Chi Shi Zhi Yu Yu Liang Tang
Star赤石脂禹余粮汤 (Halloysitum and Limonite Decoction)
Source: Shang Han Lun — Zhang Zhong-Jing (Eastern Han, c. 220)
Last updated October 1, 2026
Description
Chi Shi Zhi Yu Yu Liang Tang (Halloysitum and Limonite Decoction), from the Shang Han Lun (Discussion of Cold-Induced Disorders) by Zhang Zhong-Jing — a variation of Tao Hua Tang.
Actions: Binds the Intestines; Stops diarrhea.
Presentation: Chronic diarrhea with uncontrollable bowel movements.
Source: Chen JK, Chen TT. Chinese Herbal Formulas and Applications: Pharmacological Effects & Clinical Research. Art of Medicine Press, 2009, p. 788.
Composition
| Herb | Amount | % | Role | Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Chi Shi Zhi
fen sui (pulverized); as printed: Chi Shi Zhi, fen sui (pulverized) (Halloysitum Rubrum) 48g [30g]
|
30g | 50% | — | |
|
Yu Yu Liang
fen sui (pulverized); as printed: Yu Yu Liang, fen sui (pulverized) (Limonitum) 48g [30g]
|
30g | 50% | — |
Dui Yao — Core Herb Pairs
The classical two-herb combinations at the heart of this formula, as recorded on the herbs' own pages — each pair has an action neither herb has alone.
Two heavy, astringent minerals bind the lower burner together, stopping chronic, incontinent diarrhea that has not responded to regulating the middle.
Not for diarrhea with an unresolved pathogen or accumulation.
Energetics dose-weighted
The formula's overall nature, taste balance and channel reach, weighted by each herb's dose. Classical formulas often pair warm and cool herbs on purpose, so a net figure summarises the mix — it doesn't describe every herb in it.
Nature
Net neutral (0.00)
From 100% of the weighed grams.
Grams by band: cool 50%, warm 50%.
Pairs warm and cool. 50% of the weighed grams are warm or hot and 50% cool or cold — the net is their average, not the whole story.
Taste
- sweet 75%
- sour 25%
From 100% of the weighed grams.
Channels reached
- Large intestine 100%
- Stomach 100%
Share of the grams entering each channel, from 100% of the weighed grams.
Dose-weighted from each herb's recorded nature, taste and channels (missing values are left out, never counted as neutral). It describes the composition — it is not a recommendation.
Preparation
Source: cook in 6 cups [1,200 mL] of water down to 2 cups (400 mL); take warm and strained in three equal doses. Today may be decocted at the bracketed doses.
Relationships
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Formula family
Full herb lists
- Zhen Ling Dan = this formula + Dai Zhe Shi, Zi Shi Ying, Mo Yao, Ru Xiang, Wu Ling Zhi and Zhu Sha
Each entry reads as the larger formula written out: “+” adds its other catalogue cores, then the herbs none of them hold. A catalogue formula counts as a core only when at least 80% of its herbs are present, no more than 1 is absent, and the absent herb is not its chief.
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Match score combines dosage-weighted composition (cosine, 70%) with shared-herb overlap (Jaccard, 30%).
Traditional formula information is for educational purposes only. Herbal formulas should be prescribed by a qualified practitioner — dosages and combinations are individualized and can interact with medications.
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