Yì Gōng Sǎn

异功散

Extraordinary Merit Powder

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Category: Tonify Spleen Qi, Tonify Stomach Qi ⌕ 
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Actions: Tonify qi, strengthen SP, move qi [Song]
Diagnosis
Tongue:       Pulse:    Other: 
Patterns: Spleen Qi Deficiency, Stomach Qi Deficiency 
Indications: SP and ST Qi deficiency with qi stagnation. Poor appetite, loose stools, epigastria oppressed. [Song]
Contraindications: 
Description
Name Variations:Yi Gong San, 异功散, Extraordinary Merit Powder,
Herb List: Si Jun Zi Tang: Ren Shen(K) • Bai Zhu(M) • Fu Ling(A) • Gan Cao(G) + Chen Pi
Commentary: Yi Gong San = Si Jun Zi Tang + Chen Pi
Related Formulas: Attached to Si Jun Zi Tang
Herbs Cat/Dosage Actions Attributes
Ren ShenGinseng • 人参  Tonify Qi Tonify yuan qi • Tonify lung qi • Tonify heart qi • Calms Shen • Stop thirst • Helps impotence • Treats qi collapse • Tonify Spleen • Generate fluid • Stop thirst • Strengthen anti-pathogenic qi • Can go to all 5 zang organs adaptogen • anti-aging • anticoagulant • antiplatelet • antioxidant • adrenalcortical • immunity booster • anti-inflammatory • antidepressant • hepatoprotective • stimulant
Bai ZhuWhite Atractylodes Root • 白术 Tonify Qi Tonify Middle Jiao Qi • Calms fetus • Dry dampness • Stabilize exterior to stop sweatingDao Di: Zhe Jiang Anti-inflammatory • Hepatoprotective • Immunity Booster • Hypoglycemic • Antibaterial
Fu LingPoria 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
Gan CaoLicorice 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
King/Chief    ♥ Minister/Deputy      Assistant     ♦ Envoy
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Caution

ALERT: Contraindications of each herb - use with caution under these conditions:
Ren Shen: Blood thinner medication • Diabetes medication • Blood pressure medication • Caffeine • Yin deficiency • Stagnant fire • Hypertension • Bleeding disorders • Pain in chest • Excess heat • food: onion, garlic, radishes, tea, turnips
Bai Zhu: Autoimmune disorder • Yin deficiency with heat • Dehydration • Foods: black carp, Chinese cabbage, peach, plum and coriander
Fu Ling: Foods: Vinegar, pickled food
Gan Cao: High blood pressure • Low potassium • Seaweed • Medications: Gan Cao can interact with various medication. See Pharma Interaction section.

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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