About the ‘Emotional Distress’ Category

Tang-kuei and Cyperus Formula (nu shen san)

 

Details of Tang-kuei and Cyperus Formula

Dang gui (tang-kwei) is a famous herb for regulating hormones and blood.

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

Alternative Names

  • nu shen san
  • Goddess Powder
  • nyosin san
  • Nyoshin-san
  • 女神散
  • にょしんさん
  • TJ67; TJ-67; TJ 67

Benefits

  • regulates many body systems that are sensitive to stress or the menstrual cycle
  • supports mental clarity
  • cools transitory hot flashes

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Bupleurum, Cinnamon and Ginger Combination (chai hu gui jiang tang)

 

Details of Bupleurum, Cinnamon and Ginger Combination
Bupleurum is used when you're feeling all stuck in life.

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

Mentioned in these formula finders
chronic headaches, emotional distress, hot flashes (hot flushes), sleep support

Alternative Names

  • chai hu gui jiang tang
  • chai hu gui zhi gan jiang tang
  • Bupleurum Cassia Twig and Dried Ginger Decoction
  • Bupleurum, Cinnamon Twig and Dried Ginger Decoction
  • chai hu kuei chih kan chiang tang
  • saiko keisi kankyo to
  • saiko keishikankyoto
  • Saiko-keishi-kankyō-tō
  • 柴胡桂枝乾姜湯
  • さいこけいしかんきょうとう
  • TJ11; TJ-11; TJ 11

Benefits

  • normalizes organ systems that are affected by stress or the menstrual cycle
  • regulates the heartbeat
  • calms the startle response
  • regulates fluid metabolism
  • regulates sleeping for those having difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
  • promotes blood flow in the head
  • relaxes muscles in the upper neck and shoulder

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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), 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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Digestives
Stress-Induced Options
Modify for Headache
Additions for aches and pains
 

Licorice and Jujube Combination (gan mai da zao tang)

 

Details of Licorice and Jujube Combination
Licorice root is a great detoxifier.

Licorice root is a great detoxifier.

Mentioned in these formula finders
emotional distress, sleep support

Alternative Names

  • gan mai da zao tang
  • Licorice, Wheat and Jujube Decoction
  • kan mai ta tsao tang
  • kanbaku taiso to
  • kambakutaisoto
  • Kan-baku-daisō-tō
  • 甘麦大棗湯
  • かんばくだいそうとう
  • TJ72; TJ-92; TJ 92
  • gān mài dà zǎo wán
  • 甘麥大棗丸

Benefits

  • dries tears in those who cry too easily
  • regulates emotions
  • reduces frequent yawning
  • regulates sleeping for those having difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep

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Bupleurum Formula (yi gan san)

 

Details of Bupleurum Formula
Bupleurum unsticks what is stuck.

Bupleurum unsticks what is stuck.

Mentioned in these formula finders
emotional distress, insomnia

Alternative Names

  • yi gan san
  • Liver-Repressing Powder
  • liver subduing formula
  • i kan san
  • i gan san
  • yoku kan san
  • yokukansan
  • TJ54; TJ-54; TJ 54
  • 抑肝散
  • よくかんさん

Benefits

  • calms impatience and frequent displays of temper
  • regulates sleeping for those having difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep

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Stress-Induced Options
Additions for aches and pains
 

Pinellia Combination (ban xia xie xin tang)

 

Details of Pinellia 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
emotional distress, bone health

Alternative Names

  • ban xia xie xin tang
  • pan hsia hsieh hsin tang
  • Pinellia Heart-Draining Decoction
  • Pinellia Heart-Purging Decoction
  • han ge sya sin to
  • hangeshashinto
  • Hange-shashin-tō
  • 半夏瀉心湯
  • はんげしゃしんとう
  • TJ14; TJ-14; TJ 14

Benefits

  • supports digestive functions
  • supports intestinal health
  • supports bone health

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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), 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
 

Cinnamon and Dragon Bone Combination (gui zhi jia long gu mu li tang)

 

Details of Cinnamon and Dragon Bone Combination
Cinnamon twig helps to regulate the heartbeat.

Cinnamon twig helps to regulate the heartbeat.

Mentioned in these formula finders
emotional distress, hot flashes (hot flushes), urinary health

Alternative Names

  • gui zhi jia long gu mu li tang
  • Cinnamon Twig Decoction Plus Dragon Bone and Oyster Shell
  • Cassia Twig plus Dragon’s Bone and Oyster Shell Decoction
  • kuei chih jen sheng tang
  • keisi ka trykotu borei to
  • keishikaryukotsuboreito
  • Keishi-ka-ryūkotsu-borei-tō
  • 桂枝加竜骨牡蛎湯
  • けいしかりゅうこつぼれいとう
  • TJ26; TJ-26; TJ 26

Benefits

  • calms heartbeats felt around the stomach
  • addresses symptoms that arise due to stress or the menstrual cycle, regulates the heartbeat and calms an increased startle response, cools temporary hot flashes
  • normalizes hot flashes and night sweats
  • supports bladder health, regualtes urinary output

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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), 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
 

Bupleurum and Peony Formula (jia wei xiao yao san)

 

Details of Bupleurum and Peony Formula
Bupleurum unsticks what is stuck.

Bupleurum unsticks what is stuck.

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

All of the yummy goodness of Rambling Powder (Xiao Yao San) plus two herbs to “cool the blood”.

When the Liver is out of balance, its function of ensuring the free-flow of qi is compromised. This free-flow of qi is many neurological functions in biomedical terms. However, the cause of this qi stagnation is often a Liver problem. One of the Liver’s more common problems is getting hot. The can cause one to get angry, frustrated, or give rise to PMS. If you have these problems, PLUS red dots on your tongue, consider this formula instead of Bupleurum and Tang-Kuei Formula. More… »

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Digestives
Stress-Induced Options
Modify for Headache
Additions for aches and pains
Anxiety Modification