Angelica and Eucommia Support Formula
Yao tong pian
Kan Traditionals
Supplements Kidney Yang, disperses Wind Cold Damp invasion, nourishes Blood, warms the channels and disperses Blood stasis.
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- Herb: Dong quai root, Eucommia bark, White atractylodes rhizome, Psoralea fruit, Achyranthes root, Chinese dodder seed, Sichuan teasel root, Chinese quince fruit, Frankincense resin, Pubescent angelica root, Notopterygium root and rhizome, Chinese cinnamon twig
- Herb (Pinyin): Dang gui shen, Du zhong, Bai zhu, Bu gu zhi, Huai niu xi, Tu si zi, Xu duan, Mu gua, Ru xiang, Du huo, Qiang huo, Gui zhi
- Pattern: Kidney Yang deficiency, Wind Cold Damp invasion, Blood deficiency, Blood stasis, Wind Cold Damp Bi
- Actions: Disperse Wind Cold Damp in Channels, Warm the Channels and Disperse Blood stasis, Tonify and Warm Kidney Yang, Nourish Blood, Benefit Sinews and Bones
- Indications: Supports healthy sinews and bones, Occasional low back and knee weakness, Occasional slow gait or stiffness in the lumbar area, Occasional weakened tendons due to overwork or exercise, Excellent for the elderly
- Contraindications: Due to the Yang-warming nature of this formula, it may not be appropriate for Kidney Yin deficiency with Heat signs., Use with caution during pregnancy.
- Tongue: Pale, purple, thin, white, possibly wet coat.
- Pulse: Fine, wiry and possibly choppy.
Angelica and Eucommia Support Formula was originally created to address stagnation in the low back due to deficiency of Kidney Yang. It has been modified to broaden the scope, including instances of concurrent Bi pattern: Wind, Damp or Cold invasion.
This formula warms and disperses, while supplementing Kidney Yang, providing the support needed to gradually return suppleness and a healthy warmth to the low back and joints. This counters the chill that may have settled in these areas, especially in the winter months, or during the passage of many years. Angelica and Eucommia Support Formula focuses not only on supporting Kidney Yang, but also on nourishing the Blood, removing Cold and Damp to warm the channels and eliminate Blood stasis. Additionally, it strengthens the Liver, sinews and bones to support the suppleness of limbs and joints. It is moderate enough to be used safely for long periods of time as a general tonic, and is also excellent support for the elderly.
The chief herb in this formula, Dong quai root, tonifies and invigorates the Blood while dispersing Cold. Eucommia bark tonifies the Liver and Kidneys, benefits sinews and bones, aids in promoting the smooth flow of Qi and Blood, and calms Liver Yang rising. Sichuan teasel root tonifies the Liver and Kidneys, invigorates Blood, breaks up stagnation, supports healthy sinews and bones, strengthens low back and knees, and addresses occasional stiffness in the joints and weakness in the legs from Liver and Kidney deficiency. Achyranthes root invigorates Blood, dispels Blood stasis, tonifies Liver and Kidneys, and strengthens the sinews and bones, working in concert with Eucommia bark.
Chinese dodder seed tonifies the Yang, augments the Yin, and secures the Essence. Psoralea fruit warmly tonifies Kidney and Spleen, fortifies the Yang, and stabilizes the Essence. White atractylodes rhizome strengthens the Spleen and dries Dampness.
Of the herbs added to address Cold Damp invasion, Notopterygium root and rhizome and Pubescent angelica root disperse Cold, unblock Obstruction, and alleviate stagnation, while Chinese quince fruit and Frankincense resin both relax the sinews and unblock the channels. Chinese quince fruit also transforms Dampness, and Frankincense resin invigorates the Blood and alleviates stagnation. Chinese cinnamon twig warms the channels and disperses Cold.
All of the herbs from the classical formula were retained, with the exception of Cibotium rhizome (Gou Ji), which is not available due to federal regulatory restrictions and is replaced with Chinese dodder seed; both herbs tonify the Kidneys and Liver. Cibotium expels Wind and Damp, while Chinese dodder seed tonifies Yang and Yin to deeply nourish the Root, making it an excellent substitution.
Combine with Four Substances to address stronger underlying Blood deficiency. Combine with Invigorate Stasis or Invigorate the Collaterals for stronger invigoration of Blood stasis.
ORIGINS AND DEVELOPMENT
Yao Tong Pian.