Skip to content
Neijing
pldeesfr

Knowledge baseFormulas

Jin Lian Zhong Zi Fang金连种子方

Golden Link Seed Formula

Medicinals
20

Composition

  • Dang GuiRx. Angelicae Sinensis3–15 g

    Tonifies, invigorates and harmonizes the Blood, disperses Cold and regulates the menses.

    • Bai Shao
    regulates and harmonizes Qi and Blood.
  • Rou GuiCx. Cinnamomi1.5–5 g

    Warms the Kidneys, Spleen and Heart and strengthens Yang and Ming Men Fire, alleviates pain and assists in the generation of Qi and Blood.

    for Deficiency of Ming Men Fire with impotence or infertility.
    for a cold, painful abdomen, anorexia and diarrhea due to Kidney and Spleen Yang Deficiency.
  • Long ChiDens Draconis9–16 g

    Settles anxiety and calms the Spirit.

  • Wu YaoRx. Linderae3–10 g

    Promotes the movement of Qi, alleviates pain, warms the Kidneys and disperses Cold.

    for abdominal pain, especially sensations of Cold and pain in the lower abdomen.
    for abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea due to Spleen and Kidney Deficiency Cold.
    disperses Cold and stops pain, for abdominal pain due to External Cold.
    warms and contains the Kidney Qi so that it returns to its source and secures the urine to treat Lower Jiao Deficiency Cold with incontinence, urinary frequency or urinary dribbling.
  • Yi Zhi RenFr. Alpiniae Oxyphyllae3–10 g

    Warms the Kidneys, astringes Jing and urine, warms the Spleen, increases the appetite and stops diarrhea and salivation.

  • Du ZhongCx. Eucommiae8–16 g

    Tonifies the Kidneys and Liver, strengthens the sinews and bones, aids the smooth flow of Qi and Blood and tonifies Kidney Yang.

  • Shi Chang PuRz. Acori Tatarinowii1.5–10 g

    Transforms turbid Dampness, harmonizes the Middle Jiao, awakens the Spleen and promotes the movement of *Qi*.

    • Fu Shen
    for forgetfulness and dulled senses.
  • Wu Zhu YuFr. Evodiae1.5–10 g

    Warms the Middle Jiao, disperses Cold, promotes the movement of *Qi and alleviates pain.*

    • Gan Jiang
    for acid reflux after meals due to Deficiency and Cold in the Stomach.
    for abdominal pain, vomiting and acid regurgitation due to Stomach Cold.
  • Fu ShenPoria Pararadicis3–9 g

    Nourishes the Heart and calms the Shen.

  • Chuan Niu XiRx. Cyathulae4.5–15 g

    Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, unblocks the menses, tonifies the Kidneys and Liver and strengthens the tendons and bones.

  • Qin JiaoRx. Gentianae Macrophyllae3–12 g

    Expels Wind-Dampness, opens the channels, soothes the sinews and collaterals and clears Deficiency Heat.

    for Blood Deficiency with hemiplegia, especially with excess muscle tension in the upper extremities.
  • Xi XinHb. cum Rx. Asari0.5–5 g

    Disperses Wind-Cold and Internal Cold and alleviates pain.

    for Cold damage both Internal and External with aversion to Cold, headache and generalized body aches with aching joints.
    for abdominal pain, coldness of the lower extremities, a pale tongue and no thirst.
  • Jie GengRx. Platycodi3–10 g

    Opens the Lungs, spreads Lung Qi and expels Phlegm.

    for coughing due to Wind-Cold Invasion or long-standing Phlegm-Dampness.
  • Fang FengRx. Saposhnikoviae3–10 g

    Expels Wind-Dampness and alleviates pain.

  • Zhi Ban XiaRz. Pinelliae Preparatum3–15 g

    Dries Dampness and transforms Phlegm.

    for vomiting due to Cold with copious, frothy sputum with Cold signs and thin mucus in the Lungs.
    for vomiting with clear signs of Cold in the Middle Jiao.
  • Bai ShaoRx. Paeoniae Alba5–30 g

    Nourishes the Blood, astringes Yin, regulates menstruation, softens the Liver and relieves pain.

    nourishes Yin and Blood.
  • Gan JiangRz. Zingiberis3–10 g

    Warms the Middle, expels Cold, dispels Wind-Dampness seeping into the Lower *Jiao, rescues Devastated Yang, expels Interior Cold, warms the Lungs and transforms thin mucus.*

    warms the Spleen and Kidneys, benefits Yang, and disperses Cold.
    for vomiting of saliva or dry heaves due to Cold-induced congested fluids.
  • Chuan JiaoFr. Zanthoxyli2–7 g

    Warms the Middle Jiao, disperses Cold, dispels Dampness, relieves diarrhea and alleviates pain.

    for Cold-Dampness in either the Middle or Lower Jiao, Kidney Yang Deficiency with Deficiency of Ming Men Fire allowing Cold-Damp to accumulate in the Lower Jiao leading to urinary frequency, cold sweats or spermatorrhea and strengthens the warming effect on the Spleen, for Spleen Yang Deficiency with Cold-Dampness leading to Cold pain in the epigastrium, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
    for diarrhea due to more Cold than Dampness.
  • Zhi Fu ZiRx. Aconiti Lateralis Preparata1.5–15 g

    Warms Ming Men Fire and assists Heart, Kidney and Spleen *Yang*.

    powerfully tonifies Kidney Yang, for Kidney Yang Deficiency with lower back pain and weakness in the legs and knees.
  • Mu LiConcha Ostreae9–30 g

    Heavily settles and calms the Spirit.

Actions

  • Provides warmth to the Spleen and Kidney and restores their strength
  • Breaks down Phlegm
  • Clears out Wind-Cold-Damp

Patterns treated

Insufficiency of Yang in the Spleen and Kidney

Manifestations

  • Persistent cramp-like pain in the abdomen
  • The pain remains within a non-severe range
  • Applying pressure brings relief from the pain
  • Fluid retention in the feet
  • Trouble passing urine
  • A modest degree of edema, chiefly in the lower limbs
  • These signs typically appear while pregnant
  • Facial pallor
  • A sense of exhaustion
  • A heavy sensation in the head
  • General weariness
  • Pain in the lower abdomen
  • Light-headedness
  • Ringing in the ears
  • Lower back pain
  • Fluid swelling
  • Pregnancy abdominal pain accompanied by edema, arising from Blood Deficiency together with disrupted water metabolism
  • Reduced urine output
  • A pounding or fluttering heartbeat
  • Coldness in the feet
  • A pronounced coldness in the hands and feet
  • A spinning sensation of dizziness
  • During pregnancy or after childbirth, the lower back and legs feel weak and numb
  • Abnormal fetal positioning
  • Painful menstruation
  • Menstrual irregularity
  • Pain in the upper right region of the abdomen
  • Enlargement of the liver
  • Low blood count
  • Diminished vitality
  • Aching back
  • Thirsty yet with no urge to actually drink
Tongue body
Pale or pink, at times with petechiae along the edge
Coating
White, either thin or greasy
Pulse
One of the following: deep and weak; soft, floating, small and slow; wiry and small; or wiry and rough

Indications

  • Inability to conceive
  • Pregnancy abdominal pain accompanied by edema
  • Edema accompanied by abdominal pain during pregnancy
  • Weakness and numbness affecting the low back and legs, occurring during pregnancy or after childbirth