Ingredients

16 substances in Wu Ji San — each links to its full herb monograph.

Bai Shao1.5-4.5 gTonify Blood

Bai Zhi1.5-4.5 gWarm, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior

Ban Xia3-9 gWarm Herbs that Transform Phlegm-Cold

Cang Zhu3-9 gAromatic Herbs that Transform and Dissolve Dampness

Chen Pi3-9 gRegulate the Qi

Chuan Xiong1.5-4.5 gInvigorate Blood and Remove Stagnation

Dang Gui1.5-4.5 gTonify Blood

Fu Ling3-9 gRegulate Water and Drain Dampness

Gan Jiang1.5-4.5 gWarm the Interior and Expel Cold

Hou Po1.5-4.5 gAromatic Herbs that Transform and Dissolve Dampness

Jie Geng3-9 gWarm Herbs that Transform Phlegm-Cold

Ma Huang1.5-4.5 gWarm, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior

Rou Gui1.5-4.5 gWarm the Interior and Expel Cold

Sheng Jiang3 piecesWarm, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior

Zhi Gan Cao1.5-4.5 gTonify Qi

Zhi Ke1.5-4.5 gRegulate the Qi

Originally Appeared In:

Imperial Grace Formulary of the Tai Ping Era (Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang)

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