Yi Guan Jian

(Linking Decoction)

Sub-Category:

• Formulas that Tonify the Qi

Pattern:

• Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency with Qi Stagnation

Possible Tongue Appearance:

• Red and dry tongue

Possible Pulse Patterns:

• Thin and frail pulse
• Deficient and wiry 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:

• Decoction.

Originally Appeared In:

• Continuation of Famous Physicians' Cases Organized by Categories (Xu Ming Yi Lei An)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

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

Substances in this Formula (6 Total):

	Sheng Di Huang (Chinese Foxglove Root, Rehmannia) Qty: 18-45 grams Chan: HT, KI, LIV Prop: Sweet, Bitter, Cold Latin: Radix Rehmanniae Glutinosae Cat: Herbs that Cool the Blood
	Gou Qi Zi (Chinese Wolfberry Fruit, Matrimony Vine Fruit) Qty: 9-18 grams Chan: LIV, LU, KI Prop: Sweet, Neutral Latin: Fructus Lycii Chinensis Cat: Herbs that Tonify Blood
	Sha Shen (Adenophora Root, Four Leaf Lady Bell Root) Qty: 9 grams Chan: LU, ST Prop: Sweet, Cool, Slightly Bitter Latin: Glehniae/Adenophorae Radix Cat: Herbs that Tonify Yin
	Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogon Tuber) Qty: 9 grams Chan: SP, ST, HT (LU) Prop: Sweet, Slightly Bitter, Slightly Cold Latin: Tuber Ophiopogonis Japonici Cat: Herbs that Tonify Yin
	Dang Gui (Chinese Angelica Root) Qty: 9 grams Chan: HT, LIV, SP Prop: Sweet, Spicy, Bitter, Warm Latin: Radix Angelicae Sinensis Cat: Herbs that Tonify Blood
	Chuan Lian Zi (Sichuan Pagoda Tree Fruit) Qty: 4.5 grams Chan: LIV, SI, ST, BL Prop: Bitter, Cold, Slightly Toxic Latin: Fructus Meliae Toosendan Cat: Herbs that Regulate the Qi

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.