Eagle Herbs

Fang Feng translates to "guards against wind". That's like saying "assists immunity".

Mentioned in these formula finders: cholesterol, psoriasis

Alternative Names:

• fang feng tong sheng san
• fang feng tung sheng san
• boju tusyo san
• bofutsushosan

Ingredients:
Da Huang 大黄 rhubarb root and rhizome Radix et Rhizoma Rhei
Mang Xiao 芒硝 mirabilite, glauber’s salt Natrii Sulfas
Gan Cao 甘草 licorice root Radix Glycyrrhizae [caution]
Ma Huang 麻黃 ephedra stem Herba Ephedrae (not included in online purchase)
Shi Gao 石膏 gypsum Gypsum Fibrosum
Sheng Jiang 生薑 fresh ginger rhizome Zingiberis Rhizoma
Bai Zhu 白术 , bai shu ovate atractylodes, (white) atractylodes rhizome
Dang Gui 當歸 tangkuei, Chinese angelica root Radix Angelicae Sinensis
Chuan Xiong 川芎 Sichuan lovage root, cnidium, chuanxiong root Rhizoma Ligustici Chuanxiong
Bai Shao 白芍 white peony root, peony Paeoniae Radix alba
Bo He 薄荷 field mint, mentha Herba Menthae Haplocalycis
Lian Qiao 連翹 forsythia fruit Forsythiae Fructus
Jing Jie 荊芥 schizonepeta stem or bud Herba seu Flos Schizonepetae Tenuifoliae
Fang Feng 防風 saposhnikovia root, ledebouriella root, siler Radix Ledebouriellae Divaricatae
Huang Qin 黃苓 baical skullcap root, scutellaria, scute Radix Scutellariae Baicalensis
Zhi Zi 梔子 cape jasmine fruit, gardenia Gardeniae Fructus
Hua Shi 滑石 talcum powder talcum
Jie Geng 桔梗 balloon flower root, platycodon root Radix Platycodi Grandifolii

Pinellia is a great drying herb that also addresses nausea.

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

Other Signs: bloating, gurgling, gas, loose stools, dizziness with heavy headedness, nausea/vomiting

Headache Type(s): Tension headache arising from neck and shoulder tension, Headache associated with high blood pressure, high cholesterol

Ingredients:

Tian Ma 天麻 gastrodia rhizome Rhizoma Gastrodiae Elatae

• This herb “extinguishes internal wind”. Internal wind is stress induced neurological problems such as headaches and muscle spasms.

Ban Xia 半夏 pinellia rhizome, pinellia tuber Rhizoma Pinelliae Ternatae

• This herb dries the excessive fluids in the Stomach. This is where phlegm comes from initially. When phlegm is kicked up by internal wind, it can cause dizziness and vertigo.

Bai Zhu 白术 , bai shu ovate atractylodes, (white) atractylodes rhizome

• Another anti-phlegm herb that also strengthens the digestion to prevent the creation of additional phlegm.

Da Zao 大棗 jujube, Chinese date Jujubae Fructus
Sheng Jiang 生薑 fresh ginger rhizome Zingiberis Rhizoma
Gan Cao 甘草 licorice root Radix Glycyrrhizae [caution]

• The three herbs described above are known in American Chinese medicine schools as “the three candies”. They’re often used together. Date, licorice and ginger and are delicious like candy, but they’re also really good at waking up the Stomach so that it doesn’t generate any more dampness.

Ju Hong 橘紅 tangerine flavedo, red tangerine peel Pc. Citris

• This is the more potent portion of an herb that shows up in a few formulas here at EagleHerbs called chen pi, or tangerine peel. The entire peel includes the oil-filled superficial skin, plus some of the white rind beneath. however, Ju Hong is only the oil-filled superficial skin making it even more potent at drying the excessive fluids in the stomach that serve as a precurser to the phlegm that causes the dizziness this formula addresses.

Fu Ling 茯苓 sclerotium of tuckahoe, China root, hoelen, Indian bread Poria Cocos

• Another herb for excess fluids, but it doesn’t directly dry them as much as “leech them out” through the urinary tract. So, it is a mild diuretic. It also has a gentle calming effect.

Bupleurum unsticks your insides for when you feel stuck.

Alternative Names:

• da chai hu tang
• ta chai hu tang
• Major Bupleurum Decoction
• dai saiko to

Abdominal Signs: dull pain or stuffiness beneath ribs
Headache Type(s): Tension headache arising from neck and shoulder tension, Headache associated with high blood pressure, high cholesterol
Ingredients:
Chai Hu 柴胡 hare’s ear root, thorowax root, bupleurum Radix Bupleuri [caution]
Huang Qin 黃苓 baical skullcap root, scutellaria, scute Radix Scutellariae Baicalensis
Da Huang 大黄 rhubarb root and rhizome Radix et Rhizoma Rhei
Zhi Shi 枳實 unripe bitter orange, chih-shih Aurantii Fructus immaturus
Bai Shao 白芍 white peony root, peony Paeoniae Radix alba
Ban Xia 半夏 pinellia rhizome, pinellia tuber Rhizoma Pinelliae Ternatae
Sheng Jiang 生薑 fresh ginger rhizome Zingiberis Rhizoma
Da Zao 大棗 jujube, Chinese date Jujubae Fructus

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

Alternative Names:

• gou teng san
• Diao Teng San
• Uncaria Powder
• kou teng san
• kon teng san
• tyoto san
• chotosan

Other Signs: dizziness, dizziness with heavy headedness, headaches, hot flashes
Notes: Especially effective on headaches or heavy headedness upon waking.
Headache Type(s): Tension headache arising from neck and shoulder tension, Headache associated with high blood pressure, high cholesterol
Ingredients:
Tian Ma 天麻 gastrodia rhizome Rhizoma Gastrodiae Elatae
Ren Shen 人蔘 ginseng root Radix Panax Ginseng
Ling Yang Jiao 羚羊角 antelope horn Cornu Antelopis
Gou Teng 芶藤 stems of gambir vine; gambir, uncaria vine Ramulus Uncariae cum Uncis
Quan Xie 全蝎 scorpion; buthus Buthus Martensi
Zhi Gan Cao 炙甘草 licorice root Radix Glycyrrhizae prep. [caution]

Bupleurum, one of the great neurologically regulating herbs.

