Yu Zhen San

(True Jade Powder)

Sub-Category:

• Formulas that Release Wind from the Skin and Channels

Pattern:

• Wind due to incised wounds

Possible Pulse Patterns:

• Wiry tight pulse

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:

• Powder. Grind equal quantities of all substances into an even powder.
• Take in 3 grams doses with hot wine.
• The powder can be used topically on affected areas.
• Can also be prepared as a decoction.

Originally Appeared In:

• True Lineage of External Medicine (Wai Ke Zheng Zong)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

• Stomach, Spleen, Lungs, Liver, Bladder, Kidneys

Substances in this Formula (6 Total):

	Bai Fu Zi (Typhonium Rhizome) Qty: Equal Quantity (untreated herb is used) Chan: SP, ST Prop: Spicy, Sweet, Warm, Toxic Latin: Rhizoma Typhonii Gigantei Cat: Warm Herbs that Transform Phlegm-Cold
	Zhi Tian Nan Xing (Prepared Jack in the Pulpit Rhizome) Qty: Equal Quantity (untreated herb is used) Chan: LIV, LU, SP Prop: Bitter, Spicy, Warm, Toxic Latin: Arisaematis Rhizoma preparatum Cat: Warm Herbs that Transform Phlegm-Cold
	Qiang Huo (Notopterygium Root) Qty: Equal Quantity Chan: BL, KI Prop: Spicy, Bitter, Aromatic, Warm Latin: Radix Et Rhizoma Notopterygii Cat: Warm, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior
	Bai Zhi (Angelica Root) Qty: Equal Quantity Chan: LU, ST Prop: Spicy, Warm Latin: Radix Angelicae Dahuricae Cat: Warm, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior
	Fang Feng (Ledebouriella Root) Qty: Equal Quantity Chan: BL, LIV, SP Prop: Spicy, Sweet, Slightly Warm Latin: Radix Ledebouriellae Divaricatae Cat: Warm, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior
	Tian Ma (Gastrodia Rhizome) Qty: Equal Quantity Chan: LIV Prop: Sweet, Neutral Latin: Rhizoma Gastrodiae 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.