Liang Fu Wan

(Galangal and Cyperus Pill)

Sub-Category:

• Formulas that Promote the Movement of Qi

Possible Tongue Appearance:

• White tongue coat

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

• This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Preparation Notes:

• Pills. Using equal amounts of the herbs, wash Gao Liang Jiang in wine, and wash Xiang Fu in Vinegar. Bake these herbs and grind them into an even powder and form into pills with Ginger juice.
• 6 gram dose, twice a day.
• Can be prepared as a decoction.

Originally Appeared In:

• Small Collection of Fine Formulas (Liang Fang Ji Ye)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

• Stomach, Spleen, San Jiao, Liver

Substances in this Formula (2 Total):

	Gao Liang Jiang (Lesser Galangal Rhizome) Qty: Equal amount Chan: SP, ST Prop: Spicy, Hot Latin: Rhizoma Alpiniae Officinari Cat: Herbs that Warm the Interior and Expel Cold
	Xiang Fu (Nut Grass Rhizome) Qty: Equal amount Chan: LIV, SJ, SP Prop: Spicy, Slightly Warm, Slightly Sweet, Neutral Latin: Rhizoma Cyperi Rotundi Cat: Herbs that Regulate the Qi

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Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.