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Zhi Bai Si Wu Tang知柏四物汤

Four Substances Decoction with Anemarrhena and Phellodendron

Medicinals
8

Composition

  • Dang GuiRx. Angelicae Sinensis12 g

    Nourishes and invigorates the Blood, regulates Liver and Kidneys, regulates menses and alleviates pain.

    for Heat symptoms due to Yin Deficiency and Devastated Blood.
    • Shu Di Huang, Bai Shao
    Chuan Xiong*, for menstrual irregularity, amenorrhea and dysmenorrhea due to Blood Deficiency or Stasis.
    harmonizes, nourishes and invigorates the Blood and disperses Blood Stasis.
  • Chuan XiongRz. Chuanxiong6 g

    Invigorates Blood, moves Qi, releases Stagnation and alleviates pain.

    for Blood Deficiency causing menstrual problems including dysmenorrhea, scanty menses and amenorrhea.
  • Bai ShaoRx. Paeoniae Alba15 g

    Nourishes Blood, preserves Yin, calms Liver Yang and alleviates pain.

    nourishes Yin and Blood.
    for dizziness, blurred vision and dysmenorrhea due to Blood Deficiency or Blood Stasis.
  • Shu Di HuangRx. Rehmanniae Preparata15 g

    Nourishes Yin and Blood and tonifies the Kidneys.

    for Blood Deficiency marked by dizziness, palpitations, insomnia and menstrual dysfunction.
    for Yin Deficiency with Empty Fire.
    • Dang Gui, Bai Shao
    Chuan Xiong,* for anemia.
  • Zhi MuRx. Anemarrhenae10 g

    Clears Heat, drains Fire, enriches Yin, moistens Dryness and generates Fluids.

    • Huang Bai
    for Yin Deficiency with Fire Flaring, Steaming Bone Disorder and Lower Jiao Damp-Heat.
    for Yin Deficiency with Empty Fire.
  • Huang BaiCx. Phellodendri10 g

    Drains Damp-Heat, drains Kidney Fire, relieves toxicity and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.

  • Tian Hua FenRx. Trichosanthis10 g

    Drains Heat, generates Fluids, relieves toxicity, expels pus and reduces swelling and inhibits the growth of cancer cells.

  • Gan CaoRx. Glycyrrhizae3 g

    Moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs, inhibits the growth of cancer cells and guides the herbs to all twelve channels.

Actions

  • Builds up the Blood and Yin
  • Removes Heat
  • Resolves toxins
  • Suppresses the proliferation of cancer cells

Patterns treated

Blood Deficiency accompanied by Damp-Heat

Manifestations

  • Agitation
  • Fever, or a tidal-pattern fever
  • Redness of the eyes
  • Dryness of the mouth and throat
  • A pounding sensation in the chest
  • Pain in the lower abdomen
  • Difficulty passing urine
  • Pain on passing urine
  • Heavier-than-normal menstrual flow
  • Bleeding originating from the uterus
  • Menstrual periods arriving early
  • Sore, achy limbs
  • Lightheadedness
  • An unsettled mental state
  • Facial redness
  • A persistent sensation of thirst
  • Cloudy-looking urine
  • Reddened cheeks
  • Wheezy, whistling breath
  • A sense of edginess
  • Pain in the head
  • Mouth dryness
  • Loss of appetite
  • Inability to conceive
  • Pain located in the abdomen
  • Sweating without exertion, or night sweats accompanied by fever
  • A state of anxiousness
  • Eyes that feel dry
  • Pain in the hypochondriac region
  • Excessive drowsiness
  • Difficulty sleeping
  • Sore shoulders
  • A hot sensation felt in the palms, soles and chest
  • Tension occurring before the menses
  • Sudden flushes of heat
  • A tired, worn-out feeling
  • A general lack of energy
  • A low, depressed mood
  • Constipation together with a rising flush
  • A pale-looking complexion
  • A bitterness noticeable in the mouth
  • Bloating centered around the navel
  • Bleeding from the nose
  • Irregular menstrual cycles
  • A heavy, weighted feeling in the lower abdomen
Tongue body
Red overall, or red confined to the edges
Coating
Yellow in color with a thin texture
Pulse
Fine and quick

Indications

Cancer of the colon