Yù Nǚ Jiān (玉女煎, Jade Woman Decoction) is a Chinese herbal formula from the Clear heat category, with Shí Gāo and Shú Dì Huáng as chief herbs. It contains Shí Gāo, Shú Dì Huáng, Mài Dōng, Zhī Mǔ and Huái Niú Xī. Actions: clears Stomach Fire; nourishes Kidney Yin.
| Pinyin | Yù Nǚ Jiān (Yu Nu Jian) |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 玉女煎 |
| English | Jade Woman Decoction |
| Category | Clear heat |
| Chief | Shí Gāo, Shú Dì Huáng |
| Tongue | Red, dry yellow coat |
| Pulse | Floating, slippery, large |
Ingredients
| Herb | Dose |
|---|---|
| Shí Gāo | 30g |
| Shú Dì Huáng | 9–30g |
| Mài Dōng | 6g |
| Zhī Mǔ | 5g |
| Huái Niú Xī | 5g |
Actions
Clears Stomach Fire; nourishes Kidney Yin
Indications
Stomach Fire with Kidney Yin deficiency: toothache, gum bleeding, loose teeth, headache, thirst
Test yourself
What herbs are in Yù Nǚ Jiān?
Yù Nǚ Jiān contains Shí Gāo 30g, Shú Dì Huáng 9–30g, Mài Dōng 6g, Zhī Mǔ 5g and Huái Niú Xī 5g.
What is Yù Nǚ Jiān used for?
Stomach Fire with Kidney Yin deficiency: toothache, gum bleeding, loose teeth, headache, thirst.
What are the actions of Yù Nǚ Jiān?
Clears Stomach Fire; nourishes Kidney Yin.
What tongue and pulse go with Yù Nǚ Jiān?
Tongue: Red, dry yellow coat. Pulse: Floating, slippery, large.
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