Jīn Líng Zǐ Sǎn

Melia Toosendan Powder

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Category: Regulate Qi ⌕ 
Subcategory: Move Qi  Source:  
Actions: soothe liver, clear heat, move qi, stop pain [Song]
Diagnosis
Tongue: red with yellow coating      Pulse: wiry, rapid    Other: 
Patterns: Liver Qi Stagnation 
Indications: Pain due to LV stagnation with Heat [35] • Liver qi stagnation transform into fire. Chest rib pain, onset with heat, bitter taste, red tongue with yellow coating, wiry rapid pulse. [31]
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Description
Name Variations:Jin Ling Zi San , 金铃子散, Melia Toosendan Powder,
Herb List: Chuan Lian Zi (9g) • Yan Hu Suo(9g)
Commentary: Jing Ling Zi = Chuan Lian Zi; Pain should be the main indication for this formula. Yan Hu Suo is for pain in many parts of the body. Chuan Lian Zi is for cold. This is for Liver constraint transforming into heat. Pain is aggravated by ingesting hot food or beverages.[Kim]
Related Formulas:
NCCAOM: There are 7 NCCAOM formulas for Qi Stagnation. They are Yuè Jū Wán, Chái Hú Shū Gān Sǎn, Bàn Xià Hòu Pó Tāng, Liáng Fù Wán, Jīn Líng Zǐ Sǎn, Tiān Tái Wū Yào Sǎn, and Nuǎn Gān Jiān. • Yue Ju Wan is for all 6 stagnations (Qi, Blood, Phlegm, Damp, Fire and Food). Only for excess. Depression. • Chai Hu Shu Gan San is LV Qi Yu -> pain. This formula includes Si Ni San, which is for LV Qi Stagnation overacting on SP causing cold extremities. Don’t confuse Si Ni San with Si Ni Tang, which is for KD Yang Deficiency Cold • Ban Xia Hou Po Tang is LV Qi Yu + Phlegm -> Plum Pit Qi. • Liang Fu Wan is LV Qi Yu + ST Cold -> Pain. Liang Fu Wan is only two herbs (Gao Lian Jiang + Xiang Fu) • Jin Ling Zi San =LV Qi Yu + Heat -> Pain. Jin Ling Zi San is also two herbs (Chuan Lian Zi + Yan Hu Suo). Jin Ling Zi is antoehr name for Chuan Lian Zi. • Tian Tai Wu Yan Sao = LV Qi Stagnation + Cold. Lower abdominal pain radiating to the testis. • Nuan Gan Jian = LV & KD deficiency Cold. Hernia disorder or swollen painful scrotum. All these formulas are related to Liver Qi Stagnation except for Nuan Gan Jian, which is LV deficiency.
Herbs Cat/Dosage Actions Attributes
Chuan Lian Zi 
Si Chuan Chinaberry • 川楝⼦
Regulate Qi Move Qi • Kills parasites • Treat tinea
Yan Hu Suo 
Corydalis Rhizome • 延胡索
Invigorate Blood Invigorate blood • Move Qi • Relief pain
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ALERT: Contraindications of each herb - use with caution under these conditions:
Chuan Lian Zi:
Yan Hu Suo: Pregnancy

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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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