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This Traditional Chinese Medicine has been traditionally
used to help relieve nervous tension, stress and mild
anxiety. This traditional formula clears nervous tension and provides an easy to prescribe high
strength formula.
Remarks:
Originally used for difficult or painful urination due to
Liver Qi stagnation with heat. This formula is widely used as
an adaptation of the famous Xiao Yao San formula,
with the added ability of being able to clear heat.
Commonly used for a stressed energetic patient with
obvious heat signs.
These high potency tablets contain no animal products or
gelatin, no added sugar, colours or flavours and are Kosher
and suitable for Vegetarians.
Warnings:
Weak patients with Spleen Yang and Kidney Yang
deficiency with cold, Qi deficiency and or Yin deficiency.
This Traditional Chinese Medicine has been traditionally
used to tonify the Qi, helps in general fatigue and weakness. Often just runs us down. Various illnesses come from general fatigue syndrome. This
formula is a great boost especially when recovering from chronic illness.
Directions:
Take 1-2 tablets twice per day with a cup of warm water.
Clinical Application:
General debility after severe illness, CFS (Chronic Fatigue
Syndrome), general weakness, chronic illness
(e.g. Bronchitis, hepatitis, nephritis), internal organ
prolapses (e.g. stomach, uterus, rectum), recurrent
miscarriage, dysfunctional uterine bleeding, leucorrhoea,
post partum disorders (e.g. Urinary incontinence,
lochioscheses, insufficient lactation), corneal ulcers, cerebral
arteriosclerosis, pernicious anemia, leukopenia, muscular
atrophy, myasthenia gravis.
TCM Applications:
Pi Wei (Spleen and Stomach) Qi deficiency with sinking of
Middle Jiao Qi.
P) Empty and Weak Pulse.
T) Pale Tongue, which may have tooth marks on edges
with a white moist coat.
TCM Action:
Tonify the Pi (Spleen) & Wei (Stomach) Qi and raises Yang
Qi.
Ingredients:
HUANG QI
Astragalus Membranaceus (root) 774mg
DANG SHEN
Codonopsis Pilosula (root) 774mg
BAI ZHU
Atractylodes Macrocephala (rhizome) 387mg
DANG GUI
Angelica Polymorpha (root) 256mg
CHAI HU
Bupleurum Falcatum (root) 256mg
SHENG MA
Cimicifuga Foetida (rhizome) 256mg
CHEN PI
Citrus Reticulata (fruit Peel) 256mg
GAN CAO
Glycyrrhiza Uralensis (root) 256mg
SHENG JIAN
Zingiber Officinale (rhizome) 198mg
DA ZAO
Zizyphus Jujuba (fruit) 198mg
Warnings:
Excess patterns and Yin Xu (deficiency).
Take special care if patient has tendency to high blood
pressure.
This Traditional Chinese Medicine has been traditionally
used to clear Heat and drains the Dampness. Helps maintain
general well-being. Symptoms & Signs:
1) Itchy skin and inflamed skin or skin ulcerations.
2) Dysuria Burning sensation during urination with frequent
turbid urination. This traditional formula removes damp & heat toxins and provides an easy to prescribe
solution in a high strength formula.
TCM Applications:
Skin lesions due to Damp-Heat or Damp-Heat attacking the
lower jiao.
P) Rapid and Soft or slippery pulse.
T) Greasy Moist Yellow tongue coat, red tongue body.
BAI XIAN PI Dictamnus Desycarpus (root Bark) 400mg
ZHI ZI Gardenia Florida (fruit) 400mg
MU DAN PI Paeonia Suffruticosa (root Bark) 400mg
CANG ZHU Atractylodes Lancea (rhizome) 267mg
HUANG BAI Phellodendron Amurense (root Bark) 267mg
TONG CAO Tetrapanax Papyrifera (stem Pith) 133mg
Remarks:
Remark:
It can be used as general detox formula due to Damp-Heat.
These high potency tablets contain no animal products or
gelatin, no added sugar, colours or flavours and are Kosher
and suitable for Vegetarians.
* Beware when treating UTI
Warnings:
Caution with Qi deficiency, Yin Deficiency Cold and
General deficiency. Important for patient to drink plenty
of water when taking this formula.
This Traditional Chinese Medicine has been traditionallyrr
used to help relieve nervous tension and stressrr
associated with sleeplessness. Symptoms & Signs:rr
Insomnia, dream disturbed sleep, mental restlessness,rr
headache, excessive pensiveness, palpitations, anxiety,rr
irratability. This traditional formula encourages natural sleep yet And is especially effective when
there are elements of stress or in older individuals. An easy to prescribe high strength
formula.
