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formula
Nuan Gan Jian
chinese formulae
definition
Nuan Gan Jian = "Warm the Liver Decoction"
sources: Bensky and Barolet, p. 297.
signs and symptoms: Sharp, localized lower abdominal pain worse with cold; scrotal swelling and pain.
tongue and pulse: pale tongue (especially on the sides and root), and deep, tight pulse.
indications: Liver Channel Obstructed by Stagnant Cold. With the appropriate presentation, may be used in conditions conventionally diagnosed as varicocele, hydrocele, and inguinal hernia.
cautions and contraindications: Contraindicated in cases with scrotal inflammation and pain due to Damp-Heat in the Lower Warmer.
ingredients: dosage for two days:
» 9 grams: lycium fruit (gou ji zi).
» 6 grams: Chinese angelica (tang kuei) (dang gui), fennel (xiao hui xiang), lindera (wu yao), poria (fu ling).
» 3 grams: cinnamon bark (rou gui); aquilaria (chen xiang) or saussurea (mu xiang).
» 3-5 slices fresh ginger.
modifications:
» for severe pain of the lower abdomen, add corydalis (yan hu suo) and melia (chuan lian zi).
» for pain of the scrotum, add lychee seed (li zhi he) and tangerine seed (ju he).
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