State/School

California License Exams, Pacific College Comps

Translation

Rambling Powder

Formula Type

Regulate and Harmonize the Liver and Spleen

Actions

Spread Liver qi, strengthen Spleen, nourish blood

Source

Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang (1078-85)

Ingredients

1. Chai Hu30g (9g)
2. Dang Gui30g (9g)
3. Bai Shao30g (9g)
4. Bai Zhu30g (9g)
5. Fu Ling30g (9g)
6. Zhi Gan Cao15g (6g)

Indication

Hypochondriac pain, vertigo, headache, dry throat and mouth, bitter taste in the mouth, fatigue, reduced appetite. Tongue is pale-red, pulse is wiry and deficient. There may be alternating chills and fever, and irregular menstruation or breast distension.

Dosage note: The original preparation calls for the ingredients to be ground to powder and taken in 6-9g doses as a draft with Sheng Jiang and Bo He. To prepare as a decoction, use the dosages in parentheses and add Sheng Jiang and Bo He

Contraindication

1. Caution in pregnancy and patients with Liver and Kidney Yin Deficiency.