Liang Fu Wan
良附丸

 

 

Galangal and Cyerus Pill

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

AboutHerbsCaution/Notes
Health Benefits
For: Epigastric pain • Stifling sensation in the chest • Menstrual pain
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Products (online examples)

Tablets

Research (sample)
Categories (Click on ⌕ for other formulas in the category)
Category: Regulate Qi ⌕    Subcategory: Promote Movement of Qi ⌕      Family:  ⌕      Source: Liang Fang Ji Ye  ⌕       Related Formula:
Actions
Dispel cold • Warm the middle burner • Promote the movement of qi • Relief pain
Indications and Contraindications
Appearance: Tongue -White      Pulse -      Face/other 
Patterns:  
Indications:
Contraindications: Heat in the liver and stomach • Bleeding in the liver and stomach
Properties
Data adapted from product found online.  Categories 4% or less not shown.

HERBS Cat/Dose Actions Properties
Gao Liang Jiang  ⌕ 

9g
Xiang Fu  ⌕

9g
King/Chief    ♥ Minister/Deputy      Assistant     ♦ Envoy
Directions: 
  • Soak equal amounts of each herb.  Soak the Galangal Root in wine and the Nut Grass Root in vinegar.  Bake it until dry and then ground the herbs in to a powder and create pills with ginger juice.  Take in 6g doses.
Modifications
+ more Xiang Fu + Qing Pi + Chen Xiang + Mu Xiang Stagnant qi is more severe
+ Dang Gui Menstrual cramps
+ Huang Qi Jian Zhong Tang Peptic ulcers

Caution
ALERT: Contraindications of each herb - use with caution under these conditions:
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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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