Xi Jiao Di Huang Tang

(Rhinoceros Horn and Rehmannia Decoction)

Sub-Category:

• Formulas that Clear Heat from the Qi Level

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

• This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Preparation Notes:

• Decoction. Shui Niu Jiao, powdered or shaved, should be substituted for Xi Jiao, as Xi Jiao is from an endangered species. If substituted, the dosage of Shui Niu Jiao should be 30-120 grams. Shui Niu Jiao is usually cooked for 20 minutes separately before it is added to the main decoction.

Originally Appeared In:

• Thousand Ducat Formulas (Qian Jin Yao Fang)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

• Stomach, Heart, Liver, Kidneys, Spleen

Substances in this Formula (4 Total):

	Xi Jiao (Rhinoceros Horn) 犀角 Qty: 3-4 grams Chan: HT, LIV, ST Prop: Bitter, Salty, Cold Latin: Cornu Rhinoceri Cat: Herbs that Cool the Blood
	Sheng Di Huang (Chinese Foxglove Root, Rehmannia) 地黄 Qty: 24-30 grams Chan: HT, KI, LIV Prop: Sweet, Bitter, Cold Latin: Radix Rehmanniae Glutinosae Cat: Herbs that Cool the Blood
	Chi Shao (Red Peony Root) 赤芍 Qty: 9-12 grams Chan: LIV, SP Prop: Sour, Bitter, Slightly Cold Latin: Radix Rubrus Paeoniae Lactiflorae Cat: Herbs that Cool the Blood
	Mu Dan Pi (Cortex of the Peony Tree Root) 牡丹皮 Qty: 6-8 grams Chan: HT, LIV, KI Prop: Spicy, Bitter, Cool Latin: Cortex Radicis Moutan Cat: Herbs that Cool the Blood

References

Formulas

• 15. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies (First Edition) - Dan Bensky
• 18. Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas (First Edition) - Him Che. Yeung
• 16. The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula Study Guide (First Edition) - Qiao Yi

Herbs

• 13. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (Revised Edition) - Dan Bensky
• 25. Lancet 2000 January 8;355(9198):134-138 (Article) - Fugh-Berman A.
• 17. Handbook of Chinese Herbs (Second Edition) - Him Che. Yeung
• 12. Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology (First Edition) - John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen
• 26. Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals (Third Edition) - Max Wichtl

Only use Chinese herbs or formulas under the direct care and supervision of a licensed Acupuncturist/Herbalist. Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.