E Jiao Ji Zi Huang Tang  阿胶鸡子黃汤
Ass-Hide Gelation and Egg Decoction

Tradition:

TCM

Source / Author:

Revised Popular Guide to the Discussion of Cold-induced Disorders (Chong Ding Tong Su Shang Han Lun)

Herb Name E Jiao (Ass hide gelatin) Ji Zi Huang (Egg Yolk) Sheng Di Huang (Rehmannia) Bai Shao (Chinese Peony) Zhi Gan Cao (fried Licorice) Gou Teng (Uncaria) Shi Jue Ming (Abalone shell) Mu Li (Oyster shell) Fu Shen (Poria core) Luo Shi Teng (Trachelospermum)

Latin Equus asinus Gallus vitellus Rehmannia glutinosa Paeonia lactiflora Glycyrrhiza uralensis Uncaria sinensis Concha Haliotus Concha Ostrea Poria cocos Trachelospermum jasminoides Amount 6 grams 2 (in number) 12 grams 9 grams 2 grams 6 grams 15 grams 12 grams 12 grams 9 grams

Preparation:

Decoct the shells for 30–45 minutes before adding the herbs. After straining, dissolve in the Gelatin and stir in the Egg Yolks.

Function:

Nourishes Yin and Blood, Settles Wind

Use:

Deep red tongue without coating, thin and rapid pulse.
1. Vertigo
2. Dizziiness
3. Tinnitus
4. Parkinson’s Disease
5. Cerebral Embolism
5. Sequelae of Encephalitis or Merningitis.

Dose:

The above is taken over the course of the day in three equal doses.

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

1. Qi deficiency, add Ginseng
2. Parkinson’s Disease, replace Rehmannia Sheng Di Huang with Rehmannia Shu Di Huang, and add Ophiopogon Mai Men Dong.
3. Spasms and Shaking add Gastrodia Tian ma.

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