Phlogisticlean

Herbs
isatis root (ban lan gen); lasiosphaera fungus (ma bo); scrophularia root (xuan shen); oldenlandia herb (bai hua she she cao); moutan peony bark (mu dan pi); phellodendron bark (huan bai)

Therapeutic Functions
This formula dissipates nodules by purging Phlegm, Heat and Toxins from the Blood and the lymphatic system.

Indications
Swelling, pain, inflammation and suppuration of organs and tissues of the neck and head including lymphadenitits, thyroiditis, tracheitis, esophagitis, tonsillitis, pharyngitis, laryngitis, rhinitis, sinusitis, otitis, conjunctivitis, blepharitis, and dermatitis.

Contraindications
Pregnancy � While nursing

Purge Blood

Herbs
ilex root (mao dong qing); leonurus herb (yi mu cao); salvia root (dan shen); carthamus flower (hong hua); corydalis rhizome (yan hu suo); lycopus herb (ze Lan); achyranthes root (hua niu zi); red peony root (chi shao yao); ligusticum wallichii root (chuan xiong); cyperus rhizome (xiang fu); zedoary rhizome (e zhu); sparganium rhizome (san leng); vaccaria seed (want bu liu xing zi); calamus gum (xue jie)

Therapeutic Functions
This formula vigorously mobilizes Blood, breaks up congealed Blood, alleviates pain and swelling, promotes the formation of new Blood, and eliminates old or toxic Blood via the uterus and eliminative organs.

Indications
Localized pain in the chest, head, or abdomen � Hardness and pain of liver or spleen � Hardened lumps or masses, with or without pain, especially in the breasts, abdomen, or pelvic region � Painful or delayed menstruation with large clots, dark or scanty flow � Inflammation, pain, swelling, and bruising due to contusion or sprain (may be applied externally) � Headache associated with throbbing and engorgement of blood vessels � Numbness and pain of arms and legs � Elevated cholesterol � Blood clots, varicose veins, or hemorrhoids

Contraindications
Profuse bleeding, internally or externally � During pregnancy � Dehydration

Purge Cold

Herbs
fenugreek seed (hu lu ba); psoralea seed (bu gu zhi); cinnamon twig (gui zhi); honey fried licorice root (zhi gan cao); dried ginger rhizome (gan jiang); long pepper fruit (bi ba); evodia fruit (wu zhu yu); prepared aconite root (fu zi)

Therapeutic Functions
This formula rekindles Life Fire and eliminates Cold by invigorating Yang, supplementing Qi, and activating Blood. All together, these ingredients restore the body’s warmth by expelling pathogenic Cold, invigorating the vital function of the Five Organ Networks.

Indications
Coldness in the limbs or body � complaints worse in cold weather � Weakness associated with chilliness � Loose stool after eating raw or cold foods � Profuse urination in cold environment or after drinking cold liquids � Difficult breathing, pain in the head, chest, or limbs when exposed to cold air � Great weakness with pale, cold, and clammy skin � Swelling or edema in cold weather � Sensation of coldness in the lower abdomen � Stomach and intestinal pain, “rumbling,” and loose stool after eating or drinking raw or cold foods and beverages � Strong preference for a warm environment and abhorrence of cold weather

Contranindications
Fever � Thirst and dehydration � Acute inflammation or infection

Purge Damp Heat

Herbs
poria fungus (fu ling); alisma rhizome (ze xie); plantain seed (che qian zi); artemesia capillaris herb (yin chen hao); unripe aurantium fruit (zhi shi); akebia stem (mu tong); scutellaria root (huang qin); phellodendron bark (huang bai); gardenia bud (zhi zi); andrographis herb (chuan xin lian); sophora flaveseens root (ku shen); forsythia bud (lian qiao); licorice root (gan cao); evodia fruit (wu zhu yu)

Therapeutic Functions
This formula can vigorously purge Damp-Heat utilizing ingredients that disperse Qi, dry Dampness, and discharge Heat downward via the intestines and bladder.

Indications
Nauseating or bitter taste accompanied by thirst or hunger without the desire for fluid or food � Regurgitation of bitter, acidic, or viscous fluid � Jaundice � Swelling or pain of gallbladder, liver, or spleen with fever or signs of internal Heat � Diarrhea with burning or sticky mucus, or blood-streaked, purulent discharge � Burning, ozzing sores or blisters of the mouth, nose, ears, anus, perineum, skin, or external genitalia � Inflamed ears, eyes, nose, throat, anus, vagina, or urethra � Burning, dark, scanty, or turbid urine � Symptoms worse from heat, humidity or sweet, juicy, spicy, sticky, or oily foods � Hot flashes with heavy perspiration

Contraindications
Prostration accompanied by chilliness and weakness � Dehydration

Purge External Wind

Herbs
pueraria root (ge gen); sileris root (fang feng); notopterygium rhizome/root (qiang huo); angelica dahurica root (bai zhi); bupleurum root (chai hut); jigusticum root (chuan xiong); ligusticum kao-pen rhizome/root (gao ben); mentha hrb (bo he); asarum herb/root (xi xin); morus leaf (sang ye); magnolia flower (xin yi hua); yellow chrysanthemum flower (huang ju hua); licorice root (gan cao)

Therapeutic Functions
This formula enables the organism to mobilize its defensive resources at the surface by activating Qi, Blood, and Wei in the channels and blood vessels of the skin and muscles.

