Gou Teng San
[Source]
Quoted from “Benshi Fang” in “Zheng Zhi Zhun Sheng”.
[Composition]
Gou Teng, Chen Pi, Ban Xia, Mai Men Dong, Fu Ling, Ren Shen, Honey Ju Hua, Fang Feng, Gan Cao, Shi Gao, Sheng Jiang
(11)
[Classification Group]
<Nourish Yin & Moisten Yin>: Mai Men Dong
<Regulate Qi>: Chen Pi
<Tonify Spleen & Middle Jiao>: Gan Cao
<Dispel Wind with Acrid-Cooling Herbs>: Honey Ju Hua
<Tonify Qi>: Ren Shen
<Dispel Wind with Acrid-Warming Herbs>: Sheng Jiang, Fang Feng
<Tonify Spleen & Promote Urination>: Fu Ling
<Transform Phlegm>: Ban Xia
<Clear Heat & Purge Fire>: Shi Gao
<Pacify Liver & Extinguish Wind>: Gou Teng
[Functions]
Pacify the Liver and resolve depression, regulate Qi and calm the spirit.
[Indications]
Liver Qi Stagnation leading to dizziness.
[Syndromes]
Neurosis, headache, vertigo, shoulder and scapula pain, menopausal disorders, arteriosclerosis, hypertension, cerebral arteriosclerosis.
[Mnemonic]
Er Chen Tang + Feng Ren Mai Gou Ji Gao (Wind person sells dog urgent cake).