1. Exterior Relieving Formulas (Jie Biao Ji)

1.1- Pungent, Warm Exterior Relieving (Xin Wen Jie Biao Ji)

A. Ma Huang Tang

B. Gui Zhi Tang

1.2- Pungent, Cool Exterior Relieving (Xin Liang Jie Bie Ji)

A. Sang Ju Yin

B. Yin Qiao San

1.3- Support Righteous, Relieve Exterior (Fu Zheng Jie Biao Ji)

A. Bai Du San

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2. Draining and Precipitating Formulas (Xie Xia Ji)

2.1- Cold Precipitating (Han Xia Ji)

A. Da Cheng Qi Tang

2.2- Warm Precipitating (Wen Xia Ji)

A. Da Huang Fu Zi Tang

2.3- Expel Water (Zhui Shui Ji)

A. Shi Zao Tang

2.4- Moistening and Precipitating (Ru Xia Ji)

A. Ma Zi Ren Wan

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3. Harmonizing and Resolving Formula

3.1- Harmonize and Resolve the Shao Yang (He Jie Shao Yang Ji)

A. Xiao Chai Hu Tang

3.2- Regulate and Harmonize Liver and Spleen (Tiao He Gan Pi Ji)

A. Si Ni San

B. Xiao Yao San

3.3- Regulate and Harmonize Intestines and Stomach (Tiao He Chang Wei Ji)

A. Ban Xia Xie Xin Tang

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4. Clear Heat Formulas (Qing Re Ji)

4.1- Clear Qi Level Heat (Qing Qi Fen Ji)

A. Bai Hu Tang

4.2- Clear Constructive and Cool Blood (Qing Ying Liang Xue Ji)

A. Xi Jiao Di Huang Tang

4.3- Clear Heat Resolve Toxins (Qing Re Jie Du Ji)

A. Huang Lian Jie Du Tang

4.4- Clear Heat Dispel Summerheat (Qing Re Zhu Shu Ji)

A. Liu Yi San

4.5- Clear viscera and Bowel Heat (Qing Zang Fu Re Ji)

A. Dao Chi San

B. Long Dan Xie Gan Tang

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5. Warm the Interior Formulas (Wen Li Ji)

5.1- Warm Center Dispel Cold (Wen Zhong Qu Han Ji)

A. Li Zhong Wan

5.2- Return Yang Stem Counterflow (Hui Yang Jiu Ni Ji)

A. Si Ni Tang

5.3- Warm Channels Scatter Cold (Wen Jing San Han Ji)

A. Dang Gui Si Ni Tang

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6. Supplement and Boost Formulas (Bu Yi Ji)

6.1- Supplement Qi (Bu Qi Ji)

A. Si Jun Zi Tang

B. Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang

6.2- Supplement Blood (Bu Xue Ji)

A. Si Wu Tang

B. Gui Pi Tang

6.3- Supplement Yin (Bu Yin Ji)

A. Liu Wei Di Huang Wan

6.4- Supplement Yang (Bu Yang Ji)

A. Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan

B. Er Xian Tang

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7. Calm Spirit Formulas (An Shen Ji)

7.1- Heavy Settling Calm Spirit (Zhong Zhen An Shen Ji)

A. Zhu Sha An Shen Wan

7.2- Enriching and Nourishing Calm Spirit (Zi Yang An Shen Ji)

A. Suan Zao Ren Tang

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8. Open Portals Formulas (Kai Qiao Ji)

8.1- Cool Opening formulas (Liang Kai Ji)

A. An Gong Niu Huang Wan

8.2- Warm Opening (Wen Kai Ji)

A. Su He Xiang Wan

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9. Securing and Astringing Formulas (Gu Se Ji)

9.1- Secure Exterior, Stop Perspiration (Gu Biao Zhi Han Ji)

A. Mu Li San

9.2- Astringe Instestines, Stem Desertion (Se Chuang Gu Tuo Ji)

A. Zhen Ren Yang Zang Tang (True Man Nourish Viscera Decoction)

B. Si Shen Wan (Four Spirit Pill)

9.3- Astringe Essence, Stop Loss (Se Jing Zhi Wei Ji)

A. Sang Piao Xiao San (Mantis Powder)

9.4- Secure Flooding, Stop Vaginal Discharge (Gu Beng Zhi Dai Ji)

A. Gu Chong Tang (Secure the Penetrating Vessel Decoction)

B. Wan Dai Tang (End Vaginal Discharge Decoction)

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10. Rectify Qi Formula (Li Qi Ji)

