Zuo Jin Wan
左金丸

 

 

Left Metal Pill

 Disclaimer    For educational purposes only.  Do not use as medical advice

<b>About</b><strong>Herbs</strong><strong>Caution/Notes</strong>
Health Benefits
For: Peptic ulcers • Acid reflux • Gastritis • Hiatal hernia
Attributes:
Products (online examples)

Granules

Granules
Research (sample)
Categories (Click on ⌕ for other formulas in the category)
Category: Clear Heat ⌕    Subcategory: Resolve Toxicity ⌕      Family: Huang Lian Lei Fang ⌕      Source: Wai Tai Bi Yao  ⌕       Related Formula:
Actions
Send rebellious Qi downward • Clear liver heat • Stop vomiting
Indications and Contraindications
Appearance: Tongue -Red tongue • Yellow coat      Pulse -Floating, weak       Face/other 
Patterns:  
Indications: Regurgitation • Bitter taste in mouth • Belching • Dry mouth • Epigastric distention • Vomiting • Extreme hunger
Contraindications: 
Properties
Data adapted from product found online.  Categories 4% or less not shown.

Herbs Cat/Dose Actions Properties
• •
15g-18g
 
Wu Zhu Yu • Evodia • 吳茱萸 Warm Interior Expel Cold
2g-3g
Heats middle burner • Disperse cold • Dry dampness • Warm liver • Relieve nausea • Stop vomiting • Push heat downward • Reduce chest pain • Reduce abdominal pain 

Primarily a Liver warming herb and is very drying.

Analgesic • Antiemetic • Antidiarrheal • Anti-inflammatory • Anticancer • Antibacterial • Antibiotic • Antiallergic • Antidementia • Astringent • Stomachic
King/Chief    ♥ Minister/Deputy      Assistant     ♦ Envoy
Directions: 
Modifications For
+ Hai Piao Xiao + Wa Leng Zi Severe acid regurgitation
+ Chuan Lian Zi Significant abdominal distention

Caution
ALERT: Contraindications of each herb - use with caution under these conditions:
:
Wu Zhu Yu: Long term use may cause liver damage • Pregnancy • Vomiting from stomach fire • Abdominal pain from blood deficiency with fire • Yin deficiency and heat
Notes

 

Bibliography: [3], [8], [9], [14]

Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience.  While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts,  variations may result from the numerous English translations.   Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs.  The information here is strictly for educational purposes. 

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