Er Miao San (Two Marvel Decoction)

Formula 8 of 23 in Formulas that Expel Dampness

Sub-Category:

Formulas that Promote Urination and Leach out Dampness

Possible Tongue Appearance:

Greasy yellow tongue coat

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Preparation Notes:

Decoction.

Originally Appeared In:

Teachings of Dan Xi (Dan Xi Xin Fa)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

Kidneys, Stomach, Spleen

Substances in this Formula (2 Total):

Huang Bai (Phellodendron or Amur Cork tree Bark) 黄柏
Qty:	9-12 grams
Chan:	KI, BL
Prop:	Bitter, Cold
Latin:	Cortex Phellodendri
Cat:	Herbs that Clear Heat and Dry Dampness

Cang Zhu (Black Atractylodes Rhizone) 苍术
Qty:	6-9 grams
Chan:	SP, ST
Prop:	Spicy, Bitter, Warm, Aromatic
Latin:	Rhizoma Atractylodis
Cat:	Aromatic Herbs that Transform and Dissolve Dampness

Formulas References

Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies - Dan Bensky
Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas - Him Che. Yeung
The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula - Qiao Yi

Herbs References

Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica, Third Edition - Dan Bensky
Herb-drug interactions - Fugh-Berman A.
Handbook of Chinese Herbs - Him Che. Yeung
Chinese Medical Herbology & Pharmacology - John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen
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 Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.

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