Che qian zi	475	(3)
Lysimachia; Herba Lysimachiae; Jin qian cao	478	(3)
Capillaris; Herba Artemisiae capillaris; Yin clien hao	481	(4)
Chapter 14. Herbal Antipyretics, Antimicrobials, and Detoxicants: The Last Line of Defense Against Infections	485	(56)
Arctium or Burdock Fruit; Fructus Arctii; Niu bang zi	489	(2)
Gardenia; Fructus Gardeniae; Zhi zi	491	(2)
Phragmites Rhizome; Rhizoma Phragmites; Lu gen	493	(2)
Wild Chrysanthemum; Flos Chrysanthemi Indici; Ye ju hua	495	(3)
Prunella Spike; Spica Prunellae; Xia kit cao	498	(3)
Gentiana Root; Radix Gentianae; Long dan cao	501	(3)
Forsythia Fruit; Fructus Forsythiae; Lian qiao	504	(3)
Lonicera; Flos Lonicerae; Jin yin hua	507	(3)
Scute Root; Radix Scutellariae; Huang qin	510	(4)
Coptis Root; Rhizoma Coptidis; Huang Han	514	(4)
Phellodendron Bark; Cortex Phellodendri; Huang bai	518	(3)
Isatis Root; Radix Isatidis seu Baphicacanthi; Ban lan gen	521	(3)
Isatis Leaf; Folium Isatidis; Da qing ye	524	(3)
Dandelion; Herba Taraxaci; Pu gong ying	527	(3)
Pulsatilla Root; Radix Pulsatillae; Bai tou weng	530	(2)
Patrinia Herb; Herba Patriniae; Bai jiang cao	532	(3)
Scrophularia Root; Radix Scrophulariae; Xuan shen	535	(3)
Paris Rhizome; Rhizome Paridis; Chong lou	538	(3)
Chapter 15. Natural Antitumor Herbs: Complementary Therapy to Aid the Fight for Survival	541	(36)
Oldenlandia; Herba Oldenlandia diffusa; Bai hua she she cao	545	(3)
Lobelia; Herba Lobeliae; Ban bian lian	548	(2)
Scute Barbata; Herba Scutellariae Barbatae; Ban zhi lian	550	(2)
Rabdosia; Herba Rabdosiae; Dong ling cao	552	(2)
Akebia Quinata Fruit; Fructus Akebiae; Ba yue zha	554	(3)
Black Nightshade; Herba Solani Nigri; Long kui	557	(2)
Houttuynia; Herba Houttuyniae; Yu xing cao	559	(3)
Subprostrate Sophora Root; Radix Sophora; Shan dou gen	562	(3)
Zedoaria; Rhizoma Curcumae Zedoaria; E zhu	565	(3)
Semiaquilegia Root; Radix Semiaquilegiae; Tian kui	568	(2)
Duchesnea; Herba Duchesneae; She mei	570	(2)
Sarcandra; Herba Sarcandra glabra; Jiu jie cha or Gum? yin cha	572	(5)
PART IV: THE HEALING POWER OF POPULAR HERBAL RECIPES
Chapter 16. Herbal Recipes for Energy and Vitality	577	(10)
R-1 Shen Fu Tang
Ginseng and Aconite Tonic	577	(1)
R-2 Si Jun Zi Tang
Decoction of Combination of Four Noble Herbs	577	(1)
R-3 Ren Shen Yang Rong Tang
Ginseng and Rehmannia Nourishing Formula	578	(1)
R-4 Ren Shen Feng Wang Jiang
Ginseng Royal Jelly Oral Liquid	579	(1)
R-5 Sheng Mai Yin or Sheng Mai San
Ginseng and Ophiopogon Combination for Debility	579	(1)
R-6 Gui Pi Tang
Ginseng and Longan Spleen and Heart Tonic Formula	580	(1)
R-7 Shen Qi Gao (Wan)
Ginseng and Astragalus Qi Tonic	581	(1)
R-8 Wu Jia Shen Gao or Ci Wu Jia Gao
Siberian Ginseng Extract Tonic	581	(1)
R-9 Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang
