Monday, October 6, 2008

Shi Quan Da Bu Wan

Shi Quan Da Bu Wan, also known as Shiquan Dabu teapills , is a Chinese classic herbal formula. In Japanese kampo, it is known as "Jūzen-daiho-tō" . It is commonly made into Chinese patent medicine.

Variations


The formula was published in the "Tai Ping Imperical Grace Formulary" in 992CE.

There are many variations of the formula proportions. Each maker of Chinese patent medicine changes the proportions of the herbs slightly. The proportions in the Japanese kampo formula are , however. Some herbs may be changed also. For example, may be replaced with .

The formula was also changed slightly when it was borrowed as a Japanese kampo formula. Some species of herbs were replaced with herbs found in Japan. For example, was replaced with .

Chinese classic herbal formula





Japanese kampo formula

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