Ling Gan Wu Wei Jiang Xin Tang (Poria, Schisandra, Ginger, and Asarum Decoction)

Formula 9 of 15 in Formulas that Treat Phlegm

Sub-Category:

Formulas that Dry Dampness and Expel Phlegm

Possible Tongue Appearance:

White slippery tongue coat

Possible Pulse Patterns:

Wiry and slippery pulse

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Preparation Notes:

Decoction.

Originally Appeared In:

Essentials from the Golden Cabinet (Jin Gui Yao Lue)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

Lungs, Spleen, Heart, Stomach, Kidneys

Substances in this Formula (5 Total):

Fu Ling (Sclerotium of Tuckahoe, China Root, Poria, Hoelen) 茯苓
Qty:	12 grams
Chan:	HT, SP, LU
Prop:	Sweet, Bland, Neutral
Latin:	Scierotium Poriae Cocos
Cat:	Herbs that Regulate Water and Drain Dampness

Gan Cao (Licorice Root) 甘草
Qty:	9 grams
Chan:	All 12 (Primarily the LU, HT, SP, ST)
Prop:	Sweet, Neutral
Latin:	Radix Glycyrrhizae
Cat:	Herbs that Tonify Qi

Gan Jiang (Dried Ginger Rhizome) 干姜
Qty:	9 grams
Chan:	HT, LU, SP, ST
Prop:	Spicy, Hot
Latin:	dry Rhizoma Zingiberis
Cat:	Herbs that Warm the Interior and Expel Cold

Xi Xin (Chinese Wild Ginger, Asarum) 细辛
Qty:	9 grams
Chan:	LU, KI
Prop:	Spicy, Warm
Latin:	Herba Asari Cum Radice
Cat:	Warm, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior

Wu Wei Zi (Fructus Schisandrae Chinensis)

Wu Wei Zi (Schisandra Fruit) 五味子
Qty:	6-12 grams
Chan:	HT, KI, LU
Prop:	Sour, Warm
Latin:	Fructus Schisandrae Chinensis
Cat:	Herbs that Astringe, Stabilize, Bind

Formulas References

Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies - Dan Bensky
Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas - Him Che. Yeung
The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula - Qiao Yi

Herbs References

Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica, Third Edition - Dan Bensky
Herb-drug interactions - Fugh-Berman A.
Handbook of Chinese Herbs - Him Che. Yeung
Chinese Medical Herbology & Pharmacology - John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen
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 Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.

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