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cholesterol Cholesterol Regulating Formula FinderThere are many herbs that regulate cholesterol levels in the blood, and others that support those organ systems most susceptible to high cholesterol.

Cholesterol regulating agents are found in many Chinese herbs, however the formulas described in this self-test seek to address those systems in your body that are the most likely to become problematic with high cholesterol.

One person develops one problem due to high cholesterol while another will develop a different problem. This is exactly what this formula finder considers when locating the best herbs to help maintain the health of your particular physical, psychological and constitutional makeup. More… »

 

Siler and Platycodon Formula (fang feng tong sheng san)

 

<fieldset> <legend>Details of Siler and Platycodon Formula</legend>

<img title=”fang.feng.96″ src=”http://eagleherbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/fang.feng.96.jpg” alt=”Fang Feng translates to &quot;guards against wind&quot;. That’s like saying &quot;assists immunity&quot;.” width=”96″ height=”96″ />

Fang Feng translates to &quot;guards against wind&quot;. That&#39;s like saying &quot;assists immunity&quot;.

<span id=”about”>Mentioned in these formula finders:</span>
<a title=”Cholesterol Regulating Formula Finder” href=”http://eagleherbs.com/self-tests/cholesterol-regulating-3053″>cholesterol regulating</a>, <a title=”Skin Health Formula Finder” href=”http://eagleherbs.com/herbs-for/skin-health”>skin health</a>

<span id=”altnames”>Alternative Names:</span>
<ul>
<li>fang feng tong sheng san</li>
<li>fang feng tung sheng san</li>
<li>Fangfeng Tongsheng San</li>
<li>boju tusyo san</li>
<li>bofutsushosan</li>
<li>Bofutsushosan</li>
<li><a href=”http://scholar.google.com/scholar?q=Kampo+%22TJ-62%22″ title=”Peer Reviewed Research on TJ-62″ target=”_blank”>TJ62; TJ-62; TJ 62</a></li>
<li>bofu-tsusho-san</li>
<li>Bōfū-tsūshō-san</li>
<li>防風通聖散</li>
<li>ぼうふうつうしょうさん</li>
<li>防風通圣丸</li>
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<span id=”ingredients”>Ingredients:</span>

<span id=”pinyin”>Da Huang          :</span>大黄        rhubarb root and rhizome        Radix et Rhizoma Rhei [<a href="http://eagleherbs.com/faq/pregnancy-and-herbs-8414#contra" title="avoid this herb if pregnant" target="_blank">Pregnancy Note</a>]
<span id=”pinyin”>Mang Xiao          :</span>芒硝        mirabilite, glauber’s salt        Natrii Sulfas [<a href="http://eagleherbs.com/faq/pregnancy-and-herbs-8414#contra" title="avoid this herb if pregnant" target="_blank">Pregnancy Note</a>]
<span id=”pinyin”>Gan Cao :</span>甘草        licorice root        Radix Glycyrrhizae        [<a title="interactions and adverse events" href="http://eagleherbs.com/interactions/gan-cao-glycyrrhizae-licorice-and-high-blood-pressure-13" target="_blank">caution</a>]
<span id=”pinyin”>Ma Huang        :</span>麻黃        ephedra stem         Herba Ephedrae (not included in online purchase) [<a href="http://eagleherbs.com/faq/pregnancy-and-herbs-8414#caution" title="use this herb with caution if pregnant" target="_blank">Pregnancy Note</a>]
<span id=”pinyin”>He Ye         :</span>荷葉        lotus leaf        Folium Nelumbinis Nuciferae (replacement for Ma Huang)
<span id=”pinyin”>Shi Gao         :</span>石膏        gypsum         Gypsum Fibrosum
<span id=”pinyin”>Sheng Jiang :</span>生薑        fresh ginger rhizome         Zingiberis Rhizoma
<span id=”pinyin”>Bai Zhu         :</span>白术        , bai shu ovate atractylodes,        (white) atractylodes rhizome [<a href="http://eagleherbs.com/faq/pregnancy-and-herbs-8414#beneficial" title="this herb supports pregnancy" target="_blank">Pregnancy Note</a>]
<span id=”pinyin”>Dang Gui          :</span>當歸        tangkuei, Chinese angelica root        Radix Angelicae Sinensis [<a href="http://eagleherbs.com/faq/pregnancy-and-herbs-8414#careful" title="be careful using this herb if pregnant" target="_blank">Pregnancy Note</a>]
<span id=”pinyin”>Chuan Xiong :</span>川芎        Sichuan lovage root, cnidium, chuanxiong root        Rhizoma Ligustici Chuanxiong
<span id=”pinyin”>Bai Shao          :</span>白芍        white peony root, peony        Paeoniae Radix alba [<a href="http://eagleherbs.com/faq/pregnancy-and-herbs-8414#beneficial" title="this herb supports pregnancy" target="_blank">Pregnancy Note</a>]
<span id=”pinyin”>Bo He :</span>薄荷        field mint, mentha        Herba Menthae Haplocalycis
<span id=”pinyin”>Lian Qiao :</span>連翹        forsythia fruit        Forsythiae Fructus
<span id=”pinyin”>Jing Jie :</span>荊芥        schizonepeta stem or bud        Herba seu Flos Schizonepetae Tenuifoliae
<span id=”pinyin”>Fang Feng :</span>防風        saposhnikovia root, ledebouriella root, siler        Radix Ledebouriellae Divaricatae
<span id=”pinyin”>Huang Qin          :</span>黃苓        baical skullcap root, scutellaria, scute        Radix Scutellariae Baicalensis [<a href="http://eagleherbs.com/faq/pregnancy-and-herbs-8414#beneficial" title="this herb supports pregnancy" target="_blank">Pregnancy Note</a>] [<a href="http://eagleherbs.com/faq/pregnancy-and-herbs-8414#beneficial" title="this herb supports pregnancy" target="_blank">Pregnancy Note</a>]
<span id=”pinyin”>Zhi Zi :</span>梔子         cape jasmine fruit, gardenia        Gardeniae Fructus
<span id=”pinyin”>Hua Shi :</span>滑石        talcum powder        talcum
<span id=”pinyin”>Jie Geng :</span>桔梗        balloon flower root, platycodon root        Radix Platycodi Grandifolii
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<fieldset> <legend>Recommended for these <a title=”Find your body type.” href=”http://eagleherbs.com/self-tests/whats-your-body-type-1770″ target=”_blank”>body types</a>:</legend>