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

Abdominal Signs: dull pain or stuffiness beneath ribs
Other Signs: aggravated by stress or menstrual cycle, heart palpitations/increased startle response, hot flashes
Insomnia Type(s): difficulty falling asleep, poor quality of sleep
Ingredients:
Gui Zhi 桂枝 (Saigon) cinnamon twig, cassia twig Ramulus Cinnamomi Cassiae
Chai Hu 柴胡 hare’s ear root, thorowax root, bupleurum Radix Bupleuri [caution]
Da Huang 大黄 rhubarb root and rhizome Radix et Rhizoma Rhei
Fu Ling 茯苓 sclerotium of tuckahoe, China root, hoelen, Indian bread Poria Cocos
Ban Xia 半夏 pinellia rhizome, pinellia tuber Rhizoma Pinelliae Ternatae
Ren Shen 人蔘 ginseng root Radix Panax Ginseng
Huang Qin 黃苓 baical skullcap root, scutellaria, scute Radix Scutellariae Baicalensis
Long Gu 龍骨 dragon bone; fossilized vertebrae Os Draconis
Mu Li 牡蠣 oyster shell Concha Ostreae
Qian Dan 鉛丹 minium, lead oxide Minium (not included in online purchase)
Sheng Jiang 生薑 fresh ginger rhizome Zingiberis Rhizoma
Da Zao 大棗 jujube, Chinese date Jujubae Fructus

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

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

Other Signs: hot flashes, red face, restlessness, fever
Notes: Often associated with high cholesterol, high blood pressure, hypertension.
Insomnia Type(s): difficulty falling asleep
Gynecological Applications: Irregular periods or spotting
Ingredients:
Huang Lian 黃蓮 coptis rhizome Rhizoma Coptidis
Huang Qin 黃苓 baical skullcap root, scutellaria, scute Radix Scutellariae Baicalensis
Zhi Zi 梔子 cape jasmine fruit, gardenia Gardeniae Fructus
Huang Bai 黃栢 amur cork tree bark, huang bo, phellodendron bark Cortex Phellodendri

Aconite is used to warm up the body.

Alternative Names:

• zhen wu tang
• North Water God Decoction
• True Warrior Decoction
• chen wu tang
• sinbu to
• shimbuto

Other Signs: cold lower back, dizziness, dizziness with heavy headedness, pain aggravated by cold, tendency to diarrhea, very cold hands and feet
Pain Applications: Arthritis, Low Back Pain / Sciatica
Ingredients:
Fu Zi 附子 Prepared daughter root of Sichuan aconite Radix Lateralis Aconiti Carmichaeli Praeparata (not included in online version)
Fu Ling 茯苓 sclerotium of tuckahoe, China root, hoelen, Indian bread Poria Cocos
Bai Zhu 白术 , bai shu ovate atractylodes, Rhizoma Atractylodes Macrocephala
Bai Shao 白芍 white peony root, peony Paeoniae Radix alba
Sheng Jiang 生薑 fresh ginger rhizome Zingiberis Rhizoma

Peach kernel stimulates blood movement as well as lubricating intestines.

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

Abdominal Signs: circulation problems
Other Signs: hot flashes, tendency to constipation
Notes: Also applicable to bladder infections, burning urination
Headache Type(s): Tension headache arising from neck and shoulder tension, Headache associated with high blood pressure, high cholesterol
Gynecological Applications: Irregular periods or spotting, Painful periods, PMS, Abnormal vaginal discharge/vaginal irritation
Urinary Applications: Bladder inflammation (achy pain), Bladder infection (painful urination)
Pain Applications: Low Back Pain / Sciatica, Fibromyalgia
Osteoporosis: Post menopausal osteoporosis, Osteoporosis symptoms
Ingredients:
Da Huang 大黄 rhubarb root and rhizome Radix et Rhizoma Rhei
Tao Ren 桃仁 peach kernel, persica Persicae Semen
Gui Zhi 桂枝 (Saigon) cinnamon twig, cassia twig Ramulus Cinnamomi Cassiae
Zhi Gan Cao 炙甘草 licorice root Radix Glycyrrhizae prep. [caution]
Mang Xiao 芒硝 mirabilite, glauber’s salt Natrii Sulfas

Cinnamon twig is a great blood mover which treats pain.

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

Abdominal Signs: circulation problems
Other Signs: hot flashes
Gynecological Applications: Irregular periods or spotting, Painful periods, PMS, Abnormal vaginal discharge/vaginal irritation
Pain Applications: Low Back Pain / Sciatica, Fibromyalgia
Osteoporosis: Post menopausal osteoporosis, Osteoporosis symptoms
Ingredients:
Gui Zhi 桂枝 (Saigon) cinnamon twig, cassia twig Ramulus Cinnamomi Cassiae
Fu Ling 茯苓 sclerotium of tuckahoe, China root, hoelen, Indian bread Poria Cocos
Bai Shao 白芍 white peony root, peony Paeoniae Radix alba
Tao Ren 桃仁 peach kernel, persica Persicae Semen
Mu Dan Pi 牡丹皮 moutan root bark, tree peony root bark Cortex Moutan Radicis