Jiao Ai Tang
Classical TCM Formula Profile
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膠艾湯 · Jiāo Ài Tāng
A classical Jin Gui formula for deficiency-cold uterine bleeding, spotting and threatened miscarriage.
Quick Facts
- Formula Category
- Blood-Tonifying Formulas
- Primary Pattern
- Blood Deficiency
- Primary Function
- Nourish blood, stop bleeding, calm fetus
- Primary Therapeutic Principle
- Nourish blood and stop bleeding for uterine bleeding and restless fetus
- Classical Source
- Shang Han Lun (Zhang Zhongjing, Eastern Han)
- Available as Granules
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Formula Overview
A classical Jin Gui formula for deficiency-cold uterine bleeding, spotting and threatened miscarriage.
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 | Jiao Ai Tang | Gui Pi Tang | Si Wu Tang | Tao Hong Si Wu Tang |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Function | Nourish blood, stop bleeding, calm fetus | Tonify Qi and Blood, strengthen Spleen, nourish the Heart | Tonify Blood, nourish Liver | Nourish and invigorate Blood, dispel stasis |
| Formula Category | Blood-Tonifying Formulas | Qi-Tonifying Formulas | Blood-Tonifying Formulas | Blood-Invigorating Formulas |
| Typical TCM Pattern | Blood Deficiency | Qi Deficiency | Blood Deficiency | Blood Stasis |
| Main Conditions | Insomnia ·Fatigue & Low Energy ·Poor Appetite ·Anxiety Restlessness | Irregular Menstruation ·Dizziness & Vertigo ·Fatigue & Low Energy ·Eye Dryness | Dysmenorrhea ·Irregular Menstruation ·Abdominal Pain | |
| Main Herbs | Donkey-hide Gelatin ·Mugwort Leaf ·Chinese Angelica Root ·Chuanxiong Rhizome ·White Peony Root | Ginseng Root ·Astragalus Root ·White Atractylodes Rhizome ·Poria / Hoelen ·Sour Jujube Seed | Prepared Rehmannia Root ·Chinese Angelica Root ·White Peony Root ·Chuanxiong Rhizome | Prepared Rehmannia Root ·Chinese Angelica Root ·White Peony Root ·Chuanxiong Rhizome ·Peach Kernel |
| Classical Source | Shang Han Lun (Zhang Zhongjing, Eastern Han) | Ji Sheng Fang (Yan Yonghe, Song dynasty) | Xian Shou Li Shang Xu Duan Mi Fang / Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang | Yi Lei Yuan Rong (Supreme Commanders of the Medical Ramparts, Yuan dynasty) |
Clinical Perspective
Jiao Ai Tang is distinguished from Gui Pi Tang, Si Wu Tang, Tao Hong Si Wu 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.