<a href=”http://eagleherbs.com/body-types/hearty”><img title=”hearty.103.icon” src=”http://eagleherbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/hearty.103.icon.jpg” alt=”Hearty” width=”96″ height=”96″ /></a>

Hearty

<a href=”http://eagleherbs.com/body-types/slightly-hearty”><img title=”sl.heart.73.icon” src=”http://eagleherbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/sl.heart.73.icon.jpg” alt=”Slightly Hearty” width=”96″ height=”96″ /></a>

Slightly Hearty

<a href=”http://eagleherbs.com/body-types/balanced”><img title=”avg.9.icon” src=”http://eagleherbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/avg.9.icon.jpg” alt=”Balanced” width=”96″ height=”96″ /></a>

Balanced

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<fieldset> <legend>Recommended for these <a title=”Are you hot, or are you not?” href=”http://eagleherbs.com/self-tests/are-you-hot-or-are-you-not-2030″ target=”_blank”>thermal natures</a>:</legend>

<a href=”http://eagleherbs.com/body-temperatures/hot”><img title=”therm.ht” src=”http://eagleherbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/therm.ht.jpg” alt=”Hot” width=”96″ height=”96″ /></a>

Hot

<a href=”http://eagleherbs.com/body-temperatures/warm”><img title=”therm.wm” src=”http://eagleherbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/therm.wm.jpg” alt=”Warm” width=”96″ height=”96″ /></a>

Warm

<a href=”http://eagleherbs.com/body-temperatures/neutral”><img title=”therm.neu” src=”http://eagleherbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/therm.neu.jpg” alt=”Neutral” width=”96″ height=”96″ /></a>

Neutral

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<fieldset style=”text-align: left;”> <legend>Dosage</legend>
This formula can be used to support health with or without symptoms. <i><b>If symptoms are present, take 1 level teaspoon of the powder (8 capsules) three times daily. When symptoms are not present, take 1/2 level teaspoon (4 capsules), two times daily. </b></i> Empty stomach is best for efficient absorption, but not essential. [<a href="http://eagleherbs.com/faq/all-about-herb-dosages-6670" title="More on dosage">More...</a>]

At this dosage, your order will last approximately this long (<a title=”How long will you need to take this formula?” href=”http://eagleherbs.com/self-tests/prognosis-o-matic-8″ target=”_blank”>?</a>):
<ul>
<li> 100 grams powder (capsules or powder): <span id=”doseqty”>2-4 weeks</span></li>
<li> 200 grams powder (powder only): <span id=”doseqty”>1-2 months</span></li>
</ul>
</fieldset>

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Pinellia and Gastrodia Combination (ban xia bai zhu tian ma tang)

 


Details of Pinellia and Gastrodia Combination
ban.xia.96 Pinellia and Gastrodia Combination (ban xia bai zhu tian ma tang)

Pinellia is a great drying herb that also addresses nausea.

