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ALERT: Contraindications of each herb - use with caution under these conditions:
Health Benefits
For: Anxiety • Depression • Restless sleep • Crying spells • Post-traumatic stress disorders PTSD • Neurosis • Epilepsy
Attributes:
Products (online examples)
Research (sample)
Categories (Click on ⌕ for other formulas in the category)
Category: Release the Exterior ⌕ Subcategory: Release Head and Neck Symptoms ⌕ Family: ⌕ Source: Jin Gui Yao Lue ⌕ Related Formula:
Actions
Nourish the heart • Calms the spirit • Harmonizes the middle burner • Relaxes tension • Tonifies spleen qi
Indications and Contraindications
Appearance: Tongue -Weak, rapid Pulse -Thin, Red Face/other -
Patterns:
Indications:
Contraindications: High blood pressure
Properties
Data adapted from product found online. Categories 4% or less not shown.
Herbs
Cat/Dose
Actions
Properties
Gan Cao • Licorice Root • 甘草
Tonify Qi
9gTonify Spleen Qi • Tonify Heart qi • Clear heat • Resolve toxicity • Stop cough • Dispel phlegm • Lubricate lungs • Stop wheezing • Reduce spasm • Relieve pain • Harmonize other herb effectsEnters all 12 channels, often serve as envoy in a formula.
Hypoglycemic • Antiarrhythmic • Expectorant • Antidiarrheal • Antiulcer • Hepatoprotective • Antiulcer • Immunostimulant • Antitussive • Antiviral • Detox • Demulcent • Anti-inflammatory • Laxative • Emmenagogue • Antimicrobial • Spasmolytic
Fu Xiao Mai
9g-15g
Da Zao • Jujube • 大枣
Tonify Qi
10 piecesTonify spleen • Tonify qi • Calm the spirit • Harmonize other herb's properties • Nourish blood
Antibacterial • Antidepressant • Anti-inflammatory • Expectorant • Hepatoprotective • Hypotensive • Sedative
♠ King/Chief ♥ Minister/Deputy ♣ Assistant ♦ Envoy
Directions: For long term use.
Modifications
For
+ Hei Zhi Ma + He Shou Wu
Insomnia from liver blood deficiency
+ Gui Pi Tang
Shortness of breath, palpitations, loss of appetite
+ Gui Zhi + Long Gu + Mu Li
Mild cases of schizophrenia
+ Bai He + Bai Zi Ren
Irritability from heart yin deficiency
Caution
Gan Cao: High blood pressure • Low potassium • Pork • Seaweed • Chinese cabbage • Anti-diabetic drugs • Diuretic drugs
Da Zao: Epigastric discomfort and bloating • Food stagnation • Damp excess • Damp Phlegm • Intestinal worms
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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