Natural Chinese Herbal Formulas That Releases Wind from the Skin and Channels

Xiao Xu Ming Tang

Minor Prolong Life Decoction

Main Action of Xiao Xu Ming Tang
The functions of this chinese medicine formula are to warm the channels and unblock yang Qi while expelling wind and supporting Qi. This TCM Herbal formula is best suited in conditions of wind stroke due to an invading wind pathogen. When Wei Qi is weak the pores are open and wind easily invades the body and the channels. If this wind penetrates deeper within the body the organs will be effected (organ stroke) which gives rise to unconsciousness.

Indications and Symptoms for Xiao Xu Ming Tang
hemiplagia, asymmetry of the face, slow slurred speech, possible fever and chills, possible loss of consciousness Tongue - pale, thin white coat Pulse - floating, deficient

Herbal Ingredients of Xiao Xu Ming Tang

Ma Huang (Herba Ephedrae, Ephedra Stem, Ma -huang)

- 3 -6g -promote Qi circulation within the channels, moves pathogens outwards

Chuan Xiong (Radix Ligustici Chuanxiong, Szechuan Lovage Root, Enidium)

- 3 -6g. -promote Qi circulation within the channels, moves pathogens outwards Guang

Fang Ji (Radix Aristolochiae Fangchi, Aristolochia root, Stephania)

- 6 -12g. -promote Qi circulation within the channels, moves pathogens outwards

Xing Ren (Semen Pruni Armeniacae, Apricot Seed or Kernel)

- 9 -12g. -promotes Qi circulation within the channels, moves pathogens outwards

Fang Feng (Radix Ledebouriellae, Ledebouriella Root, Siler)

- 9 -12g. -promotes Qi circulation within the channels, moves pathogens outwards

Sheng Jiang (Rhizoma Zingiberis Officinalis Recens, Fresh Ginger Rhizome)

- 9 -12 pieces -promotes Qi circulation within the channels, moves pathogens outwards

Ren Shen (Radix Ginseng, Ginseng Root)

- 3 -6g. -tonify Qi

Fu Zi (Radix Lateralis Aconiti Carmichaeli, Szechuan Aconite Root, Aconite)

- 3 -9g. -tonify yang Qi

Rou Gui (Cortex Cinnamomi Cassiae Cinnamon Bark)

- 3 -6g. -tonify yang Qi

Bai ShaoYao (Radix Paeoniae Lactiflorae, White Peony Root, Peony)

- 6 -12g. -regulate blood

Huang Qin (Radix Scutellariae Baicalensis, Baical Skullcap Root, Scutellaria, Scute)

- 4.5 -9g. -clears constrained heat

Gan Cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae Uralensis, Licorice Root)

- 3 -6g. -harmonizes other herbs within formula

Cooking Preparation of Xiao Xu Ming Tang
When preparing this natural chinese medicine formula all ingredients should be ground into a powder except Gan Cao. Ma Huang should be cooked first bringing it to a boil 3 times and removing the foam each time. The other natural herbs should be added and decocted with Ma Huang. After this formula is decocted all the herbs should be strained out and the fluid should be divided into 3 different dosages.

Additional Information on Xiao Xu Ming Tang
This TCM Herbal formula is a modification of Gui Zhi Ma Huang Ge Ban Tang (Combined Cinnamon Twig and Ephedra Decoction) because this pathogenesis is similar to that of superficial wind cold damp painful obstruction and may be used for both of these disorders. When the appropriate symptoms are present this chinese medicine formula is able to treat such disorders as central facial paralysis, peripheral facial paralysis, cerebrovascular accident (CVA), Urticaria and rheumatoid arthritis.