Wen Jing Tang
Star温经汤 (Warm the Menses Decoction)
Source: Jin Gui Yao Lue — Zhang Zhongjing (Han, 220)
Last updated August 30, 2026
Description
Wen Jing Tang (Warm the Menses Decoction) is the classical formula for deficiency-Cold of the Chong and Ren channels causing gynecological disorders. It simultaneously warms the channels, nourishes Blood, and dispels stasis — addressing the complex pathology of Cold obstructing Blood flow in a deficient patient. It is indicated when there is both Cold and Deficiency with concurrent Blood stasis and heat signs.
Composition
| Herb | Amount | % | Role | Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wu Zhu Yu | 9g | 11.54% | Jun (Chief) | Warms the vessels, disperses cold, stops pain |
| Gui Zhi | 6g | 7.69% | Jun (Chief) | Warms the channels and unblocks the blood vessels |
| Dang Gui | 6g | 7.69% | Chen (Deputy) | Nourishes and invigorates the blood, regulates menses |
| Chuan Xiong | 6g | 7.69% | Chen (Deputy) | Invigorates blood and moves qi |
| Bai Shao | 6g | 7.69% | Chen (Deputy) | Nourishes blood and preserves yin |
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E Jiao
Dissolve into the strained decoction.
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6g | 7.69% | Chen (Deputy) | Nourishes blood, stops bleeding, moistens yin |
| Mai Men Dong | 9g | 11.54% | Chen (Deputy) | Nourishes yin and clears deficiency heat |
| Mu Dan Pi | 6g | 7.69% | Zuo (Assistant) | Cools blood, dispels stasis, clears deficiency heat |
| Ren Shen | 6g | 7.69% | Zuo (Assistant) | Tonifies qi to generate blood |
| Ban Xia | 6g | 7.69% | Zuo (Assistant) | Harmonizes the Stomach and assists the downward flow of qi |
| Sheng Jiang | 6g | 7.69% | Zuo (Assistant) | Warms the middle and harmonizes the Stomach |
| Gan Cao | 6g | 7.69% | Shi (Envoy) | Tonifies the middle and harmonizes the formula |
Total weight: 99g
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 warm (+0.31)
From 100% of the weighed grams.
Grams by band: cold 12%, cool 15%, neutral 15%, warm 46%, hot 12%.
Pairs warm and cool. 58% of the weighed grams are warm or hot and 27% cool or cold — the net is their average, not the whole story.
Taste
- pungent 40%
- sweet 33%
- sour 4%
- bitter 23%
From 100% of the weighed grams.
Channels reached
- Spleen 69%
- Lung 58%
- Heart 50%
- Liver 50%
- Stomach 46%
- Kidney 35%
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
Decoct all herbs in water 30–35 minutes. Take warm, ideally on empty stomach.
Dosage
Decoction: 1 dose/day in 2 doses taken warm. For fertility, use consistently through cycle.
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