Yi Wei Tang
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益胃汤 · Yì Wèi Tāng
A Wen Bing formula for Stomach Yin deficiency after heat disease, with dry mouth, poor appetite, dry stools and a red tongue with scant coating.
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- Formula Category
- Yin-Tonifying Formulas
- Primary Pattern
- Yin Deficiency
- Primary Function
- Nourish Stomach Yin, generate fluids
- Primary Therapeutic Principle
- Nourish Yin, generate fluids and moisten the Stomach
- Classical Source
- Wen Bing Tiao Bian (Wu Jutong, 1798)
- Available as Granules
- Yes
Formula Overview
A Wen Bing formula for Stomach Yin deficiency after heat disease, with dry mouth, poor appetite, dry stools and a red tongue with scant coating.
Therapeutic Principle
Traditionally selected after febrile disease when Stomach Yin is damaged — dry mouth and poor appetite with a red scant-coated tongue — a pure Yin-nourishing approach without strong Qi-tonifying or purging action.
Composition
(Sovereign / Minister / Assistant / Envoy)
Related Conditions
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How does this formula compare?
| Compare | Yi Wei Tang | Sha Shen Mai Dong Tang | Mai Men Dong Tang | Zeng Ye Tang |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Function | Nourish Stomach Yin, generate fluids | Nourish Lung-Stomach Yin, generate fluids | Nourish Lung-Stomach Yin, descend rebellious Qi | Enrich Yin, generate fluids, moisten the Intestines |
| Formula Category | Yin-Tonifying Formulas | Yin-Tonifying Formulas | Yin-Tonifying Formulas | Yin-Tonifying Formulas |
| Typical TCM Pattern | Yin Deficiency | Yin Deficiency | Yin Deficiency | Yin Deficiency |
| Main Conditions | Dry Mouth & Throat ·Poor Appetite ·Constipation ·Dry Cough | Dry Cough ·Yin Deficiency Constitution ·Dry Mouth & Throat | Dry Cough ·Dry Mouth & Throat ·Nausea ·Poor Appetite | Constipation ·Dry Mouth & Throat ·Dry Cough |
| Main Herbs | Glehnia / Adenophora Root ·Ophiopogon Tuber ·Raw Rehmannia Root ·Fragrant Solomonseal Rhizome | Glehnia Root ·Ophiopogon Tuber ·Fragrant Solomonseal Rhizome ·Mulberry Leaf ·Trichosanthes Root | Ophiopogon Tuber ·Pinellia Rhizome ·Ginseng Root ·Licorice Root ·Non-glutinous Rice | Scrophularia Root ·Ophiopogon Tuber ·Raw Rehmannia Root |
| Classical Source | Wen Bing Tiao Bian (Wu Jutong, 1798) | Wen Bing Tiao Bian (Wu Jutong, Qing dynasty) | Jin Gui Yao Lue (Zhang Zhongjing, Eastern Han) | Wen Bing Tiao Bian (Wu Jutong, 1798) |
Clinical Perspective
Yi Wei Tang nourishes Stomach Yin after heat. Sha Shen Mai Dong Tang focuses more on Lung-Stomach Yin. Mai Men Dong Tang descends rebellious Qi with Stomach Yin deficiency. Zeng Ye Tang enriches Yin and moistens the Intestines for constipation from fluid deficiency.
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.