Aidus & E-Fong Herbal Solution
Herbal Formula for Warming Middle to dispel cold-Wu Zhu Yu Tang
                                  

                            Wu Zhu Yu Tang

                                      Evodia Fruit Decoction

SOURCE: Shan Han Lun (Treatise on Cold-Attack)
INGREDIENTS:
Wu Zhu Yu Tang (Evodia fruit) 3g
Hong Shen (Ginseng) 6g
Da Zao (Chinese date) 4pcs
Sheng Jiang (Fresh ginger) 18g
DIRECTIONS: Decoct the above herbs in water for oral administration.
EFFECTS: Warming the middle and tonifying deficiency, lowering rebellion to relieve vomiting.
INDICATIONS:
(1) Deficient cold of the stomach manifested by nausea after meal, fullness of chest, epigastralgia, gastric discomfort with
acid regurgitation.
(2) Jueyin headache with retching and vomiting of saliva.
(3) Shaoyin diseases marked by vomiting and diarrhea, cold limbs dysphoria.
ANALYSIS OF FORMULA: This formula is set up for deficient cold of  liver and stomach. Being pungent flavor and
hot nature and acting on the liver, spleen and stomach, Wu Zhu Yu (evodia fruit) is the main herb to warm the liver and
stomach as well as lowering the rebellious qi .Sheng Jiang (Fresh ginger) is the assistant herb to warm the stomach and
relieve vomiting. As the adjuvant herb, Ren Shen (ginseng) is to tonify the middle qi; Da Zao (Chinese date) to
harmonize the middle for relieving spasm. This formula is indicated to stuffiness of epigastrium with pale tongue, white
greasy coating and slow pulse. It is prohibited for acid regurgitation pertaining to heat type.
This formula can be applied to chronic gastritis, neurotic headache, Meniere's disease pertaining to deficient cold of  
liver and stomach.