Ling Jiao Gou Teng Tang

(Antelope Horn and Uncaria Decoction)

Sub-Category:

• Formulas that Release Wind from the Skin and Channels

Pattern:

• Excess Liver Heat stirring Liver Wind

Possible Tongue Appearance:

• Deep red and dry tongue
• Burnt tongue with prickles

Possible Pulse Patterns:

• Wiry rapid pulse

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

• Do not use in cases of Wind due to deficiency

Preparation Notes:

• Decoction. Decoct Ling Yang Jiao for 60 minutes before adding the rest of the ingredients. Ling Yang Jiao can also be added as a powder to the final strained decoction.
• 10 times the quantity of Shan Yang Jiao or Zhen Zhu Mu can be substituted for Ling Yang Jiao.

Originally Appeared In:

• Revised Popular Guide to the Discussion of Cold Induced Disorders (Chong Ding Tong Su Shan Han Lun)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

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

Substances in this Formula (10 Total):

	Ling Yang Jiao (Antelope Horn) Qty: 4.5 grams Chan: HT, LIV Prop: Salty, Cold Latin: Comu Antelopis Saiga-tatarici Cat: Substances that Extinguish Wind and Stop Tremors
	Gou Teng (Gambir Vine Stems and Thorns) Qty: 9 grams Chan: HT, LIV Prop: Sweet, Cool Latin: Ramulus Uncariae Cum Uncis Cat: Substances that Extinguish Wind and Stop Tremors
	Sang Ye (White Mulberry Leaf) Qty: 6 grams Chan: LIV, LU Prop: Sweet, Bitter, Cold Latin: Folium Mori Albae Cat: Cool, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior
	Ju Hua (Chrysanthemum Flower) Qty: 9 grams Chan: LIV, LU Prop: Sweet, Bitter, Slightly Cold Latin: Flos Chrysanthemi Morifolii Cat: Cool, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior
	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
	Sheng Di Huang (Chinese Foxglove Root, Rehmannia) Qty: 15 grams Chan: HT, KI, LIV Prop: Sweet, Bitter, Cold Latin: Radix Rehmanniae Glutinosae Cat: Herbs that Cool the Blood
	Chuan Bei Mu (Tendrilled Fritillaria Bulb) Qty: 12 grams Chan: HT, LU Prop: Bitter, Sweet, Cool Latin: Bulbus Fritillariae Cirrhosae Cat: Herbs that Cool and Transform Phlegm-Heat
	Zhu Ru (Bamboo Shavings) Qty: 15 grams Chan: GB, LU, ST Prop: Sweet, Slightly Cold Latin: Bambusae Caulis In Taeniam Cat: Herbs that Cool and Transform Phlegm-Heat
	Fu Shen (Poria Spirit) Qty: 9 grams Chan: HT, SP, LU Prop: Sweet, Bland, Neutral Latin: Scierotium Pararadicis Poriae Cocos Cat: Herbs that Regulate Water and Drain Dampness
	Gan Cao (Licorice Root) Qty: 2.4 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.