Huang Lian E Jiao Tang
黄连阿胶汤

 

 

Coptis and Donkey Hide Gelatin Decoction

Disclaimer    For educational purposes only.  Do not use as medical advice

AboutHerbsCaution/Notes
Health Benefits
For: Dysentery • Hepatitis • Menopause symptoms • Recovery from infectious disease
Attributes:
Products (online examples)

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Research (sample)
Categories (Click on ⌕ for other formulas in the category)
Category: Calm the Spirit ⌕     Subcategory: Nourish the Heart and Calm the Spirit ⌕      Family: Huang Lian Lei Fang ⌕      Source: Shang Han Lun  ⌕       Related Formula:
Actions
Calms spirit • Nourish Yin • Reduce irritability • Extinguish heart fire
Indications and Contraindications
Appearance: Tongue -yellow • dry • thin      Pulse -rapid      Face/other 
Patterns:  
Indications: • Insomnia • Irritability • Anxiety • Heat in the chest
Contraindications: 
Properties
Characteristics: Data adapted from product found online.

HERBS Cat/Dose Actions Properties
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12g
Huang Qin • Baical Skullcap • 黄芩  ♠ Clear Heat Dry Dampness
6g
Clear heat • Dry dampness • Stop bleeding • Calm fetus • Calm liver yang rising • Clear damp heat Antibiotic • Anti-inflammatory • Antioxidative • AntipyreticCholagogicHepatoprotective • Hypoglycemic • Hypotensive • Neuroprotective • Sedative
E Jiao 

9g
Bai Shao • White Root Peony • 白芍 Tonify Blood
6g
Nourish blood • Regulate menses • Soothes liver • Relieve pain • Preserve yin • Reduce spasms • Harmonize Ying and Wei QiSheng - calm Liver, preserve yin • Chao - nourish blood, regulate menses analgesic • antibacterial • anti-inflammatory • hepatoprotective • immune system boost • sedative
Ji Zi Huang 
3g
King/Chief    ♥ Minister/Deputy      Assistant     ♦ Envoy
Directions: 
  • Sheng Di Huang can be substituted Ji Zi Huang if one can not ingest egg yolks.  Leave out E Jiao and Ji Zi Huang until decoction is strained.  Then dissolve E Jiao and stir in Ji Zi Huang in the strained liquid. 
Modifications For
+ Deng Xin Cao +Tong Cao +Bai Mao Gen Fever and dark urine
+ Nu Zhen Zi + Han Lian Cao + Mu Dan Pi +Sheng Di Huang Gum bleeds
– Ji Zi Huang Stomach ache, blood in stool
+Xuan Shen +Mai Men dong +Shi Hu Yin deficiency and dry throat

Caution
ALERT: Contraindications of each herb - use with caution under these conditions:
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Huang Qin:
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Bai Shao: Deficiency cold • Breast feeding • Pregnancy • Bleeding Disorder • Scheduled Surgery
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Notes

 

Bibliography: [3], [8], [9], [14]

Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience.  While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts,  variations may result from the numerous English translations.   Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs.  The information here is strictly for educational purposes. 

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