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Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan

Cinnamon & Poria Formula | 桂枝茯苓丸

Also known as:

Cinnamon and Poria Decoction , Cinnamon Twig and Poria Pill , Cinnamon Twig and Poria Combination , Cinnamon and Hoelen

Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan

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Invigorates the Blood, Transforms Blood Stasis, Softens lumps, Reduces fixed abdominal pain

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Formulas that invigorate Blood and dispel Blood Stagnation

Key Ingredients

Gui Zhi, Fu Ling

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Ingredients in Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan

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Gui Zhi
Gui Zhi

Cinnamon twigs

Temperature Warm
Taste Pungent, Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Lungs, Spleen
Parts Used Dried young branches
Role in Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan
In general Gui Zhi's main actions are as follows: "Adjusts the nutritive Ying and defensive Wei Qi. Relieves the Exterior through sweating. Warms and disperses Cold. Removes obstruction of Yang. Promotes the circulation of Yang Qi in the chest. Regulates and moves blood."

In the context of Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan, it is used because it unblocks the Blood vessels and reduces Blood Stagnation by promoting circulation.
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Fu Ling
Fu Ling

Poria-cocos mushrooms

Temperature Neutral
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Kidneys, Lungs, Spleen
Parts Used Dried sclerotium
Role in Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan
Fu Ling helps promote the downward circulation of Blood in cases of Blood Stagnation. It also nourishes the Qi of the Heart and Spleen, quiets the Heart, and calms the Mind (Shen), all of which helps calm the fetus in case this formula is taken by a pregnant woman. Poria-cocos mushrooms also have a strong diuretic action and hence help eliminate any Phlegm / Dampness that would complicate the Blood Stagnation.
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Chi Shao
Chi Shao

Red peony roots

Temperature Cool
Taste Bitter
Organ Affinity Liver
Parts Used Dried root
Role in Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan
Chi Shao promotes the circulation of Blood to alleviate stagnation. It's also a diuretic, helping drain Dampness which facilitates the action of the key herbs in regulating the Blood.
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Mu Dan Pi
Mu Dan Pi

Mudan peony bark

Temperature Cool
Taste Bitter, Pungent
Organ Affinity Heart, Kidneys, Liver
Parts Used Root barks
Role in Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan
Mu Dan Pi works, together with Peach Kernels (the other assistant in this formula), to cool and invigorate the Blood (thereby breaking Stagnation), reduce abdominal masses and disperse accumulations.
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Tao Ren
Tao Ren

Peach kernels

Temperature Neutral
Taste Bitter, Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Large Intestine, Liver
Parts Used Dried ripe seed
Role in Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan
Tao Ren works, together with Mudan peony bark (the other assistant in this formula), to cool and invigorate the Blood (thereby breaking Stagnation), reduce abdominal masses and disperse accumulations.
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Usage & Safety

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Important Medical Disclaimer

The information provided here is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice or to replace consultation with a qualified healthcare professional. This formula is a dietary supplement and has not been evaluated by the FDA. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, have a medical condition, or are taking other medications. Discontinue use and consult your healthcare provider if you experience any adverse reactions.

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Modern Usage

Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan is a classical formula in TCM that dates back to the late Han Dynasty, formulated by the renowned physician Zhang Zhong Jing. Historically, it has been employed to address various gynecological concerns, such as menstrual discomfort, fibroids, and endometriosis, by enhancing blood circulation.

The formula is well-regarded in TCM as a Blood-activating formula. It works to alleviate Blood Stagnation in the uterus, promote circulation, and reduce the formation of masses. TCM practitioners frequently recommend Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan for conditions like dysmenorrhea, ovarian cysts, and other issues linked to Blood Stagnation in the lower abdomen.

Additionally, Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan is commonly used in Fertility Cycle Therapy, particularly during the ovulation phase (days 12 to 15 of the cycle).

Cautions & Warnings

Although this formula is typically safe for most individuals, it may cause side effects in some people. Pregnant women, nursing mothers, postpartum women, and those with liver disease should use the formula with caution.

As with any Chinese herbal remedy, it is advisable to seek guidance from a qualified TCM practitioner before beginning treatment.

TCM Properties

Traditional Chinese Medicine characteristics and actions of this formula

Important Medical Disclaimer

The information provided here is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice or to replace consultation with a qualified healthcare professional. This formula is a dietary supplement and has not been evaluated by the FDA. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, have a medical condition, or are taking other medications. Discontinue use and consult your healthcare provider if you experience any adverse reactions.

This is just partial information on the formula's TCM properties. More detailed information is available on the formula's dedicated page

Formula Category

Formulas that invigorate Blood and dispel Blood Stagnation

Main Actions

  • Invigorates the Blood
  • Transforms Blood Stasis
  • Softens lumps
  • Reduces fixed abdominal pain

Formula Origin

Essentials from the Golden Cabinet (220 AD)

Formula Description

Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan is a 5-ingredient Chinese Medicine formula with Cinnamon Twigs (Gui Zhi) and Poria-Cocos Mushrooms (Fu Ling) as principal ingredients.

 

Invented in 220 AD, it belongs to the category of formulas that invigorate Blood and dispel Blood Stagnation. Its main actions are: 1) invigorates the Blood and 2) transforms Blood Stasis.

 

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 Gui Zhi Fu Ling Wan is used by TCM practitioners to fight patterns like Blood Stagnation, Qi And Blood Stagnation or Blood Stagnation and Phlegm in the Uterus. From a Western Medicine standpoint, such patterns can give rise to a range of conditions such as menopausal syndrome, infertility or dysmenorrhea for instance.