Formula Formulas that enrich Yin and moisten Dryness

Zeng Ye Tang

增液汤

Also known as:

Increase the Fluids Decoction , Scrophularia and Ophiopogon Combination

Formula Composition

Xuan Shen
Xuan Shen
Di Huang
Di Huang
Mai Dong
Mai Dong
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Deputies
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Formula Properties

Main Actions

  1. Nourishes Yin and Essence
  2. Lubricates Dryness

Patterns Treated

Body Fluids Deficiency, Large Intestine Dryness, Dryness in Large Intestine

Historical Origin

Systematic Differentiation of Warm Pathogen Diseases (1798 AD)

TCM Actions & Uses

Traditional Chinese Medicine properties and applications of Zeng Ye Tang

Main Actions

Nourishes Yin and Essence
Lubricates Dryness

Key TCM Concepts

Zeng Ye Tang is a 3-ingredient Chinese Medicine formula with Ningpo Figwort Roots (Xuan Shen) as a principal ingredient.

 

Invented in 1798 AD, it belongs to the category of formulas that enrich Yin and moisten Dryness. Its main actions are: 1) nourishes Yin and Essence and 2) lubricates Dryness.

 

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 Zeng Ye Tang is used by TCM practitioners to fight patterns like Body Fluids Deficiency, Large Intestine Dryness or Dryness in Large Intestine. From a Western Medicine standpoint, such patterns can give rise to a range of conditions such as constipation, irritable bowel syndrome or hemorrhoids for instance.

TCM Patterns Addressed

  • Body Fluids Deficiency
  • Large Intestine Dryness
  • Dryness in Large Intestine

Common Applications

Constipation Irritable bowel syndrome Hemorrhoids Aphthous ulcers Chronic pancreatis Hyperthyroid

Ingredients in Zeng Ye Tang

Detailed information about each herb in Zeng Ye Tang and their roles

Kings
Deputies
Xuan Shen
Xuan Shen

Ningpo figwort roots

Temperature Cold
Taste Bitter
Organ Affinity Large Intestine, Liver, Stomach
Parts Used Dried rhizome
Role in Zeng Ye 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 Zeng Ye Tang, it is used because it nourishes the Yin and generates Fluids, while moistening what is dried and softening what is hard.
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Di Huang
Di Huang

Unprepared Rehmannia

Temperature Cold
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Kidneys, Liver
Parts Used Prepared dried root tuber
Role in Zeng Ye 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 Zeng Ye Tang, it is used because it nourishes the Yin, clears Heat, and cools the Blood.
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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 Zeng Ye 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 Zeng Ye Tang, it is used because it assists in enriching and moistening the Yin, especially of the Stomach and Intestines.
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Safety & Contraindications

Important safety information and precautions for Zeng Ye Tang

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

Contraindications

Contraindicated for severe Dryness since this formula is not strong enough for such cases.

Herb-Drug Interactions

Like many TCM formulas, Zeng Ye 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.