Formula
Tangkuei Decoction for Frigid Extremities plus Evodia and Fresh Ginger
當歸四逆加吴茱萸生薑湯dang gui si ni jia wu zhu yu sheng jiang tang
1 source
9 herbs·from Shanghan Lun (Treatise on Cold Damage)
In the《Shanghan Lun》tradition, this formula is described for a person who, in addition, has long-standing internal cold. A historical indication, not a modern diagnostic or treatment recommendation.
Source
传统主治(traditional context, not a modern clinical claim):若其人内有久寒者,宜當歸四逆加吳茱萸生薑湯。…
Shanghan Lun (Treatise on Cold Damage)《伤寒论》辨厥阴病脉证并治·當歸四逆加吴茱萸生薑湯(证治条文·宋本352)
References
- Self-authored English rendering of the classical formula name (pinyin + sense translation); not a verbatim excerpt, no modern proprietary source.
Composition
- Chinese Angelica三兩
- Peony Root (Shao yao)三兩
- Licorice二兩
- Rice-paper-plant Pith (Tong cao)二兩
- Cassia Twig (Gui zhi)三兩
- Asarum (Xi xin)三兩
- Fresh Ginger (Sheng jiang)半斤
- Evodia (Wu zhu yu)二升
- Jujube (Da zao)二十五枚
Citations
- Shanghan Lun (Treatise on Cold Damage) · Zhang Zhongjing · 《伤寒论》辨厥阴病脉证并治·當歸四逆加吴茱萸生薑湯(组成·宋本352)Cited from Shanghan Lun (Treatise on Cold Damage) for its composition.
- Shanghan Lun (Treatise on Cold Damage) · Zhang Zhongjing · 《伤寒论》辨厥阴病脉证并治·當歸四逆加吴茱萸生薑湯(证治条文·宋本352);hash 锚含方名/组成唯一上下文片段Cited from Shanghan Lun (Treatise on Cold Damage) for its traditional indications.
- Shanghan Lun (Treatise on Cold Damage) · Zhang Zhongjing · 《伤寒论》辨厥阴病脉证并治·當歸四逆加吴茱萸生薑湯(煎服法·宋本352)Cited from Shanghan Lun (Treatise on Cold Damage) for its preparation & usage.