Yang He Tang
Classical TCM Formula Profile
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陽和湯 · Yáng Hé Tāng
A classical formula for yin-type sores and cold abscesses from yang deficiency and blood weakness with cold coagulation.
Quick Facts
- Formula Category
- Yang-Tonifying Formulas
- Primary Pattern
- Yang Deficiency
- Primary Function
- Warm Yang, nourish blood, disperse cold, unblock stagnation
- Primary Therapeutic Principle
- Warm yang and nourish blood to disperse yin-cold and open stagnation
- Classical Source
- Ming-Qing classical formulary
- Available as Granules
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Formula Overview
A classical formula for yin-type sores and cold abscesses from yang deficiency and blood weakness with cold coagulation.
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 | Yang He Tang | Xian Fang Huo Ming Yin | Dang Gui Si Ni Tang | Shi Quan Da Bu Tang |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Function | Warm Yang, nourish blood, disperse cold, unblock stagnation | Clear heat, resolve toxin, reduce swelling, invigorate blood, stop pain | Warm channels, nourish Blood, disperse Cold | Tonify Qi and Blood, warm Yang |
| Formula Category | Yang-Tonifying Formulas | Heat-Clearing Formulas | Blood-Tonifying Formulas | Qi-Tonifying Formulas |
| Typical TCM Pattern | Yang Deficiency | Damp-Heat | Blood Deficiency | Qi Deficiency |
| Main Conditions | Joint Discomfort ·Cold Limbs ·Fatigue & Low Energy | Fever ·Sore Throat | Cold Limbs ·Joint Discomfort ·Low Back Pain | Fatigue & Low Energy ·Poor Appetite ·Spontaneous Sweating ·Cold Limbs |
| Main Herbs | Prepared Rehmannia Root ·Cinnamon Bark ·Ephedra Herb ·Deer Antler Glue ·White Mustard Seed | Angelica Dahurica Root ·Fritillaria Bulb ·Saposhnikovia Root ·Red Peony Root ·Chinese Angelica Root | Chinese Angelica Root ·Cinnamon Twig ·White Peony Root ·Asarum / Wild Ginger ·Tetrapanax Pith | Ginseng Root ·White Atractylodes Rhizome ·Poria / Hoelen ·Honey-fried Licorice ·Prepared Rehmannia Root |
| Classical Source | Ming-Qing classical formulary | Ming-Qing classical formulary | Shang Han Lun (Zhang Zhongjing, Eastern Han) | Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang (Song dynasty) |
Clinical Perspective
Yang He Tang is distinguished from Xian Fang Huo Ming Yin, Dang Gui Si Ni Tang, Shi Quan Da Bu 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.