Formula

Yì Wèi Tāng

Benefit the Stomach Decoction | 益胃汤

Also known as:

The Stomach Tonic Decoction

Yì Wèi Tāng

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Generates Body Fluids, Supplies Stomach and Lung Yin, Benefits the Stomach

Category

Formulas that nourish Yin and tonify

Key Ingredients

Di Huang, Mai Dong

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Ingredients in Yì Wèi Tāng

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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 Yì Wèi Tāng
Sheng Di Huang is sweet, cooling and moistening. It addresses both the root (Yin Deficiency) and the branch (internal Heat) of the pattern this formula targets.
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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 Yì Wèi Tāng
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 Yi Wei Tang, it is used because it is sweet, cooling and moistening. It is used both for Yin Deficiency and internal Heat.
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Bei Sha Shen
Bei Sha Shen

Glehnia roots

Temperature Cool
Taste Bitter, Sweet
Organ Affinity Lungs, Stomach
Parts Used Dried root
Role in Yì Wèi Tāng
Bei Sha Shen enters the Stomach Channel. It directs the action of the king herbs more specifically to the Stomach.
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Yu Zhu
Yu Zhu

Angular solomon's seal roots

Temperature Cold
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Lungs, Stomach
Parts Used Dried rhizome
Role in Yì Wèi Tāng
In general Yu Zhu's main actions are as follows: "Nourishes the Yin of the Lung and Stomach. Generates Fluids and extinguishes Wind. Stop thirsty."

In the context of Yi Wei Tang, it is used because it directs the actions of the king herbs specifically to the Stomach.
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Bing Tang
Bing Tang

Rock sugar

Temperature Neutral
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Spleen, Lungs
Parts Used The whole thing
Role in Yì Wèi Tāng
Bing Tang moistens the Lungs and strengthen the Stomach. It is a primarily sweet substance for moderating the actions of the other herbs.
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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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Cautions & Warnings

Yi Wei Tang is typically safe for most individuals, but it can lead to side effects in some cases. Pregnant, nursing, or postpartum women, as well as those with liver conditions, should use this formula cautiously and preferably under professional supervision.

As with any Chinese herbal remedy, it is advisable to seek guidance from a qualified Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioner before beginning treatment with this formula.

TCM Properties

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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 nourish Yin and tonify

Main Actions

  • Strengthen the Stomach
  • Creates Body Fluids

Formula Origin

Systematic Differentiation of Warm Pathogen Diseases (1798 AD)

Formula Description

Yi Wei Tang is a 5-ingredient Chinese Medicine formula with Unprepared Rehmannia (Sheng Di Huang) and Dwarf Lilyturf Roots (Mai Dong) as principal ingredients.

 

Invented in 1798 AD, it belongs to the category of formulas that nourish Yin and tonify. Its main actions are: 1) strengthen the Stomach and 2) creates Body Fluids.

 

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 Yi Wei Tang is used by TCM practitioners to fight patterns like Stomach Yin Deficiency. From a Western Medicine standpoint, such patterns can give rise to a range of conditions such as chronic gastritis or diabetes for instance.