San Ren Tang

(Three Nut Decoction)

Sub-Category:

• Formulas that Promote Urination and Leach out Dampness

Possible Tongue Appearance:

• White tongue coating

Possible Pulse Patterns:

• Wiry, thin, and soggy pulse

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. Dosages are usually reduced by one half to two thirds.

Originally Appeared In:

• Systematic Differentiation of Warm Diseases (Wen Bing Tiao Bian)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

• Lungs, Large Intestine, Stomach, Spleen, Kidneys, Heart, Small Intestine, Bladder

Substances in this Formula (8 Total):

	Xing Ren (Apricot Seed or Kernel) 杏仁 Qty: 15 grams Chan: LI, LU Prop: Bitter, Slightly Warm, Slightly Toxic Latin: Semen Pruni Armeniacae Cat: Herbs that Relieve Coughing and Wheezing
	Bai Dou Kou (Round Cardamom Fruit) 白豆寇 Qty: 6 grams Chan: LU, SP, ST Prop: Spicy, Aromatic Slightly Warm (or Neutral) Latin: Fructus Amomi Kravanh Cat: Aromatic Herbs that Transform and Dissolve Dampness
	Hou Po (Magnolia Bark) 厚朴 Qty: 6 grams Chan: LI, LU, SP, ST Prop: Bitter, Spicy, Warm, Aromatic Latin: Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis Cat: Aromatic Herbs that Transform and Dissolve Dampness
	Ban Xia (Pinellia Rhizome) 半夏 Qty: 9 grams Chan: LU, SP, ST Prop: Spicy, Warm, Toxic Latin: Rhizoma Pinelliae Tematae Cat: Warm Herbs that Transform Phlegm-Cold
	Yi Yi Ren (Seeds of Job's Tears) 薏苡仁 Qty: 18 grams Chan: SP, LU, KI Prop: Sweet, Bland, Slightly Cold Latin: Semen Coicis Lachyrma-jobi Cat: Herbs that Regulate Water and Drain Dampness
	Tong Cao (Rice Paper Pith, Tetrapanax) 通草 Qty: 6 grams Chan: LU, ST Prop: Sweet, Bland, Slightly Cold Latin: Medulla Tetrapanacis Papyriferi Cat: Herbs that Regulate Water and Drain Dampness
	Dan Zhu Ye (Lophatherum Stem and Leaves) 淡竹叶 Qty: 6 grams Chan: HT, SI, ST Prop: Sweet, Bland, Cold Latin: Herba Lophatheri Gracilis Cat: Herbs that Drain Fire
	Hua Shi (Talcum) 滑石 Qty: 18 grams Chan: ST, BL Prop: Sweet, Bland, Cold Latin: Talcum Cat: Herbs that Regulate Water and Drain 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.