Dang Gui Si Ni Tang (Tangkuei Decoction for Frigid Extremities)
Formula 1 of 10 in Formulas that Warm Interior Cold
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Sub-Category:
- Formulas that Warm the Channels and Disperse Cold
Possible Tongue Appearance:
- Pale tongue with white coat
Possible Pulse Patterns:
- Thin pulse
- Minute pulse
Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:
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Preparation Notes:
- Decoction. Modern formulations often reduce Da Zao to 4-5 pieces.
Originally Appeared In:
- On Cold Damage (Shang Han Lun)
Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:
- Spleen, Heart, Liver, Lungs, Bladder, Kidneys, Stomach, Small Intestine
There are 7 Substances in this Chinese Medicne
Dang Gui (Chinese Angelica Root)Quantity = 9 grams
Channels:
HT, LIV, SP
Properties:
Sweet, Spicy, Bitter, Warm
Latin:
Radix Angelicae Sinensis
Chinese:
当归
Tone Marks:
dāng guī
Translation:
State of Return
Quantity = 9 grams
Channels:
LIV, SP
Properties:
Bitter, Sour, Cool
Latin:
Radix Albus Paeoniae Lactiflorae
Chinese:
白芍
Tone Marks:
bái sháo
Alt Names:
Bai Shao Yao
Translation:
White Peony
Quantity = 9 grams
Channels:
HT, LU, BL
Properties:
Spicy, Sweet, Warm
Latin:
Ramulus Cinnamomi Cassiae
Chinese:
桂枝
Tone Marks:
guì zhī
Quantity = 6 grams
Photo Note:
Xi Xin Gen Shown
Channels:
LU, KI
Properties:
Spicy, Warm
Latin:
Herba Asari Cum Radice
Chinese:
细辛
Tone Marks:
xì xīn
Translation:
Thin Spicy
Quantity = 6 grams
Channels:
All 12 Channels
Properties:
Sweet, Warm
Latin:
Radix Glycyrrhizae
Chinese:
炙甘草
Tone Marks:
zhì gān căo
Quantity = 25 pieces
Channels:
SP, ST
Properties:
Sweet, Warm
Latin:
Fructus Zizyphi Jujubae
Chinese:
大枣
Tone Marks:
dà zăo
Alt Names:
Hong Zao, Hei Da Zao, Hei Zao
Translation:
Big Date
Quantity = 6 grams
Channels:
BL, HT, SI
Properties:
Bitter, Cold, Bland
Latin:
Caulis Clematidis Armandii
Chinese:
川木通
Tone Marks:
chuān mù tōng
Alt Names:
Mu Tong
Translation:
Open Ended/Pipe Wood from Sichuan
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