Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan

(Metal Lock Pill to Stabilize the Essence)

Sub-Category:

• Formulas that Stabilize the Exterior and the Lungs

Possible Tongue Appearance:

• Pale tongue with a white coat

Possible Pulse Patterns:

• Thin frail pulse

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

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

Preparation Notes:

• Pills. Grind all herbs into an even powder and form into pills
• Take 9 grams with salted water
• Appropriately reduce dosages to prepare a decoction.

Originally Appeared In:

• Analytic Collection of Medicinal Formulas (Yi Fang Ji Jie)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

• Kidneys, Liver, Spleen, Heart

Substances in this Formula (6 Total):

	Sha Yuan Ji Li (Astragalus Seed, Flattened Milkvetch Seed) Qty: 60 grams Chan: KI, LIV Prop: Sweet, Warm Latin: Semen Astragali Complanati Cat: Herbs that Tonify Yang
	Qian Shi (Euryale Seeds) Qty: 60 grams Chan: KI, SP Prop: Sweet, Astringent, Neutral Latin: Semen Euryalis Ferocis Cat: Herbs that Astringe, Stabilize, Bind
	Lian Xu (Lotus Stamen) Qty: 60 grams Chan: HT, KI Prop: Sweet, Astringent, Neutral Latin: Stamen Nelumbinis Cat: Herbs that Astringe, Stabilize, Bind
	Long Gu (Fossilized Mammal Bones) Qty: 30 grams (crispy-fried) Chan: HT, KI, LIV Prop: Sweet, Astringent, Neutral Latin: Os Draconis Cat: Substances that Anchor, Settle, and Calm the Spirit
	Mu Li (Oyster Shell) Qty: 30 grams (calcined) Chan: LIV, KI Prop: Salty, Astringent, Cool Latin: Concha Ostreae Cat: Substances that Anchor, Settle, and Calm the Spirit
	Lian Zi (Lotus Seed) Qty: 120 grams Chan: HT, KI, SP Prop: Sweet, Astringent, Neutral Latin: Semen Nelumbinis Nuciferae Cat: Herbs that Astringe, Stabilize, Bind

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.