Table 4.
Association of the herbs from 96 formulae with Channel tropism (N = 180 in 96 formulae)
| Channel Tropism | Number of herbs | Occurrence frequency (%) | Number of formulae | Frequency of use (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liver (Gall bladder) | 120(13) | 27.09 | 43(9) | 44.79 |
| Spleen (Stomach ) | 126(59) | 28.44 | 42(35) | 43.75 |
| Lung (Large intestine) | 77(14) | 17.38 | 36(13) | 37.50 |
| Kidney (Urinary bladder) | 64(12) | 14.45 | 28(9) | 29.17 |
| Heart (Small intestine) | 51(4) | 11.51 | 26(4) | 27.08 |
| Triple energizers (Pericardium) | 3(2) | 1.13 | 3(2) | 3.13 |
Occurrence frequency = number of herbs belonging to each category / total number of recorded herbs (i.e.: 180); Frequency of use = number of formulae recording the use of the herbs / total number of selected formulae (i.e.: 96).