Shi Zao Tang

(Ten Jujube Decoction)

Sub-Category:

• Formulas that Purge Heat Accumulation

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:

• Powder or pills. Grind Gan Sui, Jing Da Ji, and Yuan Hua into an even powder. Take in 0.5-1 Gram doses in the morning on an empty stomach with a warm decoction made from Da Zao.
• This formula should cause 5-6 bowel movements a day, if fewer than 1-2 bowel movements a day, another dose can be administered one to two days later.

Originally Appeared In:

• On Cold Damage (Shang Han Lun)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

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

Substances in this Formula (3 Total):

	Gan Sui (Kansui Root) 甘遂 Qty: Equal quantity each herb Chan: KI, LI, LU Prop: Bitter, Sweet, Cold, Toxic Latin: Radix Euphorbiae Kansui Cat: Harsh Expellants
	Da Ji (Japanese Thistle, Cirsium) 大蓟 Qty: Equal quantity each herb (Jing Da Ji) Chan: LIV, SP, HT Prop: Sweet, Cool Latin: Herba Cirsii Japonici Cat: Herbs that Stop Bleeding
	Yuan Hua (Genkwa Flower) 芫花 Qty: Equal quantity each herb Chan: KI, LI, LU Prop: Bitter, Spicy, Warm, Toxic Latin: Flos Daphnis Genkwae Cat: Harsh Expellants

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 Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.