Sundance Acupuncture

Herb & Acupuncture Database

(This is my own personal database of teachers, teachings and notes that I use in my practice. I’ve decided to share it freely with anyone who would like to reference it.)

Rou Gan Chi Wei Tang - 柔肝持卫汤 - Soften The Liver And Preserve And Protect Yin Decoction

English: Soften the Liver and Preserve and Protect Yin Decoction
Also Known As:

Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rx. Astragali Huang Qi 15g Tonifies Qi and Blood.
Rx. Paeoniae Alba Bai Shao 15g Nourishes the Blood, astringes Yin and softens the Liver.
Rx. Puerariae Ge Gen 15g Relieves Heat, generates fluids and raises Spleen Yang.
Fluoritum Zi Shi Ying 15g Warms the Womb and warms and unblocks the Chong and Ren channels.
Rx. Polygoni Multiflori Preparata Zhi He Shou Wu 20g Tonifies the Liver and Kidneys, nourishes the Blood and nourishes Jing.
Rx. Dioscoreae Shan Yao 20g Tonifies Kidney Yin and astringes Jing.
Fr. Lycii Gou Qi Zi 10g Nourishes and tonifies Liver and Kidney Blood and Yin, benefits Jing and brightens the eyes.
Sm. Allii Tuberosi Jiu Cai Zi 10g Supplements the Liver, warms the Kidneys, fortifies Yang and astringes Jing.
Rx. Morindae Officinalis Ba Ji Tian 10g Tonifies the Kidneys and strengthens Yang.
Hb. Lycopodii Shen Jin Cao 10g Dispels Wind, eliminates Dampness, invigorates the collaterals and invigorates the Blood.
Sm. Cuscutae Tu Si Zi 12g Strengthens Yang, nourishes Yin, astringes Jing and urine, benefits the marrow, tonifies the Kidneys and Liver and improves vision.

Formula Actions

  • Nourishes Yin
  • Nourishes the Blood
  • Softens the Liver

Syndromes

  • Liver Yin and Blood Deficiency

Clinical Manifestations

  • Impotence
  • Emotional upset
  • Anger
  • Depression
  • Frequent sighing
  • Dizziness
  • Blurred vision
  • Fatigue
  • T: Red
  • C: Little or None
  • P: Thready and wiry

Treats

  • Impotence

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

Modifications

For educational reference only; not a substitute for care from a qualified practitioner.