Natural Chinese Herbal Formulas That Nourish the Heart and Calm the Spirit

Huang Lian E Jiao Tang

Coptis and Ass -Hide Gelatin Decoction

Main Action of Huang Lian E Jiao Tang
The functions of this chinese medicine formula are to nourish yin and bring fire downwards while eliminating irritability and calming the spirit. This TCM Herbal formula is best suited for conditions of yin deficiency fire after febrile disease. The heat which has not yet been fully expelled from the body scorches the remaining yin fluids and creates disharmony between the heart and kidneys.

Indications and Symptoms for Huang Lian E Jiao Tang
irritability, heat sensation in the chest, insomnia, unable to lay down due to irritability, palpitations, anxiety, mouth ulcers Tongue - red, dry yellow coat Pulse - thin, rapid

Herbal Ingredients of Huang Lian E Jiao Tang

Huang Lian (Rhizoma Coptidis, Coptis Rhizome)

- 12g. -clear heart fire, calms spirit

Huang Qin (Radix Scutellariae Baicalensis, Baical Skullcap Root, Scutellaria, Scute)

- 6g. -clear heart fire, calms spirit

E Jiao (Gelatinum Corii Asini, Ass -hide Glue, Gelatin)

- 9g. -controls heart fire by nourish kidney yin

Bai ShaoYao (Radix Paeoniae Lactiflorae, White Peony Root)

- 6g. -nourish yin, harmonize heart and kidneys

Ji Zi Huang (Egg Yolk)

- 2 yolks -drain fire, nourish blood

Cooking Preparation of Huang Lian E Jiao Tang
When preparing this natural chinese medicine formula today's practitioners generally reduce Huang Lian (Rhizoma Coptidis) due to it's extremely cold properties.

Additional Information on Huang Lian E Jiao Tang
Although this chinese medicine formula is Mainly used to clear deficiency heat it is also used for blood level heat and dysentery due to toxic heat. When the appropriate symptoms are present this alternative medicine Herbal formula is able to treat neurasthenia, recuperative stage of infectious disease, apthous ulcer and dysentery.