Dang Gui Liu Huang Tang

(Tangkuei and Six Yellow Decoction)

Sub-Category:

• Formulas that Stabilize the Exterior and the Lungs

Pattern:

• Night Sweats due to unrestrained Heart Yang (Fire) from Kidney Yin (Water) Deficiency

Possible Tongue Appearance:

• Red dry tongue

Possible Pulse Patterns:

• Rapid pulse

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

• Avoid this formula, or modify accordingly, if there is Stomach and Spleen deficiency

Preparation Notes:

• Decoction.

Originally Appeared In:

• Secrets from the Orchid Chamber (Lan Shi Mi Cang)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

• Spleen, Heart, Liver, Kidneys, Large Intestine, Stomach, Lungs, Gall Bladder

Substances in this Formula (7 Total):

	Dang Gui (Chinese Angelica Root) Qty: 6-9 grams Chan: HT, LIV, SP Prop: Sweet, Spicy, Bitter, Warm Latin: Radix Angelicae Sinensis Cat: Herbs that Tonify Blood
	Sheng Di Huang (Chinese Foxglove Root, Rehmannia) Qty: 9-15 grams Chan: HT, KI, LIV Prop: Sweet, Bitter, Cold Latin: Radix Rehmanniae Glutinosae Cat: Herbs that Cool the Blood
	Shu Di Huang (Chinese Foxglove Root, Steamed with Water or Alcohol, Rehmannia) Qty: 9-15 grams Chan: LIV, KI, (HT) Prop: Sweet, Slightly Warm Latin: Processed Radix Rehmanniae Cat: Herbs that Tonify Blood
	Huang Lian (Coptis Rhizome) Qty: 3-6 grams Chan: HT, LI, LIV, ST Prop: Bitter, Cold Latin: Rhizoma Coptidis Cat: Herbs that Clear Heat and Dry Dampness
	Huang Qin (Baical Skullcap Root) Qty: 6-12 grams Chan: GB, LI, LU, ST Prop: Bitter, Cold Latin: Radix Scutellariae Baicalensis Cat: Herbs that Clear Heat and Dry Dampness
	Huang Bai (Phellodendron or Amur Cork tree Bark) Qty: 6-12 grams Chan: KI, BL Prop: Bitter, Cold Latin: Cortex Phellodendri Cat: Herbs that Clear Heat and Dry Dampness
	Huang Qi (Astragalus) Qty: 12-24 grams Chan: LU, SP Prop: Sweet, Slightly Warm Latin: Radix Astragali Membranacei 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.