Mentioned in these formula finders:
cholesterol, chronic headaches

Alternative Names:

  • Pinellia, Ovate Atractylodes and Gastrodia Decoction
  • Pinellia, Largehead Atractylodes and Tall Gastordia Decoction
  • ban xia bai zhu tian ma tang
  • Pan-hsia-pai-chu-tien-ma-tang
  • pan hsia pai chu tien ma tang
  • ban xia bai zhi tian ma tang
  • ban xia bai shu tian ma tang
  • hange byakuzyutu tenma to
  • hange byakujutsu temma to
  • Hange-byakujutsu-tenma-tō
  • 半夏白朮天麻湯
  • はんげびゃくじゅつてんまとう
  • T37; T-37; T 37

Benefits:

  • regulates digestion
  • supports intestinal health
  • maintains stomach functions
  • supports mental clarity
  • relaxes neck and shoulder tension
  • regulates blood pressure and cholesterol

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Major Bupleurum Combination (da chai hu tang)

 


Details of Major Bupleurum Combination
chai.hu.963 Major Bupleurum Combination (da chai hu tang)

Bupleurum unsticks your insides for when you feel stuck.

Mentioned in these formula finders:
cholesterol, chronic headaches, emotional distress

Alternative Names:

  • da chai hu tang
  • ta chai hu tang
  • Major Bupleurum Decoction
  • dai saiko to
  • Da-Chai-Hu-Tang
  • Dai-saiko-to
  • Daisaikoto
  • Dai-saiko-tō
  • 大柴胡湯
  • だいさいことう
  • TJ8; TJ-8; TJ 8
  • dà chái hú wán
  • 大柴胡丸

Benefits:

  • relaxes tense muscles that cause a sense of dull stuffiness in the upper abdomen.
  • relaxes neck and shoulder tension
  • regulates blood pressure and cholesterol

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Gambir Formula (gou teng san)

 


Details of Gambir Formula
gou.teng.961 Gambir Formula (gou teng san)

These little hooks are said to "hook the wind" in the body.

Mentioned in these formula finders:
cholesterol, chronic headaches, emotional distress, hot flashes (hot flushes)

Alternative Names:

  • gou teng san
  • Diao Teng San
  • Uncaria Powder
  • kou teng san
  • kon teng san
  • tyoto san
  • chotosan
  • Chōtō-san
  • 釣藤散
  • ちょうとうさん
  • TJ47; TJ-47; TJ 47

Benefits:

  • supports mental clarity
  • regulates blood flow in the head
  • addresses transitory sensation of heavy-headedness
  • cools transitory hot flashes
  • relaxes neck and shoulder tension
  • regulates blood pressure and cholesterol

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Bupleurum and Dragon Bone Combination (chai hu jia long gu mu li tang)

 


Details of Bupleurum and Dragon Bone Combination
chai.hu.965 Bupleurum and Dragon Bone Combination (chai hu jia long gu mu li tang)

Bupleurum, one of the great neurologically regulating herbs.

Mentioned in these formula finders:
cholesterol, emotional distress, hot flashes (hot flushes), sleep support

Alternative Names:

  • chai hu jia long gu mu li tang
  • Bupleurum Decoction Plus Dragon Bone and Oyster Shell
  • Bupleurum plus Dragon’s Bone and Oyster Shell Decoction
  • chai hu chia lung ku mu li tang
  • siako ka ryukotu borei to
  • saikokaryukotsuboreito
  • Chinese SRBT
  • saikokaryukotsuboreito
  • siako-ka-ryukotu-borei-to
  • Saiko-ka-ryūkotsu-borei-tō
  • 柴胡加竜骨牡蛎湯
  • さいこかりゅうこつぼれいとう
  • TJ12; TJ-12; TJ 12

Benefits:

  • relaxes tense muscles that cause a sense of dull stuffiness in the upper abdomen
  • regualtes body systems that are aggravated by stress or the menstrual cycle
  • regulates the heartbeat
  • calms the startle response
  • cools temporary hot flashes
  • regulates sleeping for those having difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep

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Stress-Induced Options
Urinary Symptoms
Digestives
Additions for aches and pains
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Coptis and Scute Combination (huang lian jie du tang)

 


Details of Coptis and Scute Combination
huang.lian.96 Coptis and Scute Combination (huang lian jie du tang)

Antibiotic Coptis was used for ulcers long before bacterial causes were discovered.

