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Jia Jian Wei Rui Tang (Modified Polygonatum Odoratum Decoction)

Jia Jian Wei Rui Tang (Modified Polygonatum Odoratum Decoction)

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Formula 21 of 25 in Formulas that Release the Exterior

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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

There are 8 Substances in this Chinese Medicne

Yu Zhu (Solomon's Seal Rhizome, Polygonatum)
Quantity = 6-9 grams
Slightly Cold Yu Zhu (Rhizoma Polygonati Odorati)
Channels:
LU, ST
Properties:
Sweet, Slightly Cold
Latin:
Rhizoma Polygonati Odorati
Chinese:
玉竹
Tone Marks:
yù zhú
Translation:
Jade Bamboo
Cong Bai (Scallion or Green Onion)
Quantity = 6 grams
Warm Cong Bai (Bulbus Allii Fistulosi)
Channels:
LU, ST
Properties:
Spicy, Warm
Latin:
Bulbus Allii Fistulosi
Chinese:
葱白
Tone Marks:
cōng bái
Jie Geng (Root of the Balloon Flower)
Quantity = 3-4.5 grams
Neutral Jie Geng (Platycodi Radix)
Channels:
LU (ST)
Properties:
Bitter, Spicy, Neutral
Latin:
Platycodi Radix
Chinese:
桔梗
Tone Marks:
jié gĕng
Alt Names:
Ku Jie Geng, Bai Jie Geng, Yu Jie Geng
Translation:
Solid and Straight Root
Dan Dou Chi (Prepared Soybean)
Quantity = 9-12 grams
Neutral Dan Dou Chi (Semen Praeparatum Sojae)
Channels:
LU, ST
Properties:
Sweet, Slightly Bitter, Neutral
Latin:
Semen Praeparatum Sojae
Chinese:
淡豆敕
Tone Marks:
dàn dòu chì
Bo He (Field Mint, Mentha)
Quantity = 3-4.5 grams
Cool Bo He (Herba Menthae Haplocalycis)
Channels:
LU, LIV
Properties:
Spicy, Aromatic, Cool
Latin:
Herba Menthae Haplocalycis
Chinese:
薄荷
Tone Marks:
bò he
Alt Names:
Su Bo He
Bai Wei (Swallowwort Root)
Quantity = 1.5-3 grams
Cold Bai Wei (Radix Cynanchi Atrati)
Channels:
LU, ST, KI
Properties:
Bitter, Salty, Cold
Latin:
Radix Cynanchi Atrati
Chinese:
白薇
Tone Marks:
bái wēi
Zhi Gan Cao (Honey Fried Licorice Root)
Quantity = 1.5 grams
Warm Zhi Gan Cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae)
Channels:
All 12 Channels
Properties:
Sweet, Warm
Latin:
Radix Glycyrrhizae
Chinese:
炙甘草
Tone Marks:
zhì gān căo
Da Zao (Date, Jujube)
Quantity = 2 pieces
Warm Da Zao (Fructus Zizyphi Jujubae)
Channels:
SP, ST
Properties:
Sweet, Warm
Latin:
Fructus Zizyphi Jujubae
Chinese:
大枣
Tone Marks:
dà zăo
Alt Names:
Hong Zao, Hei Da Zao, Hei Zao
Translation:
Big Date

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