Formula Composition

Chuan Lian Zi

Yan Hu Suo

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King

Main ingredient

Formula Formulas that promote Qi movement

Jin Ling Zi San

金铃子散

Also known as:

Melia Toosendan Powder , Sichuan chinaberry Powder

Formula Properties

Main Actions

Moves Liver Blood and Liver Qi
Drains Liver Heat or Fire
Stops pain

Patterns Treated

Qi And Blood Stagnation, Liver Qi Stagnation that transforms into Heat

Historical Origin

Formulas from Benevolent Sages Compiled during the Taiping Era (992 AD )

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TCM Actions & Uses Formula Ingredients Contraindications

TCM Actions & Uses

Traditional Chinese Medicine properties and applications of Jin Ling Zi San

Main Actions

Moves Liver Blood and Liver Qi

Drains Liver Heat or Fire

Stops pain

Key TCM Concepts

Jin Ling Zi San is a 2-ingredient Chinese Medicine formula with Sichuan Chinaberries (Chuan Lian Zi) as a principal ingredient.

Invented in 992 AD, it belongs to the category of formulas that promote Qi movement. Its main actions are: 1) moves Liver Blood and Liver Qi and 2) drains Liver Heat or Fire.

In Chinese Medicine health conditions are thought to arise due to "disharmonies" in the body as a system. These disharmonies are called "patterns" and the very purpose of herbal formulas is to fight them in order to restore the body's harmony.

In this case Jin Ling Zi San is used by TCM practitioners to fight patterns like Qi And Blood Stagnation or Liver Qi Stagnation that transforms into Heat. From a Western Medicine standpoint, such patterns can give rise to a range of conditions such as prolonged periods, peptic ulcers or chronic gastritis for instance.

TCM Patterns Addressed

Qi And Blood Stagnation
Liver Qi Stagnation that transforms into Heat

Common Applications

Prolonged periods Peptic ulcers Chronic gastritis Hepatitis Cholecystitis

Ingredients in Jin Ling Zi San

Detailed information about each herb in Jin Ling Zi San and their roles

Kings

Chuan Lian Zi

Sichuan chinaberries

Temperature Cold

Taste Bitter

Organ Affinity Spleen, Liver, Small Intestine

Parts Used Dried ripe fruit

Role in Jin Ling Zi San

Chuan Lian Zi clears Heat from the chest, hypochondrium, and groin area by draining it through the urine. When the Heat has been removed, and the Fire Stagnation resolved, the Liver can once again carry out its regulating function.

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Yan Hu Suo

Corydalis tubers

Temperature Warm

Taste Bitter, Pungent

Organ Affinity Spleen, Heart, Liver, Lungs

Parts Used Dried tuber

Role in Jin Ling Zi San

In general Yan Hu Suo's main actions are as follows: "Moves the Blood, breaks Blood Stagnation and reduces associated pain. Regulates Stagnant Qi and reduces associated pain."

In the context of Jin Ling Zi San, it is used because it invigorates the Blood by moving Qi and eases pain.

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Safety & Contraindications

Important safety information and precautions for Jin Ling Zi San

This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before using any TCM herbal formula.

Contraindications

Contraindicated during pregnancy. Contraindicated for treating pain from Liver Qi Stagnation in the context of Cold conditions.

Herb-Drug Interactions

Like many TCM formulas, Jin Ling Zi San may interact with certain medications. If you are taking any prescription medications, we recommend consulting with a healthcare provider knowledgeable in herb-drug interactions.