Zhèn Gān Xī Fēng Tāng (镇肝熄风汤, Sedate the Liver and Extinguish Wind Decoction) is a Chinese herbal formula from the Extinguish Wind category, with Dài Zhě Shí and Lóng Gǔ as chief herbs. It contains Dài Zhě Shí, Lóng Gǔ, Mǔ Lì, Huái Niú Xī, Guī Bǎn, Xuán Shēn, Tiān Dōng, Bái Sháo, Yīn Chén Hāo, Chuān Liàn Zǐ, Mài Yá and Zhì Gān Cǎo. Actions: sedates Liver; extinguishes Wind; nourishes Yin; anchors Yang — for Liver Wind with Yin deficiency.
| Pinyin | Zhèn Gān Xī Fēng Tāng (Zhen Gan Xi Feng Tang) |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 镇肝熄风汤 |
| English | Sedate the Liver and Extinguish Wind Decoction |
| Category | Extinguish Wind |
| Chief | Dài Zhě Shí, Lóng Gǔ |
| Tongue | Red or deep red |
| Pulse | Wiry, long, forceful |
Ingredients
| Herb | Dose |
|---|---|
| Dài Zhě Shí | 30g |
| Lóng Gǔ | 15g |
| Mǔ Lì | 15g |
| Huái Niú Xī | 30g |
| Guī Bǎn | 15g |
| Xuán Shēn | 15g |
| Tiān Dōng | 15g |
| Bái Sháo | 15g |
| Yīn Chén Hāo | 6g |
| Chuān Liàn Zǐ | 6g |
| Mài Yá | 6g |
| Zhì Gān Cǎo | 4.5g |
Actions
Sedates Liver; extinguishes Wind; nourishes Yin; anchors Yang — for Liver Wind with Yin deficiency
Indications
Liver Wind from Yin deficiency Yang rising: dizziness, tinnitus, flushed face, sudden collapse, hemiplegia, deviated face — stroke pattern
Test yourself
What herbs are in Zhèn Gān Xī Fēng Tāng?
Zhèn Gān Xī Fēng Tāng contains Dài Zhě Shí 30g, Lóng Gǔ 15g, Mǔ Lì 15g, Huái Niú Xī 30g, Guī Bǎn 15g, Xuán Shēn 15g, Tiān Dōng 15g, Bái Sháo 15g, Yīn Chén Hāo 6g, Chuān Liàn Zǐ 6g, Mài Yá 6g and Zhì Gān Cǎo 4.5g.
What is Zhèn Gān Xī Fēng Tāng used for?
Liver Wind from Yin deficiency Yang rising: dizziness, tinnitus, flushed face, sudden collapse, hemiplegia, deviated face — stroke pattern.
What are the actions of Zhèn Gān Xī Fēng Tāng?
Sedates Liver; extinguishes Wind; nourishes Yin; anchors Yang — for Liver Wind with Yin deficiency.
What tongue and pulse go with Zhèn Gān Xī Fēng Tāng?
Tongue: Red or deep red. Pulse: Wiry, long, forceful.
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