LONGAN & POLYGONUM
Long Yan Rou/Ye Jiao Teng

 

Euphoriae longana & Polygonum multiflorum

 

 

Long Yan Rou

sweet, warm nourishes qi and Blood, tonifies the Heart and the Spleen

Ye Jiao Teng

sweet, neutral nourishes the Heart, calms shen, nourishes Blood, dredges the meridians, relieves itching


Major therapeutic action
Tonifies the Heart and the Spleen, nourishes Blood, calms shen.

 Dosage
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.

Indications
o  Insomnia, poor memory, palpitation due to Blood deficiency or deficiency of the Heart and the Spleen.

Cautions and contraindications
None noted.
None noted.
Combinations
o  For insomnia, add Ye Jiao Teng/He Huan Pi, Bai Zi Ren/Suan Zao Ren.
o  For palpitation, add Si Jun Zi Tang and Dang Gui, etc.
o  Can be added to Suan Zao Ren Tang for insomnia due to Liver Blood deficiency and Internal Heat caused
by yin deficiency.
o  Can be added to Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan for insomnia due to yin and Blood deficiency.