Jiu Xian San

(Nine Immortal Decoction)

Sub-Category:

• Formulas that Stabilize the Exterior and the Lungs

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.

Originally Appeared In:

• True Lineage of Medicine (Yi Xue Zheng Chuan)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

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

Substances in this Formula (9 Total):

	Ren Shen (Ginseng Root) Qty: 3-4.5 grams Chan: LU, SP Prop: Sweet, Slightly Bitter, Slightly Warm Latin: Radix Ginseng Cat: Herbs that Tonify Qi
	Ying Su Ke (Opium Poppy Husk) Qty: 12-18 grams (honey-fried) Chan: KI, LI, LU Prop: Sour, Astringent, Neutral, Toxic Latin: Pericarpium Papaveris Somniferi Cat: Herbs that Astringe, Stabilize, Bind
	Wu Mei (Mume Fruit) Qty: 12-18 grams Chan: LI, LIV, LU, SP Prop: Sour, Warm Latin: Fructus Pruni Mume Cat: Herbs that Astringe, Stabilize, Bind
	Wu Wei Zi (Schisandra Fruit) Qty: 3-4.5 grams Chan: HT, KI, LU Prop: Sour, Warm Latin: Fructus Schisandrae Chinensis Cat: Herbs that Astringe, Stabilize, Bind
	E Jiao (Ass Hide Glue, Donkey Hide Gelatin) Qty: 3-4.5 grams Chan: KID, LIV, LU Prop: Sweet, Neutral Latin: Gelatinum Corii Asini Cat: Herbs that Tonify Blood
	Kuan Dong Hua (Coltsfoot Flower) Qty: 3-4.5 grams Chan: LU Prop: Spicy, Warm Latin: Tussilaginis Farfarae Flos Cat: Herbs that Relieve Coughing and Wheezing
	Chuan Bei Mu (Tendrilled Fritillaria Bulb) Qty: 3-4.5 grams Chan: HT, LU Prop: Bitter, Sweet, Cool Latin: Bulbus Fritillariae Cirrhosae Cat: Herbs that Cool and Transform Phlegm-Heat
	Jie Geng (Root of the Balloon Flower) Qty: 3-4.5 grams Chan: LU (ST) Prop: Bitter, Spicy, Neutral Latin: Platycodi Radix Cat: Warm Herbs that Transform Phlegm-Cold
	Sang Bai Pi (Bark of Mulberry Root) Qty: 3-4.5 grams Chan: LU, SP Prop: Sweet, Cold Latin: Cortex Radicis Mori Albae Cat: Herbs that Relieve Coughing and Wheezing

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.