E Jiao Ji Zi Huang Tang
Star阿胶鸡子黄汤 (Ass-Hide Gelatin and Egg Yolk Decoction)
Source: Tong Su Shang Han Lun — Yu Gen-Chu (Qing)
Last updated October 1, 2026
Description
E Jiao Ji Zi Huang Tang (Ass-Hide Gelatin and Egg Yolk Decoction), from the Tong Su Shang Han Lun (Plain Version of Discussion of Cold-Induced Disorders) by Yu Gen-Chu.
Actions: Nourishes yin and tonifies blood; Softens the Liver and extinguishes Liver wind.
Presentation: Liver wind rising due to pathogenic heat damaging yin and blood: muscle spasms and cramps, weakness and paralysis of the hands and feet, dizziness, vertigo, a deep red tongue body with a scanty tongue coating, and a fine, rapid pulse.
Cautions:
- Contraindicated for excess Liver fire without yin deficiency.
Source: Chen JK, Chen TT. Chinese Herbal Formulas and Applications: Pharmacological Effects & Clinical Research. Art of Medicine Press, 2009, p. 1007.
Composition
| Herb | Amount | % | Role | Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
E Jiao
yang (melted) and chong fu (taken drenched); as printed: E Jiao (Colla Corii Asini) 6g
|
6g | 7.25% | Jun (Chief) | nourishes yin, tonifies blood, sedates Liver wind and yang |
|
Ji Zi Huang
pre-decocted; printed dose 2 yolks (no single modern dose); as printed: Ji Zi Huang (Galli Vitellus) 2 yolks
|
g | — | Jun (Chief) | nourishes yin, tonifies blood, sedates Liver wind and yang |
|
Sheng Di Huang
as printed: Di Huang (Radix Rehmanniae) 12g
|
12g | 14.49% | Chen (Deputy) | nourishes yin and blood, softens the Liver |
|
Bai Shao
as printed: Bai Shao (Radix Paeoniae Alba) 9g
|
9g | 10.87% | Chen (Deputy) | nourishes yin and blood, softens the Liver |
|
Gan Cao
as printed: Zhi Gan Cao (Radix et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae Praeparata cum Melle) 1.8g
|
1.8g | 2.17% | Chen (Deputy) | nourishes yin and blood, softens the Liver |
|
Gou Teng
as printed: Gou Teng (Ramulus Uncariae cum Uncis) 6g
|
6g | 7.25% | Zuo (Assistant) | sedates Liver yang and extinguishes wind |
|
Shi Jue Ming
chu (pestled); as printed: Shi Jue Ming (Concha Haliotidis) 15g
|
15g | 18.12% | Zuo (Assistant) | sedates Liver yang and extinguishes wind |
|
Mu Li
chu (pestled); as printed: Mu Li (Concha Ostreae) 12g
|
12g | 14.49% | Zuo (Assistant) | sedates Liver yang and extinguishes wind |
|
Fu Shen
as printed: Fu Shen (Poria Pararadicis) 12g
|
12g | 14.49% | Zuo (Assistant) | calms the shen |
|
Luo Shi Teng
as printed: Luo Shi Teng (Caulis Trachelospermi) 9g
|
9g | 10.87% | Shi (Envoy) | opens collaterals and relaxes muscles and tendons |
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 nature not shown: the chief herb (Ji Zi Huang) has no dose in grams.
From 100% of the weighed grams.
Grams by band: cold 33%, cool 44%, neutral 24%.
Taste
- sweet 31%
- sour 5%
- bitter 24%
- salty 33%
- bland 7%
From 100% of the weighed grams.
Channels reached
- Liver 83%
- Heart 56%
- Kidney 47%
- Spleen 28%
- Gallbladder 14%
- Lung 9%
Share of the grams entering each channel, from 100% of the weighed grams.
1 herb without a dose in grams, so left out of every figure above: Ji Zi Huang.
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
Cook Ji Zi Huang in water first, then use the liquid to decoct the other ingredients.
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Formula family
Full herb lists
- This formula = Shao Yao Gan Cao Tang + E Jiao, Ji Zi Huang, Sheng Di Huang, Fu Shen, Gou Teng, Mu Li, Shi Jue Ming and Luo Shi Teng
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