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) 阿胶 Qty: 45 grams Chan: KID, LIV, LU Prop: Sweet, Neutral Latin: Gelatinum Corii Asini Cat: Herbs that Tonify Blood
	Ma Dou Ling (Birthwort Fruit) 马兜铃 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) 杏仁 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) 牛旁子 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) 炙甘草 Qty: 7.5 grams Chan: All 12 Channels Prop: Sweet, Warm Latin: Radix Glycyrrhizae Cat: Herbs that Tonify Qi