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Wen Jing Tang

Evodia & Cinnamon Combination | 温经汤

Also known as:

Warm the Menses Decoction , Flow-Warming Decoction

Wen Jing Tang

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Warms the channels and vessels, Dissipates Cold, Dispels Blood Stasis, Warms the menses, Warms the Uterus, Regulates menstruation, nourishes the Blood

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Formulas that invigorate Blood and dispel Blood Stagnation

Key Ingredients

Gui Zhi, Wu Zhu Yu

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Ingredients in Wen Jing Tang

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Gui Zhi
Gui Zhi

Cinnamon twigs

Temperature Warm
Taste Pungent, Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Lungs, Spleen
Parts Used Dried young branches
Role in Wen Jing Tang
In general Gui Zhi's main actions are as follows: "Adjusts the nutritive Ying and defensive Wei Qi. Relieves the Exterior through sweating. Warms and disperses Cold. Removes obstruction of Yang. Promotes the circulation of Yang Qi in the chest. Regulates and moves blood."

In the context of Wen Jing Tang, it is used because it enters the Food Qi (nutritive Qi) to improve circulation in the Blood vessels and disperse Cold.
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Wu Zhu Yu
Wu Zhu Yu

Evodia fruits

Temperature Hot
Taste Bitter, Pungent
Organ Affinity Spleen, Stomach, Kidneys, Liver
Parts Used Dried nearly ripe fruit
Role in Wen Jing Tang
Wu Zhu Yu is acrid, bitter, and heating. It enters the Liver and Kidney Channels to disperse Cold and stop pain.
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Dang Gui
Dang Gui

Dong quai

Temperature Warm
Taste Pungent, Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Liver, Spleen
Parts Used Dried root
Role in Wen Jing Tang
Dang Gui nourishes and invigorates Blood, which is necessary because the obstruction of the Uterus by Cold prevents new Blood from taking its proper place there. It also regulates the menstruation, tonifies the Yin and regulates the Liver.
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Chuan Xiong
Chuan Xiong

Szechuan lovage roots

Temperature Warm
Taste Pungent
Organ Affinity Gallbladder, Liver, Pericardium
Parts Used Dried rhizome
Role in Wen Jing Tang
In general Chuan Xiong's main actions are as follows: "Regulates and moves the Blood. Relieves Wind-Cold and pain. Circulates the Qi in the Upper Burner, relieving headaches."

In the context of Wen Jing Tang, it is used because it invigorates and nourishes the Blood, unblocks Blood Stagnation and regulates the menses.
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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 Wen Jing Tang
Bai Shao nourishes and invigorates Blood, which is necessary because the obstruction of the Uterus by Cold prevents new Blood from taking its proper place there. It also regulates the menstruation, tonifies the Yin and regulates the Liver.
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Mu Dan Pi
Mu Dan Pi

Mudan peony bark

Temperature Cool
Taste Bitter, Pungent
Organ Affinity Heart, Kidneys, Liver
Parts Used Root barks
Role in Wen Jing Tang
Mu Dan Pi dispels Blood Stagnation and facilitates the menses, clear any Empty Heat which might arise from Blood Deficiency
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Sheng Jiang
Sheng Jiang

Fresh ginger

Temperature Warm
Taste Pungent
Organ Affinity Lungs, Spleen, Stomach
Parts Used Fresh root
Role in Wen Jing Tang
Sheng Jiang tonifies Qi and harmonizes the Spleen and Stomach to strengthen the source of production and transformation so that Yang can produce Yin and the Blood may not be Deficient.
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Dang Shen
Dang Shen

Codonopsis roots

Temperature Neutral
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Lungs, Spleen
Parts Used Dried root
Role in Wen Jing Tang
Dang Shen tonifies Qi and harmonizes the Spleen and Stomach to strengthen the source of production and transformation so that Yang can produce Yin and the Blood may not be Deficient.
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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 Wen Jing Tang
Mai Dong nourishes the Blood, tonifies the Yin, and regulates the Liver. In this formula, together with Donkey-hide gelatin, they focus on nourishing the Yin, moistening Dryness, and clearing Heat from Deficiency.
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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 Wen Jing Tang
Ban Xia tonifies Qi and harmonizes the Spleen and Stomach to strengthen the source of production and transformation so that Yang can produce Yin and the Blood may not be Deficient. It also harmonizes the Uterus via the Stomach channel to which it is connected through the Penetrating Meridian.
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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 Wen Jing Tang
Gan Cao tonifies Qi and harmonizes the Spleen and Stomach to strengthen the source of production and transformation so that Yang can produce Yin and the Blood may not be Deficient. It also harmonizes the actions of the various herbs in the formula.
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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 Wen Jing Tang
E Jiao nourishes the Blood, tonifies the Yin, and regulates the Liver. In this formula, together with Dwarf lilyturf root, they focus on nourishing the Yin, moistening Dryness, and clearing Heat from Deficiency.
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Usage & Safety

How to use this formula and important safety information

Important Medical Disclaimer

The information provided here is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice or to replace consultation with a qualified healthcare professional. This formula is a dietary supplement and has not been evaluated by the FDA. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, have a medical condition, or are taking other medications. Discontinue use and consult your healthcare provider if you experience any adverse reactions.

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Modern Usage

Wen Jing Tang is a TCM formula designed for women's health. Originating from the classic text "Jing Gui Yao Lue" (Synopsis of Prescriptions of the Golden Chamber), this formula was developed by the esteemed physician Zhang Zhongjing during the late Han dynasty (2nd century A.D).

In TCM, Wen Jing Tang is used to warm the channels and dispel Cold, eliminate Blood Stasis, and nourish the Blood. By warming the menses, nourishing blood, promoting circulation, and reducing Blood Stagnation, Wen Jing Tang helps to alleviate cramps, reduce pain, and regulate the menstrual cycle.

Cautions & Warnings

Although this formula is typically safe for most individuals, it may cause side effects in some people. Pregnant women, nursing mothers, postpartum women, and those with liver disease should use the formula with caution.

As with any Chinese herbal remedy, it is advisable to seek guidance from a qualified TCM practitioner before beginning treatment.

TCM Properties

Traditional Chinese Medicine characteristics and actions of this formula

Important Medical Disclaimer

The information provided here is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice or to replace consultation with a qualified healthcare professional. This formula is a dietary supplement and has not been evaluated by the FDA. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, have a medical condition, or are taking other medications. Discontinue use and consult your healthcare provider if you experience any adverse reactions.

This is just partial information on the formula's TCM properties. More detailed information is available on the formula's dedicated page

Formula Category

Formulas that invigorate Blood and dispel Blood Stagnation

Main Actions

  • Warms the Uterus and vessels
  • Nourishes Blood
  • Dispels Cold
  • Dispels Blood Stagnation

Formula Origin

Essentials from the Golden Cabinet (220 AD )

Formula Description

Wen Jing Tang is a 12-ingredient Chinese Medicine formula with Cinnamon Twigs (Gui Zhi) and Evodia Fruits (Wu Zhu Yu) as principal ingredients.

 

Invented in 220 AD, it belongs to the category of formulas that invigorate Blood and dispel Blood Stagnation. Its main actions are: 1) warms the Uterus and vessels and 2) nourishes 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 Wen Jing Tang is used by TCM practitioners to fight patterns like Cold in the Uterus, Qi And Blood Stagnation or Full Cold in the Directing and Penetraing Vessels. From a Western Medicine standpoint, such patterns can give rise to a range of conditions such as menstrual cramps, late menstruation or menopausal syndrome for instance.