Directions:
Take 1-2 tablets twice per day with a cup of warm water.
Clinical Application:
Insomnia, some forms of diagnosed depression with
moodiness and or anxiety.
TCM Applications:
Deficiency of Heart Blood (Xin Xue) and Yin.
P) Rapid and thready pulse.
T) Pale and Dry tongue with little coating.
TCM Action:
Nourishes Heart Blood (Xin Xue) and Yin, calms the Shen,
harmonises the Liver (Gan) and Spleen (Pi).
Ingredients:
MAI YA
Hordeum Vulgare (sprout) 416mg
YE JIAO TENG
Polygonum Multiflorum (stem) 416mg
SUAN ZAO REN
Zizyphus Spinosa (seed) 416mg
JIU JIE CHANG PU
Anemone Altaica (rhizome) 312mg
MAI DONG
Ophiopogon Japonicus (tuber) 312mg
BAI SHAO
Paeonia Lactiflora (root) 312mg
FU LING
Poria Cocos (fruiting Body) 312mg
BAI ZI REN
Biota Orientalis (seed) 208mg
U HUA
Chrysanthemum Sinense (flower) 208mg
YU JIN
Curcuma Longa (tuber) 208mg
BAN XIA
Pinellia Ternate (rhizome) 208mg
WU WEI ZI
Schizandra Chinensis (fruit) 208mg
DA ZAO
Zizyphus Jujube (fruit) 208mg
YUAN ZHI
Polygala Sibirica (root) 156mg
GAN CAO
Glycyrrhiza Uralensis (root) 104mg
Remarks:
This formula is based on the formula Ding Zhi Wan. Andrr
draws on two other famous formulas Tian Wang Bu Xinrr
Dan, Suan Zao Ren Tang to increase its effectiveness.rr
Mai Ya or sprouted Barley is popular in many cultures otherrr
than Chinese and Islamic Prophet Muhammad prescribed itrr
for seven diseases including emotional disturbances.rr
These high potency tablets contain no animal products orrr
gelatin, no added sugar, colours or flavours and are Kosherrr
and suitable for Vegetarians.
Warnings:
Use with caution with all excess patterns.
A liver tonic to support and helps maintain healthy liver
function. Symptoms & Signs:
Tiredness, loss of appetite, nausea, pain and distention in
the hypochondrium. This Formula was developed by Cathay Herbal as a specific treatment for Hep C, can be used
as a general Liver supporting formula.
Uses:
Tiredness, loss of appetite, nausea, pain and distention in the hypochondrium, liver tonic
Directions:
Take 3 capsules 3 times daily, 30 minutes after meals.
children 6-11 years:
Take 1 capsule 3 times daily, 30 minutes after meals.
Clinical Application:
Chronic hepatitis.
TCM Applications:
Liver Qi stagnation, with Damp, Heat & Toxin.
TCM Action:
Regulates the Qi to release constraint, clears Damp Heat
and resolves toxicity.
Ingredients:
ZHU LING Polyporus Umbellatus (root) 150mg
YIN CHEN Artemisia Frigida (herb Young) 134mg
DAN SHEN Salvia Miltiorrhiza (root) 134mg
FU LING Poria Cocos (root) 117mg
PU GONG YING Taraxacum Mongolicum (whole Plant) 117mg
HUANG QI Astragalus Membranaceus (root) 100mg
SANG JI SHENG Loranthus Parasiticus (stem) 100mg
BAI SHAO Paeonia Lactiflora (root) 100mg
DANG SHEN Codonopsis Pilosula (root) 84mg
IN QIAN CAO Glechoma Longituba (whole Plant) 84mg
HU ZHANG Fallopia Japonica (root) 84mg
CHAI HU Bupleurum Falcatum (root) 67mg
SHAN ZHA Crataegus Pinnatifida (fruit) 67mg
LONG DAN CAO Gentiana Scabra (whole Plant) 67mg
GOU QI ZI Lycium Barbarum (fruit) 67mg
DA ZAO Zizyphus Jujuba (fruit) 67mg
JIANG HUANG Curcuma Longa (tuber) 50mg
GAN CAO Glycyrrhiza Uralensis (root) 50mg
TIAN QI Panax Pseudoginseng (root) 33mg
Remarks:
Australian clinical trials have shown that patients treated
with CH100 had significantly reduction of liver
inflammation and a significant reduction in ALT levels.
