Tao Hua Tang

(Peach Blossom Decoction)

Sub-Category:

• Formulas that Stabilize the Exterior and the Lungs

Possible Tongue Appearance:

• Pale tongue

Possible Pulse Patterns:

• Slow and frail pulse
• Faint and thin pulse

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

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

Preparation Notes:

• Powder. Grind all herbs into an even powder.

Originally Appeared In:

• On Cold Damage (Shang Han Lun)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

• Large Intestine, Stomach, Spleen, Lungs, Heart

Substances in this Formula (3 Total):

	Chi Shi Zhi (Halloysite, Kaolin) Qty: 30 grams Chan: ST, LI. (SP) Prop: Sweet, Sour, Astringent, Warm Latin: Hallyositum Rubrum Cat: Herbs that Astringe, Stabilize, Bind
	Gan Jiang (Dried Ginger Rhizome) Qty: 9 grams Chan: HT, LU, SP, ST Prop: Spicy, Hot Latin: dry Rhizoma Zingiberis Cat: Herbs that Warm the Interior and Expel Cold
	Geng Mi (Rice) Qty: 30 grams Chan: SP, ST Prop: Sweet, Cool Latin: Oryzae Semen 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Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.