Yi Gan San Jia Chen Pi Ban Xia
Ingredients: Bupleurum root (chai hu),Gambir vine (gou teng),Tang-kuei root (dang gui), Cnidium root (chuan xiong),Hoelen fungus (fu ling), Atractylodes root (bai zhu), Chinese licorice root (gan cao), Citrus rind (chen pi),Pinellia root (ban xia).
| Mandarin: 抑肝散加陳皮半夏 Pin-Yin: Yi Gan San Jia Chen Pi Ban Xia English: Bupleurum, Citrus, & Pinellia Formula Romaji: Yokukan San Ka Chinpi Hange Kanji: 抑肝散加陳皮半夏 Kampo: No |
Source:
- Straight Directions of Prescriptions in Pediatrics from Benevolent House (Ren Zhai Zhi Zhi Xiao Er Fang Lun, 1264)
How it works:
- Calms the liver
- Alleviates spasms
- Disperses phlegm
- Reduces vomiting
Clinical Applications:
- Pre- or menopausal syndrome caused by stagnation of the liver qi with heat flushing up
This 13th century formula was developed by the Song dynasty physician Yang Shiying. Yi Gan San Jia Chen Pi Ban Xia alleviates the symptoms of pre- or menopausal syndrome caused by stagnation of the liver qi by calming the liver, alleviating spasms, dispersing phlegm, and reducing vomiting.
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English Name |
Pin-Yin Name |
|
Bupleurum |
Chai Hu |
|
Uncaria |
Gou Teng |
|
Angelica Root |
Dang Gui |
|
Cnidium |
Chuan Xiong |
|
Hoelen |
Fu Ling |
|
White Atractylodes |
Bai Zhu |
|
Citrus Peel |
Chen Pi |
|
Pinellia |
Ban Xia |
|
Licorice |
Gan Cao |
Main Ingredient(s):
In this formula, Bupleurum pacifies the liver, dispels stagnant qi, fortifies the spleen, and alleviates spasms. Citrus and Pinellia work together to disperse phlegm, redirect rebellious qi downward, and alleviate nausea and vomiting.