Yue Ju Wan (Escape Restraint Pill)
Formula 1 of 15 in Formulas that Regulate the Qi
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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
There are 5 Substances in this Chinese Medicne
Cang Zhu (Black Atractylodes Rhizone)Quantity = 6-12 grams
Channels:
SP, ST
Properties:
Spicy, Bitter, Warm, Aromatic
Latin:
Rhizoma Atractylodis
Chinese:
苍术
Tone Marks:
cāng zhú
Quantity = 6-12 grams
Channels:
LIV, GB, PER
Properties:
Spicy, Warm
Latin:
Rhizoma Ligustici Chuanxiong
Chinese:
川芎
Tone Marks:
chuān xiōng
Quantity = 6-12 grams
Channels:
LIV, SJ, SP
Properties:
Spicy, Slightly Warm, Slightly Sweet, Neutral
Latin:
Rhizoma Cyperi Rotundi
Chinese:
香附
Tone Marks:
xiāng fù
Translation:
Aromatic Appendage
Quantity = 6-12 grams
Channels:
HT, LIV, LU, ST, TB
Properties:
Bitter, Cold
Latin:
Fructus Gardeniae Jasminoidis
Chinese:
栀子
Tone Marks:
zhī zi
Quantity = 6-12 grams
Channels:
SP, ST
Properties:
Sweet, Spicy, Warm
Latin:
Massa Medica Fermentata
Chinese:
神曲
Tone Marks:
shén qŭ
Translation:
Divine Fermented Mass
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