e Jiao Ji Zi Huang Tang

(Ass Hide Gelatin and Egg Yolk Decoction)

Sub-Category:

• Formulas that Release Wind from the Skin and Channels

Pattern:

• Blood and Yin Deficiency causing internal Wind.

Possible Tongue Appearance:

• Deep red tongue with little coat

Possible Pulse Patterns:

• Thin rapid pulse

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

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

Preparation Notes:

• Decoction. Blend two Chicken egg yolks (Ji Zi Huang) into the final strained decoction.

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:

• Lungs, Kidneys, Liver, Heart, Spleen

Substances in this Formula (9 Total):

	E Jiao (Ass Hide Glue, Donkey Hide Gelatin) Qty: 6 grams Chan: KID, LIV, LU Prop: Sweet, Neutral Latin: Gelatinum Corii Asini Cat: Herbs that Tonify Blood
	Sheng Di Huang (Chinese Foxglove Root, Rehmannia) Qty: 12 grams Chan: HT, KI, LIV Prop: Sweet, Bitter, Cold Latin: Radix Rehmanniae Glutinosae Cat: Herbs that Cool the 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
	Zhi Gan Cao (Honey Fried Licorice Root) Qty: 1.8 grams Chan: All 12 Channels Prop: Sweet, Warm Latin: Radix Glycyrrhizae Cat: Herbs that Tonify Qi
	Gou Teng (Gambir Vine Stems and Thorns) Qty: 6 grams Chan: HT, LIV Prop: Sweet, Cool Latin: Ramulus Uncariae Cum Uncis Cat: Substances that Extinguish Wind and Stop Tremors
	Shi Jue Ming (Abalone Shell) Qty: 15 grams Chan: KI, LIV Prop: Salty, Cold Latin: Concha Haliotidis Cat: Substances that Extinguish Wind and Stop Tremors
	Mu Li (Oyster Shell) Qty: 12 grams Chan: LIV, KI Prop: Salty, Astringent, Cool Latin: Concha Ostreae Cat: Substances that Anchor, Settle, and Calm the Spirit
	Fu Shen (Poria Spirit) Qty: 12 grams Chan: HT, SP, LU Prop: Sweet, Bland, Neutral Latin: Scierotium Pararadicis Poriae Cocos Cat: Herbs that Regulate Water and Drain Dampness
	Luo Shi Teng (Star Jasmine Stem) Qty: 9 grams Chan: LIV Prop: Bitter, Slightly Cold Latin: Caulis Trachelospermi Jasminoidis Cat: Herbs that Dispel Wind-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

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