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Formulas that drive out excess water
Qian Niu Zi
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Detailed information about each herb in and their roles
This formula is adapted from the classical "", with some modifications detailed below.
Morning glory seeds
Fennel seeds
Fresh ginger
How to use this formula and important safety information
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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Traditional Chinese Medicine characteristics and actions of this formula
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
Yu Gong San is a 3-ingredient Chinese Medicine formula with Morning Glory Seeds (Qian Niu Zi) as a principal ingredient.
Invented in 1228 AD, it belongs to the category of formulas that drive out excess water. Its main actions are: 1) expels water and and 2) reduces edema.
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 Yu Gong San is used by TCM practitioners to fight patterns like Oedema. From a Western Medicine standpoint, such patterns can give rise to a range of conditions such as nephritis with edema or hydrocele for instance.