Sundance Acupuncture

Herb & Acupuncture Database

(This is my own personal database of teachers, teachings and notes that I use in my practice. I’ve decided to share it freely with anyone who would like to reference it.)

Er Zi Tang - 二泽汤 - Two Ponds Decoction

English: Two Ponds Decoction
Also Known As:

Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rz. Smilacis Glabrae Tu Fu Ling 30g Relieves toxicity, eliminates Dampness, benefits the joints and dispels Heat from the Lower Jiao.
With Yi Yi Ren, for joint pain due to Damp-Heat toxin.
With Bi Xie, for joint pain and turbid urine due to Damp-Heat toxin.
Sm. Coicis Yi Yi Ren 30g Strengthens the Spleen, resolves Dampness, expels Wind-Dampness, relieves pain and clears Damp-Heat.
Rx. Clematidis Wei Ling Xian 30g Alleviates pain, Dispels Wind-Dampness, Regulates urination, Unblocks the channels.
Rz. Dioscoreae Hypoglaucae Bi Xie 20g Resolves turbid Dampness in the Lower Jiao, expels Wind-Dampness, relaxes the sinews and unblocks the Luo channels.
With Wei Ling Xian, for Wind-Damp Bi.
Sm. Plantaginis Che Qian Zi 12g Promotes urination and clears Damp-Heat.
With Ze Xie, for Lin Syndrome, edema and distention.
Rz. Alismatis Ze Xie 9g Promotes urination, leaches out Dampness and drains Damp-Heat from the lower Jiao.
Hb. Lycopi Ze Lan 9g Dispels Blood Stasis, Disperses swellings, Invigorates the Blood, Promotes urination.
Sm. Persicae Tao Ren 9g Breaks up Blood Stasis and invigorates Blood circulation.
Rx. Angelicae Sinensis Dang Gui 9g Tonifies, invigorates and harmonizes the Blood and stops pain due to Blood Stasis.

Formula Actions

  • Eliminates Dampness
  • Discharges turbidity
  • Invigorates the Blood
  • Transforms Stasis

Syndromes

  • Turbid Dampness Pouring Downward with Blood Stasis

Clinical Manifestations

  • Severe, acute joint aching and pain
  • The pain is fixed in location
  • The pain is marked by pronounced swelling and distention of the affected joints

Treats

  • Gout

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

Modifications

For educational reference only; not a substitute for care from a qualified practitioner.