Gan Jiang Ling Zhu Tang
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甘薑苓朮湯 · Gān Jiāng Líng Zhú Tāng
A classical formula for cold-damp lumbar pain from Kidney-Spleen Yang deficiency (Shen Zhuo).
Quick Facts
- Formula Category
- Dampness-Draining Formulas
- Primary Pattern
- Cold Accumulation
- Primary Function
- Warm the middle, drain damp, ease lumbar cold-pain
- Primary Therapeutic Principle
- Warm Spleen and drain cold-damp from the lumbar region
- Classical Source
- Shang Han Lun (Zhang Zhongjing, Eastern Han)
- Available as Granules
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Formula Overview
A classical formula for cold-damp lumbar pain from Kidney-Spleen Yang deficiency (Shen Zhuo).
Therapeutic Principle
Traditionally selected when the presentation matches the core pattern of this formula.
Composition
(Sovereign / Minister / Assistant / Envoy)
Related Conditions
Related Health Topics
How does this formula compare?
| Compare | Gan Jiang Ling Zhu Tang | Ling Gui Zhu Gan Tang | Zhen Wu Tang | Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Function | Warm the middle, drain damp, ease lumbar cold-pain | Warm Yang, transform phlegm-fluids, strengthen Spleen | Warm Yang, promote urination, transform water | Dispel wind-damp, stop bi pain, tonify Liver and Kidney, nourish Qi and blood |
| Formula Category | Dampness-Draining Formulas | Dampness-Draining Formulas | Yang-Tonifying Formulas | Wind-Damp Dispelling Formulas |
| Typical TCM Pattern | Cold Accumulation | Dampness | Yang Deficiency | Dampness |
| Main Conditions | Low Back Pain ·Cold Limbs ·Edema | Dizziness & Vertigo ·Bloating ·Excessive Mucus ·Palpitations | Edema ·Abdominal Pain ·Cold Limbs ·Diarrhea | Low Back Pain ·Joint Discomfort ·Numbness in Limbs |
| Main Herbs | Licorice Root ·Dried Ginger ·Poria / Hoelen ·White Atractylodes Rhizome | Poria / Hoelen ·Cinnamon Twig ·White Atractylodes Rhizome ·Honey-fried Licorice | Prepared Aconite Accessory Root ·White Atractylodes Rhizome ·Poria / Hoelen ·White Peony Root ·Fresh Ginger | Pubescent Angelica Root ·Taxillus / Mulberry Mistletoe ·Eucommia Bark ·Achyranthes Root ·Asarum / Wild Ginger |
| Classical Source | Shang Han Lun (Zhang Zhongjing, Eastern Han) | Shang Han Lun / Jin Gui Yao Lue (Zhang Zhongjing) | Shang Han Lun (Zhang Zhongjing, Eastern Han) | Classical TCM formulary |
Clinical Perspective
Gan Jiang Ling Zhu Tang is distinguished from Ling Gui Zhu Gan Tang, Zhen Wu Tang, Du Huo Ji Sheng Tang 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.