Tao Hua Tang (Peach Blossom Decoction)

Formula 6 of 17 in Formulas that Stabilize and Bind

Sub-Category:

Formulas that Stabilize the Exterior and the Lungs

Possible Tongue Appearance:

Pale tongue

Possible Pulse Patterns:

Slow and frail pulse
Faint and thin pulse

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Preparation Notes:

Powder. Grind all herbs into an even powder.

Originally Appeared In:

On Cold Damage (Shang Han Lun)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

Large Intestine, Stomach, Spleen, Lungs, Heart

Substances in this Formula (3 Total):

Chi Shi Zhi (Halloysite, Kaolin) 赤石脂
Qty:	30 grams
Chan:	ST, LI. (SP)
Prop:	Sweet, Sour, Astringent, Warm
Latin:	Hallyositum Rubrum
Cat:	Herbs that Astringe, Stabilize, Bind

Gan Jiang (Dried Ginger Rhizome) 干姜
Qty:	9 grams
Chan:	HT, LU, SP, ST
Prop:	Spicy, Hot
Latin:	dry Rhizoma Zingiberis
Cat:	Herbs that Warm the Interior and Expel Cold

Geng Mi (Rice)
Qty:	30 grams
Chan:	SP, ST
Prop:	Sweet, Cool
Latin:	Oryzae Semen
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 Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.

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