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| Health Benefits |
| For: Spermatorrhea (men), Dreaming of sexual intercourse (women), Lower abdominal contraction and pain, Cold sensation at tip of penis, Anxiety, Neurosis, Male Infertility, Scrotum pain [various] • Overstrain, lesser abdomen pain, genital area coldness, vertigo, hair loss, excessive dreams, sexual dreams, spermatorrhea, heart palpitation [Song] |
| Atributes: |
| Constituents: |
| Category: Calm Shen ⌕ |
| Subcategory: Sedate Spirit Source: Jin Gui Yao Lue |
| Actions: Restrain essence • Suppress rebellion qi • Regulate and harmonize yin • Regulate and harmonize yang |
| Diagnosis |
| Tongue: thin, white Pulse: slow, hallow Other: |
| Patterns: Deficiency of both Yin and Yang |
| Indications: Deficiency of both Yin and Yang. Overstrain, lesser abdomen pain, genital area coldness, vertigo, hair loss, excessive dreams, sexual dreams, spermatorrhea, heart palpitation. T: slightly pale or light red, glossy thin white coating P: hollow, slow or slight tight [Song]
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| Description |
| Name Variations: Gui Zhi Jia Long Gu Mu Li Tang , 桂枝加龙骨牡蛎汤, Cinnamon Twig Decoction Plus Dragon Bone and Oyster Shell, |
| Herb List: Gui Zhi(K) • Bai Shao(K) • Long Gu(M) • Mu Li(M) • Dang Gui(M) • Sheng Di Huang(M) • Sheng Jiang(A) • Da Zao(A) • Zhi Gan Cao(G/E) |
| Commentary: |
| Related Formulas: |
| HERBS |
Cat/Dose |
Actions |
Properties |
| Gui Zhi • Cinnamon Twig • 桂枝 ♠ |
Release Exterior Wind Cold |
Activate yang qi, warm yang, open channels, expel Wind Cold from muscle layer • warm Middle Jiao • regulate Wei Qi • improve circulation • relieve pain • thin mucus • treat chest BiPAIRS with Shao Yao and Fu Ling |
diuretic, anticoagulant, vasodilation, diaphoretic, antipyretic, emmenagogue, antiparasitic, cardiotonic, antibiotic, hypoglycemic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, sedative |
| Bai Shao • White Root Peony • 白芍 ♠ |
Tonify Blood |
Tonify Liver blood - regulate menses • Tonify Liver Yin • Relief pain and spasms • Harmonize Ying and Wei QiDao Di: Zhe Jiang • AKA Shao Yao |
analgesic • antibacterial • anti-inflammatory • hepatoprotective • immune system boost • sedative |
| Sheng Jiang • Ginger (Raw) • 生姜 ♣ |
Release Exterior Wind Cold |
Release exterior • Stops vomiting • Relieve Nausea • Stops cough • Reduce herb toxicity • Regulate central flow of Qi |
Expectorant • Cough Suppressant • Digestive • Hypotensive • Antiplatelet • Stimulant • Analgesic • Anti-inflammatory • Antipyretic • Cholagogic • Antiemetic • Antimutagenic |
| Da Zao • Jujube • 大枣 ♣ |
Tonify Qi |
Tonify Spleen Qi • Calm the spirit • Harmonize other herb's properties • Nourish blood |
antibaterial • antidepressant • anti-inflammatory • anodyne • antifungal • hepatoprotective • hypotensive • sedative |
| Zhi Gan Cao • Licorice Root • 甘草 ♦ |
Tonify Qi |
Tonify Spleen Qi • Tonify Heart qi • Clear heat • Resolve toxicity • Stop cough • Dispel phlegm • Lubricate lungs • Stop wheezing • Reduce spasm • Relieve pain • Harmonize other herb effects • enters 12 channelsEnters all 12 channels, often serve as envoy in a formula. |
Hypoglycemic • Antiarrhythmic • Hypertensive • Expectorant • Antidiarrheal • Antiulcer • Hepatoprotective • Immunostimulant • Antitussive • Antiviral • Detox • Demulcent • Anti-inflammatory • Laxative • Emmenagogue • Antimicrobial • Spasmolytic • Corticosteroidal |
| Long Gu • Animal Fossils • 龙骨 ♥ |
Calm Shen |
Calm spirit • Reduce anxiety • Relief insomnia • Calm liver • Prevent fluid discharge • Anchor yang |
Antiepileptic • Anticonvulsant • Hypotensive • Sedative • Astringent • Antiseizure • Hemostatic |
| Mu Li • Oyster Shell • 牡蛎 ♥ |
Calm Shen |
Calm Shen • Calm Liver • Anchor yang rising • Neutralize stomach acids • Relieve stomach pain • Soften hardness • Remove nodules • Reduce fluid leakage from deficiency • Disperse stagnation |
alkaline • gastrointestinal |
| Dang Gui • Chinese Angelica • 当归 ♥ |
Tonify Blood |
Tonify blood • Move Blood and Qi • Regulate menses • Invigorate blood • Dispel cold • Unblock bowels • Reduce abscess swelling • Alleviate pain • Clear pus • Generate flesh • Moisten intestines |
phytoestrogen • antispasmodic • cholagogue • antibaterial • antiviral • antiobesity • anti-inflammatory • antifungal • mild laxative • immune system boost • volatile oil inhibits uterine contractions |
| Sheng Di Huang • Rehmannia • 生地黄 ♥ |
Clear Heat Cool Blood |
Clear heat • Cools hot blood (nosebleeds, bloody vomit, bloody urine, bloody stool) • Nourish Yin • Clears heart heat/fire • Generate fluidsDao Di: He Nan |
Immunity booster • coagulant • antidiabetic • hepatoprotective • hypotensive • anti-aging • antioxidant • antihistamine • emmenagogue • adrenalcortical |
| ♠ King/Chief ♥ Minister/Deputy ♣ Assistant ♦ Envoy |
| Directions: While the original formula calls for Niu Xi, it's usually Chuan Niu Xi that is used. |
| Modifications |
For |
| + Ren Shen + Huang Q i |
With obvious Qi deficiency 31 |
| + Dang Gui + Shu Di Huang |
With blood deficiency 31 |
| + He Shou Wu + Bu Gu Zhi |
Kidney Deficiency 31 |
| + Shan Zhu Yu + Jin Ying Zi |
Spermatorrhea 31 |
| Caution |
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ALERT: Contraindications of each herb - use with caution under these conditions:
Gui Zhi: Pregnancy, Liver Wind, hyperactive Yang from Yin xu, Wind Heat, blood heat, heavy menses, measles, open skin sores
Bai Shao: Deficiency cold • Breast feeding • Pregnancy • Bleeding Disorder • Scheduled Surgery
Sheng Jiang: Lung heat • Dry cough • Phlegm heat • Full heat • Yin deficiency with heat • Vomiting from stomach heat • Gallstones • Exterior deficiency with unexplained sweating • Horse meat
Da Zao: Epigastric discomfort and bloating • Food stagnation • Damp excess • Damp Phlegm • Intestinal worms
Gan Cao: High blood pressure • Low potassium • Seaweed • Medications: Gan Cao can interact with various medication. See Pharma Interaction section.
Dang Gui: Autoimmune disorder • Pregnancy • Blood thinner drugs (Wafarin) • Diarrhea • Yin deficiency with heat • Dampness abdominal distention
Sheng Di Huang: Yang deficiency • Blood deficiency • Spleen deficiency • Stomach deficiency • Can be sticky and cloying, careful with digestive disorders • food: onion, garlic, radishes |
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