Yin Chen Hao Tang
Capillaris Combination Capsules | 茵陳蒿湯
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SKU 188B
Ingredients: Capillary artemisia herb (yin chen hao), Gardenia fruit (zhi zi), Chinese rhubarb root (da huang).
Mandarin: 茵陳蒿湯 Pin-Yin: Yin Chen Hao Tang English: Capillaris Combination Romaji: Inchinko To Kanji: 茵蔯蒿湯 Kampo: Yes |
Source:
- Discussion of Cold Damage (Shang Han Lun, 206)
How it works:
- Clears heat
- Eliminates dampness
- Relieves jaundice
Clinical Applications:
- Jaundice caused by damp-heat
- Damp-heat in the liver and gallbladder
- Yellow and greasy tongue
Yin Chen Hao Tang is an ancient herbal combination first found in “Discussion of Cold Damage” written by the renowned physician of the Han dynasty, Zhang Zhongjing. This herbal combination is used to treate jaundice by clearing heat and eliminating dampness.
English Name |
Pin-Yin Name |
Capillaris |
Yin Chen Hao |
Gardenia |
Zhi Zi |
Rhubarb |
Da Huang |
Main Ingredient(s):
In this formula, Capillaris is used to clear damp-heat from the liver and gallbladder as well as relieve jaundice.