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| Chinese Formula | Actions | Indications | Symptoms of fine-rapid-wiry pulse (xi shu xian) |
| San Jia Fu Mai Tang Three-Shell Decoction to Restore the Pulse |
Nourishes Yin; Clears Empty-Heat; Anchors the Yang; Calms Liver-Wind. | Either in the later stages of a warm-febrile disease when the Yin has been injured, or in various internally-generated disorders with Yin Deficiency and ascendant Yang. | Convulsion; Dizziness; Dry throat; Encephalitis; Loss of consciousness; Meningitis; Muscle spasms; Palpitations; Spasmophilia; Tetany; Tinnitus; Different types of bleeding; Hot palms and soles; Dark red, dry, rough or glossy tongue; Fine-Rapid-Wiry pulse (Xi Shu Xian); Fine-Rapid-Forceless-Wiry pulse (Xi Shu Wu Li Xian). |
| Suan Zao Ren Tang Sour Jujube Decoction; Zizyphus Decoction |
Nourishes Blood; Calms the Mind; Clears Heat. | Consumption due to Liver Blood Deficiency together with Empty-Heat. | Dizziness; Insomnia; Irritability; Many dreams; Nervous breakdown; Night sweating; Palpitations; Restless sleep; Dry mouth; Dry throat; Red, dry tongue; Fine-Rapid-Wiry pulse (Xi Shu Xian). |
| Bu Gan Tang Tonifying the Liver Decoction |
Nourishes Blood; Harmonizes the Blood; Nourishes Liver-Yin. | Liver Blood and Yin Deficiency. | Blurred vision; Dizziness; Dry eyes; Headache; Irritability; Photophobia; Tinnitus; Bad temper; Hot flashes; Muscle spasms; Numbness of the muscles; Red, dry tongue; Fine-Rapid-Wiry pulse (Xi Shu Xian). |