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Huang Lian E Jiao Tang  黄连阿胶汤
Coptis and Ass Geletin Decoction


Tradition:
TCM

Source / Author:
Discussion of Cold Induced Disorders (Shang Han Lun) C.220

Herb Name
Huang Lian (Coptis)
Huang Qin (Scutellaria)
Bai Shao (White Peony)
Ji Dan (Egg Yolks)
E Jiao (Ass Gelatin)

Latin
Coptis chinensis
Scutellaria baicalensis
Paeonia lactiflora
Vitellus
Asini Colla
Amount
6–12 grams
6 grams
6 grams
2 (in number)
9 grams


Preparation:
Decoct the herb in 4 bowels of water down to 2, strain and dissolve in the Gelatin while hot, adding the beaten Egg yolks to the warm decoction.

Function:
Clears Deficient Heat, Nourishes Yin, Calms the Spirit

Use:
Deficient Heat with Irritability,. Insomnia, Palpitations with Anxiety, Red tongue with a dry yellowish coat, Thin and Rapid Pulse
1. Neurasthenia
2. Nervous Exhaustion
3. Palpitations with Anxiety
4. Insomnia with Anxiety and Restlessness
5. Convalesence after Febrile Disease
6. Hyperternsion
7. Apthous Mouth Ulcers
8. Erectile Dysfunction

Dose:

The above is taken in 2 equal doses over the course of the day.

Cautions:
1. Not used in Cold diseases
2. Caution in weak digestion


Modifications:
1. Originally 12 grams of Coptis was ordered. Today usually 6–9 grams is used
2. Severe chronic Sore, Dry Throat, add Figwort (Xuan Shen), Ophiopogon Mai Men Dong
3. Heat in the "5 Centers" (Palms, Soles and Chest), add Gardenia Zhi Zi


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