Explanation
- Qin Jiao, Qiang Huo, Fang Feng, Bai Zhi and Xi Xin release the Exterior and expel
Wind. - Sheng Di, Dang Gui, Chuan Xiong and Chi Shao harmonize Blood, according to the
principle "harmonize Blood in order to extinguish Wind". - Bai Zhu and Fu Ling drain Dampness.
- Shi Gao and Huang Qin clear Heat.
- Bai Fu Zi and Quan Xie expel Wind from the channels and invigorate the Connecting
channels.
This formula is used for Wind in the channels against a background of Blood deficiency.
Zhen Gan Xi Feng Tang
(Pacifying the Liver and Subduing Wind Decoction)
Dai Zhe Shi Haematitum 15 g
Long Gu Os Draconis 12 g
Mu Li Concha Ostreae 12 g
Gui Ban Plastrum Testudinis 12 g
Huai Niu Xi Radix Achyrantis bidentatae 15 g
Xuan Shen Radix Scrophulariae ningpoensis 12 g
Tian Men Dong Tuber Asparagi cochinchinensis 1 2 g
Bai Shao Radix Paeoniae albae 12 g
Tian Ma Rhizoma Gastrodiae elatae 12 g
Gou Teng Ramulus Uncariae 9 g
Ju Hua Flos Chrysanthemi morifolii 6 g
Dan Nan Xing Rhizoma Arisaematis praeparata 12 g
Zhu Ru Caulis Bambusae in Taeniis 6 g
Zhe Bei Mu Bulbus Fritillariae thunbergii 6 g
Gan Cao Radix Glycyrrhizae uralensis 6 g
Explanation
- Long Gu, Mu Li, Gui Ban and Dai Zhe Shi subdue Liver-Yang and Liver-Wind