yu nu jian

Jade Women Decoction

About yu nu jian

Yu Nu Jian, Jade Woman Decoction, is Shi Gao, Shu Di Huang, Zhi Mu, Mai Men Dong and Huai Niu Xi. The catalogue classes it among the formulas that clear Heat from the organs, and records it as clearing Stomach Heat while nourishing Yin.

Ingredients

Herb	Amount
shi gao	15 g
shu di huang	9 g
zhi mu	3 g
mai men dong	6 g
huai niu xi	3 g

Actions and indications

Clears Stomach Heat

Blazing Stomach Fire over deficient Yin of the Stomach and Kidney, with the Fire damaging Kidney Yin
Toothache and loose teeth, with gums that are swollen, painful or bleeding
Frontal headache, following the Stomach channel
Fever with a feeling of heat, irritability, restlessness and agitation
Nosebleed, or coughing or vomiting of blood
Strong hunger and thirst in wasting-thirst (xiao ke) of this pattern

Nourishes Yin

Thirst with a wish for cold drinks; dry mouth and throat
Night sweats
Tongue red and dry with a white, dry yellow or thin yellow coat; pulse rapid and thin, or floating, slippery, large and deficient, or flooding and rapid

Modern uses

Toothache
Periodontitis
Gingivitis
Bleeding gums
Stomatitis
Oral inflammation
Mouth ulcers
Glossitis
Tongue pain
Trigeminal neuralgia
Headache
Tinnitus
Chronic gastritis
Stomach flu
Indigestion
Acid reflux
Peptic ulcer
Bleeding peptic ulcers
Stomach cancer
Chronic colitis
Dysentery
Acute pancreatitis
Chronic pancreatitis
Cholecystitis
Diabetes mellitus
Hyperglycemia
Hyperthyroidism
Behcet's disease
Allergic purpura
Thrombocytopenic purpura
Epistaxis
Hemoptysis
Hematemesis
Blood in the stool
Viral myocarditis
Pneumonia
Fever
Night sweats
Dysmenorrhea

Symptoms

Bleeding gums
Dry mouth
Dry throat
Epistaxis
Excessive hunger
Feeling of heat
Fever
Headache
Hematemesis
Hemoptysis
Irritability
Loose teeth
Night sweats
Preference for cold drinks
Restlessness
Swollen gums
Thirst
Toothache

Modifications

Marked Yin Deficiency with only mild Stomach Fire: + nu zhen zi, + mo han lian
Mainly bleeding: + shi gao, + huai niu xi, + bai mao gen, + mu dan pi
Yin Deficiency with a dark purple tongue lacking coat: + shi hu, + bei sha shen
Heavy sweating and marked thirst: + wu wei zi
Difficult urination: + ze xie
Intense Heat and Fire at the Qi level: + zhi zi, + di gu pi
Hemoptysis: + dai zhe shi, + bai mao gen
Qi-level Stomach Heat with Deficiency of Qi and Blood: + xuan shen, − huai niu xi
Gums badly swollen, bleeding and ulcerated: + sheng di huang, + mu dan pi, + bai mao gen, + mo han lian, − shu di huang
Heavier bleeding from strong Heat at the Blood level: + sheng di huang, + xuan shen, − shu di huang
Mainly toothache: + sheng di huang, + xi xin, − shu di huang
Mainly toothache, option with Bai Mao Gen, Mo Han Lian and Xuan Shen: + sheng di huang, + bai mao gen, + mo han lian, + xuan shen, − shu di huang

