Huáng Lóng Tāng

黄龙汤

Yellow Dragon Decoction

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Category: Clear Heat, Tonify Yuan Qi ⌕ 
Subcategory: Tonify Yuan Qi  Source:  
Actions: Clear heat, tonify Qi and Blood, relieve constipation[31]
Diagnosis
Tongue:       Pulse:    Other: 
Patterns: Large Intestine dryness, Qi and Blood Deficiency 
Indications: intestinal dry heat with Qi and Blood deficiency, Yang Ming Fu syndrome, constipation, intestinal obstruction, chronic bacterial dysentery, diarrhea
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Description
Name Variations: Huang Long Tang, 黄龙汤, Yellow Dragon Decoction,
Herb List: Da HuangMang XiaoZhi ShiHou PoRen ShenDang GuiJie GengSheng JiangDa ZaoGan Cao
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Related Formulas: Da Cheng Qi Tang, Ma Zi Ren Wan, Huang Long Tang, Tao He Cheng Qi Tang, Tiao Wei Cheng Qi Tang

Herbs Cat/Dosage Actions Attributes
Ren Shen • 
Ginseng •  人参
Tonify Qi Tonify yuan qi • Tonify lung qi • Tonify heart qi • Calms Shen • Stop thirst • Helps impotence • Treats qi collapse • Tonify Spleen • Generate fluid • Stop thirst • Strengthen anti-pathogenic qi • Can go to all 5 zang organsUnlike Huang Qi, Ren Shen is adaptogenic and may be used by people with autoimmune disorders. adaptogen • anti-aging • anticoagulant • antiplatelet • antioxidant • adrenalcortical • immunity booster • anti-inflammatory • antidepressant • hepatoprotective • stimulant
Fu Zi • 
Process Aconite Daughter Root • 附子
Warm Interior Expel Cold Restore devastated yang • Warm channels • Warms interior cold • Relief pain • Strengthen Ming Men fireDao Di: Si Chuan • Herbs from the same plant: Fu Zi • Tian Xiong • Wu Tou • Chuan Wu • Cao WuZhi Chuan Wu Anodyne • Analgesic • Anti-inflammatory • Antipyretic • Mild sedative
King/Chief    ♥ Minister/Deputy      Assistant     ♦ Envoy
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ALERT: Contraindications of each herb - use with caution under these conditions:
Ren Shen: Blood thinner medication • Diabetes medication • Blood pressure medication • Caffeine • Yin deficiency • Stagnant fire • Hypertension • Bleeding disorders • Pain in chest • Excess heat • food: onion, garlic, radishes, tea, turnips
Fu Zi: Soy sauce • Millet • Pregnancy • False cold, true heat • Incompatible with: Bai Ji, Bai Lian, Ban Xia, Chuan Bei Mu, Gua Lou Pi, Gua Lou Ren, Gua Lou Shi, Tian Hua Fen, Zhe Bei MuCao Wu is antagonized by Xi Jiao
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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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