Jia Jian Wei Rui Tang (Modified Polygonatum Odoratum Decoction)

Formula 18 of 25 in Formulas that Release the Exterior

Sub-Category:

Formulas that Release Early-Stage Exterior Disorders

Pattern:

Invasion of Wind-Heat with Yin Deficiency

Actions:

Nourishes yin, generates fluids, and induces sweating.
Clears heat and releases the exterior

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

Do not use in cases where there is NO Yin Deficiency

Originally Appeared In:

Revised Popular Guide to the Discussion of Cold Induced Disorders (Chong Ding Tong Su Shan Han Lun)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

Lungs, Stomach, Liver, Kidneys, Spleen

Substances in this Formula (8 Total):

Yu Zhu (Solomon's Seal Rhizome, Polygonatum) 玉竹
Qty:	6-9 grams
Chan:	LU, ST
Prop:	Sweet, Slightly Cold
Latin:	Rhizoma Polygonati Odorati
Cat:	Herbs that Tonify Yin

Cong Bai (Scallion or Green Onion) 葱白
Qty:	6 grams
Chan:	LU, ST
Prop:	Spicy, Warm
Latin:	Bulbus Allii Fistulosi
Cat:	Warm, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior

Jie Geng (Root of the Balloon Flower) 桔梗
Qty:	3-4.5 grams
Chan:	LU (ST)
Prop:	Bitter, Spicy, Neutral
Latin:	Platycodi Radix
Cat:	Warm Herbs that Transform Phlegm-Cold

Dan Dou Chi (Prepared Soybean) 淡豆敕
Qty:	9-12 grams
Chan:	LU, ST
Prop:	Sweet, Slightly Bitter, Neutral
Latin:	Semen Praeparatum Sojae
Cat:	Cool, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior

Bo He (Field Mint, Mentha) 薄荷
Qty:	3-4.5 grams
Chan:	LU, LIV
Prop:	Spicy, Aromatic, Cool
Latin:	Herba Menthae Haplocalycis
Cat:	Cool, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior

Bai Wei (Swallowwort Root) 白薇
Qty:	1.5-3 grams
Chan:	LU, ST, KI
Prop:	Bitter, Salty, Cold
Latin:	Radix Cynanchi Atrati
Cat:	Herbs that Cool the Blood

Zhi Gan Cao (Honey Fried Licorice Root) 炙甘草
Qty:	1.5 grams
Chan:	All 12 Channels
Prop:	Sweet, Warm
Latin:	Radix Glycyrrhizae
Cat:	Herbs that Tonify Qi

Da Zao (Date, Jujube) 大枣
Qty:	2 pieces
Chan:	SP, ST
Prop:	Sweet, Warm
Latin:	Fructus Zizyphi Jujubae
Cat:	Herbs that Tonify Qi

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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