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Yi Guan Jian

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Yi Guan Jian

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Enriches the Yin, Spreads the Liver Qi, Soothes the Liver

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Formulas that nourish Yin and tonify

Key Ingredients

Di Huang, Gou Qi Zi

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Ingredients in Yi Guan Jian

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Di Huang
Di Huang

Unprepared Rehmannia

Temperature Cold
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Kidneys, Liver
Parts Used Prepared dried root tuber
Role in Yi Guan Jian
In general Sheng Di Huang's main actions are as follows: "Expels Heat by Cooling Blood. Tonifies Yin by promoting Fluid production. Soothes the Heart by calming Blazing Fire. Cools and nourishes."
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Gou Qi Zi
Gou Qi Zi

Goji berries

Temperature Neutral
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Kidneys, Liver
Parts Used Dried ripe fruit
Role in Yi Guan Jian
In general Gou Qi Zi's main actions are as follows: "Tonifies the Yin of the Liver and Yin of the Kidneys. Brightens the eyes. Moistens the Lungs."
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Bei Sha Shen
Bei Sha Shen

Glehnia roots

Temperature Cool
Taste Bitter, Sweet
Organ Affinity Lungs, Stomach
Parts Used Dried root
Role in Yi Guan Jian
In general Bei Sha Shen's main actions are as follows: "Nourishes Lung Yin and stops cough. Nourishes Stomach Yin and generates Fluids."
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Mai Dong
Mai Dong

Dwarf lilyturf roots

Temperature Cool
Taste Bitter, Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Lungs, Stomach
Parts Used Dried root tuber
Role in Yi Guan Jian
In general Mai Dong's main actions are as follows: "Replenishes Yin Essence and promotes secretions. Lubricates and nourishes the Stomach. Soothes the Lung. Nourishes the Heart."
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Dang Gui
Dang Gui

Dong quai

Temperature Warm
Taste Pungent, Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Liver, Spleen
Parts Used Dried root
Role in Yi Guan Jian
In general Dang Gui's main actions are as follows: "Tonifies the Blood. Lubricates the Intestines. Relieve constipation. Promotes circulation and dispels Bi Pain. Reduce Dysmenorrhea and help with irregular menstruation."
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Chuan Lian Zi
Chuan Lian Zi

Sichuan chinaberries

Temperature Cold
Taste Bitter
Organ Affinity Spleen, Liver, Small Intestine
Parts Used Dried ripe fruit
Role in Yi Guan Jian
In general Chuan Lian Zi's main actions are as follows: "Clears Damp Heat. Circulates Qi. Relieves chest, epigastric and abdominal pains. Expels parasites."
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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

Yi Guan Jian is classified as a tonic and has the effects of nourishing Yin and soothing the Liver. It is primarily used to treat patterns of Liver and Kidney Yin Deficiency with Liver Qi Stagnation. Symptoms include pain in the chest and hypochondria, acid reflux, vomiting of bitter fluids, dry throat and mouth, a red tongue with little moisture, and a thin, weak, or wiry pulse. It is also used to for hernia and abdominal masses. Clinically, this formula is mainly used to treat conditions such as chronic hepatitis, chronic gastritis, gastric and duodenal ulcers, intercostal neuralgia, and neurasthenia in patients with Yin Deficiency and Liver Qi Stagnation.

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 nourish Yin and tonify

Main Actions

  • Enriches the Yin
  • Spreads the Liver Qi

Formula Origin

Continuation of Famous Physicians' Cases Organized by Categories (1770)

Formula Description

Yi Guan Jian is a 6-ingredient Chinese Medicine formula.

 

Invented in 1770, it belongs to the category of formulas that nourish Yin and tonify. Its main actions are: 1) enriches the Yin and 2) spreads the Liver Qi .

 

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 Yi Guan Jian is used by TCM practitioners to fight patterns like Liver Qi Stagnation, Liver Yin Deficiency or Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency. From a Western Medicine standpoint, such patterns can give rise to a range of conditions such as chronic active hepatitis, cirrhosis or liver cancer pain for instance.