Classical Formula Glossary
Dang Gui Nian Tong Tang (Tangkuei Decoction to Pry Out Pain) 當歸拈痛湯
| Formula Type | Formulas that Expel Dampness |
| Diagnosis | Damp-heat with external wind invasion, damp-heat bi |
| Action | Resolves dampness, clears heat, disperses wind, stops pain |
| Indication | Generalized body aches and pains accompanied by irritability, heavy sensation in the shoulders and back, discomfort or constricted sensation in chest and diaphragm area, aching and painful extremities and joints, especially with unbearable swelling and pain of lower extremities. T: greasy coat with a tinge of yellow; P: wiry and rapid or soggy and moderate or slippery and rapid |
| Remarks | Also used for skin disorders involving toxins which produce rashes, sores and ulcerations as well as urogenital and gynecological disorders |
| Ingredients |
Ge Gen (tested) (6 g) Bai Zhu (Organic) (3 g) Cang Zhu (tested) (9 g) Dang Gui (tested) (9 g) Ren Shen (Organic) (Red) (6 g) Gan Cao (tested) (15 g) Ku Shen (Jiu Chao) (Organic) (6 g) Huang Qin (Organic) (Chao) (3 g) Zhi Mu (Jiu Chao) (9 g) Yin Chen Hao (Organic) (15 g) Zhu Ling (tested) (9 g) Ze Xie (tested) (9 g) |
This information is a reference tool for Chinese herbal studies. It is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult a primary health professional if you require health advisory.