Natural Chinese Herbal Formulas Which Transforms Dampness and Turbidity

Huo Xiang Zheng Qi San

Agastache Powder to Rectify the Qi

Main Actions for Huo Xiang Zheng Qi San

This TCM herbal formulas main functions are to release the exterior, transform dampness and regulate the Qi while harmonizing the middle jiao. The chinese medicine formula is best suited in conditions of externally contracted wind cold causing internal stagnation.

Indications and Symptoms for Huo Xiang Zheng Qi San

fever, chills, headache, fullness sensation in the chest, pain in the epigastrium and abdomen, nausea, vomiting, borborygmus, diarrhea, poor taste

Tongue – greasy white coat

Pulse – soggy, moderate

Medicinal Ingredients of Huo Xiang Zheng Qi San

Huo Xiang (Herba Agastaches seu Pogostemi, Agastache, Patchouli, Pogostrnon) - 12g.

-disperses wind cold, transform turbid dampness, aids the spleen, stop vomiting

Hou Po (Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis, Magnolia Bark) - 9g.

-promotes Qi movement, aids water metabolism, expands the chest

Chen Pi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae, Tangerine Peel, Citrus) - 9g.

-regulates Qi, dry dampness, harmonizes middle jiao

Zi Su Ye - 6g.

-release exterior, harmonizes middle jiao

Bai Zhi (Radix Angelicae Dahuricae, Angelica Root ) - 6g.

-alleviates headache

Ban Xia (Rhizoma Pinelliae Tematae, Pinellia Rhizome) - 9g.

-harmonizes stomach, stop vomiting

Da Fu Pi (Pericarpium Zanthoxyli Bungeani, Szechuan Pepper Fruit) - 9g.

-harmonizes lower burner

Bai Zhu (Rhizoma Atractyloids Macrocephaelae, Atractylodes Rhizome (white))- 12g.

-tonify the spleen, transform dampness

Fu Ling (Sclerotium Poriae Cocos, China-Root, Poria, Hoelen) - 9g.

-tonify the spleen, transform dampness

Jie Geng (Radix Platycodi Grandiflori, Balloon Flower Root, Platycodon) - 9g.

-promotes lung functions of descending and dispersing Qi

Zhi Gan Cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae Uralensis, Licorice Root) - 3g.

-tonify Qi, harmonize other herbs in formula

Preparation Instructions of Huo Xiang Zheng Qi San

This Chinese Medicine herbal formula is prepared by grinding all the ingredients into a fine powder and taken in 3-6 gram doses with the adittion of Sheng Jiang (Rhizoma Zingiberis Officinalis Recens) and Da Zao (Fructus Zizyphi Jujubae).

Additional Points on Huo Xiang Zheng Qi San

This herbal formula is generally used in acute conditions where there is both vomiting and diarrhea (huo Luan).

The alternative medicine formula has been used to treat such diseases as influenza, intestinal flu, nonspecific acute colitis, acute gastroenteritis and food poisoning if the appropriate symptoms are present.