HERB FORMULAS

ER XIAN TANG

English: Two Immortals Decoction
Also Known As: Decoction of Curculigo and Epimediium

HERBS AND ACTIONS

Pharmaceutical Latin
Pin Yin
Dosage
Actions
Rz. Curculiginis Xian Mao 6-15g Tonifies the Kidneys, strengthens Yang, expels Cold, eliminates Dampness and strengthens bones and sinews.
 With Yin Yang Huo, accentuates the effects of the herb.
Hb. Epimedii Yin Yang Huo 9-15g Tonifies Kidneys, strengthens Yang, dispels Wind-Cold-Damp, tonifies Yin and Yang, restrains Ascendant Liver Yang and strengthens sinews and bones.
Rx. Morindae Ba Ji Tian 6-9g Tonifies the Kidneys,strengthens Yang, strengthens sinews and bones, disperses Wind and expels Damp-Cold.
Rx. Angelicae Sinensis Dang Gui 6-12g Tonifies, invigorates and harmonizes Blood, regulates menses, disperses Cold, moistens Intestine, unblocks bowels, reduces swelling, expels pus, generates flesh and alleviates pain.
Cx. Phellodendri Huang Bai 4-9g Drains Damp-Heat, especially from the Lower Jiao, drains Kidney Fire, drains Fire and relieves toxicity.
With Zhi Mu, for Yin Deficiency fever with steaming bones and night sweats.
Rz. Anemarrhenae Zhi Mu 4-9g Clears Heat from the Qi Stage, clears Heat from the Lung and Stomach, drains Fire, nourishes Yin, moistens Dryness, generates fluids and clears Heat.

FORMULA ACTIONS

  • Replenishes Kidney Yin and Yang
  • Purges Fire
  • Regulates the Chong and Ren.

SYNDROMES

  • Yin and Yang Deficiencies
  • Disharmony between the Chong and Ren Channels

CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS

  • Amenorrhea
  • Irregular Menstruation
  • Hot flashes
  • Dizziness
  • Tinnitus
  • Night sweats
  • Perspiration
  • Nervousness
  • Muscular flaccidity
  • Fatigue
  • Cold feet
  • Lassitude
  • Frequent, clear urine
  • Irritability
  • Headache
  • Palpitations
  • Insomnia
  • T: Pale
  • C: Thin and white
  • P: Thready and rapid

TREATS

  • Hypertension
  • Psoriasis
  • Irregular menstruation
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Hypofunction of the pituitary
  • Menopause
  • Chronic glomerulonephritis
  • Nephritis
  • Pyonephritis
  • Polycystic kidneys
  • Urinary tract infection
  • Renal vascular disease
  • Urticaria
  • Dermatosclerosis
  • Lupus erythematosis

CONTRAINDICATIONS AND HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

NOTES

MODIFICATIONS

For psoriasis: For menstruation with dark blood:
+ Rx. Paeoniae Rubrae Chi Shao + Flos Carthami Hong Hua
+ Rx. Rehmanniae
+ Sm. Persicae
+ Fr. Ligustri Lucidi Nu Zhen Zi + Flos Campsis Ling Xiao Hua
+ Hb. Ecliptae Mo Han Lian For menstruation with abdominal pain:
or + Rx. Paeoniae Albae Bai Shao
+ 12g Cx. Moutan Radicis Mu Dan Pi
+ Rz. Corydalis
+ 12g Hb. Cistanches Rou Cong Rong + Rx. Linderae Wu Yao
+ 10g Poria
For lumbar and knee pain:
+ 10g Sm. Cuscutae Tu Si Zi
+ Cx. Eucommiae
+ 15g Rx. Polygoni Multiflori
 + Rx. Achyranthis Bidentatae Niu Xi
+ 15g Rx. Salviae Miltiorrhizae Dan Shen
For abdominal Cold and pain:
+ Rz. Cibotii
 + Rz. Cyperi Xiang Fu
or
 + Excr. Trogopterori Wu Ling Zhi
+ 15g Rx. Rehmanniae Shu Di Huang + Pollen Typhae Pu Huang
+ 12g Rx. Paeoniae Rubrae Chi Shao    
+ 12g Rx. Paeoniae Albae Bai Shao    
+ 12g Hb. Leonuri Yi Mu Cao    
+ 15g Rx. Polygoni Multiflori He Shou Wu    
+ 15g Rz. Polygonati Yu Zhu    
+ 12g Sm. Cuscutae Tu Si Zi    
+ 9g. Fr. Xanthii Cang Er Zi    
+ Four Things Decoction Si Wu Tang