Jin Ling Zi San

(Melia Toosendan Powder)

Sub-Category:

• Formulas that Promote the Movement of Qi

Possible Tongue Appearance:

• Red tongue with yellow coat

Possible Pulse Patterns:

• Wiry pulse
• Rapid pulse

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

• This section is being researched, and is not completed.
• This formula contains one or more toxic substances (while some Chinese herbs are toxic, it must be noted that many come prepared, or are combined, to mitigate their toxicity).

Preparation Notes:

• Powder. Grind the herbs into an even powder and take in 9 gram doses with water or wine.
• Reduce dosages appropriately to prepare decoction.

Originally Appeared In:

• Collection of Writings on the Mechanism of Illness, Suitability of Qi, and the Safeguarding of Life as Discussed in the Basic Questions (Su Wen Bing Ji Qi Yi Bao Ming Ji)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

• Stomach, Small Intestine, Bladder, Liver, Lungs, Heart

Substances in this Formula (2 Total):

	Chuan Lian Zi (Sichuan Pagoda Tree Fruit) Qty: 30 grams Chan: LIV, SI, ST, BL Prop: Bitter, Cold, Slightly Toxic Latin: Fructus Meliae Toosendan Cat: Herbs that Regulate the Qi
	Yan Hu Suo (Corydalis Rhizome) Qty: 30 grams Chan: HT, LIV, LU Prop: Spicy, Bitter, Warm Latin: Corydalis Rhizome Cat: Herbs that Invigorate Blood and Remove Stagnation

References

Formulas

• 15. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies (First Edition) - Dan Bensky
• 18. Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas (First Edition) - Him Che. Yeung
• 16. The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula Study Guide (First Edition) - Qiao Yi

Herbs

• 13. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (Revised Edition) - Dan Bensky
• 25. Lancet 2000 January 8;355(9198):134-138 (Article) - Fugh-Berman A.
• 17. Handbook of Chinese Herbs (Second Edition) - Him Che. Yeung
• 12. Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology (First Edition) - John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen
• 26. Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals (Third Edition) - Max Wichtl

Only use Chinese herbs or formulas under the direct care and supervision of a licensed Acupuncturist/Herbalist. Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.