Yue-Ju-Wan

Chinese Herbal Formulas That Promotes Movement of Qi

Yue Ju Wan  -  Escape Restraint Pill

Main Actions for Yue Ju Wan

The functions of this Chinese medicine formula are to promote Qi movement and relieve stagnation of Qi. This TCM herbal formula is best suited for conditions of mild liver Qi stagnation and if severe enough mild symptoms of liver fire flaring upwards.

Indications and Symptoms for Yue Ju Wan

focal distention, stifling sensation in the chest and abdomen, fixed pain in the hypochondria, belching, vomiting, acid regurgitation, mild cough, copious sputum, poor appetite, indigestion

Medicinal Ingredients of Yue Ju Wan

Cang Zhu (Rhizoma Atractyloids, Black Atractylodes Rhizome)

-dries dampness, transform phlegm

Chuan Xiong (Radix Ligustici Chuanxiong, Szechuan Lovage Root, Enidium)

-invigorates blood, alleviated fixed pain, promotes Qi movement

Xiang Fu (Rhizoma Cyperi Rotundi, Nut-grass Rhizome, Cyperus)

-regulates Qi, promotes Qi circulation

Shan Zhi Zi (Fructus Gardeniae Jasminoidis, Cape Jasmine Fruit, Gardenia)

-clears heat from all the San Jiao, clears Qi stagnation leading to fire, alleviates acid regurgitation

Shen Qu (Massa Fermentata, Medicated Leaven, Shen-chu)

-promotes digestion, relieves digestive stagnation, harmonizes the stomach

Preparation Instructions of Yue Ju Wan

When preparing this Chinese medicine formula one should grind equal amounts of each ingredient into a fine powder and form into pills using water. Each dosage is 6-9 grams and should be taken with warm water. If a decoction is prepared with this herbal formula the general dosage should be 6-12 grams of each ingredient.

Additional Points on Yue Ju Wan

This TCM formula is mainly used to mildly promote Qi circulation and alleviate constraint.

When the appropriate symptoms are present this alternative medicine herbal formula is able to treat such diseases as gastrointestinal disorders, peptic ulcers, chronic gastritis, infectious hepatitis, cholecystitis, cholelithiasis, intercostals neuralgia, dysmenorrhea and some types of neuroses.