Formula Formulas that clear Exterior disorders with Interior deficiency

Jia Jian Wei Rui Tang

加减葳蕤汤

Also known as:

Modified Solomon's Seal Decoction

Formula Composition

Yu Zhu
Yu Zhu
Cong Bai
Cong Bai
Jie Geng
Jie Geng
Dan Dou Chi
Dan Dou Chi
Bo He
Bo He
Bai Wei
Bai Wei
Gan Cao
Gan Cao
Da Zao
Da Zao
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King
Main ingredient
Deputies
Assists main
Assistant
Supports
Envoys
Directs formula

Formula Properties

Main Actions

  1. Nourishes the Yin
  2. Clears Heat
  3. Induces Sweating
  4. Releases the Exterior

Historical Origin

Revised Popular Guide to the Discussion of Cold Damage (Qing dynasty)

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TCM Actions & Uses

Traditional Chinese Medicine properties and applications of Jia Jian Wei Rui Tang

Main Actions

Nourishes the Yin
Clears Heat
Induces Sweating
Releases the Exterior

Key TCM Concepts

Jia Jian Wei Rui Tang is a 8-ingredient Chinese Medicine formula with Angular Solomon's Seal Roots (Yu Zhu) as a principal ingredient.

 

Invented in Qing dynasty, it belongs to the category of formulas that clear Exterior disorders with Interior deficiency. Its main actions are: 1) nourishes the Yin and 2) clears Heat.

 

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.

 

From a Western Medicine standpoint, such patterns can give rise to a range of conditions such as common cold, acute tonsilitis or pharyngitis for instance.

Ingredients in Jia Jian Wei Rui Tang

Detailed information about each herb in Jia Jian Wei Rui Tang and their roles

Kings
Deputies
Assistants
Envoys
Yu Zhu
Yu Zhu

Angular solomon's seal roots

Temperature Cold
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Lungs, Stomach
Parts Used Dried rhizome
Role in Jia Jian Wei Rui Tang
Yu Zhu nourishes the Yin of the Lungs and Stomach. It also clears Heat, and generates Body Fluids. It is particularly useful due to its ability to tonify without causing Stagnation. Therefore, it can restore Body Fluids without getting in the way of eliminating pathogens, which more cloying Yin tonics might do.
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Cong Bai
Cong Bai

Scallions

Temperature Warm
Taste Pungent
Organ Affinity Lungs, Stomach
Parts Used Bulb
Role in Jia Jian Wei Rui Tang
In general Cong Bai's main actions are as follows: "Relieves the Exterior and disperses Wind-Cold through sweating. Vitalizes the Yang Qi and disperses Cold. Removes toxicity of swellings."

In the context of Jia Jian Wei Rui Tang, it is used because it gently releases the Exterior and also dispels Wind-Heat..
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Jie Geng
Jie Geng

Platycodon roots

Temperature Neutral
Taste Bitter, Pungent
Organ Affinity Lungs
Parts Used Dried root
Role in Jia Jian Wei Rui Tang
Jie Geng gently releases the Exterior and also dispels Wind-Heat. It can also works as an assistant to spread the Lung Qi to stop the coughing and expel the Phlegm.
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Dan Dou Chi
Dan Dou Chi

Fermented soybeans

Temperature Cool
Taste Bitter, Pungent
Organ Affinity Lungs, Stomach
Parts Used Fermented preparation obtain from the ripe bean
Role in Jia Jian Wei Rui Tang
In general Dan Dou Chi's main actions are as follows: "Relieves the Exterior and scatters Wind, Cold and Heat, especially when there is Yin Deficiency. Relieves stuffy sensation in the chest and irritability."

In the context of Jia Jian Wei Rui Tang, it is used because it releases the Exterior mildly and also dispels Wind-Heat..
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Bo He
Bo He

Wild mint

Temperature Cool
Taste Pungent
Organ Affinity Liver, Lungs
Parts Used Dried aerial parts
Role in Jia Jian Wei Rui Tang
In general Bo He's main actions are as follows: "Relieves the Exterior and disperses Wind-Heat. Clears Wind-Heat from the head, eyes and throat. Allows the release of toxins from the skin. Moves Stagnant Liver Qi"

In the context of Jia Jian Wei Rui Tang, it is used because it gently releases the Exterior and also dispels Wind-Heat..
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Bai Wei
Bai Wei

Swallow-wort roots

Temperature Cold
Taste Bitter, Salty
Organ Affinity Kidneys, Liver, Stomach
Parts Used Dried root and rhizome
Role in Jia Jian Wei Rui Tang
Bai Wei cools the Blood and clears Heat without injuring the Yin. Thus it treats the thirst and irritability.
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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 Jia Jian Wei Rui Tang
Gan Cao helps the key herb, Angular solomon's seal root in moistening the Dryness and harmonizing the actions of the other ingredients.
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Da Zao
Da Zao

Jujube dates

Temperature Warm
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Spleen, Stomach
Parts Used Dried ripe fruit
Role in Jia Jian Wei Rui Tang
Da Zao helps the key herb, Angular solomon's seal root in moistening the Dryness and harmonizing the actions of the other ingredients.
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Safety & Contraindications

Important safety information and precautions for Jia Jian Wei Rui Tang

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

Herb-Drug Interactions

Like many TCM formulas, Jia Jian Wei Rui 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.