Formula Formulas that promote Qi movement

Yue Ju Wan

越鞠丸

Also known as:

Escape Restraint Pill

Formula Composition

Cang Zhu
Cang Zhu
Chuan Xiong
Chuan Xiong
Xiang Fu
Xiang Fu
Zhi Zi
Zhi Zi
Shen Qu
Shen Qu
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Kings
Main ingredient
Deputy
Assists main
Assistants
Supports

Formula Properties

Main Actions

  1. Promotes the movement of Qi
  2. Releases all types of Stagnation (Qi, Blood, Phlegm, Fire, Food and Dampness)

Patterns Treated

Liver Qi Stagnation, Phlegm, Qi Stagnation

Historical Origin

Essential Teachings of [Zhu] Dan-Xi (1481 AD)

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TCM Actions & Uses

Traditional Chinese Medicine properties and applications of Yue Ju Wan

Main Actions

Promotes the movement of Qi
Releases all types of Stagnation (Qi, Blood, Phlegm, Fire, Food and Dampness)

Key TCM Concepts

Yue Ju Wan is a 5-ingredient Chinese Medicine formula with Black Atractylodes Rhizomes (Cang Zhu) and Szechuan Lovage Roots (Chuan Xiong) as principal ingredients.

 

Invented in 1481 AD, it belongs to the category of formulas that promote Qi movement. Its main actions are: 1) promotes the movement of Qi and 2) releases all types of Stagnation (Qi, Blood, Phlegm, Fire, Food and Dampness).

 

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 Yue Ju Wan is used by TCM practitioners to fight patterns like Liver Qi Stagnation, Phlegm or Qi Stagnation. From a Western Medicine standpoint, such patterns can give rise to a range of conditions such as low breast milk supply, menopausal syndrome or peptic ulcers for instance.

TCM Patterns Addressed

  • Liver Qi Stagnation
  • Phlegm
  • Qi Stagnation

Common Applications

Low breast milk supply Menopausal syndrome Peptic ulcers Irritable bowel syndrome Chronic gastritis Biliary tract infections Gallstones Chronic hepatitis Intercostal neuralgia Migraine Globus hystericus Epilepsy Cerebral thrombosis Depression Chronic enteritis Gastric neurosis Chronic pancreatitis Cholecystitis Dysmenorrhea Irregular menstruation

Ingredients in Yue Ju Wan

Detailed information about each herb in Yue Ju Wan and their roles

Kings
Deputies
Assistants
Cang Zhu
Cang Zhu

Black atractylodes rhizomes

Temperature Warm
Taste Bitter, Pungent
Organ Affinity Spleen, Stomach
Parts Used The dried rhizome
Role in Yue Ju Wan
Cang Zhu releases Qi-Stagnation and clears Dampness and Phlegm. It also helps relieve the symptoms of focal distention in the chest and copious sputum.
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Chuan Xiong
Chuan Xiong

Szechuan lovage roots

Temperature Warm
Taste Pungent
Organ Affinity Gallbladder, Liver, Pericardium
Parts Used Dried rhizome
Role in Yue Ju Wan
In general Chuan Xiong's main actions are as follows: "Regulates and moves the Blood. Relieves Wind-Cold and pain. Circulates the Qi in the Upper Burner, relieving headaches."

In the context of Yue Ju Wan, it is used because it helps remove Blood Stagnation and the pain typically associated with it.
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Xiang Fu
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 Yue Ju Wan
Xiang Fu is extremely effective at resolving issues caused by Qi Stagnation. It is a herb that's often used to treat gynecological disorders because it is said to enter the Blood aspect of Qi.
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Zhi Zi
Zhi Zi

Cape jasmine fruits

Temperature Cold
Taste Bitter
Organ Affinity Gallbladder, Heart, Lungs, Sanjiao, San Jiao (Triple Burner)
Parts Used Dried ripe fruit
Role in Yue Ju Wan
Zhi Zi clears Heat from all the Three Burners and resolves the Heat generated by the Stagnation and its associated symptoms (like the acid reflux).
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Shen Qu
Shen Qu

Medicated leaven

Temperature Warm
Taste Pungent, Sweet
Organ Affinity Spleen, Stomach
Parts Used This is a fermented combination of wheat flour, Artemisia annua, Xanthium, Polygonum hydropiper and other herbs.
Role in Yue Ju Wan
In general Shen Qu's main actions are as follows: "Assists the Stomach in removing Food Stagnation. Harmonizes the Earth element and improves digestion."

In the context of Yue Ju Wan, it is used because it helps clear food Stagnation and it harmonizes the Stomach.
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Safety & Contraindications

Important safety information and precautions for Yue Ju Wan

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

Contraindications

Contraindicated for Stagnation cases due to Deficiency.

Herb-Drug Interactions

Like many TCM formulas, Yue Ju 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.