Ginseng and Astragalus Combination Vital Energy Tonic Pills	582	(1)
R-10 Yu Ping Feng San
Astragalus and Siler Immune Tonic Formula	583	(1)
R-11 Yi Guan Jian
Glehnia and Rehmannia Combination for Nourishing the Yin	583	(1)
R-12 Yu Quan Wan
Trichosanthes Formula for Diabetes	584	(1)
R-13 Shen Ling Bai Zhu San
Ginseng, Poria, and Atractylodes Stomachic Formula	585	(1)
R-l4 Li Zhong Tang
Ginseng and Ginger Combination Stomach-Warming Decoction	585	(2)
Chapter 17. Herbal Recipes for Blood Nourishment and Female Ailments	587	(6)
R-15 Si Wu Tang
Chinese Angelica and Rehmannia Four Combination	587	(1)
R-16 Tao Hong Si Wu Tang
Chinese Angelica and Carthamus Formula for Replenishing Blood	588	(1)
R-17 Dang Gui Wan
Chinese Angelica Pills	588	(1)
R-18 Ba Zhen Wan
Eight Precious Herbs for Women	589	(1)
R-19 Wu Ji Bai Feng Wan
Chicken Phoenix Pills for Women	589	(1)
R-20 Geng Nian An
Rehmannia and Polygonum Combination Menopause Pills	590	(1)
R-21 Dang Gui Shao Yao Wan
Chinese Angelica and Peony Liver Stagnation Formula	591	(2)
Chapter 18. Herbal Recipes That Balance the Yin and Yang	593	(6)
R-22 Liu Wei Di Huang Wan
Six Herb Kidney Essence Tonic	593	(1)
R-23 Mai Wei Di Huang Wan
Eight Herb Longevity Pill	594	(1)
R-24 Shen Qi Wan (Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan)
Rehmannia Kidney-Yang Tonic Formula	594	(1)
R-25 Qi Ju Di Huang Wan
Lycium Fruit, Chrysanthemum, and Rehmannia Eyesight Tonic Pill	595	(1)
R-26 Qi Bao Mei Ran Dan
Seven Treasure Antiaging Rejuvenation Formula	595	(1)
R-27 Er Xian Tang
Morinda and Epimedium Meridian Balancing Formula	596	(1)
R-28 Si Shen Wan
Four Miraculous Herb Spleen-and Kidney-Yang Tonic Formula	597	(1)
R-29 He Shou Wu Wan (Shou Wu Wan)
Polygonum and Rehmannia Antiaging Formula	597	(1)
R-30 Nan Bao
Ginseng and Epimedium Combination Male Treasure Pills	598	(1)
Chapter 19. Recipes That Benefit the Heart and the Brain	599	(6)
R-31 Dan Shen Yin
Salvia and Amomum Fruit Angina Formula	599	(1)
R-32 Fu Fang Dan Shen Pian
Compound Formula of Salvia Heart Tablet	599	(1)
R-33 Guan Xin Bing II
Coronary Heart Formula II	600	(1)
R-34 Bu Yang Huan Wu Tang
Ginseng and Astragalus Paralysis Formula	601	(1)
R-35 Jian Nao Bu Shen Wan
Ginseng and Zizyphus Combination Brain Tonic	601	(1)
R-36 Yue Ju Wan or Xiong Zhu Wan
Cyperus Antistagnation and Depression Pill	602	(1)
R-37 Ban Xia Hou Po Tang
Pinellia and Magnolia Stagnation Pill	603	(1)
R-38 Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang
Peach Kernel and Carthamus Blood Stasis Formula	603	(1)
R-39 Huo Xue Tong Mai Pian
Safflower and Cyperus Coronary Circulation Formula	604	(1)
Chapter 20. Herbal Recipes That Ease the Mind	605	(4)
R-40 Suan Zao Ren Tang
Zizyphus Essence Tonic	605	(1)
R-41 Xiao Yao Wan
Bupleurum and Chinese Angelica Ease Formula	605	(1)
