| Chinese Formula | Actions | Indications | Symptoms related to full-rapid pulse (shi shu) |
Xian Fang Huo Ming Yin
Sublime Formula for Sustaining Life
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Clears Heat and relieves toxicity;
Resolves swelling;
Moves Blood;
Calms pain;
Expels pus.
| Heat toxin or Phlegm-Fire of various origins including the transformation of a pathogenic influence in the channels, overindulgence in rich or greasy foods, or trauma with transmission of toxic Qi. | Appendicitis;
Furuncle (early stage);
Internal abscess;
Mastitis;
Skin infection (early stage);
Fever;
Headache;
Slight chills;
Red tongue, thin-white or thin-yellow coating;
Full-Rapid pulse (Shi Shu).
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Zhi Zi Da Huang Tang (1/2)
Gardenia and Rhubarb Decoction
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Clears Heat;
Drains Heat;
Purges Heat;
Calms restlessness and irritability;
Disperses stagnation.
| Relapse of fever and constipation (digestive disorders) associated with a recurrence of disease due to improper diet during convalescence. | Constipation;
Constipation due to inappropriate diet during convalescence;
Fullness of the abdomen;
Fullness of the stomach;
Gastroenteritis;
Hepatitis;
Irritability;
Jaundice;
Nervous breakdown;
Resurgence of febrile disorders (fever, in particular);
Bitter taste;
Fever;
Generalized pain;
Red tongue, dirty-yellow coating to the root;
Full-Rapid pulse (Shi Shu); Rapid-Overflowing pulse (Shu Hong).
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