Tong-Xie-Yao-Fang

Chinese Herbal Formulas That Harmonizes Liver and Spleen

Tong Xie Yao Fang  -  Formula for Painful Diarrhea

Main Actions for Tong Xie Yao Fang

This chinese medicine herbal formulas function is to soothe and regulate liver Qi while tonifying the spleen.  The formula is best suited for painful diarrhea due to spleen deficiency caused by the livers excessive  controlling function. 

Indications and Symptoms for Tong Xie Yao Fang

recurrent diarrhea with pain (pain is ameliorated after movement), abdominal pain, borborygmus,

Tongue – thin white coat

Pulse – wiry, thin

Medicinal Ingredients of Tong Xie Yao Fang

Chao Bai Zhu  (Dry Fried Rhizoma Atractyloids Macrocephaelae, Atractylodes Rhizome) - 9-12g.

-tonify spleen, dry dampness

Chao Bai Shao Yao  (Dry Fried Radix Paeoniae Lactiflorae, White Peony Root, Peony) - 6-24g.

-alleviates pain, regulates liver

Chao Chen Pi   (Dry Fried Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae, Tangerine Peel, Citrus) - 4.5-9g.

-regulates Qi, harmonizes middle burner, transforms dampness

Fang Feng   (Radix Ledebouriellae, Ledebouriella Root, Siler) - 3-6g.

-stops over controlling function of liver

Preparation Instructions of Tong Xie Yao Fang

This natural herbal formula is prepared by grinding all the ingredients into a fine powder and taken in  powder or pill form.  This formula can also be taken in decoction form. 

Additional Points on Tong Xie Yao Fang

This TCM herbal formula was originally known as Bai Zhu Shao Yao San (Atractylodes Macrocephala and Peony Powder). 

This alternative medicine formula is able to treat such diseases as gastroenteritis, bacillary dysentery, hyperthyroidism, irritable bowel syndrome and colitis if the appropriate symptoms are present.