Eagle Herbs

Cinnamon Twig helps keep your skin and exterior warm.

Alternative Names:

• gui zhi ren shen tang
• cinnamon twig and ginseng combination
• Cassia Twig plus Ginseng Decoction
• kuei chih chia jen sheng tang
• keisi ninzin to
• keishininjinto

Other Signs: bloating, gurgling, gas, loose stools
Headache Type(s): Migraines (one sided, possible aura), Tension headache arising from neck and shoulder tension
Ingredients:
Gui Zhi 桂枝 (Saigon) cinnamon twig, cassia twig Ramulus Cinnamomi Cassiae
Ren Shen 人蔘 ginseng root Radix Panax Ginseng
Bai Zhu 白术 , bai shu ovate atractylodes, (white) atractylodes rhizome
Gan Cao 甘草 licorice root Radix Glycyrrhizae [caution]
Gan Jiang 乾姜 dried ginger rhizome Zingiberis Rhizoma

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 what is stuck.

Alternative Names:

• chai hu gui zhi tang
• chai hu kuei chih tang
• Bupleurum and Cinnamon Twig Decoction
• Bupleurum and Cassia Twig Decoction
• saiko keishi to

Abdominal Signs: dull pain or stuffiness beneath ribs
Headache Type(s): Migraines (one sided, possible aura), Tension headache arising from neck and shoulder tension
Ingredients:
Gui Zhi 桂枝 (Saigon) cinnamon twig, cassia twig Ramulus Cinnamomi Cassiae
Gan Jiang 乾姜 dried ginger rhizome Zingiberis Rhizoma
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
Ban Xia 半夏 pinellia rhizome, pinellia tuber Rhizoma Pinelliae Ternatae
Ren Shen 人蔘 ginseng root Radix Panax Ginseng
Da Zao 大棗 jujube, Chinese date Jujubae Fructus
Gan Cao 甘草 licorice root Radix Glycyrrhizae [caution]
Bai Shao 白芍 white peony root, peony Paeoniae Radix alba

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 is used when you're feeling all stuck in life.

Alternative Names:

• chai hu gui jiang tang
• Bupleurum, Cinnamon Twig and Dried Ginger Decoction
• chai hu kuei chih kan chiang tang

Other Signs: aggravated by stress or menstrual cycle, heart palpitations/increased startle response, thirst/mouth dryness
Notes: Extreme hot flashes or night sweats
Insomnia Type(s): difficulty falling asleep, poor quality of sleep,
Headache Type(s): Migraines (one sided, possible aura), Tension headache arising from neck and shoulder tension
Ingredients:
Chai Hu 柴胡 hare’s ear root, thorowax root, bupleurum Radix Bupleuri [caution]
Gui Zhi 桂枝 (Saigon) cinnamon twig, cassia twig Ramulus Cinnamomi Cassiae
Tian Hua Fen 天花粉 trichosanthes root Radix Trichosanthis Kirilowii
Huang Qin 黃苓 baical skullcap root, scutellaria, scute Radix Scutellariae Baicalensis
Mu Li 牡蠣 oyster shell Concha Ostreae
Gan Jiang 乾姜 dried ginger rhizome Zingiberis Rhizoma
Gan Cao 甘草 licorice root Radix Glycyrrhizae [caution]

Fu ling helps you excrete edema and bad fluids.

Alternative Names:

• Poria Powder with Five Herbs
• wu ling san
• Poria Five Powder
• gorei san
• Five Lings Formula

Other Signs: bloating, gurgling, gas, loose stools, swelling with a tendency toward edema, thirst/mouth dryness, nausea/vomiting
Headache Type(s): Migraines (one sided, possible aura)
Urinary Applications: Bladder inflammation (achy pain), Bladder infection (painful urination), Incontinence
Ingredients:
Ze Xie 澤瀉 alisma rhizome, water plantain Rhizoma Alismatis Orientalis
Fu Ling 茯苓 sclerotium of tuckahoe, China root, hoelen, Indian bread Poria Cocos
Zhu Ling 豬苓 polyporus Polyporus umbellatus
Bai Zhu 白术 , bai shu ovate atractylodes, (white) atractylodes rhizome
Gui Zhi 桂枝 (Saigon) cinnamon twig, cassia twig Ramulus Cinnamomi Cassiae

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