An Zhong San
Ingredients: Radix Glycyrrhizae (gan cao), Rhizoma Corydalis (yan hu suo), Rhizoma Alpiniae officinarum (liang jiang), Rhizoma Zingiberis (gan jiang), Fructus Foeniculi (hui xiang), Cortex Cinnamomi (rou gui), Concha Ostreae (mu li).
| Mandarin: 安中散 Pin-Yin: An Zhong San English: Cardamon & Fennel Formula Romaji: Anchu San Kanji: 安中散 Kampo: Yes |
Source:
- Formulas of the People’s Welfare Pharmacy (Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang, 1078)
How it works:
- Brings warmth to the middle warmer
- Dispels cold
- Regulates the flow of qi
- Reduces pain
Clinical Applications:
- Deficient cold of the middle warmer
- White and moist tongue coating
This formula was first published about 1000 years ago in the “Formulas of the People’s Welfare Pharmacy.” An Zhong San treats deficient cold of the middle warmer by warming the middle warmer, dispelling cold, regulating the flow of qi, and reducing pain.
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English Name |
Pin-Yin Name |
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Corydalis |
Yan Hu Suo |
|
Cinnamon Twig |
Gui Zhi |
|
Fennel |
Xiao Hui Xiang |
|
Cardamon |
Suo Sha |
|
Oyster Shell |
Mu Li |
|
Galanga |
Liang Jiang |
|
Fried Licorice |
Chao Gan Cao |
Main Ingredient(s):
In this formula, Fennel warms the middle warmer and reduces pain. Cardamon is used to bring warmth to the middle warmer and encourages the flow of qi.