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Wu Yao Shun Qi San五积散

Lindera Powder to Smooth the Flow of Qi

Also known asLindera Formula

Medicinals
12

Composition

  • Wu YaoRx. Linderae10–15 g

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

    • Ma Huang
    • Jiang Can
    for Wind attacking the extremities with joint pain, numbness, headache, and dizziness.
    • Chen Pi, Ma Huang, Chuan Xiong
    Jiang Can,* for stroke due to wind-Cold Attacking the Channels and Collaterals.
  • Chen PiPer. Citri Reticulatae3–6 g

    Regulates Qi, adjusts the Middle, descends Qi, dries Dampness and transforms Phlegm.

  • Chao Jiang CanDry-fried Bombyx Batryticatus3–6 g

    Extinguishes Wind, stops spasms and convulsions, disperses Wind-Heat and stops itching and pain.

    for frontal headache.
  • Ma HuangHb. Ephedrae6–9 g

    Induces sweating, releases the Exterior and disseminates and facilitates Lung *Qi.*

  • Chuan XiongRz. Chuanxiong6 g

    Invigorates the Blood, promotes the movement of *Qi, expels Wind and*

    alleviates pain.

  • Jie GengRx. Platycodi6–9 g

    Opens the Lungs, spreads Lung Qi, expels Phlegm, benefits the throat and opens and raises Lung Qi, directing the effects of other herbs to the upper body.

    for Excess disorders in the Upper Jiao with no disorder in the Lower Jiao.
  • Pao JiangRz. Zingiberis Preparatum3–6 g

    Warms the Middle, expels Cold and dispels Wind-Dampness seeping into the Lower *Jiao*.

    for epigastric pain and vomiting due to Spleen and Stomach Deficiency Cold.
  • Chao Zhi KeBran-dry-fried Fr. Aurantii3–6 g

    Promotes the movement of *Qi.*

    • Geng
    Jie Geng, regulates the flow of Qi in the chest and aids in the transformation of Phlegm.
  • Bai ZhiRx. Angelicae Dahuricae6–9 g

    Expels Wind, eliminates Dampness, unblocks the nasal passages, dispels Cold and alleviates pain.

    for headache.
  • Chao Gan CaoDry-fried Rx. Glycyrrhizae3–6 g

    Warms the Middle, harmonizes the Stomach, moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs and guides the herbs to all twelve channels.

    for pain and swelling of the throat.
  • (Sheng Jiang)(Rz. Zingiberis Recens)(6g)

    (Releases the Exterior, induces perspiration, disperses Cold and reduces the toxicity of other herbs.)

    (With Da Zao, for External Wind-Cold.

    • Ma Huang
    strongly creates sweating to treat all externally contracted Wind-Cold disorders.)
  • (Da Zao)(Fr. Jujube)(3g)

    (Moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs.)

Actions

  • Expels Wind
  • Facilitates the movement of Qi
  • Resolves Phlegm
  • Expels Dampness
  • Relieves pain

Patterns treated

  • Wind-Stroke, affecting the limbs
  • The condition known as Leg Qi
  • Cold invading the chest and armpit region

Manifestations

  • Joint pain
  • Numbness and pain affecting the entire body
  • Impaired speech
  • Stiffness and paralysis of the muscles and tendons
  • Weak legs accompanied by difficulty in walking
  • A sharp, stabbing pain below the ribs
  • A sense of fullness in the epigastrium and abdomen
  • Episodes of vomiting
  • A crooked deviation affecting the eyes and mouth
  • Labored breathing
  • Loose, watery stools
  • Audible intestinal rumbling
  • Pain in the head
  • A sense of lightheadedness
  • Paralysis of one side of the body
  • Trouble ambulating
  • Loss of the ability to speak
Tongue body
Unremarkable in appearance
Coating
Frothy, or alternatively greasy
Pulse
The pulse feels full or firm

Indications

  • Neuralgia of the trigeminal nerve
  • Nerve pain
  • Facial paralysis of the Bell's Palsy type
  • Fainting episodes
  • Stroke
  • Speech loss
  • Asthmatic breathing difficulty
  • Age-related decline
  • Lateral epicondylitis
  • Softening of brain tissue
  • General debility
  • Painful, difficult urination
  • Stiffness and pain in a frozen wrist
  • An acute cerebrovascular event
  • Bleeding within the brain
  • One-sided body paralysis
  • Speech and language impairment
  • Paralysis following a stroke
  • Joint pain arising after a stroke
  • Stiffening and restricted motion of the shoulder (frozen shoulder)
  • Muscle pain
  • Pain in the joints

Modifications

Cautions

  • Not to be used during pregnancy.
  • Not to be used for amenorrhea caused by Blood Deficiency.