Huang Lian e Jiao Tang

(Coptis and Ass Hide Gelatin Decoction)

Sub-Category:

• Formulas that Nourish the Heart and Calm the Spirit

Pattern:

• Fire due to Yin Deficiency

Possible Tongue Appearance:

• Red tongue with dry yellow coat

Possible Pulse Patterns:

• Thin rapid pulse

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

• This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Preparation Notes:

• Decoction. 2 egg yolks (Ji Zi Huang) are mixed into the final strained decoction to assist in draining Fire from the Upper Jiao and generating Yin and Blood.
• E Jiao should also be dissolved in the final strained decoction.

Originally Appeared In:

• On Cold Damage (Shang Han Lun)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

• Large Intestine, Stomach, Heart, Liver, Lungs, Gall Bladder, Kidneys, Spleen

Substances in this Formula (4 Total):

	Huang Lian (Coptis Rhizome) 黄连 Qty: 6-8 grams Chan: HT, LI, LIV, ST Prop: Bitter, Cold Latin: Rhizoma Coptidis Cat: Herbs that Clear Heat and Dry Dampness
	Huang Qin (Baical Skullcap Root) 黄芩 Qty: 6 grams Chan: GB, LI, LU, ST Prop: Bitter, Cold Latin: Radix Scutellariae Baicalensis Cat: Herbs that Clear Heat and Dry Dampness
	E Jiao (Ass Hide Glue, Donkey Hide Gelatin) 阿胶 Qty: 9 grams Chan: KID, LIV, LU Prop: Sweet, Neutral Latin: Gelatinum Corii Asini Cat: Herbs that Tonify Blood
	Bai Shao (White Peony Root) 白芍 Qty: 6 grams Chan: LIV, SP Prop: Bitter, Sour, Cool Latin: Radix Albus Paeoniae Lactiflorae Cat: Herbs that Tonify Blood

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 Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.