Qian Zheng San

(Lead to Symmetry Powder)

Sub-Category:

• Formulas that Release Wind from the Skin and Channels

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.
• To prepare as a powder, grind equal amounts of each substance. Take in 3 gram doses with warm water.

Originally Appeared In:

• Collected Formulas of the Yang Family (Yang Shi Jia Zang Fang)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

• Stomach, Spleen, Liver, Lungs

Substances in this Formula (3 Total):

	Bai Fu Zi (Typhonium Rhizome) Qty: 6 grams Chan: SP, ST Prop: Spicy, Sweet, Warm, Toxic Latin: Rhizoma Typhonii Gigantei Cat: Warm Herbs that Transform Phlegm-Cold
	Quan Xie (Scorpion, Buthus) Qty: 6 grams Chan: LIV Prop: Salty, Spicy, Neutral, Toxic Latin: Buthus Martensis Cat: Substances that Extinguish Wind and Stop Tremors
	Jiang Can (Body of Sick Silkworm) Qty: 6 grams Chan: LIV, LU Prop: Spicy, Salty, Neutral Latin: Bombyx Batryticatus Cat: Substances that Extinguish Wind and Stop Tremors

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Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.