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Er Xian Tang

(Two Immortal Decoction)


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Sub-Category:

  • Formulas that Tonify the Qi

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.

Originally Appeared In:

  • Traditional Chinese Medical Formulas (Fang Ji Xue)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

  • Kidneys, Liver, Bladder, Lungs, Stomach, Spleen, Heart

Substances in this Formula (6 Total):



Xian Mao (Rhizoma Curculiginis Orchioidis)
Xian Mao (Golden Eye Grass Rhizome) 仙茅
Qty: 6-15 grams
Chan: KI, LIV
Prop: Spicy, Hot, Toxic
Latin: Rhizoma Curculiginis Orchioidis
Cat: Herbs that Tonify Yang
Yin Yang Huo (Herba Epimedii)
Yin Yang Huo (Aerial Parts of Epimedium) 阴阳霍
Qty: 9-15 grams
Chan: KI, LIV
Prop: Spicy, Sweet, Warm
Latin: Herba Epimedii
Cat: Herbs that Tonify Yang
Ba Ji Tian (Morindae Officinalis Radix)
Ba Ji Tian (Morinda Root) 巴戟天
Qty: 9 grams
Chan: KI, LIV
Prop: Spicy, Sweet, Warm
Latin: Morindae Officinalis Radix
Cat: Herbs that Tonify Yang
Huang Bai (Cortex Phellodendri)
Huang Bai (Phellodendron or Amur Cork tree Bark) 黄柏
Qty: 4.5-9 grams
Chan: KI, BL
Prop: Bitter, Cold
Latin: Cortex Phellodendri
Cat: Herbs that Clear Heat and Dry Dampness
Zhi Mu (Rhizoma Anemarrhenae Aspheloidis)
Zhi Mu (Anemarrhena Rhizome) 知母
Qty: 4.5-9 grams
Chan: LU, ST, KI
Prop: Bitter, Cold
Latin: Rhizoma Anemarrhenae Aspheloidis
Cat: Herbs that Drain Fire
Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis)
Dang Gui (Chinese Angelica Root) 当归
Qty: 9 grams
Chan: HT, LIV, SP
Prop: Sweet, Spicy, Bitter, Warm
Latin: Radix Angelicae Sinensis
Cat: Herbs that Tonify Blood

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 Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.

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