Prescriptions for Replenishing Yin
Huang Lian A Jiao Tang (黄连阿胶汤)
Name
The Prescription of 黄连阿胶汤
Source
The book Shang Han Lun
Ingredients
Huang Lian 120 g,Huang Qin 60 g,Shao Yao 60 g,2 Ji Zi Huang,E Jiao 90 g.Explanation
Huang Lian and Huang Qin: Clearing heat.
Ji Zi Huang and E Jiao: Tonifying blood.
Shao Yao: Tonifying blood, astringing yin to check sweating, calming and suppressing liver yang.
The Effect of 黄连阿胶汤
Effect
Nourish yin, reduce fire and induce tranquilization.
Administrations
Decoct in water for oral dose to be taken 3 times a day.
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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.
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