10.1- Move Qi (Xing Qi Ji)

A. Yue Ju Wan (Escape Restraint Pills)

B. Ban Xia Hou Po Tang (Pinellia and Magnolia Decoction)

10.2- Downbear Qi (Jiang Qi Ji)

A. Ju Pi Zhu Ru Tang (Orange Peel and Bamboo Shavings Decoction)

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11. Rectify Blood Formulas (Li Xue Ji)

11.1- Invigorate Blood, Dispel Stasis (Huo Xue Zhu Yu Ji)

A. Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang (Blood Mansion Dispel Stasis Decoction)

B. Shi Xiao San (Sudden Smile Powder)

C. Sheng Hua Tang (Engendering and Transforming Decoction)

11.2- Stop Bleeding Formulas (Zhi Xue Ji)

A. Shi Hui San (Ten Ashes Powder)

B. Huang Tu Tang (Yellow Earth Decoction)

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12. Dispel Wind Formulas (Zhi Feng Ji)

12.1- Course and Scatter External Wind Formulas

A. Chuan Xiong Cha Tiao San (Ligusticum and Green Tea Regulating Powder)

12.2- Levelling and Extinguishing Internal Wind Formulas

A. Zhen Gan Xi Feng Tang (Settle the Liver and Extinguish Wind Decoction)

B. Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin (Gastrodia and Uncaria Drink)

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13. Treat Dryness Formulas (Zhi Zao Ji)

13.1- Mild Diffusing and Moistening Dryness Formulas (Ruan Xuan Ru Zao Ji)

A. Xing Su San (Apricot Kernel and Perilla Leaf Powder

13.2- Enrich Yin, Moisten Dryness Formulas (Zi Yin Ru Zao Ji)

A. Bai He Gu Jin Tang (Lily Bulb Secure Metal Decoction)

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14. Dispel Dampness Formulas (Chu Shi Ji)

14.1- Dry Damp, Harmonize Stomach Formulas (Zao Shi He Wei Ji)

A. Ping Wei San

14.2- Clear Heat, Eliminate Dampness Formulas (Qing Re Chi Shi Ji)

A. Yin Chen Hao Tang (Artemisia Capillaris Decoction)

B. Ba Zheng San (Eight Righteous Powder)

C. Er Miao San (Two Wonders Powder)

14.3- Disinhibit Water, Percolate Damp Formulas (Li Shui Shen Shi Ji)

A. Wu Ling San (Five Ling Powder)

14.4- Warm and Transform Water Dampness Formulas (Wen Hua Shui Shi Ji)

A. Ling Gui Zhu Gan Tang (Poria, Cinnamon Twig, White Atractylodes, and Licorice Decoction)

14.5- Dispel Wind, Overcome Dampness Formulas (Chu Feng Sheng Shi Ji)

A. Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang (Angelica Pubescentis and Loranthus Decoction)

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15. Phlegm Dispelling Formulas (Zhu Tan Ji)

15.1- Dry Dampness, Transform Phlegm Formulas (Zao Shi Hua Tan Ji)

A. Er Chen Tang (Two Aged [Drugs] Decoction)

15.2- Clear Heat, Transform Phlegm Formulas (Qing Re Hua Tan Ji)

A. Qing Qi Hua Tan Wan (Clear Qi, Transform Phlegm Pill)

15.3- Moisten Dryness, Transform Phlegm Formulas (Ru Zao Hua Tan Ji)

A. Bei Mu Gua Lou San (Fritillaria and Trichosanthis Powder)

15.4- Warm and Transform Cold Phlegm Formulas (Wen Hua Han Tan Ji)

A. Ling Gan Wu Wei Jiang Xi Tang (Poria, Licorice, Schizandra, Ginger, and Asarum Decoction)

15.5- Expel Wind, Transform Phlegm Formulas (Zhi Feng Hua Tan Ji)

A. Ban Xia Bai Zhu Tian Ma Tang (Pinellia, Atractylodes, and Gastrodia Decoction)

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16. Disperse Food, Conduct Stagnation Formulas (Xiao Shi Dao Zhi Ji)

A. Bao He Wan (Protecting Harmony Pill)

17. Killing Worms Formulas (Sha Chong Ji)

A. Wu Mei Wan (Mume Plum Pill)

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Flaws, Bob. _Seventy Essential TCM Formulas for Beginners_. Boulder, CO; Blue Poppy Press. 1994.

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