Ji Ming San

(Cock's Crow Powder)

Sub-Category:

• Formulas that Promote Urination and Leach out Dampness

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

• This section is being researched, and is not completed.
• This formula contains one or more toxic substances (while some Chinese herbs are toxic, it must be noted that many come prepared, or are combined, to mitigate their toxicity).

Preparation Notes:

• Decoction. Decrease all dosages by about two thirds.

Originally Appeared In:

• Effective Medical Formulas Arranged by Category by Doctor Zhu (Lei Bian Zhu Shi Ji Yan Yi Fang)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

• Large Intestine, Stomach, Spleen, Liver, Kidneys, Lungs

Substances in this Formula (7 Total):

	Bing Lang (Betel Nut) Qty: 36-45 grams Chan: LI, ST Prop: Spicy, Bitter, Warm Latin: Semen Arecae Catechu Cat: Herbs that Expel Parasites
	Mu Gua (Chinese Quince Fruit) Qty: 30 grams Chan: LIV, SP Prop: Sour, Slightly Warm Latin: Fructus Chaenomelis Lagenariae Cat: Herbs that Dispel Wind-Dampness
	Wu Zhu Yu (Evodia Fruit) Qty: 6 grams Chan: KI, LIV, SP, ST Prop: Spicy, Bitter, Hot, Slightly Toxic, Very Dry Latin: Fructus Evodiae Rutaecarpae Cat: Herbs that Warm the Interior and Expel Cold
	Chen Pi (Orange Peel, Citrus Peel, Tangerine Peel) Qty: 30 grams Chan: LU, SP, ST Prop: Spicy, Bitter, Warm, Aromatic Latin: Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae Cat: Herbs that Regulate the Qi
	Zi Su Ye (Perilla Leaf) Qty: 9 grams Chan: LU, SP Prop: Spicy, Aromatic, Warm Latin: Perillae Folium Cat: Warm, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior
	Jie Geng (Root of the Balloon Flower) Qty: 15 grams Chan: LU (ST) Prop: Bitter, Spicy, Neutral Latin: Platycodi Radix Cat: Warm Herbs that Transform Phlegm-Cold
	Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger Rhizome) Qty: 15 grams Chan: LU, SP, ST Prop: Spicy, Warm Latin: uncooked Rhizoma Zingiberis Cat: Warm, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior

References

Formulas

• 15. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies (First Edition)
  - Dan Bensky
• 18. Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas (First Edition)
  - Him Che. Yeung
• 16. The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula Study Guide (First Edition)
  - Qiao Yi

Herbs

• 13. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (Revised Edition)
  - Dan Bensky
• 25. Lancet 2000 January 8;355(9198):134-138 (Article)
  - Fugh-Berman A.
• 17. Handbook of Chinese Herbs (Second Edition)
  - Him Che. Yeung
• 12. Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology (First Edition)
  - John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen
• 26. Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals (Third Edition)
  - Max Wichtl

Only use Chinese herbs or formulas under the direct care and supervision of a licensed Acupuncturist/Herbalist.
Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.