Dang Gui Si Ni Tang

(Tangkuei Decoction for Frigid Extremities)

Sub-Category:

• Formulas that Warm the Channels and Disperse Cold

Possible Tongue Appearance:

• Pale tongue with white coat

Possible Pulse Patterns:

• Thin pulse
• Minute pulse

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

• This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Preparation Notes:

• Decoction. Modern formulations often reduce Da Zao to 4-5 pieces.

Originally Appeared In:

• On Cold Damage (Shang Han Lun)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

• Spleen, Heart, Liver, Lungs, Bladder, Kidneys, Stomach, Small Intestine

Substances in this Formula (7 Total):

	Dang Gui (Chinese Angelica Root) Qty: 9 grams Chan: HT, LIV, SP Prop: Sweet, Spicy, Bitter, Warm Latin: Radix Angelicae Sinensis Cat: Herbs that Tonify Blood
	Bai Shao (White Peony Root) Qty: 9 grams Chan: LIV, SP Prop: Bitter, Sour, Cool Latin: Radix Albus Paeoniae Lactiflorae Cat: Herbs that Tonify Blood
	Gui Zhi (Cinnamon Twig, Cassia Twig) Qty: 9 grams Chan: HT, LU, BL Prop: Spicy, Sweet, Warm Latin: Ramulus Cinnamomi Cassiae Cat: Warm, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior
	Xi Xin (Chinese Wild Ginger, Asarum) Qty: 6 grams Chan: LU, KI Prop: Spicy, Warm Latin: Herba Asari Cum Radice Cat: Warm, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior
	Zhi Gan Cao (Honey Fried Licorice Root) Qty: 6 grams Chan: All 12 Channels Prop: Sweet, Warm Latin: Radix Glycyrrhizae Cat: Herbs that Tonify Qi
	Da Zao (Date, Jujube) Qty: 25 pieces Chan: SP, ST Prop: Sweet, Warm Latin: Fructus Zizyphi Jujubae Cat: Herbs that Tonify Qi
	Mu Tong (Akebia Caulis) Qty: 6 grams Chan: BL, HT, SI Prop: Bitter, Cool Latin: Caulis Akebiae Cat: Herbs that Regulate Water and Drain Dampness

References

Formulas

• 15. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies (First Edition)
  - Dan Bensky
• 18. Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas (First Edition)
  - Him Che. Yeung
• 16. The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula Study Guide (First Edition)
  - Qiao Yi

Herbs

• 13. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (Revised Edition)
  - Dan Bensky
• 25. Lancet 2000 January 8;355(9198):134-138 (Article)
  - Fugh-Berman A.
• 17. Handbook of Chinese Herbs (Second Edition)
  - Him Che. Yeung
• 12. Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology (First Edition)
  - John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen
• 26. Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals (Third Edition)
  - Max Wichtl

Only use Chinese herbs or formulas under the direct care and supervision of a licensed Acupuncturist/Herbalist.
Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.