Bu Fei e Jiao Tang

(Tonify the Lungs Decoction with Ass Hide Gelatin)

Sub-Category:

• Formulas that Gently Disperse and Moisten Dryness

Pattern:

• Lung Yin Deficiency with intense heat.

Possible Tongue Appearance:

• Red tongue with little coat

Possible Pulse Patterns:

• Floating, thin, rapid pulse

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

• This section is being researched, and is not completed.
• This formula contains one or more toxic substances (while some Chinese herbs are toxic, it must be noted that many come prepared, or are combined, to mitigate their toxicity).

Preparation Notes:

• Decoction. E Jiao is dissolved in the final strained decoction.

Originally Appeared In:

• Craft of Medicinal Treatment for Childhood Disease Patterns (Xiao Er Yao Zheng Zhi Jue)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

• Lungs, Kidneys, Liver, Large Intestine, Stomach, Spleen

Substances in this Formula (6 Total):

	E Jiao (Ass Hide Glue, Donkey Hide Gelatin) Qty: 45 grams Chan: KID, LIV, LU Prop: Sweet, Neutral Latin: Gelatinum Corii Asini Cat: Herbs that Tonify Blood
	Ma Dou Ling (Birthwort Fruit) Qty: 15 grams Chan: LI, LU Prop: Bitter, Slightly Spicy, Cold, Toxic Latin: Aristolochiae Fructus Cat: Herbs that Relieve Coughing and Wheezing
	Xing Ren (Apricot Seed or Kernel) Qty: 6 grams Chan: LI, LU Prop: Bitter, Slightly Warm, Slightly Toxic Latin: Semen Pruni Armeniacae Cat: Herbs that Relieve Coughing and Wheezing
	Niu Bang Zi (Great Burdock Fruit) Qty: 7.5 grams Chan: LU, ST Prop: Spicy, Bitter, Cold Latin: Fructus Arctii Lappae Cat: Cool, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior
	Geng Mi (Rice) Qty: 30 grams Chan: SP, ST Prop: Sweet, Cool Latin: Oryzae Semen Cat: Herbs that Tonify Qi
	Zhi Gan Cao (Honey Fried Licorice Root) Qty: 7.5 grams Chan: All 12 Channels Prop: Sweet, Warm 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.