State/School

Pacific College Comps

Translation

Tangkuei Decoction for Frigid Extremities

Formula Type

Warm the Channels and Disperse Cold

Actions

Warm the channels, disperse cold, nourish blood, and unblock the blood vessels

Source

Shang Han Lun (Eastern Han - approximately 200 AD)

Ingredients

1. Dang Gui9g
2. Shao Yao9g
3. Gui Zhi9g
4. Xi Xin6g
5. Zhi Gan Cao6g
6. Da Zao25 pieces
7. Mu Tong6g

Indication

Cold in the channels with blood deficiency. Chronic cold hands and feet. Besides a subjective feeling of cold, the patient's extremities will feel cold to the touch. Tongue is pale with a white coating. Pulse is submerged, thin or almost imperceptible.

Contraindication

1. Easily injures the fluids - use with caution during spring and summer, or in warm climates.
2. Do not use where there is Yin deficiency fire.