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Vomiting of blood, with Zhi Zi and Sheng Jiang: + zhi zi, + sheng jiang
Severe toothache: + huang lian, + gan cao
Badly swollen, painful gums: + jin yin hua, + pu gong ying
Restlessness and irritability: + tian men dong, + sheng di huang
Sore throat: + ban lan gen, + da qing ye
Constipation: + da huang, + mang xiao
Insomnia: + suan zao ren, + ye jiao teng
Stomatitis (combined with Qing Wei San)
Diabetes with Kidney Yin Deficiency (combined with Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan)
Diabetes with Qi and Yin Deficiency (combined with Sheng Mai San)
Diabetes with Yin and Yang Deficiency (combined with Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan)
Diabetes with edema (combined with Ji Sheng Shen Qi Wan)
Diabetes with Yin Deficiency and Dry Heat (combined with Xiao Ke Fang Yi Hao)
Diabetes with dry stools: + xuan shen, + rou cong rong
Stomach flu: + xuan shen, − huai niu xi
Diabetes, stronger version: + sheng di huang, + da huang, + xuan shen, + jue ming zi, + huang lian, + zhi zi, − shu di huang
Blood in the stool: + sheng di huang, + mu dan pi, + ce bai ye, + mo han lian, + qian cao gen, − shu di huang, − huai niu xi
Blood in the stool, heavy bleeding: + sheng di huang, + mu dan pi, + ce bai ye, + mo han lian, + qian cao gen, + bai ji, + zi zhu, + e jiao, + ou jie, − shu di huang, − huai niu xi
Blood in the stool with Qi Deficiency: + sheng di huang, + mu dan pi, + ce bai ye, + mo han lian, + qian cao gen, + dang shen, − shu di huang, − huai niu xi
Blood in the stool with constipation: + sheng di huang, + mu dan pi, + ce bai ye, + mo han lian, + qian cao gen, + sheng he shou wu, + huo ma ren, − shu di huang, − huai niu xi
Blood in the stool with marked or nagging pain: + sheng di huang, + mu dan pi, + ce bai ye, + mo han lian, + qian cao gen, − shu di huang, − huai niu xi
Blood in the stool with nausea, sour reflux, heartburn or burning pain (plus one or two of Fo Shou, Ba Yue Zha, Mei Gui Hua or Xiang Yuan): + sheng di huang, + mu dan pi, + ce bai ye, + mo han lian, + qian cao gen, + wu zhu yu, + huang lian, + fo shou, + ba yue zha, + mei gui hua, + xiang yuan, − shu di huang, − huai niu xi
Blood in the stool with Kidney Yin Deficiency: + sheng di huang, + mu dan pi, + ce bai ye, + mo han lian, + qian cao gen, − shu di huang, − huai niu xi
Blood in the stool with Kidney Yin Deficiency, option adding Duan Wa Leng Zi: + sheng di huang, + mu dan pi, + ce bai ye, + mo han lian, + qian cao gen, + duan wa leng zi, − shu di huang, − huai niu xi
Blood in the stool with Kidney Yin Deficiency (combined with Liu Wei Di Huang Wan): + sheng di huang, + mu dan pi, + ce bai ye, + mo han lian, + qian cao gen, − shu di huang, − huai niu xi
Trigeminal neuralgia (combined with Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan): + yan hu suo, + bai zhi, + fang feng, + xi xin
Trigeminal neuralgia, second approach: + sheng di huang, + sha shen, + xuan shen, + chai hu, + yu jin, + mu xiang, + yan hu suo, + bai hua she she cao, + ban zhi lian, − shu di huang, − huai niu xi
Vomiting of blood, with Chuan Niu Xi and bleeding-stopping herbs: + chuan niu xi, + ce bai ye, + bai mao gen, + mo han lian, − huai niu xi
Vomiting of blood, heavy bleeding: + chuan niu xi, + ce bai ye, + bai mao gen, + mo han lian, + bai ji, + zi zhu, + e jiao, + ou jie, − huai niu xi
Vomiting of blood with Qi Deficiency: + chuan niu xi, + ce bai ye, + bai mao gen, + mo han lian, + dang shen, − huai niu xi
Vomiting of blood with constipation: + chuan niu xi, + ce bai ye, + bai mao gen, + mo han lian, + sheng he shou wu, + huo ma ren, − huai niu xi
Vomiting of blood with marked or nagging pain: + chuan niu xi, + ce bai ye, + bai mao gen, + mo han lian, − huai niu xi
Vomiting of blood with nausea, sour reflux, heartburn or burning pain (plus one or two of Fo Shou, Ba Yue Zha, Mei Gui Hua or Xiang Yuan): + chuan niu xi, + ce bai ye, + bai mao gen, + mo han lian, + wu zhu yu, + huang lian, + duan wa leng zi, + fo shou, + ba yue zha, + mei gui hua, + xiang yuan, − huai niu xi
Vomiting of blood with Blood Stagnation: + chuan niu xi, + ce bai ye, + bai mao gen, + mo han lian, + dan shen, + san qi, − huai niu xi
Bleeding from the digestive tract: + qian cao gen
Bleeding from the digestive tract with Qi Deficiency: + qian cao gen, + dang shen, + tai zi shen
Heavy bleeding from the digestive tract: + qian cao gen, + ce bai ye (tan), + mo han lian, + zi zhu
Heavy bleeding from the digestive tract, option of Qian Cao Gen (combined with Sheng Mai San): + qian cao gen
Nosebleed, with Xian He Cao and Ou Jie: + xian he cao, + ou jie, + sheng di huang, + bai mao gen, + qian cao gen
Recurrent mouth ulcers with swollen, painful gums: + jin yin hua, + pu gong ying
Recurrent mouth ulcers and constipation: + da huang, + mang xiao
