Zeng Ye Tang (Increase the Fluids Decoction)
Formula 8 of 9 in Formulas that Treat Dryness
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Sub-Category:
- Formulas that Gently Disperse and Moisten Dryness
Possible Tongue Appearance:
- Red dry tongue
Possible Pulse Patterns:
- Thin rapid pulse
- Weak pulse
Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:
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Preparation Notes:
- Decoction. If one dose does not cause a bowel movement within 12 hours, Zeng Ye Cheng Qi Tang should be prescribed instead.
Originally Appeared In:
- Systematic Differentiation of Warm Diseases (Wen Bing Tiao Bian)
Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:
- Lungs, Stomach, Kidneys, Spleen, Heart, Liver
There are 3 Substances in this Chinese Medicne
Xuan Shen (Ningpo Figwort Root)Quantity = 30 grams
Channels:
KI, LU, ST
Properties:
Salty, Sweet, Bitter, Cold
Latin:
Radix Scrophulariae Ningpoensis
Chinese:
玄参
Tone Marks:
xuán shēn
Alt Names:
Yuan Shen
Translation:
Dark Root
Quantity = 24 grams
Channels:
SP, ST, HT (LU)
Properties:
Sweet, Slightly Bitter, Slightly Cold
Latin:
Tuber Ophiopogonis Japonici
Chinese:
麦门冬
Tone Marks:
mài mén dōng
Alt Names:
Mai Dong, Cun Dong, Da Mai Dong
Translation:
Lush Winter Wheat
Quantity = 24 grams
Channels:
HT, KI, LIV
Properties:
Sweet, Bitter, Cold
Latin:
Radix Rehmanniae Glutinosae
Chinese:
地黄
Tone Marks:
shēng dì huáng
Alt Names:
Sheng Di
Translation:
Fresh Earth Yellow
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