R-42 Dan Zhi Xiao Yao Wan
Bupleurum and Peony Ease Pills	606	(1)
R-43 An Shen Bu Xin Wan
Albizzia Bark Sedative and Heart Tonic	607	(1)
R-44 Bai Zi Yang Xin Wan
Biota Seed Mind-Easing Tonic	607	(1)
R-45 Tian Wang Bu Xin Wan
Ginseng and Zizyphus Mind-Easing and Heart Tonic Formula	608	(1)
Chapter 21. Herbal Recipes to Relieve Colds, Internal Ailments, and Pains	609	(18)
R-46 Yin Qiao Jie Du Pian
Lonicera Flower and Forsythia Cold and Detoxification Formula	609	(1)
R-47 Tong Xuan Li Fei Pian
Ephedra and Perilla Cold Formula	609	(1)
R-48 Huo Xiang Zheng Qi Wan
Agastache Gastrointestinal Flu Pills	610	(1)
R-49 Chuan Xiong Cha Tiao San
Chuan Xiong Headache Relief Formula	611	(1)
R-50 Chai Hu Shu Gan Tang
Bupleurum and Cyperus Liver-Soothing Formula	611	(1)
R-51 Xiao Huo Luo Dan
Arisaema and Aconite Qi-Activating Formula	612	(1)
R-52 Shu Gan Wan
White Peony and Melia Liver-Soothing Formula	613	(1)
R-53 Xiao Chai Hu Tang
Minor Bupleurum Mediation Formula	613	(1)
R-54 Fu Zi Li Zhong Tang
Aconite and Ginger Stomachache Formula	614	(1)
R-55 Tian Ma Wan
Gastrodia and Eucommia Pain Formula	614	(1)
R-56 Yuan Hu Zhi Tong Wan
Corydalis and Angelica Pain Formula	615	(1)
R-57 Qiang Huo Sheng Shi Tang
Notopterygium and Pubescent Angelica Pain Formula	615	(1)
R-58 Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang
Pubescent Angelica and Loranthus Pain Formula	616	(1)
R-59 Ping Wei San
Magnolia and Ginger Peptic Formula	617	(1)
R-60 Xiao Jian Zhong Tang
Cinnamon and Peony Middle-Jiao Tonic	617	(1)
R-61 Si Ni San
Bupleurum and Peony Liver-Soothing Formula	618	(1)
R-62 Mu Xiang Bing Lang Wan
Aucklandia and Areca Seed Carminative Formula	618	(1)
R-63 Xiao Qing Lang Tang
Ephedra and Pinellia Cough Asthma Formula	619	(1)
R-64 Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin
Gastrodia and Gambir Liver-Calming Formula	620	(1)
R-65 Fang Feng Tong Sheng San
Sher and Platycodon Balancing Formula	620	(1)
R-66 Fang Ji Huang Qi Tang
Stephania and Astragalus Metabolism Formula	621	(1)
R-67 Yin Chen Hao Tang
Capillaris and Gardenia Jaundice Formula	622	(1)
R-68 Wu Ling San
Hoelen and Alisma Diuretic Formula	622	(1)
R-69 Mai Men Dong Tang
Ophiopogon and Pinellia Tuber Lung Formula	623	(1)
R-70 Xi Jiao Di Huang Wan
Rhinoceros Horn and Rehmannia Detoxification Formula	623	(1)
R-71 Wu Zhu Yu Tang
Evodia and Ginger Antiemetic Formula	624	(1)
R-72 Huang Lian Jie Du Tang
Coptis and Scute Detoxification Formula	624	(1)
R-73 Da Cheng Qi Tang
Major Rhubarb Cleansing Formula	625	(1)
R-74 Ling Gui Zhu Gan Tang
Hoelen and Atractylodes Spleen Tonic Formula	626	(1)
R-75 Zhen Wu Tang
Hoelen and Ginger Diuretic Formula	626	(1)
Chapter 22. Herbal Recipes for Fasting, Cleansing, and Detoxification	627	(4)
R-76 Zhi Shi Dao Zhi Wan
Alisma and Poria Bowel-Cleansing Formula	628	(1)