Indications
Stiff or sore muscles, mild fever or chills associated with the early stage of common cold or flu � Headache, runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, sinus congestion, ear congestions, sore/scratchy throat, itchy eyes, and wooziness accompanying allergic reactions, hay fever, common cold or flu � Itching or pain of the skin � Headache following minor injury or accompanying fatigue and tension from over-work � Rashes associated with exposure to wind, heat, or toxin, � Stiffness or soreness of the muscles or joints, especially of the upper extremities, accompanying exposure to cold air or drafts

Contraindications
Clamminess or excessive perspiration at rest or upon slight exertion � Dehydration

Purge Heat

Herbs
honeysuckle flower (jin yin hua); forsythia bud (lian qiao); wild chrysanthemum flower (ye ju hua); prunella spke (xia ku cao); gypsum (shi gao); andrographis herb (chuan xin lian); dandeliion herb/root (pu gong ying); scutellaria root (huang qin); anemarrhena rhizome (zhi mu); raw rehmannia root (sheng di huang); bupleurum root (chia hu); licorice root (gan cao)

Therapeutic Functions
This formula eliminates Internal Heat from within the upper, middle, and lower parts of the body as well as from the defensive or Wei Qi and Blood.

Indications
Moderate to high fever with acute or sever infections, inflammations, and allergic reactions � High fever unrelieved by sweating and accompanied by desire for cold applications or beverages � Redness, pain, swelling, or tenderness with a sensation of heat or burning � Sores, wounds, pustules, and rashes with malodorous, yellow, green, or blood-streaked pus or discharges � Complaints worse from exposure to heat and warm weather or after eating and drinking spicy, broiled, fried, fatty foods and beverages � Scanty, dark yellow, burning urine or dark, malodorous stool � Constipation or diarrhea, especially if accompanied by extreme tension and agitation or fever, flushing, and burning sensations in the rectum or anus � Hot flashes

Contraindications
Prostration accompanied by chilliness and weakness

Purge Internal Wind

Herbs
gastrodia rhizome (tian ma); uncaria stem (gou teng); white peony root (bai shao yao); loranthus stem (sang ji sheng); haliotis shell (shi jue ming); yellow chrysanthemum flower (huang ju hua); white chrysanthemum flower (bai ju hua); tribulus fruit (bai / ci ji li); cassia seed (jue ming zi); morus branch (sang zhi); morus fruit (sang shen)

Therapeutic Functions
This formula dispels internal Wind by subduing the excess of the Liver, nurturing Yin and Blood, and clearing up Heat.

Indications
Dizziness, vertigo, tremors � High blood pressure with dizziness, vertigo, eye pain, or headache � Migraine and other severe headaches � Stumbling or uncoordinated gait � Poor eye and limb coordination � Spasm or paralysis of eyes, mouth, limbs � Intermittent or migratory pains in the abdomen with gas, or cramping of the diaphragm, stomach, and intestines � Symptoms worse from over-stimulation, bright light, loud noise, ddrafts or sudden changes in barometric pressure

Contraindications
Suspected or ensuing stroke

Purge Phlegm

Herbs
poria fungus (fu ling); sargassum herb (hai zao); thunberg fritillary bulb (zhe bei mu); honey fried stemona root (zhi bai bu); trichosanthes seed (gua lou ren); platycodon root (jie geng); treated pinellia rhizome (fa ban xia); treated arisaema rhizome (dan nan xing); perilla seed (zi su zi); bamboo secretion (tian zhu huang) ripe citrus peel (chen pi); unripe aurantium fruit (zhi shi); manolia bark (hou po)

Therapeutic Functions
This formula employs herbs that dissolve Phlegm, purge Heat or Cold, tonify Moisture, activate expectoration, and assist circulation and transformation of Moisture by the Spleen and Lung.

Indications
Coughing and wheezing with profuse or tenacious mucus in the chest, throat, or nose � Difficult expectoration � Hard or enlarged lymph nodes with or without tenderness � Enlarged thyroid gland � Nodules or cysts beneath the skin � Nasal or sinus congestion accompanied by vertigo, dizziness or mental dullness � Sequelae of stroke or head injury accompanied by excessive saliva or mucus in the chest, throat, or stomach

Contraindications
Dehydration and thirst � Severe diarrhea

Purge Qi

Herbs
radish seed (lai fu zi); roasted crataegus fruit (sahn zha jiao); saussurea root (mu xiang); cyperus rhizome (xiang fu); perilla seed (zi su zi); magnolia bark (hou po); areca seed (bing lang); coptis rhizome (huang lian); raw rhubarb rhizome (sheng da huang); licorice root (gan cao); ripe aurantium fruit (zhi ke); unripe aurantium fruit (zhi shi)

Therapeutic Functions
This formula is designed to strongly mobilize Qi and break through obstructions such as blockage of food in the stomach, digestate in the intestines, and air trapped in the ches or abdomen. It also redirects the reflux reflux Qi of the Lung and stomach and the upsurging Qi of the Liver.

Indications
Severed distention, fullness, pressure in the chest or abdomen � Difficulty breathing due to a feeling of fullness in the chest or upward pressure from the abdomen � Acute indigestion, diarrhea or constipation with severe cramping, belching, nausea, or flatulence � Stitching ain in the armpits, under the ribs, or beneath the sternum � Stomach hyper-acidity � Difficulty swallowing or regurgitation � Chronic or stubborn constipation � Food poisoning

Contraindications
Prolonged or water diarrhea � Dehydration � Suspected appendicitis or intestinal obstruction