This Traditional Chinese medicine has been traditionally
used to dispel Wind and regulate Lung Qi for the relief of
coughs, Symptoms & Signs:
Coughing, pale or white sputum, sore or itchy throat, mild
headache, there may still be mild chills and fever Traditional used to dispel Wind and regulates the Lung Qi for the relief of coughs.
Uses:
Coughing, pale or white sputum, sore or itchy throat, mild headache, there may still be mild chills and fever
Directions:
Take 1-2 capsules twice per day with a cup of warm water.
Clinical Application:
Cough, Upper respiratory tract infection, acute bronchitis,
pertussis, early stage of viral or mycoplasma pneumonia
TCM Applications:
Cough resulting from the common cold.
TCM Action:
Stops Cough Transforms Phlegm, disperses the exterior
and disseminates the Lung Qi
Ingredients:
ZI WAN
Aster Tataricus (root) 702mg
BAI QIAN
Cynanchum Stauntonii (root) 702mg
BAI BU
Stemona Sessilifolia (root) 702mg
JING JIE
Schizonepeta Tenuifolia (herb) 702mg
GAN CAO
Glycyrrhiza Uralensis (root) 468mg
JIE GENG
Platycodon Grandiflorum (root) 468mg
CHEN PI
Citrus Reticulata (fruit Peel) 351mg
XING REN
Prunus Armeniaca (seed) 312mg
Remarks:
This is a commonly used anti-tussive formula.
For Acute bronchial conditions, Western Medicine should be
used in combination with Traditional Chinese medicine.
Warnings:
Yin deficiency with hyperactivity of Yang
Common Combinations: Cathay Herbal Cough Syrup
This Traditional Chinese medicine has been traditionally
used to assist digestion and may assist in the management of
over-indulgence in food. Symptoms & Signs:
Acid regurgitation, Belching Cholecystitis, Chronic
gastritis Duodenal ulcer
Fixed pain in the hypochondrium Fullness of the abdomen
Fullness of the chest Functional gastrointestinal disorders
Gallstone Gastric ulcer Gastroenteritis, Hepatitis
Intercostal neuralgia Vomiting
Cough Dysmenorrhea Indigestion Poor appetite Profuse
phlegm Traditionally used to assist digestion especially with an overindulgence in difficult to digest
foods combined with emotion or stress.
Uses:
Acid regurgitation,acid regulation, Belching Cholecystitis, Chronic
gastritis Duodenal ulcer
Fixed pain in the hypochondrium Fullness of the abdomen
Fullness of the chest Functional gastrointestinal disturbances
Gallstone Gastric ulcer Gastroenteritis, Hepatitis
Intercostal neuralgia Vomiting
Cough Dysmenorrhea Indigestion Poor appetite Profuse phlegm
Directions:
Take 1-2 capsules twice per day with a cup of warm water.
Clinical Application:
All sorts of Gastrointestinal disorders that match this
pattern as well as Hepatitis, Cholecystitis, intercostals
neuralgia, some types of neurosis and dysmenorrhea.
TCM Applications:
Eliminates stagnation
Moves Qi
P) Wiry pulse (Xian)
T) Pale, purplish or purple tongue, slippery or greasy coating
This Traditional Chinese medicine has been traditionally
used to release Wind-Heat and helps in the symptomatic
relief of cold & flu. Symptoms & Signs:
Fever with mild chills of a sudden onset, sore throat,
headache, thirst, dry nose Traditionally used to treat Externally contracted Wind Heat pathogens (Common Bacterial
Infection) Cold & Flu with Heat Symptoms.
This Traditional Chinese medicine has been traditionally
used to clear Heat and resolve toxicity, may help in
symptomatic relief of mild to moderate acne. Symptoms & Signs:
1) Localised redness, swelling, pain and heat
or 2) May be accompanied by fever and may also have chills, Traditionally used to relieve the toxicity and heat associated with acne and other skin
disorders of a similar pattern.
Directions:
Take 1-2 capsules twice per day with a cup of warm water.
Clinical Application:
Used for many types of Heat toxin patterns including Acne.
Often used for first stage of furuncle or carbuncles (not yet
suppurated) erysipelas, acute lymphangitis, mastitis,
appendicitis, conjunctivitis, urinary tract infection, acute
pyelonephritis (ascending urinary tract infection)
TCM Applications:
Acne and other Skin problems and internal conditions
associated with a Heat Toxin Pattern.
