Yuè Jū Wán (越鞠丸, Escape Restraint Pill) is a Chinese herbal formula from the Regulate qi & blood category, with Cāng Zhú and Chuān Xiōng as chief herbs. It contains Cāng Zhú, Chuān Xiōng, Xiāng Fù, Zhī Zǐ and Shén Qū. Actions: moves qi; resolves the six stagnations (qi, Blood, Damp, Fire, Food, Phlegm).
| Pinyin | Yuè Jū Wán (Yue Ju Wan) |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 越鞠丸 |
| English | Escape Restraint Pill |
| Category | Regulate qi & blood |
| Chief | Cāng Zhú, Chuān Xiōng |
| Tongue | Greasy coat |
| Pulse | Wiry or slippery |
Ingredients
| Herb | Dose |
|---|---|
| Cāng Zhú | 9g |
| Chuān Xiōng | 9g |
| Xiāng Fù | 9g |
| Zhī Zǐ | 9g |
| Shén Qū | 9g |
Actions
Moves qi; resolves the six stagnations (qi, Blood, Damp, Fire, Food, Phlegm)
Indications
Six stagnations: epigastric and abdominal fullness, belching, nausea, indigestion, hypochondriac distension
Test yourself
What herbs are in Yuè Jū Wán?
Yuè Jū Wán contains Cāng Zhú 9g, Chuān Xiōng 9g, Xiāng Fù 9g, Zhī Zǐ 9g and Shén Qū 9g.
What is Yuè Jū Wán used for?
Six stagnations: epigastric and abdominal fullness, belching, nausea, indigestion, hypochondriac distension.
What are the actions of Yuè Jū Wán?
Moves qi; resolves the six stagnations (qi, Blood, Damp, Fire, Food, Phlegm).
What tongue and pulse go with Yuè Jū Wán?
Tongue: Greasy coat. Pulse: Wiry or slippery.
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