Yang He Tang

(Yang Heartening Decoction)

Sub-Category:

• Formulas that Warm the Channels and Disperse Cold

Possible Tongue Appearance:

• Very pale tongue

Possible Pulse Patterns:

• Thin and forceless pulse

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

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

Preparation Notes:

• Decoction. Lu Jiao Shuang can be substituted for Lu Jiao Jiao, and Gui Zhi can be substituted for Rou Gui.

Originally Appeared In:

• Complete Collection of Patterns and Treatments in External Medicine (Wai Ke Zheng Zhi Quan Sheng Ji)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

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

Substances in this Formula (7 Total):

	Shu Di Huang (Chinese Foxglove Root, Steamed with Water or Alcohol, Rehmannia) Qty: 30 grams Chan: LIV, KI, (HT) Prop: Sweet, Slightly Warm Latin: Processed Radix Rehmanniae Cat: Herbs that Tonify Blood
	Lu Jiao Jiao (Deer Horn Gelatin) Qty: 9 grams Chan: LIV, KI Prop: Sweet, Salty, Warm Latin: Gelatinum Cornu Cervi Cat: Herbs that Tonify Yang
	Rou Gui (Inner Brack or Saigon Cinnamon) Qty: 3 grams Chan: HT, KI, LIV, SP Prop: Spicy, Sweet, Hot Latin: Cortex Cinnamomi Cassiae Cat: Herbs that Warm the Interior and Expel Cold
	Pao Jiang (Prepared Ginger, Black Roasted Ginger) Qty: 1.5 grams Chan: HT, LU, SP, ST, Unknown Prop: Bitter, Astringent Latin: Blast-Fried Rhizoma Zingiberis Cat: Herbs that Warm the Interior and Expel Cold
	Bai Jie Zi (White Mustard Seed) Qty: 6 grams Chan: LU Prop: Spicy, Warm Latin: Semen Sinapis Albae Cat: Warm Herbs that Transform Phlegm-Cold
	Ma Huang (Ephedra Stem) Qty: 1.5 grams Chan: LU, BL Prop: Spicy, Slightly Bitter, Warm Latin: Herba Ephedrae Cat: Warm, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior
	Gan Cao (Licorice Root) Qty: 3 grams Chan: All 12 (Primarily the LU, HT, SP, ST) Prop: Sweet, Neutral Latin: Radix Glycyrrhizae Cat: Herbs that Tonify Qi

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.