Da Yuan Yin

(Reach the Membrane Source Decoction)

Sub-Category:

• Formulas that Harmonize Lesser Yang-stage Disorders

Possible Tongue Appearance:

• Tongue has deep red edges and a foul, thick, and pasty coat

Possible Pulse Patterns:

• Rapid and wiry pulse

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

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

Preparation Notes:

• Decoction.

Originally Appeared In:

• Discussion of Epidemic Warm Diseases (Wen Yi Lun)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

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

Substances in this Formula (7 Total):

	Cao Guo (Tsaoko Fruit) Qty: 1.5 grams Chan: SP, ST Prop: Spicy, Warm Latin: Fructus Amomi Tsao-ko Cat: Aromatic Herbs that Transform and Dissolve Dampness
	Hou Po (Magnolia Bark) Qty: 3 grams Chan: LI, LU, SP, ST Prop: Bitter, Spicy, Warm, Aromatic Latin: Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis Cat: Aromatic Herbs that Transform and Dissolve Dampness
	Bing Lang (Betel Nut) Qty: 6 grams Chan: LI, ST Prop: Spicy, Bitter, Warm Latin: Semen Arecae Catechu Cat: Herbs that Expel Parasites
	Huang Qin (Baical Skullcap Root) Qty: 3 grams Chan: GB, LI, LU, ST Prop: Bitter, Cold Latin: Radix Scutellariae Baicalensis Cat: Herbs that Clear Heat and Dry Dampness
	Zhi Mu (Anemarrhena Rhizome) Qty: 3 grams Chan: LU, ST, KI Prop: Bitter, Cold Latin: Rhizoma Anemarrhenae Aspheloidis Cat: Herbs that Drain Fire
	Bai Shao (White Peony Root) Qty: 3 grams Chan: LIV, SP Prop: Bitter, Sour, Cool Latin: Radix Albus Paeoniae Lactiflorae Cat: Herbs that Tonify Blood
	Gan Cao (Licorice Root) Qty: 1.5 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

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Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.