Zhen Gan Xi Feng Tang

(Sedate the Liver and Extinguish Wind Decoction)

Sub-Category:

• Formulas that Release Wind from the Skin and Channels

Pattern:

• Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency with internal Wind and rising Liver Yang

Possible Pulse Patterns:

• Wiry, long, and forceful 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:

• Records of Heart Felt Experiences in Medicine with References to the West (Yi Xue Zhong Zhong Can Xi Lu)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

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

Substances in this Formula (12 Total):

	Huai Niu Xi (Achyranthes Root) Qty: 30 grams Chan: LIV, KID Prop: Bitter, Sour, Neutral Latin: Radix Achyranthis Bidentatae Cat: Herbs that Invigorate Blood and Remove Stagnation
	Dai Zhe Shi (Hematite) Qty: 30 grams Chan: HT, LIV, PER Prop: Bitter, Cold Latin: Haematitum Cat: Substances that Anchor, Settle, and Calm the Spirit
	Long Gu (Fossilized Mammal Bones) Qty: 15 grams Chan: HT, KI, LIV Prop: Sweet, Astringent, Neutral Latin: Os Draconis Cat: Substances that Anchor, Settle, and Calm the Spirit
	Mu Li (Oyster Shell) Qty: 15 grams Chan: LIV, KI Prop: Salty, Astringent, Cool Latin: Concha Ostreae Cat: Substances that Anchor, Settle, and Calm the Spirit
	Gui Ban (Fresh Water Turtle Shell, Testudinis) Qty: 15 grams Chan: HT, KI, LIV Prop: Salty, Sweet, Cold Latin: Plastrum Testudinis Cat: Herbs that Tonify Yin
	Xuan Shen (Ningpo Figwort Root) Qty: 15 grams Chan: KI, LU, ST Prop: Salty, Sweet, Bitter, Cold Latin: Radix Scrophulariae Ningpoensis Cat: Herbs that Cool the Blood
	Tian Men Dong (Asparagus Tuber) Qty: 15 grams Chan: KI, LU Prop: Sweet, Bitter, Very Cold Latin: Tuber Asparagi Cochinensis Cat: Herbs that Tonify Yin
	Bai Shao (White Peony Root) Qty: 15 grams Chan: LIV, SP Prop: Bitter, Sour, Cool Latin: Radix Albus Paeoniae Lactiflorae Cat: Herbs that Tonify Blood
	Yin Chen Hao (Yinchenhao Shoots and Leaves, Capillaris) Qty: 6 grams Chan: LIV, SP, GB, ST Prop: Bitter, Spicy, Cool Latin: Herba Artemisiae Yinchenhao Cat: Herbs that Regulate Water and Drain Dampness
	Chuan Lian Zi (Sichuan Pagoda Tree Fruit) Qty: 6 grams Chan: LIV, SI, ST, BL Prop: Bitter, Cold, Slightly Toxic Latin: Fructus Meliae Toosendan Cat: Herbs that Regulate the Qi
	Mai Ya (Barley Sprout, Malt) Qty: 6 grams Chan: LIV, SP, ST Prop: Sweet, Neutral Latin: Fructus Germinatus Hordei Vulgaris Cat: Herbs that Relieve Food Stagnation
	Gan Cao (Licorice Root) Qty: 4.5 grams Chan: All 12 (Primarily the LU, HT, SP, ST) Prop: Sweet, Neutral Latin: Radix Glycyrrhizae Cat: Herbs that Tonify 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.