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formula
Zeng Ye Tang
chinese formulae

definition

Zeng Ye Tang = "Increase the Fluids Decoction"
sources: Bensky and Barolet, p. 166.
signs and symptoms: Dry constipation, thirst.
tongue and pulse: Dry, red tongue, and slightly rapid, or a weak, forceful pulse.
indications: Large Intestine Dryness. With the appropriate presentation, this formula may be used in treating conditions conventionally diagnosed as habitual constipation, hemorrhoids, irritable bowel syndrome, aphthous ulcers, hyperthyroid conditions, and the oral side effects from radiation therapy.
cautions and contraindications:
ingredients: dosage for one day:
» 15 grams: scrophularia (xuan shen).
» 12 grams: ophiopogon (mai men dong), fresh rehmannia (sheng di huang).
preparation: Prepare as a decoction. According to the source text, this formula should only be prescribed for acute conditions. If one dose does not induce bowel movement within 12 hours, prescribe Zeng Ye Cheng Qi Tang.
modifications:
» for a peeled tongue with a shiny coating and parched mouth and lips due to severe Stomach Yin Xu (Deficiency), add adenophora (sha shen), polygonatum (yu zhu) and dendrobium (shi hu).
» for bleeding hemorrhoids, take with Huai Hua San.
» for severe constipation, add rhubarb (da huang) and mirabilitum (mang xiao).


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