Mentioned in these formula finders:
cholesterol, emotional distress, hot flashes (hot flushes), sleep support, women’s health

Alternative Names:

  • huang lian jie du tang
  • huang lien chieh tu tang
  • huang lian qie tu tang
  • oren gedoku to
  • Coptis Toxin-Resolving Decoction
  • Coptis Detoxificating Decoction
  • Huang-Lian-Jie-Du
  • TJ15; TJ-15; TJ 15
  • huanglian-jie-du-tang
  • oren-gedoku-to
  • orengedoku-to
  • ouren godoku to
  • Ōren-gedoku-tō
  • 黄連解毒湯
  • おうれんげどくとう
  • huáng lián jiě dú wán
  • 黃連解毒丸

Benefits:

  • cools temporary hot flashes and red face
  • regulates cholesterol and blood pressure
  • calms restlessness which can cause difficulty falling asleep
  • regulates menstrual cycle

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Mental Clarity Additions
 

Vitality Combination (zhen wu tang)

 


Details of Vitality Combination
fu.zi.96 Vitality Combination (zhen wu tang)

Aconite is used to warm up the body.

Mentioned in these formula finders:
body aches, cholesterol

Alternative Names:

  • zhen wu tang
  • North Water God Decoction
  • True Warrior Decoction
  • chen wu tang
  • sinbu to
  • shimbuto
  • Shinbu-tō
  • 真武湯
  • しんぶとう
  • TJ30; TJ-30; TJ 30
  • zhēn wǔ tāng wán
  • 真武湯丸

Benefits: warms the lower back

  • improves clarity of mind and a lightness to the head
  • warms the body for pains that are aggravated by cold
  • regulates large intestine functions
  • warms the hands and feet.
  • supports joint health

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Additions for aches and pains
 

Persica and Rhubarb Combination (tao he cheng qi tang)

 


Details of Persica and Rhubarb Combination
tao.ren.96 Persica and Rhubarb Combination (tao he cheng qi tang)

Peach kernel stimulates blood movement as well as lubricating intestines.

Mentioned in these formula finders:
body aches, cholesterol, chronic headaches, emotional distress, hot flashes (hot flushes), bone health, urinary health, women’s health

Alternative Names:

  • tao he cheng qi tang
  • Peach Kernel Qi-Infusing Decoction
  • Peach Kernel Purgative Decoction
  • tao ho cheng chi tang
  • tao ho zheng ji tang
  • tokaku zyoki to
  • tokakujokito
  • Tōkaku-jōki-tō
  • 桃核承気湯
  • とうかくじょうきとう
  • TJ61; TJ-61; TJ 61

Benefits:

  • supports blood circulation
  • cools temporary hot flashes
  • regulates the flow of poop in the large intestine
  • regulates bladder functions
  • relaxes neck and shoulder tension
  • regulates blood pressure and cholesterol
  • regulates the menstrual cycle
  • supports vaginal health
  • relaxes pre-menstrual tension
  • supports bladder health
  • supports joint health
  • supports bone health

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Additions for aches and pains
 

Cinnamon and Hoelen Formula (gui zhi fu ling wan)

 


Details of Cinnamon and Hoelen Formula
gui.zhi.963 Cinnamon and Hoelen Formula (gui zhi fu ling wan)

Cinnamon twig is a great blood mover which treats pain.

Mentioned in these formula finders:
body aches, cholesterol regulating, hot flashes (hot flushes), bone health, women’s health, skin health

Alternative Names:

  • gui zhi fu ling wan
  • Cinnamon Twig and Poria Pills
  • Cassia Twig and Tuckahoe Pill
  • kuei chih fu ling wan
  • keisi bukuryo gan
  • keishibukuryogan
  • Keishi bukuryo gan
  • TJ25; TJ-25; TJ 25
  • gui-zhi-fu-ling-wan
  • keishi-bukuryo-gan
  • Keishi-bukuryō-gan
  • 桂枝茯苓丸
  • けいしぶくりょうがん
  • guì zhī fú líng wán
  • 桂枝茯苓丸

Benefits:

  • supports blood circulation
  • cools temporary hot flashes
  • regulates the menstrual cycle
  • supports vaginal health
  • relaxes pre-menstrual tension
  • supports joint health
  • supports bone health

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Additions for aches and pains