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Liang Di Tang

两地汤

Also known as:

Two 'Di' Decoction

Formula Composition

Di Huang
Di Huang
Xuan Shen
Xuan Shen
Mai Dong
Mai Dong
Di Gu Pi
Di Gu Pi
Bai Shao
Bai Shao
E Jiao
E Jiao
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King
Main ingredient

Formula Properties

Main Actions

  1. Nourishes Yin
  2. Cools Blood
  3. Stop bleeding

Patterns Treated

Heat in the Blood, Kidney Yin Deficiency, Kidney-Deficiency, Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency causing Heat in the Blood

Historical Origin

Fu Qing Zhu's Gynecology (1826 AD )

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TCM Actions & Uses

Traditional Chinese Medicine properties and applications of Liang Di Tang

Main Actions

Nourishes Yin
Cools Blood
Stop bleeding

Key TCM Concepts

Liang Di Tang is a 6-ingredient Chinese Medicine formula with Unprepared Rehmannia (Sheng Di Huang) as a principal ingredient.

 

Invented in 1826 AD, it belongs to the category of formulas that nourish Yin and tonify. Its main actions are: 1) nourishes Yin and 2) cools Blood.

 

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 Liang Di Tang is used by TCM practitioners to fight patterns like Heat in the Blood, Kidney Yin Deficiency or Kidney-Deficiency. From a Western Medicine standpoint, such patterns can give rise to a range of conditions such as early menstruation, abnormal uterine bleeding or prolonged periods for instance.

TCM Patterns Addressed

  • Heat in the Blood
  • Kidney Yin Deficiency
  • Kidney-Deficiency
  • Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency causing Heat in the Blood

Common Applications

Early menstruation Abnormal uterine bleeding Prolonged periods Intermenstrual bleeding

Ingredients in Liang Di Tang

Detailed information about each herb in Liang Di Tang and their roles

Kings
Di Huang
Di Huang

Unprepared Rehmannia

Temperature Cold
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Kidneys, Liver
Parts Used Prepared dried root tuber
Role in Liang Di Tang
In general Sheng Di Huang's main actions are as follows: "Expels Heat by Cooling Blood. Tonifies Yin by promoting Fluid production. Soothes the Heart by calming Blazing Fire. Cools and nourishes."

In the context of Liang Di Tang, it is used because it nourishes Yin, cools Blood and therefore stops bleeding.
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Xuan Shen
Xuan Shen

Ningpo figwort roots

Temperature Cold
Taste Bitter
Organ Affinity Large Intestine, Liver, Stomach
Parts Used Dried rhizome
Role in Liang Di Tang
In general Xuan Shen's main actions are as follows: "Expels true or Internal Heat and cools the Blood. Tonifies the Yin. Reduces inflammations and drains Fire toxicity. Reduces hard nodules, especially associated with the lymph."

In the context of Liang Di Tang, it is used because it nourishes Yin, cools Blood and therefore stops bleeding.
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Mai Dong
Mai Dong

Dwarf lilyturf roots

Temperature Cool
Taste Bitter, Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Lungs, Stomach
Parts Used Dried root tuber
Role in Liang Di Tang
In general Mai Dong's main actions are as follows: "Replenishes Yin Essence and promotes secretions. Lubricates and nourishes the Stomach. Soothes the Lung. Nourishes the Heart."

In the context of Liang Di Tang, it is used because it nourishes Yin.
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Di Gu Pi
Di Gu Pi

Goji tree root bark

Temperature Cold
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Kidneys, Liver, Lungs
Parts Used Dried root bark
Role in Liang Di Tang
In general Di Gu Pi's main actions are as follows: "Clears Yin Deficient Heat;. Clears Lung Heat and stops cough. Cools the Blood when there is reckless movement of Blood. Drains Fire when Kidney Water is unable to control Fire."

In the context of Liang Di Tang, it is used because it clears Empty Heat.
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Bai Shao
Bai Shao

White peony roots

Temperature Neutral
Taste Bitter, Sour
Organ Affinity Liver, Spleen
Parts Used Dried root
Role in Liang Di Tang
Bai Shao nourishes Blood, which helps to nourish Yin. It also calms Blood and therefore helps to stop bleeding
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E Jiao
E Jiao

Donkey-hide gelatin

Temperature Neutral
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Kidneys, Liver, Lungs
Parts Used Solid glue prepared from the dried or fresh skin of donkeys
Role in Liang Di Tang
E Jiao nourishes Blood, which helps to nourish Yin. It also calms Blood and therefore helps to stop bleeding
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Safety & Contraindications

Important safety information and precautions for Liang Di 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, Liang Di 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.