Classic Herbal Formulas
Si Jun Zi for qi, Si Wu for blood, Liu Wei for yin, Xiao Yao for constraint — 18 time-honored formulas with composition, actions, indications and sources. Browse by category or search directly.
⚠ Educational reference, not prescriptions — doses are traditional reference amounts; consult a licensed practitioner
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What are classic Chinese herbal formulas?
Classic formulas (jingfang) are herb combinations recorded in foundational texts such as the Treatise on Cold Damage, the Essentials of the Golden Cabinet and the Imperial Formularies, refined over many centuries. Each has a defined composition, actions and indications — Si Jun Zi Tang for qi, Si Wu Tang for blood, Liu Wei Di Huang Wan for Kidney-yin, and so on. They are the grammar of Chinese herbal medicine.
Can I take these formulas myself based on this page?
No. The doses shown are traditional reference amounts from the classical texts, not prescriptions. Chinese medicine works by pattern differentiation: the same complaint can call for different formulas in different people, and formulas are routinely modified. Always consult a licensed TCM practitioner before taking any herbs.
How do I search this reference?
Type a formula name (Chinese or pinyin, e.g. sijunzi), or a keyword from what it addresses (e.g. insomnia, fatigue, cold). You can also browse by category — tonifying, heat-clearing, spirit-calming and more.
Disclaimer
This tool is cultural and educational content on TCM wellness. Formula doses shown are traditional reference amounts, not personal prescriptions. It offers no diagnosis and does not replace medical care. Consult a licensed TCM practitioner before taking any herbs; pregnant women, children, and those with chronic conditions or on medication must take special care. Never buy and take herbs from a reference on your own.