Yang Gan Wan
【Source】
From “Jisheng Fang”, Volume 5.
【Composition】
Angelica sinensis, Plantago seed, White Peony Root, Saposhnikovia root, Tear of;’, ‘Sweet Almond, Prepared Rehmannia Root, Sichuan Lovage, Immature Bitter Orange, (Honey)
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【Classification】
<Blood tonifying>: Prepared Rehmannia Root, Angelica sinensis, Peony Root
<Qi regulating>: Immature Bitter Orange
<Spleen and Middle-qi tonifying>: Honey
<Exterior-releasing with pungent warmth>: Saposhnikovia root
<Blood-activating and stasis-dispelling>: Sichuan Lovage
<Heat-clearing and fire-purging>: Tear of;’, ‘Sweet Almond
<Water-draining and dampness-permuting>: Plantago seed
【Functions】
Nourish blood and brighten the eyes.
【Indications】
Liver blood deficiency, blurred vision, or eye discharge, and inability to focus for prolonged periods.
【Mnemonic】
Si Wu Tang + Feng (Saposhnikovia), Che (Plantago), Ren (Almond), Shi (Bitter Orange) → Feng Che Hen Jian Ren Shi (The wind and car are very tough and full of people).