Er Miao San

(Two Marvel Decoction)

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

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 Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.