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Prescriptions for Removing Stagnancy of Qi

Nuangan Jian: Classic TCM Formula

Nuan Gan Jian 暖肝煎
By the TCMHH editorial team Not medically reviewed How we work Updated 6 Oct 2026
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Name

Decoction for Warming the Liver Channel

The Prescription of Nuangan Jian

Source

The book Jing Yue Quan Shu

Ingredients

Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis) 6-9 g,Rou Gui (Cortex Cinnamomi) 3-6 g,Gou Qi (Fructus Lycii) 9 g,Xiao Hui Xiang (Fructus Foeniculi) 6 g,Wu Yao (Radix Linderae) 6 g,Fu Ling (Poria) 6 g,Chen Xiang (Lignum Aquilariae Resinatum) 3 g,Sheng Jiang (Rhizoma Zingiberis Recens) 3 pieces.

Explanation

Dang Gui and Gou Qi: Warming and reinforcing the liver and kidney.

Rou Gui and Xiao Hui Xiang: Warming up the kidney and dispelling pathogenic cold.

Wu Yao and Su He Xiang: Regulating the flow of Qi to relieve pain.

Fu Ling: Inducing diuresis to strengthen the spleen.

Sheng Jiang: Expelling pathogenic cold and regulating the function of the stomach.

The Effect of Nuangan Jian

Effect

Warming up the liver and kidney, promoting the circulation of Qi to relieve pain.

Indications

Syndrome due to Yin-cold of the liver and kidney, marked by pain in the lower abdomen, hernia, pale tongue with whitish coating, and deep taut pulse; including external abdominal hernia, ahdominal pain and sterility with the above symptoms.

Administrations

Decocted in water for oral dose to be taken twice.

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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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