Jia Jian Wei Rui Tang
Star加减葳蕤汤 (Modified Polygonatum Odoratum Decoction)
Source: Tong Su Shang Han Lun — Yu Gen-Chu (Qing)
Last updated October 1, 2026
Description
Jia Jian Wei Rui Tang (Modified Polygonatum Odoratum Decoction), from the Tong Su Shang Han Lun (Plain Version of Discussion of Cold-Induced Disorders) by Yu Gen-Chu.
Actions: Nourishes yin and clears heat; Releases the exterior and induces diaphoresis.
Presentation: Exterior wind-heat with chronic yin deficiency: headache, fever, slight aversion to wind and cold, absence of or slight perspiration, coughing with thick sputum that is difficult to expectorate, irritability, thirst, a dry throat, a red tongue body, and a rapid pulse.
Cautions:
- Not suitable for exterior conditions without underlying yin deficiency
Source: Chen JK, Chen TT. Chinese Herbal Formulas and Applications: Pharmacological Effects & Clinical Research. Art of Medicine Press, 2009, p. 137.
Composition
| Herb | Amount | % | Role | Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Yu zhu
as printed: Yu Zhu (Rhizoma Polygonati Odorati) 6-9g [9g]
|
9g | 23.38% | Jun (Chief) | nourishes yin and fluids to moisten Lung dryness without causing stagnation |
|
Cong Bai
as printed: Cong Bai (Bulbus Allii Fistulosi) 2-3 stalks [6g]
|
6g | 15.58% | Chen (Deputy) | releases the exterior, ventilates the Lung, stops cough |
|
Dan Dou Chi
as printed: Dan Dou Chi (Semen Sojae Praeparatum) 9-12g [9g]
|
9g | 23.38% | Chen (Deputy) | releases the exterior, ventilates the Lung, stops cough |
|
Bo He
as printed: Bo He (Herba Menthae) 3-4.5g [5g]
|
5g | 12.99% | Chen (Deputy) | releases the exterior, ventilates the Lung, stops cough |
|
Jie Geng
as printed: Jie Geng (Radix Platycodonis) 3-4.5g [5g]
|
5g | 12.99% | Chen (Deputy) | releases the exterior, ventilates the Lung, stops cough |
|
Bai Wei
as printed: Bai Wei (Radix et Rhizoma Cynanchi Atrati) 1.5-3g [3g]
|
3g | 7.79% | Zuo (Assistant) | cools the blood and clears heat without consuming yin |
|
Gan Cao
as printed: Zhi Gan Cao (Radix et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae Praeparata cum Melle) 1.5g [1.5g]
|
1.5g | 3.9% | Shi (Envoy) | nourishes and harmonizes the middle jiao |
|
Da Zao
printed dose 2 pieces (no single modern dose); as printed: Da Zao (Fructus Jujubae) 2 pieces
|
g | — | Shi (Envoy) | nourishes and harmonizes the middle jiao |
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 slightly cool (-0.60)
From 100% of the weighed grams.
Grams by band: cold 8%, cool 60%, neutral 17%, warm 16%.
Small but decisive: Bai Wei 3g (cold, 8% of the grams). Dose weighting nearly cancels a herb this small, but it may be what the formula is for.
Taste
- pungent 43%
- sweet 35%
- bitter 18%
- salty 4%
From 100% of the weighed grams.
Channels reached
- Lung 92%
- Stomach 74%
- Liver 21%
- Kidney 8%
- Spleen 4%
- Heart 4%
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: Da Zao.
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
Decoction per source; take strained and warm. Bracketed doses may be used today.
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Formula family
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