Recurrent mouth ulcers from Stomach Fire: + zhi zi, + huang lian
Recurrent mouth ulcers from Yin Deficiency: + shi hu, + bei sha shen
Recurrent mouth ulcers and insomnia: + suan zao ren, + ye jiao teng
Periodontal disease: + ku shen
Periodontal disease and constipation: + ku shen, + da huang
Periodontal disease from Damp-Heat: + ku shen, + yi yi ren
Pharyngitis and irritability: + zhi zi, + huang lian
Pharyngitis with cough and much Phlegm: + zhe bei mu, + tian zhu huang
Pharyngitis: throat dry, itchy and burning: + jin yin hua, + lian qiao
Pharyngitis and constipation: + da huang
Pharyngitis with a swollen throat: + chi shao, + mu dan pi
Behcet's disease: + sheng di huang, + yin chen hao, + huo xiang, + mu dan pi, + chuan niu xi, + huang lian, + sheng ma, + gan cao, − shu di huang, − mai men dong, − huai niu xi
Gingivitis and periodontitis: + chuan niu xi, + nu zhen zi, − huai niu xi
Gingivitis and periodontitis, option with Huang Bai and Shi Hu: + huang bai, + shi hu
Gingivitis and periodontitis with gums that often bleed: + chuan niu xi, + sheng di huang, + nu zhen zi, + bai mao gen, + qian cao gen, + mu dan pi, − huai niu xi, − shu di huang
Gingivitis and periodontitis with marked thirst: + chuan niu xi, + nu zhen zi, + tian hua fen, + shi hu, − huai niu xi
Gingivitis and periodontitis, slight Blood Stagnation: + chuan niu xi, + nu zhen zi, + tao ren, + hong hua, − huai niu xi
Nosebleed, with Zhi Zi and Mu Dan Pi: + sheng di huang, + zhi zi, + mu dan pi, − shu di huang
Nosebleed with marked thirst: + sheng di huang, + zhi zi, + mu dan pi, + tian hua fen, + shi hu, − shu di huang
Gingivitis and periodontitis with very loose teeth: + huang bai, + shi hu, + gu sui bu
Gingivitis and periodontitis with heavy bleeding and pus: + huang bai, + shi hu, + huang lian, + zi hua di ding, + pu gong ying
Nosebleed with constipation: + sheng di huang, + zhi zi, + mu dan pi, + da huang, + gua lou ren, − shu di huang
Bad breath in gingivitis and periodontitis: + huang bai, + shi hu, + zhi zi, + pei lan
Dizziness in gingivitis and periodontitis: + huang bai, + shi hu, + bai ji li, + tian ma
Nosebleed, with Da Huang, Bai Mao Gen and Ce Bai Ye: + sheng di huang, + zhi zi, + da huang, + bai mao gen, + ce bai ye, − shu di huang
Tinnitus in gingivitis and periodontitis: + huang bai, + shi hu, + shi chang pu, + du zhong
Gingivitis and periodontitis with a gnawing hunger and bloating after eating: + huang bai, + shi hu, + shi chang pu, + mu xiang, + bai zhu
Diabetes and constipation: + da huang, + mang xiao
Painful tongue: + dan zhu ye, + xuan shen
Painful tongue with dry mouth and thirst: + dan zhu ye, + xuan shen, + sheng di huang
Painful tongue with night sweats: + dan zhu ye, + xuan shen, + sang piao xiao, + mu li
Painful tongue with poor appetite: + dan zhu ye, + xuan shen, + mu dan pi, + zhi zi
Painful tongue with heat in the palms, soles and chest: + dan zhu ye, + xuan shen, + hu huang lian, + qing hao
Painful tongue with bleeding gums: + dan zhu ye, + xuan shen, + ce bai ye, + xiao ji
Headache: + chuan xiong, + bai zhi, + huang lian, + ju hua, + man jing zi, + sheng di huang, − shu di huang, − mai men dong, − huai niu xi
Headache with a feeling of fever: + chuan xiong, + bai zhi, + huang lian, + ju hua, + man jing zi, + sheng di huang, + mu dan pi, − shu di huang, − mai men dong, − huai niu xi
Headache with swollen gums: + chuan xiong, + bai zhi, + huang lian, + ju hua, + man jing zi, + sheng di huang, + da qing ye, − shu di huang, − mai men dong, − huai niu xi
Headache and thirst: + chuan xiong, + bai zhi, + huang lian, + ju hua, + man jing zi, + sheng di huang, + tian hua fen, − shu di huang, − mai men dong, − huai niu xi
Headache and sore throat: + chuan xiong, + bai zhi, + huang lian, + ju hua, + man jing zi, + sheng di huang, + pu gong ying, − shu di huang, − mai men dong, − huai niu xi
Headache and sore throat, option with Da Huang and Mang Xiao: + chuan xiong, + bai zhi, + huang lian, + ju hua, + man jing zi, + sheng di huang, + da huang, + mang xiao, − shu di huang, − mai men dong, − huai niu xi
Restlessness and irritability, alternatively combined with Gan Lu Yin
Heat outweighs the damage to Yin: + sheng di huang, − shu di huang
Rising Stomach Fire with marked bleeding: + mu dan pi, + bai mao gen, + lu gen

Cautions

contraindication Not for diarrhea or loose stools
contraindication Not for toothache or gum problems from Cold (Wind-Cold or Deficiency Cold), or from Deficiency without Heat signs
caution Shi Gao is very cold and the formula is cold and rich; it can upset weak digestion with loose stools or poor appetite, so use carefully or modify when the Spleen and Stomach are weak

Preparation

Decoction; Shi Gao is broken up and cooked first before the other herbs go in; also made as granules

Names

Pinyin	yu nu jian
English Name	Jade Women Decoction

Classification

Category: Clear Heat from Organs