TCM Action:
Clears heat and resolves Toxicity, cools the Blood and
reduces swelling.
Ingredients:
PU GONG YING
Taraxacum Mongolicum (herb) 1.69g
JIN YIN HUA
Lonicera Japonica (flower) 1.13g
LIAN QIAO
Forsythia Suspensa (fruit) 850mg
YIE JU HUA
Chyrsanthemum Indicum (flower) 564mg
ZI HUA DI DING
Viola Yedoensis (herb) 562mg
Remarks:
This formula is commonly used as the basis for treating
superficial purulent infections
Warnings:
Cold Patterns, Deficiency Patterns
Source:
YI ZONG JIN JIAN (Golden Mirror of Medical Tradition)
Wu Qian, 1742
This Traditional Chinese medicine has been traditionally
used to disperse the Liver Qi and Tonify the Spleen, may
assist in the management of medically diagnosed irritable
bowel syndrome. Symptoms & Signs: Acute gastroenteritis, Diarrhoea, Colitis, Continuous
borborygmus, Differentiated pain in the abdomen
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) with lower abdominal
pain, and bloating associated with alteration of bowel
habits and abdominal discomfort, which starts with the
urge to defecate and subsides after completion. Traditionally used to treat digestive issues associated with Liver over controlling the Spleen, in conditions like diagnosed IBS.
Uses:
Acute gastroenteritis, Diarrhoea, Colitis, Continuous
borborygmus, Differentiated pain in the abdomen
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) with lower abdominal
pain, and bloating associated with alteration of bowel
habits and abdominal upset and discomfort, which starts with the
urge to defecate and subsides after completion, Liver support, support spleen
Directions:
Take 1-2 capsules twice per day with a cup of warm water.
Clinical Application:
Painful diarrhea, Acute gastroenteritis Colitis, Continuous
borborygmus, Enteritis, Differentiated pain in the abdomen
TCM Applications:
Spleen Deficiency with an over controlling Liver.
P) Weak-Wiry pulse (Ruo Xian); Fine-Wiry pulse (Xi Xian);
Slow-Wiry pulse (Chi Xian) - rarely
T) Thin White Coat
TCM Action:
Soothes Liver-Qi, Tonifies the Spleen
Ingredients:
BAI ZHU
Atractylodes Macrocephala (rhizome) 1.71g
BAI SHAO
Paeonia Lactiflora (root) 1.14g
FANG FENG
Slier Divaricatum (root) 1.14g
CHEN PI
Citrus Reticulata (fruit Peel) 807mg
Remarks:
Calms pain, Stops diarrhea
The abdominal pain type is usually described in a patient as
either diarrhea-predominant (IBS-D),
constipation-predominant (IBS-C) or IBS with alternating
stool pattern (IBS-A).
This formula is used for IBS-A and IBS-D patterns.
Please ensure the correct pattern differentiation is made for
the patient as they often fall into at least 4 TCM categories
of disease within the Western Label of IBS.
Warnings:
Differentiate pattern clearly and ensure diarrhea does
not continue for long period without further
intervention.
Source:
Collected Treatises of (Zhang) Jin-Yue (Jing yue quan
shu)
This Traditional Chinese medicine has been traditionally
used to nourish the Xue (Blood) and clear the Wind-Heat,
in symptomatic relief of Eczema. Symptoms & Signs: Skin rashes that red and are itchy, dry Traditionally used to nourish Xue(Blood) and clear Eczema associated arising from a pattern
of deficiency with Wind Heat.
TCM Applications:
Wind Heat or Wind dampness trapped in skin level
with an underlying blood deficiency.
P) Floating & Rapid
T) Yellow or White tongue coat, pale body
This Traditional Chinese medicine has been traditionally
used to expel wind, damp and coldness, may help increase
mobility associated with arthritis. Symptoms & Signs:
Joint Pain, neck stiffness, general body aches, lower back
pain, abdominal pain menstrual pain, cold and numb or
stiff extremities, reduced joint mobility. Traditionally used to treat Cold Bi Syndrome (Type of Arthritic pattern) with a pattern of
Wind Cold Damp, improves mobility and reduces pain.
This Traditional Chinese medicine has been traditionally
used to regulate the qi & xue (blood), clears the damp heat,
may assist in the management of medically diagnosed benign
prostatic hypertrophy. Symptoms & Signs:
Urinary frequency, especially at night with incomplete
feeling or lower abdominal distension. Traditionally used for disorders in the lower Jiao associated with blood stagnation and damp
heat including Prostatitis.
