SCROPHULARIA, OPHIOPOGON & REHMANNIA
Zeng Ye Tang
Rehmannia glutinosa, Scrophularia ningpoensis, Ophiopogon japonicus
Sheng Di |
sweet, bitter, neutral | Supplements Blood, nourishes yin |
Xuan Shen |
bitter, sweet, salty, cold |
Clears Heat, nourishes yin, benefits the throat, dissolves nodules |
Mai Dong |
sweet, slightly bitter, slightly cold | Clears Heat, nourishes yin, moistens the Lung, nourishes the Stomach, clears Heat, eliminates vexation, moistens and relaxes the bowels |
Major therapeutic action
Generates fluids, moistens dryness and unblocks the bowels.
Differentiation
Run Chang Wan: a mild oily laxative for patterns without heat or fever.
Indications
* This formula is used for the constipation that often accompanies fluid depletion and dryness with slight
fever. also used in the aftermath of a febrile illness with lingering sweats, tidal fever, restlessness and
insomnia.
* Generalised gastrointestinal dryness that accompanies disorders such as Sjogren’s syndrome, and the oral
side effects of radiotherapy.
* With the appropriate key symptoms, this formula can be used to treat habitual constipation, the sequelae
of febrile illnesses, irritable bowel syndrome, and haemorrhoids.
Key symptoms for use
* constipation
* thirst, dry mouth
* dry red tongue
* rapid possibly weak pulse
* For chronic constipation with dry stools and low-grade fever, combine with Liu Wei Di Huang Wan.
* For restlessness, irritability, insomnia and sweats in the aftermath of a febrile illness, with Zhi Mu & Huang Bo.
The typical proportion when added to a constitutional formula is 6:1 formula to addition (15 grams in 75-90) grams of formula). If a stronger effect is desired more can be added. When used alone the dose is three grams twice daily.
Cautions and contraindications
Not suitable for long-term use if used alone.
Contraindicated during pregnancy.