Dang Gui Yin Zi
Classical TCM Formula Profile
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當歸飲子 · Dāng Guī Yǐn Zǐ
A classical formula for chronic itch from blood deficiency generating wind, with dry skin.
Quick Facts
- Formula Category
- Blood-Tonifying Formulas
- Primary Pattern
- Blood Deficiency
- Primary Function
- Nourish blood, dispel wind, stop itch
- Primary Therapeutic Principle
- Nourish blood to extinguish wind and stop chronic itch
- Classical Source
- Classical TCM formulary
- Available as Granules
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Formula Overview
A classical formula for chronic itch from blood deficiency generating wind, with dry skin.
Therapeutic Principle
Traditionally selected when the presentation matches the core pattern of this formula.
Composition
(Sovereign / Minister / Assistant / Envoy)
Related Health Topics
How does this formula compare?
| Compare | Dang Gui Yin Zi | Xiao Feng San | Si Wu Tang | Yu Ping Feng San |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Function | Nourish blood, dispel wind, stop itch | Dispel wind, nourish blood, clear heat, dry damp | Tonify Blood, nourish Liver | Tonify Qi, consolidate the exterior, stop sweating |
| Formula Category | Blood-Tonifying Formulas | Wind-Damp Dispelling Formulas | Blood-Tonifying Formulas | Qi-Tonifying Formulas |
| Typical TCM Pattern | Blood Deficiency | Damp-Heat | Blood Deficiency | Qi Deficiency |
| Main Conditions | Irregular Menstruation ·Dizziness & Vertigo ·Fatigue & Low Energy ·Eye Dryness | Spontaneous Sweating ·Susceptible to Colds ·Fatigue & Low Energy ·Allergic Rhinitis | ||
| Main Herbs | Chinese Angelica Root ·White Peony Root ·Chuanxiong Rhizome ·Raw Rehmannia Root ·Tribulus Fruit | Schizonepeta / Japanese Catnip ·Saposhnikovia Root ·Burdock Seed / Arctium Fruit ·Cicada Moulting ·Atractylodes Rhizome | Prepared Rehmannia Root ·Chinese Angelica Root ·White Peony Root ·Chuanxiong Rhizome | Astragalus Root ·White Atractylodes Rhizome ·Saposhnikovia Root |
| Classical Source | Classical TCM formulary | Ming-Qing classical formulary | Xian Shou Li Shang Xu Duan Mi Fang / Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang | Dan Xi Xin Fa (Zhu Danxi, Yuan dynasty) / Ji Sheng Fang tradition |
Clinical Perspective
Dang Gui Yin Zi is distinguished from Xiao Feng San, Si Wu Tang, Yu Ping Feng San by its specific pattern focus and herb strategy.
For educational reference only, based on traditional pattern differentiation — not a substitute for professional advice.
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Medical Disclaimer
For general TCM education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified TCM practitioner or licensed healthcare provider before use, especially if pregnant, nursing, on medication, or managing a chronic condition.