Formula Composition

Gao Liang jiang

Xiang Fu

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Kings

Main ingredient

Formula Formulas that promote Qi movement

Liang Fu Wan

良附丸

Also known as:

Galangal and Cyperus Pill , Alpinia–Cyperus Pill

Formula Properties

Main Actions

Warms the Middle Burner
Dispels Cold
Promotes the movement of Qi
Alleviates Pain

Patterns Treated

Cold invading the Stomach, Large Intestine Cold, Cold invading the Large Intestine

Historical Origin

Small Collection of Fine Formulas (1842 AD)

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TCM Actions & Uses

Traditional Chinese Medicine properties and applications of Liang Fu Wan

Main Actions

Warms the Middle Burner

Dispels Cold

Promotes the movement of Qi

Alleviates Pain

Key TCM Concepts

Liang Fu Wan is a 2-ingredient Chinese Medicine formula with Lesser Galangal Rhizomes (Gao Liang jiang) and Coco-Grass Rhizomes (Xiang Fu) as principal ingredients.

Invented in 1842 AD, it belongs to the category of formulas that promote Qi movement. Its main actions are: 1) warms the Middle Burner and 2) dispels Cold.

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 Liang Fu Wan is used by TCM practitioners to fight patterns like Cold invading the Stomach, Large Intestine Cold or Cold invading the Large Intestine. From a Western Medicine standpoint, such patterns can give rise to a range of conditions such as chronic gastritis, peptic ulcers or dysmenorrhea for instance.

TCM Patterns Addressed

Cold invading the Stomach
Large Intestine Cold
Cold invading the Large Intestine

Common Applications

Chronic gastritis Peptic ulcers Dysmenorrhea

Ingredients in Liang Fu Wan

Detailed information about each herb in Liang Fu Wan and their roles

Kings

Gao Liang jiang

Lesser galangal rhizomes

Temperature Hot

Taste Pungent

Organ Affinity Spleen, Stomach

Parts Used Dried root and rhizome

Role in Liang Fu Wan

In general Gao Liang jiang's main actions are as follows: "For any conditions of Cold in the Middle Burner where there are symptoms such as pain in the abdominal region, vomiting, diarrhea and chronic inflammation in the digestive tract caused by Cold."

In the context of Liang Fu Wan, it is used because it enters the Stomach, warms the middle, disperses cold, and stops pain.

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Xiang Fu

Coco-grass rhizomes

Temperature Neutral

Taste Bitter, Pungent, Sweet

Organ Affinity Liver, Spleen, San Jiao (Triple Burner)

Parts Used Dried rhizome

Role in Liang Fu Wan

Xiang Fu enters the Qi aspect of the Liver and the Triple Burner channel to regulate their Qi, thereby unblocking the movement of Qi in all of the twelve primary and eight extra Channels. It also excels at relieving Stagnation.

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Safety & Contraindications

Important safety information and precautions for Liang Fu Wan

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

Contraindications

Contraindicated in patients with Heat in the Liver and Stomach, or where there is bleeding. The formula is also contraindicated during pregnancy as it enters the Liver, Stomach, and eight Extraordinary Vessels where its strong Qi-moving properties may induce miscarriage.

Herb-Drug Interactions

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