Bǔ Fèi Ē Jiāo Tāng

Tonify the Lungs Decoction with Ass-Hide Gelatin

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Category: Tonify Lung Yin ⌕ 
Source: Yi Fang Kao  
Actions: Nourish LU yin, clear heat, stop bleeding [Song]
Diagnosis
Tongue: red, scanty coating      Pulse: rapid, thin    Other: 
Patterns: Lung Yin Deficiency, Yin Deficiency Heat 
Indications: Pediatric Lung yin deficiency heat. Cough, wheezing, dry throat, little phlegm or with blood, red tongue with little coating, thin rapid pulse [Song]
Contraindications: 
Description
Name Variations:Bu Fei E Jiao Tang, 补肺阿胶汤, Tonify the Lungs Decoction with Ass-Hide Gelatin,
Herb List: E JiaoNiu Bang ZiGan Cao • Ma Dou Ling • Xing Ren • Nuo Mi
Commentary: Ma Dou Ling is toxic and is no longer in use. This formula is not commonly used.
Related Formulas:
Herbs Cat/Dosage Actions Attributes
E JiaoDonkey Hide Gelatin • 阿胶  Tonify Blood Tonify blood • Stop bleeding • Nourish blood • Nourish yin • Unblock bowels • Moisten dryness increase red blood cell count and hemoglobin • increase absorption of calcium and utilization[18]
Niu Bang ZiBurdock Fruit • 牛蒡子  Release Exterior Wind Heat Clear heat • Release exterior • Ease sore throat • Resolve toxicity • Moisten intestines • Vent rashes • Promote bowel movement Antidiabetic • Antipyretic • Antibiotic • Anti-inflammatory • Diuretic
Gan CaoLicorice Root • 甘草  Tonify Qi Tonify Spleen Qi • Tonify Heart qi • Clear heat • Resolve toxicity • Stop cough • Dispel phlegm • Lubricate lungs • Stop wheezing • Reduce spasm • Relieve pain • Harmonize other herb effects • enters 12 channelsEnters all 12 channels, often serve as envoy in a formula. Hypoglycemic • Antiarrhythmic • Hypertensive • Expectorant • Antidiarrheal • Antiulcer • Hepatoprotective • Immunostimulant • Antitussive • Antiviral • Detox • Demulcent • Anti-inflammatory • Laxative • Emmenagogue • Antimicrobial • Spasmolytic • Corticosteroidal
Ma Dou Ling • •
Xing Ren Ma Dou Ling • Apricot Seeds • 杏仁 Phlegm Cough + Wheezing Stops cough • Calm wheezing • Moisten intestines • Unblock bowelUsed to treat cancer hypotensive, antitussive, antiasthmatic, antineoplastic, bowel lubricant [18]
Nuo Mi • •
King/Chief    ♥ Minister/Deputy      Assistant     ♦ Envoy
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ALERT: Contraindications of each herb - use with caution under these conditions:

E Jiao: SP/ST deficiency, phlegm dampness, diarrhea from cloying herbs • concurrent chills and fever[42]
Niu Bang Zi: Spleen Qi deficiency with loose stools
Gan Cao: High blood pressure • Low potassium • Seaweed • Medications: Gan Cao can interact with various medication. See Pharma Interaction section.
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Xing Ren: Pregnancy • Infants • Diarrhea • Yin deficiency cough
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Notes

 

Bibliography: [3], [8], [9], [14]

Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience.  While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts,  variations may result from the numerous English translations.   Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs.  The information here is strictly for educational purposes. 

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