Xin Jia San Ao Tang
Star新加三拗汤 (Newly Augmented Three-Unbinding Decoction)
Source: Revised Popular Guide to the Discussion of Cold Damage
Last updated October 1, 2026
Description
Xin Jia San Ao Tang (Newly Augmented Three-Unbinding Decoction), from Revised Popular Guide to the Discussion of Cold Damage (Qing dynasty).
Associated formula of Ma Huang Tang.
Usage: Yu Gen-Chu's milder variant for greater yang cold damage with pronounced Lung signs (wheezing, hacking cough, copious thin white phlegm) against constitutional phlegm-dampness; suited to children and weak patients.
Category: Formulas that Release Exterior Wind-Cold.
Source: Scheid V, Bensky D, Ellis A, Barolet R. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas & Strategies, 2nd ed. Eastland Press, 2009, p. 10.
Composition
| Herb | Amount | % | Role | Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ma Huang
entire stalks with nodes; as printed: Ephedrae Herba (ma huang) [entire stalks with nodes] 1.8g
|
1.8g | 100% | — |
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 warm (+1.00)
From 100% of the weighed grams.
Grams by band: warm 100%.
Taste
- pungent 50%
- bitter 50%
From 100% of the weighed grams.
Channels reached
- Lung 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.
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