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Formulas that Promote the Movement of Qi

Pattern:

Damp-Cold invading the Liver channel causing Hernial disorder

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

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Preparation Notes:

Pills. Grind the herbs into a fine powder and use wine to form into pills.
Take 6-9 grams, 1-2 times a day.
As the original formula includes 30 grams of Hai Dai (Laminaria japonica ARESCH) which can be used interchangeably with Hai Zao, the dosage of Hai Zao can be doubled.
Reduce dosages appropriately to prepare a decoction.

Originally Appeared In:

Formulas to Aid the Living (Ji Sheng Fang)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

Stomach, Small Intestine, Bladder, Liver, Large Intestine, Spleen, Gall Bladder, Heart, Lungs, Kidneys

There are 11 Substances in this Chinese Medicne

Ju He (Citrus/Tangerine Seeds)
Quantity = 30 grams

Channels:

Unknown

Properties:

Bitter, Neutral

Latin:

Semen Citri Reticulatae

Alt Names:

Ju Zi He, Ju Zi Ren, Ju Ren

Chuan Lian Zi (Sichuan Pagoda Tree Fruit)
Quantity = 30 grams

Chuan Lian Zi (Fructus Meliae Toosendan)

Channels:

LIV, SI, ST, BL

Properties:

Bitter, Cold, Slightly Toxic

Latin:

Fructus Meliae Toosendan

Chinese:

川楝子

Tone Marks:

chuān liàn zĭ

Alt Names:

Jin Ling Zi, Lian Shi

Mu Xiang (Costus Root, Saussurea)
Quantity = 15 grams

Channels:

GB, LI, SP, ST

Properties:

Spicy, Bitter, Warm

Latin:

Radix Auklandiae Lappae

Chinese:

木香

Tone Marks:

mù xiāng

Translation:

Wood Fragrance

Tao Ren (Peach Kernel)
Quantity = 30 grams

Channels:

HT, LI, LIV, ST

Properties:

Bitter, Sweet, Neutral

Latin:

Semen Pruni Persicae

Chinese:

桃仁

Tone Marks:

táo rén

Yan Hu Suo (Corydalis Rhizome)
Quantity = 15 grams

Channels:

HT, LIV, LU

Properties:

Spicy, Bitter, Warm

Latin:

Corydalis Rhizome

Chinese:

延胡索

Tone Marks:

yán hú suŏ

Rou Gui (Inner Bark of Saigon Cinnamon)
Quantity = 15 grams

Channels:

HT, KI, LIV, SP

Properties:

Spicy, Sweet, Hot

Latin:

Cortex Cinnamomi Cassiae

Chinese:

肉桂

Tone Marks:

ròu guì

Chuan Mu Tong (Clematis)
Quantity = 15 grams

Chuan Mu Tong (Caulis Clematidis Armandii)

Channels:

BL, HT, SI

Properties:

Bitter, Cold, Bland

Latin:

Caulis Clematidis Armandii

Chinese:

川木通

Tone Marks:

chuān mù tōng

Alt Names:

Mu Tong

Translation:

Open Ended/Pipe Wood from Sichuan

Hou Po (Magnolia Bark)
Quantity = 15 grams

Channels:

LI, LU, SP, ST

Properties:

Bitter, Spicy, Warm, Aromatic

Latin:

Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis

Chinese:

厚朴

Tone Marks:

hòu pò

Zhi Shi (Immature Fruit of the Bitter Orange)
Quantity = 15 grams

Zhi Shi (Fructus Immaturus Citri Aurantii)

Channels:

LI, SP, ST

Properties:

Bitter, Spicy, Slightly Cold

Latin:

Fructus Immaturus Citri Aurantii

Chinese:

枳实

Tone Marks:

zhĭ shí

Hai Zao (Seaweed, Sargassum)
Quantity = 30 grams

Channels:

KI, LIV, LU, ST

Properties:

Bitter, Salty, Cold

Latin:

Herba Sargassii

Chinese:

海藻

Tone Marks:

hăi zăo

Kun Bu (Kelp, Eckloniae Thallus)
Quantity = 30 grams

Channels:

KI, LIV, ST

Properties:

Salty, Cold

Latin:

Ecklonia Kurome

Chinese:

昆布

Tone Marks:

kūn bù

Alt Names:

Laminaria

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