Formula Formulas that rescue devastated Yang

Hui Yang Jiu Ji Tang

回阳救急汤

Also known as:

Restore and Revive the Yang Decoction

Formula Composition

Zhi Fu Zi
Zhi Fu Zi
Gan Jiang
Gan Jiang
Rou Gui
Rou Gui
Ren Shen
Ren Shen
Bai Zhu
Bai Zhu
Fu Ling
Fu Ling
Gan Cao
Gan Cao
Ban Xia
Ban Xia
Wu Wei Zi
Wu Wei Zi
She Xiang
She Xiang
Chen Pi
Chen Pi
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Kings
Main ingredient
Deputies
Assists main
Assistants
Supports

Formula Properties

Main Actions

  1. Restores and revives the Yang
  2. Augments the Qi
  3. Revives the pulse

Patterns Treated

Collapse of Yang

Historical Origin

Six Texts on Cold Damage (1445 AD)

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TCM Actions & Uses

Traditional Chinese Medicine properties and applications of Hui Yang Jiu Ji Tang

Main Actions

Restores and revives the Yang
Augments the Qi
Revives the pulse

Key TCM Concepts

Hui Yang Jiu Ji Tang is a 11-ingredient Chinese Medicine formula with Prepared Aconite (Zhi Fu Zi), Dried Ginger (Gan Jiang) and Cinnamon Bark (Rou Gui) as principal ingredients.

 

Invented in 1445 AD, it belongs to the category of formulas that rescue devastated Yang. Its main actions are: 1) restores and revives the Yang and 2) augments the Qi.

 

In Chinese Medicine health conditions are thought to arise due to "disharmonies" in the body as a system. These disharmonies are called "patterns" and the very purpose of herbal formulas is to fight them in order to restore the body's harmony.

 

In this case Hui Yang Jiu Ji Tang is used by TCM practitioners to fight patterns like Collapse of Yang. From a Western Medicine standpoint, such patterns can give rise to a range of conditions such as myocardial infarction, cardiogenic shock or acute gastroenteritis for instance.

TCM Patterns Addressed

  • Collapse of Yang

Common Applications

Myocardial infarction Cardiogenic shock Acute gastroenteritis Hypotension Food poisoning

Ingredients in Hui Yang Jiu Ji Tang

Detailed information about each herb in Hui Yang Jiu Ji Tang and their roles

Kings
Deputies
Assistants
Zhi Fu Zi
Zhi Fu Zi

Prepared aconite

Temperature Hot
Taste Pungent, Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Kidneys, Spleen
Parts Used Processed daughter root
Role in Hui Yang Jiu Ji Tang
Zhi Fu Zi is hot and strong. It is able to restore and revive the Yang, stem rebelliousness, augment the Qi and generate the pulse. It is used in the situation that the Yang is exhausted and Cold invades all three Yin warps.
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Gan Jiang
Gan Jiang

Dried ginger

Temperature Hot
Taste Pungent
Organ Affinity Heart, Kidneys, Lungs, Stomach
Parts Used Dried rhizome
Role in Hui Yang Jiu Ji Tang
Gan Jiang is hot and strong. It is able to restore and revive the Yang, stem rebelliousness, augment the Qi and generate the pulse. It is used in the situation that the Yang is exhausted and Cold invades all three Yin warps.
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Rou Gui
Rou Gui

Cinnamon bark

Temperature Hot
Taste Pungent, Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Kidneys, Liver, Spleen
Parts Used Dried stem bark
Role in Hui Yang Jiu Ji Tang
Rou Gui is hot and strong. It is able to restore and revive the Yang, stem rebelliousness, augment the Qi and generate the pulse. It is used in the situation that the Yang is exhausted and Cold invades all three Yin warps.
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Ren Shen
Ren Shen

Ginseng

Temperature Warm
Taste Bitter, Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Lungs, Spleen
Parts Used Dried root
Role in Hui Yang Jiu Ji Tang
Ren Shen Strengthening the Middle Burner helps to manage the distribution of Yang energy without impeding its replenishment. It also serves as as envoy that harmonizes the formula and balance the slightly toxic nature of Prepared aconite。
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Bai Zhu
Bai Zhu

Atractylodes rhizomes

Temperature Warm
Taste Bitter, Sweet
Organ Affinity Spleen, Stomach
Parts Used Dried rhizome
Role in Hui Yang Jiu Ji Tang
Bai Zhu Strengthening the Middle Burner helps to manage the distribution of Yang energy without impeding its replenishment.
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Fu Ling
Fu Ling

Poria-cocos mushrooms

Temperature Neutral
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Kidneys, Lungs, Spleen
Parts Used Dried sclerotium
Role in Hui Yang Jiu Ji Tang
Fu Ling augments the Spleen and Stomach. Strengthening the Middle Burner serves to regulate the dispersal of Yang without hindering its restoration.
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Gan Cao
Gan Cao

Liquorice

Temperature Neutral
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Lungs, Spleen, Stomach
Parts Used Dried root and rhizome
Role in Hui Yang Jiu Ji Tang
Gan Cao Strengthening the Middle Burner helps to manage the distribution of Yang energy without impeding its replenishment. It also serves as as envoy that harmonizes the formula and balance the slightly toxic nature of Prepared aconite。
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Ban Xia
Ban Xia

Crow-dipper rhizomes

Temperature Warm
Taste Pungent
Organ Affinity Lungs, Spleen, Stomach
Parts Used Dried rhizome and tuber
Role in Hui Yang Jiu Ji Tang
In general Ban Xia's main actions are as follows: "Drains Dampness and reduces Phlegm. Reverses the flow of Rebellious Qi. Reduces hardenings and relieves distention."

In the context of Hui Yang Jiu Ji Tang, it is used because it reverses the flow of Rebellious Qi.
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Wu Wei Zi
Wu Wei Zi

Schisandra berries

Temperature Warm
Taste Sour, Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Kidneys, Lungs
Parts Used Dried ripe fruits
Role in Hui Yang Jiu Ji Tang
Wu Wei Zi is sour and astringent. It prevents dispersal of the true Yang. While used together with Ginseng , it acts to generate the pulse. A relatively small dosage is used in the formula. It is to ensure its astringency does not impede the dispersing action of the key herbs. The complementary dynamic between the two assistant herbs, one acrid and sour and the other scurrying and astringent, helps spread Yang and create a pulse.
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She Xiang
She Xiang

Musk

Temperature Warm
Taste Pungent
Organ Affinity Spleen, Heart, Liver
Parts Used Musk gland of the deer
Role in Hui Yang Jiu Ji Tang
She Xiang is acrid and aromatic. It assists in unblocking the vessels. The complementary dynamic between the two assistant herbs, one acrid and sour and the other scurrying and astringent, helps spread Yang and create a pulse.
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Chen Pi
Chen Pi

Tangerine peel

Temperature Warm
Taste Bitter, Pungent
Organ Affinity Lungs, Spleen
Parts Used Dried pericarp of the ripe fruit
Role in Hui Yang Jiu Ji Tang
Chen Pi Strengthening the Middle Burner helps to manage the distribution of Yang energy without impeding its replenishment.
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Safety & Contraindications

Important safety information and precautions for Hui Yang Jiu Ji Tang

This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before using any TCM herbal formula.

Contraindications

This heating and dispersing formula is very strong and should not be used extensively or over a prolonged period. Once warmth has been restored to the limbs, it is recommended to discontinue use.

Herb-Drug Interactions

Like many TCM formulas, Hui Yang Jiu Ji Tang may interact with certain medications. If you are taking any prescription medications, we recommend consulting with a healthcare provider knowledgeable in herb-drug interactions.