Back to previous page Search again ↑

Source: Hé Jì Jú Fāng 和剂局方

Ingredients:

• Xiāng fù (香附 Cyperi Rhizoma, cyperus [rhizome]) 6–9g
• Zǐ sū (紫苏 Perillae Folium, Caulis et Calyx, perilla [stem, leaf and calyx]) 6–9g
• Chén pí (陈皮 Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium, tangerine peel) 3–6g
• Gān cǎo (甘草 Glycyrrhizae Radix, licorice [root]) (mix–fried) 3–6g

Action: Rectifies qì and resolves the exterior.

Indication: External contraction of wind-cold occurring with internal qì stagnation. Signs: physical cold and generalized heat effusion, headache, glomus and fullness in the chest and stomach duct, belching, no desire for food and drink. Tongue fur: Thin and white.

Category: Exterior-resolving formulas / Warm acrid exterior-resolving formulas

Method: Decoct with water.

Rationale: Xiāng fù rectifies qì and resolves depression. Zǐ sū yè is aromatic, acrid, and warm; it not only courses wind and disperses cold but also rectifies qì and harmonizes the center. Its exterior-resolving action is enhanced by Xiāng fù. These two agents therefore address root and tip. Chén pí rectifies qì and transforms stagnation, while Zhì gān cǎo harmonizes all the agents of the formula.

Variations:

• Pronounced wind-cold with nasal congestion and runny nose: Add Cōng bái (葱白 Allii Fistulosi Bulbus, scallion white) and Shēng jiāng (生姜 Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens, fresh ginger).
• Headache: Add Màn jīng zǐ (蔓荆子 Viticis Fructus, vitex [fruit]) and Jí lí (蒺藜 Tribuli Fructus, tribulus [fruit]).
• Cough and counterflow with copious phlegm: Add Zǐ sū zǐ (紫苏子 Perillae Fructus, perilla fruit) and Bàn xià (半夏 Pinelliae Rhizoma, pinellia [rhizome]).
• Fullness in the stomach duct: Add Hòu pò (厚朴 Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex, officinal magnolia bark) and Zhǐ shí (枳实 Aurantii Fructus Immaturus, unripe bitter orange).
• Nontransformation of grain and water: Add Jī nèi jīn (鸡内金 Galli Gigeriae Endothelium Corneum, gizzard lining) and Shén qū (神曲 Massa Medicata Fermentata , medicated leaven).
• Severe heat effusion: Add Huáng qín (黄芩 Scutellariae Radix, scutellaria [root]) and Lián qiào (连翘 Forsythiae Fructus, forsythia [fruit]).

Back to previous page Search again