Huang Long Tang

(Yellow Dragon Decoction)

Sub-Category:

• Formulas that Purge Heat Accumulation

Possible Tongue Appearance:

• Dry yellow (or black) tongue coat

Possible Pulse Patterns:

• Weak pulse

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

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

Preparation Notes:

• Decoction.

Originally Appeared In:

• Six Texts of Cold Induced Disorders (Shang Han Liu Shu)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

• Large Intestine, Stomach, Spleen, Lungs, Heart, Liver

Substances in this Formula (10 Total):

	Da Huang (Rhubarb Root and Rhizome) 大簧 Qty: 9 grams Chan: HT, LI, LIV, ST Prop: Bitter, Cold Latin: Radix Et Rhizoma Rhei Cat: Purgatives
	Mang Xiao (Sodium Sulfate, Mirabilite, Glauber's Salt) 芒硝 Qty: 12 grams Chan: ST, LI. Prop: Salty, Bitter, Very Cold Latin: Natrii Sulfas Cat: Purgatives
	Zhi Shi (Immature Fruit of the Bitter Orange) 枳实 Qty: 6 grams Chan: LI, SP, ST Prop: Bitter, Spicy, Slightly Cold Latin: Fructus Immaturus Citri Aurantii Cat: Herbs that Regulate the Qi
	Hou Po (Magnolia Bark) 厚朴 Qty: 3 grams Chan: LI, LU, SP, ST Prop: Bitter, Spicy, Warm, Aromatic Latin: Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis Cat: Aromatic Herbs that Transform and Dissolve Dampness
	Ren Shen (Ginseng Root) 人参 Qty: 6 grams Chan: LU, SP Prop: Sweet, Slightly Bitter, Slightly Warm Latin: Radix Ginseng Cat: Herbs that Tonify Qi
	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
	Jie Geng (Root of the Balloon Flower) 桔梗 Qty: 3 grams Chan: LU (ST) Prop: Bitter, Spicy, Neutral Latin: Platycodi Radix Cat: Warm Herbs that Transform Phlegm-Cold
	Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger Rhizome) 生姜 Qty: 9 grams Chan: LU, SP, ST Prop: Spicy, Warm Latin: uncooked Rhizoma Zingiberis Cat: Warm, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior
	Da Zao (Date, Jujube) 大枣 Qty: 2 pieces Chan: SP, ST Prop: Sweet, Warm Latin: Fructus Zizyphi Jujubae Cat: Herbs that Tonify Qi
	Gan Cao (Licorice Root) 甘草 Qty: 3 grams Chan: All 12 (Primarily the LU, HT, SP, ST) Prop: Sweet, Neutral Latin: Radix Glycyrrhizae Cat: Herbs that Tonify Qi

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.