Huang qin is one of the few herbs that enter the so-called "pivot" of the body.
Detoxifying since 220 AD. Huang Qin Tang (Scutellaria Decoction) is a simple modification of the #1 formula in Shang Han Lun style Chinese herbalism. The Shang Han Lun (Treatise on Cold Injury) is one of the key Chinese medicine “bibles” (or “classics” as the Chinese say).
About this formula:
Phy906 (Huang Qin Tang) is being studied as a treatment for chemotherapy side effects.
Huang Qin Tang was traditionally used for detoxifying the intestines when resulting in burning crampy diarrhea with a strong odor. However it was not assumed that this diarrhea was due to an infection in the intestines, rather a toxicity issue in other locations of the body, specifically the Shao Yang pivot.
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Astragalus root is all about immunity, but that includes skin functions too.
Notes: This formula’s name suggests that, like a screen door, good air can pass through, but insects remain outside. This formula isn’t about repelling insects exactly, but it is about forming a screen to keep out other problems carried by the wind.
It also promotes appropriate skin functions such as sweating. If you sweat inappropriately, and have more than four colds or flus per year, this is a great formula for you. More… »
Mu Xiang is an aromatic wood that regulates the nervous system's pain sensitivity.
Notes: this particular formula has been modified for the treatment of lower back pain, or lower front pain that is improved by warmth and/or aggravated by cold.
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