Cang Zhu Usages and Indications

• Strongly dries dampness, strengthens spleen - low appetite, diarrhea, epigastric distention, fatigue, vomiting, greasy tongue coat.
• Expels wind-damp-cold (bi-syndrome) in extremities.
• Clears damp-heat from lower burner (combine with clear-heat herbs, however, as this has a warm nature (for example, Er Miao San) - vaginal discharge, swollen and sore joints.
• Induces sweating, release the exterior.
• Improves vision.

Dosage and Preparation Notes For Cang Zhu

• Dosage: 4.5-9g

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Our database contains 11 TCM Formulas where Cang Zhu is generally used

B

• Ban Xia Bai Zhu Tian Ma Wan -Pinellia, Atractylodis and Gastrodia Combination (Treat Phlegm)
• Bao Ji Wan -Protect and Relieve Pills (Clear Heat)

C

• Chu Kou Wei Wan -Chu Kou Wei Wan (Clear Heat)

M

• Mu Xiang Shun Qi Wan -Saussurea Qi Promoting Pills (Expel Dampness)

P

• Ping Wei Wan -Calm the Stomach Powder (Expel Dampness)

Q

• Qian Lie Shu Wan -Prostate Comfort Pills (Stabilize and Bind)
• Qing Shu Yi Qi Tang Wan -Clear Summer Heat and Augment the Qi (Clear Heat)

S

• Shu Jing Huo Xue Wan -Relax The Channels and Invigorate The Blood Decoction (Invigorate the Blood)
• Si Miao Wan -Four Marvels Powder (Expel Dampness)

X

• Xiao Feng Wan -Clear Wind Pill (Expel Wind)

Y

• Yue Ju Wan -Escape Restraint Pill (Regulate the Qi)

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