About the ‘Cholesterol’ Category

Cholesterol Formula Finder

 

There are many herbs that regulate cholesterol, and others that maintain systems susceptible to problems due to high cholesterol. Chronic diseases such as high blood pressure, atherosclerosis, and heart disease can all derive from having too much cholesterol in your blood.

Cholesterol lowering agents are found in many Chinese herbs, however the formulas described in this self-test seek to address those systems in your particular 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)

 

Details of Siler and Platycodon Formula
Fang Feng translates to "guards against wind". That's like saying "assists immunity".

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

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

 

Details of Pinellia and Gastrodia Combination
Pinellia is a great drying herb that also addresses nausea.

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

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

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Major Bupleurum Combination (da chai hu tang)

 

Details of Major Bupleurum Combination
Bupleurum unsticks your insides for when you feel stuck.

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

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
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Gambir Formula (gou teng san)

 

Details of Gambir Formula
These little hooks are said to "hook the wind" in the body.

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

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

 

Details of Bupleurum and Dragon Bone Combination
Bupleurum, one of the great neurologically regulating herbs.

Bupleurum, one of the great neurologically regulating herbs.

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

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
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Coptis and Scute Combination (huang lian jie du tang)

 

Details of Coptis and Scute Combination
Antibiotic Coptis was used for ulcers long before bacterial causes were discovered.

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

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

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
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Vitality Combination (zhen wu tang)

 

Details of Vitality Combination
Aconite is used to warm up the body.

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

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
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Persica and Rhubarb Combination (tao he cheng qi tang)

 

Details of Persica and Rhubarb Combination
Peach kernel stimulates blood movement as well as lubricating intestines.

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), osteoporosis, urinary disorders, 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

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
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Additions for aches and pains
 

Cinnamon and Hoelen Formula (gui zhi fu ling wan)

 

Details of Cinnamon and Hoelen Formula
Cinnamon twig is a great blood mover which treats pain.

Cinnamon twig is a great blood mover which treats pain.

Mentioned in these formula finders: body aches, cholesterol, hot flashes (hot flushes), osteoporosis, women’s health, psoriasis

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
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Additions for aches and pains