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| Health Benefits |
| For: Hernia |
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Capsules |
Granules |
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| Category: Regulate Qi ⌕ |
| Subcategory: Move Qi Source: |
| Actions: Cold from LV/KD deficiency: Lower abdominal pain that is sharp and localized and increases with local application of cold, T pale especially at sides and root, P deep, tight. A form of hernial disorder; Also for swollen and painful scrotum.[Kim] |
| Diagnosis |
| Tongue: pale, especially at the sides and root Pulse: deep, tight Other: |
| Patterns: Cold Hernia |
| Indications: Cold from LV & KD deficiency [35] • Hernia disorder, swollen/ painful scrotum [35] |
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| Description |
| Name Variations: Nuan Gan Jian, 暖肝煎, Perilla Fruit Decoction for Directing Qi Downward, |
| Herb List: Xiao Hui Xiang (6g) • Rou Gui (3g) • Dang Gui (6g) • Gou Qi Zi (9g) • Wu Yao (6g) • Chen Xiang (3g) • Fu Ling (6g) • Sheng Jiang (3-5 pieces) |
| Commentary: Commonly used for treating hernia. Cold > Qi Stagnation. [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 |
Xiao Hui Xiang
Fennel Fruit • 小茴香 |
Warm Interior Expel Cold |
Warm Liver • Warm Kidney • Relieve pain • Expel cold • Regulate Qi • Harmonize stomach |
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Rou Gui
Cinnamon Bark • 肉桂 |
Warm Interior Expel Cold |
Warm interior • Disperse cold • Unblock channels • Relieve pain • Build Qi and Blood • Leads fire back to its source • Strengthen • Leads fire back to its source |
Antimicrobial • anticoagulant • teratogenic • emmenagogue • antiparasitic • antibiotic • hypoglycemic •analgesic • anti-inflammatory • antioxidant • free radical scavenging • sedative • memory enhancer |
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 Dang Gui Shen (body) - tonify blood • Quan Dang Gui - harmonize blood (tonify and invigorate) • Dang Gui Wei (tail) - invigorate blood • According to the Board Exams, this herb does not affect estrogen because it has not yet been determined in which way it does affect it. However, there are numerous research articles on Dang Gui and estrogen. |
phytoestrogen • antispasmodic • cholagogue • antibaterial • antiviral • antiobesity • anti-inflammatory • antifungal • mild laxative • immune system boost • volatile oil inhibits uterine contractions |
Qian Hu •
Peucedanum • 前胡 |
Phlegm Heat |
Expel phlegm • Descend Lung Qi • Release exterior wind heat |
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| Gou Qi Zi • Goji Berry • 枸杞子 |
Tonify Blood |
Tonify kidneys • Tonify liver • Tonify essence • Moisten lungs • Nourish Yin • Improve eye sight |
Anti-aging• antimicrobial • anticoagulant • antioxidant • anti-diabetic • hepatoprotective • anti-cancer • hypotensive |
Wu Yao •
Lindera Root • 乌药 |
Regulate Qi |
For moving Qi: Epigastric area - Chen Pi • Intestinal area - Mu Xiang • From epigastric all the way to the abdominal area - Zhi Shi and Zhi Ke • Lateral side area -Chai Hu, Xiang Fu, Qing Pi, and Fo Shou • Lower abdomen: Wu Yao warms kidney • Upper chest area: Tan Xiang, Xie Bai • REN4 & REN6 area: Chen Xiang |
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| Chen Xiang • Chinese Englewood • 沉香 |
Regulate Qi |
Move Qi • Pain • Vomiting • Helps Kidney to grasp Qi • Qi stagnation painFor moving Qi: Epigastric area - Chen Pi • Intestinal area - Mu Xiang • From epigastric all the way to the abdominal area - Zhi Shi and Zhi Ke • Lateral side area -Chai Hu, Xiang Fu, Qing Pi, and Fo Shou • Lower abdomen: Wu Yao warms kidney • Upper chest area: Tan Xiang, Xie Bai • REN4 & REN6 area: Chen Xiang |
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Fu Ling •
Poria Mushroom • 茯苓 |
Drain Dampness |
Dry dampness • Tonify spleen • Calm spirit • Relief edema • Detox food poisoning • Promote urination Dao Di: Yun Nan |
Diuretic • Antibacterial • Anti-inflammatory • Anti-allergic • Hypoglycemic • Antacid • Sedative • Immunity booster |
Sheng Jiang •
Ginger (Raw) • 生姜 |
Release Exterior Wind Cold
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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 |
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| Directions: |
| Caution |
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ALERT: Contraindications of each herb - use with caution under these conditions:
Xiao Hui Xiang: Yin deficiency heat
Rou Gui: Pregnancy • Severe heat from yin deficiency • Interior heat
Dang Gui: Autoimmune disorder • Pregnancy • Blood thinner drugs (Wafarin) • Diarrhea • Yin deficiency with heat • Dampness abdominal distention
Qian Hu: Yin deficient cough
Gou Qi Zi: Autoimmune disorder • External excess heat • Loose stools • High fever • Pregnancy • Spleen deficiency • Spleen dampness • Diarrhea • Allergic to tobacco • Peaches • Tomatoes • Nuts • Diabetes medication • Blood pressure medication
Chen Xiang:
Fu Ling: Foods: Vinegar, pickled food
Wu Yao:
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 |
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