Chuan Xiong Cha Tiao San
Ingredients: Cnidium root (chuan xiong), Notopterygium root (qiang huo), Fang-feng root (fang feng),Schizonepeta herb (Jing jie), Mentha herb (bo he), Fragrant angelica (bai zhi), Cyperus root (xiang fu zi), Tea leaf (cha ye), Chinese licorice root (gan cao).
| Mandarin: 川芎茶調散 Pin-Yin: Chuan Xiong Cha Tiao San English: Cnidium & Tea Formula Romaji: Senkyu Cha Cho San Kanji: 川芎茶調散 Kampo: No |
Source:
- Formulas of the People’s Welfare Pharmacy (Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang)
How it works:
- Dispels wind
- Alleviates pain
- Clears heat
Clinical Applications:
- Exterior wind invasion
- Cold-exterior patterns
- Obstructed yang qi
- Thin, white tongue coating
Chuan Xiong Cha Tiao San is designed to treat wind in the head and relieve discomfort by dispelling wind and clearing heat. This herbal formula is used to alleviate obstructed yang qi and cold-exterior patterns.
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English Name |
Pin-Yin Name |
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Ligusticum |
Chuan Xiong |
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Dahurican Angelica Root |
Bai Zhi |
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Notopterygium |
Qiang Huo |
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Cinnamon Twigs |
Gui Zhi |
|
Saposhnikovia |
Fang Feng |
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Schizonepeta |
Jing Jie |
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Mentha |
Bo He Ye |
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Licorice |
Gan Cao |
Main Ingredient(s):
In this formula, Saposhnikovia opens the exterior to expel external wind and wind-dampness.