Translation

Yellow Earth Decoction

Formula Type

Tonify and Stop Bleeding

Actions

Warm the Yang, strengthen Spleen, nourish blood, stop bleeding

Source

Jin Gui Yao Lue (Eastern Han - approximately 200 AD)

Ingredients

1. Zao Xin Tu18g
2. Sheng Di Huang9g
3. E Jiao9g
4. Bai Zhu9g
5. Gan Cao9g
6. Fu Zi9g
7. Huang Qin9g

Indication

For Spleen Yang deficiency resulting in failure of the Spleen to govern blood. There could be hematochezia, hematemesis or hemoptysis, epistaxis, or abnormal uterine bleeding of pale-red blood. Usually accompanied by cold extremities and wan complexion. The tongue is pale tongue with a white coating. Pulse is submerged, thin, and forceless.

Contraindication

Unknown.