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Wu Zhu Yu Tang (Evodia Decoction)

Wu Zhu Yu Tang

Evodia Decoction

Category
Formulas that Warm Interior Cold
Subcategory
Formulas that Warm the Middle and Dispel Cold
Ingredients
4 herbs
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Actions

  • Tonifies and warms the Liver and Stomach
  • Descends rebellious Stomach Qi and stops vomiting.

Indications

  • Stomach Cold with rebellious Qi: Immediate nausea and vomiting after eating, acid reflux, abdominal or epigastric pain or fullness, and gnawing hunger
  • Jue Yin Channel Cold (Liver): Vertex headache, dry heaves, or spitting of clear fluids.
  • Shao Yin Channel Cold (Kidney): Watery diarrhea and vomiting with cold hands and feet. Severe mental agitation.

Western Uses:

  • Acute and Chronic Gastritis
  • Cholecystitis
  • Morning Sickness
  • Neurogenic Headache
  • Meniere's Disease
  • Hypertension
  • Trigeminal Neuralgia

Ingredients

4 substances in Wu Zhu Yu Tang — each links to its full herb monograph.

Da ZaoDa Zao12 piecesTonify QiRen ShenRen Shen9 gTonify QiSheng JiangSheng Jiang18 gWarm, Spicy Herbs that Release the ExteriorWu Zhu YuWu Zhu Yu9-12 gWarm the Interior and Expel Cold

Preparation & dosage

Decoction. Modern dosage is usually decreased to protect the middle burner.

  • Dang Shen can be substituted for Ren Shen with 2-3 times the dosage, and Da Zao is usually decreased to 4 pieces.

    • Safety — read before use

    Do not use in cases of acid regurgitation or vomiting due to heat

  • In cases of severe vomiting, this formula should be taken at room temperature to help prevent vomiting of the formula.
  • Possible side effects of this formula include dizziness, headache, and chest discomfort.

    • Originally Appeared In:

    • On Cold Damage (Shang Han Lun)

    Sources & References

    Compiled and edited by Thomas Dehli, Founder & Editor, Sacred Lotus

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