Prescriptions for Regulating the Liver and Spleen
Kai Yu Zhong Yu Tang (开郁种玉汤)
Name
The Prescription of 开郁种玉汤
Source
The book Fu Qing Zhu Nv Ke
Ingredients
Bai Shao 30 g,Xiang Fu 9 g,Dang Gui 9 g,Bai Zhu 15 g,Dan Pi 9 g,Fu Ling 9 g,Tian Hua Fen 6 g.Explanation
Shao Yao: Astringing the liver to alleviate pain.
Bai Zhu and Fu Ling: Strengthening the spleen and tonifying qi.
Dang Gui: Soothing the liver and tonifying blood.
Tian Hua Fen: Clearing heat and purging fire, generating body fluid to relieve thirst, moistening dryness and resolving phlegm.
Dan Pi: Clearing heat and cooling blood, activating blood and resolving stasis, reducing deficiency heat.
Xiang Fu: Soothing the liver and regulating qi, regulating menorrhea and alleviating pain.
The Effect of 开郁种玉汤
Effect
Soothe the liver and relieve depression, regulate menstruation.
Indications
Barreness due to liver-qi stagnation.
Administrations
Decoct in water for oral dose to be taken twice.
Sources and further reading
We cite classical materia medica and modern reference works. This article is health education, not medical advice.
- Shennong Bencao Jing (The Divine Farmer's Materia Medica), Han dynasty.
- Bencao Gangmu (Compendium of Materia Medica), Li Shizhen, 1578.
- Chinese Pharmacopoeia, current edition — identity, quality and safety monographs.
- NCCIH and WHO reference material on traditional medicine safety.
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