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Prescriptions for Replenishing Yin

Huanglian Ejiao Tang

黄连阿胶汤 黃連阿膠湯
By the TCMHH editorial team Not medically reviewed How we work Updated 6 Oct 2026
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The Prescription of Huanglian Ejiao Tang

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 Huanglian Ejiao Tang

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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