Yue Ju Wan

(Escape Restraint Pill)

Sub-Category:

• Formulas that Promote the Movement of Qi

Actions:

• Activates Qi, releases constraint, and reduces stagnation of Qi, Blood, Damp, Phlegm, Heat, and Food

Indications:

• Focal Distension, fullness in the abdomen and chest, hypochondriac distension and pain, belching, vomiting, indigestion, acid regurgitation, nausea, reduced appetite, distending breast or lower abdomen pain, dysmenorrhea, and possible cough with copious sputum

Possible Tongue Appearance:

• Purple, red, or dusky tongue body with a greasy white or yellow coat

Possible Pulse Patterns:

• Slippery and wiry pulse, possibly rapid

Western Uses:

• Gastrointestinal Neurosis
• Gastric or Duodenal Ulcer
• Chronic Gastritis
• Infectious Hepatitis
• Cholecystitis
• Cholecystolithiasis
• Intercostal Neuralgia

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

• Do not use in cases of Qi stagnation from deficiency

Preparation Notes:

• Decoction.

Originally Appeared In:

• Teachings of Dan Xi (Dan Xi Xin Fa)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

• Stomach, Spleen, Pericardium, Gall Bladder, Liver, San Jiao, Lungs, Heart

Substances in this Formula (5 Total):

	Cang Zhu (Black Atractylodes Rhizone) Qty: 6-12 grams Chan: SP, ST Prop: Spicy, Bitter, Warm, Aromatic Latin: Rhizoma Atractylodis Cat: Aromatic Herbs that Transform and Dissolve Dampness
	Chuan Xiong (Szechuan Lovage Root) Qty: 6-12 grams Chan: LIV, GB, PER Prop: Spicy, Warm Latin: Rhizoma Ligustici Chuanxiong Cat: Herbs that Invigorate Blood and Remove Stagnation
	Xiang Fu (Nut Grass Rhizome) Qty: 6-12 grams Chan: LIV, SJ, SP Prop: Spicy, Slightly Warm, Slightly Sweet, Neutral Latin: Rhizoma Cyperi Rotundi Cat: Herbs that Regulate the Qi
	Zhi Zi (Gardenia, Cape Jasmine Fruit) Qty: 6-12 grams Chan: HT, LIV, LU, ST, TB Prop: Bitter, Cold Latin: Fructus Gardeniae Jasminoidis Cat: Herbs that Drain Fire
	Shen Qu (Medicated Leaven) Qty: 6-12 grams Chan: SP, ST Prop: Sweet, Spicy, Warm Latin: Massa Medica Fermentata Cat: Herbs that Relieve Food 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.