Zeng Ye Tang
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增液汤 · Zēng Yè Tāng
A Wen Bing formula for constipation from fluid deficiency after heat disease, when the Intestines lack moisture rather than when there is excess heat accumulation requiring purge.
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- Formula Category
- Yin-Tonifying Formulas
- Primary Pattern
- Yin Deficiency
- Primary Function
- Enrich Yin, generate fluids, moisten the Intestines
- Primary Therapeutic Principle
- Increase body fluids to moisten dry Intestines and relieve constipation
- Classical Source
- Wen Bing Tiao Bian (Wu Jutong, 1798)
- Available as Granules
- Yes
Formula Overview
A Wen Bing formula for constipation from fluid deficiency after heat disease, when the Intestines lack moisture rather than when there is excess heat accumulation requiring purge.
Therapeutic Principle
Traditionally selected for dry constipation after heat when fluids are depleted — moistening rather than purging, and more Intestine-focused than general Lung-Stomach Yin tonics.
Composition
(Sovereign / Minister / Assistant / Envoy)
Related Conditions
Related Health Topics
How does this formula compare?
| Compare | Zeng Ye Tang | Mai Men Dong Tang | Sha Shen Mai Dong Tang | Yu Nv Jian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Function | Enrich Yin, generate fluids, moisten the Intestines | Nourish Lung-Stomach Yin, descend rebellious Qi | Nourish Lung-Stomach Yin, generate fluids | Clear Stomach heat, nourish Yin |
| Formula Category | Yin-Tonifying Formulas | Yin-Tonifying Formulas | Yin-Tonifying Formulas | Heat-Clearing Formulas |
| Typical TCM Pattern | Yin Deficiency | Yin Deficiency | Yin Deficiency | Stomach Heat |
| Main Conditions | Constipation ·Dry Mouth & Throat ·Dry Cough | Dry Cough ·Dry Mouth & Throat ·Nausea ·Poor Appetite | Dry Cough ·Yin Deficiency Constitution ·Dry Mouth & Throat | Dry Mouth & Throat ·Headache ·Constipation |
| Main Herbs | Scrophularia Root ·Ophiopogon Tuber ·Raw Rehmannia Root | Ophiopogon Tuber ·Pinellia Rhizome ·Ginseng Root ·Licorice Root ·Non-glutinous Rice | Glehnia Root ·Ophiopogon Tuber ·Fragrant Solomonseal Rhizome ·Mulberry Leaf ·Trichosanthes Root | Gypsum ·Prepared Rehmannia Root ·Ophiopogon Tuber ·Anemarrhena Rhizome ·Achyranthes Root |
| Classical Source | Wen Bing Tiao Bian (Wu Jutong, 1798) | Jin Gui Yao Lue (Zhang Zhongjing, Eastern Han) | Wen Bing Tiao Bian (Wu Jutong, Qing dynasty) | Jing Yue Quan Shu (Zhang Jingyue, Ming dynasty) |
Clinical Perspective
Zeng Ye Tang moistens the Intestines for fluid-deficiency constipation. Mai Men Dong Tang and Sha Shen Mai Dong Tang nourish Lung-Stomach Yin with more cough focus. Yu Nv Jian clears Stomach heat and nourishes Yin for toothache and gingival heat.
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.