Liáng Fù Wán

Galangal and Cyperus Pill

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Health Benefits
For: chronic gastritis, peptic ulcers
Atributes:
Products
 

Tablets

 

Pills

 

Capsules

 

Granules

Other Names:
Research 

Category: Move Qi ⌕ 
Subcategory: Clear Stagnation  Source:  
Actions: Warm stomach / Middle Jiao, Dispels Cold, Move Qi, Alleviate Pain
Diagnosis
Tongue:       Pulse:    Other: 
Patterns: Qi Stagnation, Cold coagulation 
Indications: Cold coagulation caused qi stagnation. Epigastric pain, nausea and vomiting, abdomen bloating and fullness. [Song]
Contraindications: Heat in the Liver and Stomach, bleeding, pregnancy - may induce miscarriage
Description
Name Variations:Liang Fu Wan , 良附丸, Galangal and Cyperus Pill,
Herb List: Gao Liang JiangXiang Fu
Commentary:
Related Formulas:
Herbs Cat/Dosage Actions Attributes
Gao Lian Jiang 
Galanga • ⾼良姜
Warm Interior Expel Cold Warm middle jiao • Warm Spleen and Stomach • Alleviate pain • Disperse cold Analgesic • Antibiotic • Cholagogic
Xiang Fu
Nut-Grass Rhizome • 香附
Regulate Qi Spreads and regulate Liver qi • Regulate menses • Relieve pain
King/Chief    ♥ Minister/Deputy      Assistant     ♦ Envoy
Directions: 

Caution

ALERT: Contraindications of each herb - use with caution under these conditions:
Gao Lian Jiang: Yin deficiency heat
Xiang Fu: Qi deficiency without stagnation • Yin deficiency • Blood 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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