Disclaimer For educational purposes only. Do not use as medical advice
Primarily a Liver warming herb and is very drying.
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
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15g-18g
Wu Zhu Yu • Evodia • 吳茱萸
Warm Interior Expel Cold
2g-3gHeats middle burner • Disperse cold • Dry dampness • Warm liver • Relieve nausea • Stop vomiting • Push heat downward • Reduce chest pain • Reduce abdominal pain
Analgesic • Antiemetic • Antidiarrheal • Anti-inflammatory • Anticancer • Antibacterial • Antibiotic • Antiallergic • Antidementia • Astringent • Stomachic
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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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