Commonly Used Chinese Herb Formulas with Illustrations - Glehnia and Rehmannia Formula (Yi Guan Jian)
0102 一貫煎 (Yi Guan Jian)
Linking Decoction
【Formulation】
Chinese Name |
Pharmaceutical Name |
Pin Yin Name |
English Name |
生地黃 |
Radix Rehmanniae |
Sheng Di Huang |
|
北沙參 |
Radix Glehniae |
Bei Sha Shen |
|
麥門冬 |
Radix Ophiopogonis |
Mai Men Dong |
|
當歸 |
Radix Angelicae sinensis |
Dang Gui |
|
枸杞子 |
Fructus Lycii |
Gou Qi Zi |
|
川楝子 |
Fructus Toosendan |
【Classic Literature Reference】
Yu Ming Yi Lei An (Continuation of Famous Physicians' Cases Organized by Categories, 1770).
Compiler: Wei, Zhi-xiu.
【Indications】
Traditional: Liver and Kidney yin deficiency with Liver qi stagnation, marked by pain in the chest and epigastrium as well as hypochondriac region, acid regurgitation, bitter taste in the mouth, dry throat, a dry and red tongue, and a thready and weak pulse or a thready and wiry pulse. It is also used in the treatment of hernia.
Modern: Chronic hepatitis, peptic ulcer, diabetes, chronic gastritis, neurosis, PMS, herpes zoster, primary stage of liver cirrhosis, hypertension of pregnancy, retinitis, and stomatitis.
Pattern of Liver and Kidney Yin Deficiency with Liver Qi Stagnation
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