Yin Tonics
Egg Yolk: Chinese Herb Guide
Ji Zi Huang
鸡子黄
##Name
Ji Zi Huang (Egg Yolk)
The Effect of Egg Yolk
Property
Sweet, neutral; heart and kidney meridians entered.
Actions
Nourish yin and moisten dryness, tonify blood and extinguish wind.
Indications
Restlessness, insomnia, indigestion, eczema, scalds.
Dosage and Administrations
Eating or applying with medicines for external application.
Contraindication
It is contraindicated in case of hypertension, coronary heart disease and atherosis.
Sources and further reading
We cite classical materia medica and modern reference works. This article is health education, not medical advice.
- Shennong Bencao Jing (The Divine Farmer's Materia Medica), Han dynasty.
- Bencao Gangmu (Compendium of Materia Medica), Li Shizhen, 1578.
- Chinese Pharmacopoeia, current edition — identity, quality and safety monographs.
- NCCIH and WHO reference material on traditional medicine safety.
Spotted an error or a better source? Tell us — corrections are logged on our editorial policy page.
Did this article help you?
Your answer shapes what gets rewritten next.
Keep readingRelated entries
Bie Jia (Turtle Shell) in TCM
Nourish yin of liver and kidney, subdue yang, abate deficiency heat, soften hardness and dissipate nodulation. Used for A. Liver and kidney yin deficiency syn
Carapax Trionycis (Turtle Shell)
Nourish yin of liver and kidney, subdue yang, abate deficiency heat, soften hardness and dissipate nodulation. Used for A. Liver and kidney yin deficiency syn
Making Goji berry Work: A Practical Preparation Guide
How to prepare and take Goji berry at home: forms, timing, classic pairings and what to look for when buying.
How to Buy and Store Goji berry: A Practical Guide
How to buy and store Goji berry: quality signs, where to shop, home storage and when to discard.
Something this article did not cover?
Ask us directly. We reply within two days, and good questions become public articles.
Ask a question →