R-77 Yi Shen Tang
Lonicera Flower Kidney Benefiting Formula	629	(1)
R-78 Long Dan Xie Gan Tang
Gentiana Liver-Cleansing Formula	629	(2)
Chapter 23. Selections of Imperial Palace Recipes for Health and Longevity from the Qing Dynasty	631	(8)
R-79 Yan Ling Yi Shou Dan
Chinese Angelica and Astragalus Longevity and Life-Benefiting Formula	631	(1)
R-80 Shi Quan Da Bu Wan
Ginseng and Chinese Angelica Ten Tonic Combination	632	(1)
R-81 Jiao Gan Wan
Cyperus Tuber and Hoelen Antidepression Combination	633	(1)
R-82 Yi Qi Li Pi Zhi Zhu Wan
Codonopsis and Orange Peel Qi-Nourishing Spleen Tonic Formula	634	(1)
R-83 Jia Wei Long Dan Xie Gan Wan
Compound Gentiana Liver-Heat Purging Formula	634	(1)
R-84 Head Washing Formula for Headache No. 1
Gastrodia and Siler Headache Formula	635	(1)
R-85 Tiao Jing Wan
Chinese Angelica and Cyperus Tuber Menstrual Regulation Formula	636	(1)
R-86 Yang Xin Jian Pi Wan
Jujube and Amomum Fruit Mind-Nourishing and Spleen-Strengthening Formula	636	(1)
R-87 Yang Xin Yan Ling Yi Shou Dan
Biota Mind-Nourishing, Life-Benefiting, and Longevity Formula	637	(1)
R-88 Huo Xue Shu Jing Zhi Tong Fang
Carthamus and Mastic Pain Formula	638	(1)
Chapter 24. Herbal Recipes for Prevention and Self-Care	639	(8)
R-89 Tiao Shen Tang
Zizyphus and Polygala Stress-Reduction Formula	639	(1)
R-90 Geng Nian Lou Tang
Cornus Fruit and Rehmannia Menopause Relief Formula	639	(1)
R-91 Pian Tao Tong Tang
Gastrodia and Cnidium Migraine Formula	640	(1)
R-92 Jiang Tang Wan
Astragalus and Trichosanthes Root Diabetes Formula	641	(1)
R-93 Bai Du San Tang
Bupleurum and Ginger Cold Formula	641	(1)
R-94 Pai Shi Tang
Alisma and Lysimachia Urinary Tract Stone Relief Formula	642	(1)
R-95 Li Dan Pai Shi Pian
Lysimachia and Rhubarb Gallstone Relief Formula	642	(1)
R-96 Long Bi Xiao Tang
Codonopsis and Vaccaria Seed Prostate Formula	643	(1)
R-97 Jia Kang Fang
Astragalus and Prunella Hyperthyroidism Formula	644	(1)
R-98 Su Zi Jiang Qi Tang
Perilla Seed and Pinellia Asthma Formula	644	(1)
R-99 Lao Nian Chi Dai Zheng Tang
Salvia and Red Peony Memory Formula	645	(1)
R-100 Jiang Zhi Fang
Notoginseng and Alisma Cholesterol-Lowering Formula	645	(1)
R-101 Qing Shen Jian Fei Fang
Alisma and Plantain Seed Weight Loss Formula	646	(1)
Appendix A. Useful Addresses	647	(18)
National Oriental Medicine Associations	647	(1)
Herb Organizations	648	(1)
Directory of TCM/Acupuncture Schools	648	(7)
Herb Dealers: Wholesalers and Importers	655	(10)
Appendix B. Table of Commonly Used Chinese Medicinal Herbs: Cross-Reference of Names	665	(16)
Appendix C. Table of Popular Herbal Recipes and Patent Medicines	681	(12)
Glossary	693	(24)
General Medical and Pharmaceutical Terms	693	(17)
Important Traditional Chinese Medicine Terms	710	(7)
Bibliography	717	(4)
Index	721