This Traditional Chinese medicine has been traditionally
used to tonify the Qi & Xue (Blood), calms the Shen, helps
maintain general well being. Symptoms & Signs: Palpitations, fatigue, forgetfulness, dream disturbed
sleep, insomnia, poor appetite, anxiety, phobias,
withdrawal, fearfulness, low grade fever, sallow or pale
complexion. Women: Early menstrual period with profuse pale flow,
menorrhagia. Traditionally this formula is used to Tonify Qi & Blood associated with the Shen (Mind) and
can be used for insomnia or anxiety associated with deficiency patterns.
TCM Applications:
Deficiency of Spleen Qi & Heart Blood affecting the Heart
and the spirit
P) Thready & Weak
T) Pale with Normal thin white coat or teeth marks
TCM Action:
Tonifies the Qi & (Xue) Blood, strengthens the Spleen,
nourishes the Heart and calms the Shen
Ingredients:
Each Capsule Contains Herbal Extracts
Equivalent To Dry:
HUANG QI
Astragalus Membranaceus (root) 893mg
SUAN ZAO REN
Zizyphus Spinosa (seed) 893mg
FU LING
Poria Cocos (fruiting Body) 560mg
DANG SHEN
Codonopsis Pilosula (root) 557mg
BAI ZHU
Atractylodes Macrocephala (rhizome) 335mg
ZHI GAN CAO
Glycyrrhiza Uralensis (root) 335mg
LONG YAN ROU
Nephelium Longana (fruit Flesh) 233mg
DANG GUI
Angelica Polymorpha (root) 223mg
DA ZAO
Zizyphus Jujuba (fruit) 223mg
XIANG FU
Cyperus Rotundus (rhizome) 223mg
YUAN ZHI
Polygala Sibirica (root) 217mg
SHENG JIANG
Zingiber Officinale (rhizome) 112mg
Remarks:
This formula is generally used for Shen (Emotional Spirit)
disturbance with general Qi & Blood deficiency.
Often this is after a prolonged period of mental
hyperactivity or obsession.
Also helps to relieve the symptoms of Menopause with Qi
& Blood deficiency and poor sleep.
Warnings:
Yin Deficiency and excess patterns.
Source:
Gui Pi Tang formula from Ji Sheng Fang (Formulas to Aid
the Living) Yang Yong-He 1253
This Traditional Chinese medicine has been traditionally
used to nourish the heart and Spleen, calm the Shen, may
assist in the management of mood swings. Symptoms & Signs: Disorientation, frequent crying spells, loss of emotional
control, restless sleep, sometimes with night sweats.
Depression, tiredness.
Alternating laughing and crying
Frequent bouts of yawning Hysteria Inability to control
oneself
Mental confusion Neurasthenia relieved by frequent attacks
of melancholy and crying spells Neurosis Restless sleep
Urinary incontinence
Anomalous behavior, incoherent speech or attitude Night
sweating Paradoxical attitude. Traditionally used to calm the Shen (or Mind/Spirit). This formula nourishes both the Heart
and the Spleen and can be used in the management of mood swings.
TCM Applications:
Heart Yin Xu with restless Shen. Restless organ
disorder ( Zang Zao) this is an emotional disorder
that is attributed to anxiety due to excessive worry
or pensiveness. The Heart Yin is damaged and
disrupts the flow of Liver Qi and also Spleen Qi.
There can be accompanying Qi & Xue (blood) loss
as well. When the home of the Shen (spirit) is
damaged it has no where to dwell.
P) Thready Thready & Rapid, Fine-Rapid pulse (Xi Shu)
T) Red body with little coating.
TCM Action:
Nourishes the heart, calms the Shen (Spirit) and
harmonises the middle burner.
Ingredients:
Each Capsule Contains Herbal Extracts
Equivalent To Dry:
YE JIAO TENG
Polygonum Multiflorum (stem) 1.09g
FU XIAO MAI
Triticum Aestivum (fruit) 1.09g
HE HUAN PI
Albizia Julibrissin (root Bark) 873mg
FU LING
Poria Cocos (fruiting Body) 546mg
BAI HE
Lilium Lancifolium (bulb) 545mg
GAN CAO
Glycyrrhiza Uralensis (root) 327mg
DA ZAO
Zizyphus Jujuba (fruit) 327mg
Warnings:
Contains Wheat not suitable for Coeliac
Source:
Jin Gui Yao Lue (essential from the golden cabinet)Dr
Zhang Zhong Jing, Eastern Han Period 25-220 CE
