Zhen Gan Xi Feng Tang Flashcards
Formula category
extinguish internal wind
Zhen Gan Xi Feng Tang functions
Pacifies the liver and subdues the Yang to extinguish wind, nourishes Liver and Kidney Yin
Zhen Gan Xi Feng Tang indications
Liver Yang rising and Internal Wind due to Liver and Kidney Yin Deficiency
king herb
Niu Xi
minister herbs
Dai Zhe Shi
Long Gu
Mu Li
assistant herbs
Gui Ban Tian Men Dong Xuan Shen Bai Shao Chuan Lian Zi Yin Chen
envoy herb
Gan Cao
Niu Xi functions
“Lead blood downward, Nourish LIV & KD
– Help suppress yang”
Dai Zhe Shi, Long Gu, and Mu Li functions
Descend the rebellion, Anchor yang
Gui Ban, Tian Men dong, Xuan Shen, Bai Shao functions
Nourish Yin, Suppress Yang
Nourish Yin
Clear Heat, Nourish Yin
Soften Liver, Nourish Liver Blood
Chuan Lian Zi functions
Reg. Liver Qi (can change to something else if no hypochondriac pain)
Yin Chen functions
Move Liver Qi, Clear Heat
Gan Cao functions
Harmonize, Helps stomach with mai ya