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Gui Zhen San,For stagnation of the spleen’s original qi, with pain radiating to the abdomen and flanks, intermittent stabbing pain, and a sensation of heaviness and sagging on one side, with unpredictable episodes; or for kidney qi “Bentun” syndrome and bladder hernia, where treatment with various medications has proven ineffective.

Formulas Name : Gui Zhen San

Chinese Name : 归真散

Drug Formulation

Half a liang of Wood Fragrance, half a liang of Aconite, half a liang of Green Tangerine Peel, half a liang of Cardamom, half a liang of Oyster Shell, half a liang of Licorice, half a liang of Wuyao, half a liang of Agarwood, half a liang of White Atractylodes, half a liang of Patchouli, half a liang of Magnolia Bark, and half a liang of Cinnamon.

Source

From *Ji Feng*, Volume 12.

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a coarse powder.

Benefits

For stagnation of the spleen’s original qi, with pain radiating to the abdomen and flanks, intermittent stabbing pain, and a sensation of heaviness and sagging on one side, with unpredictable episodes; or for kidney qi “Bentun” syndrome and bladder hernia, where treatment with various medications has proven ineffective.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 qian per dose. Add 3 slices of fresh ginger and 1 jujube to 1 zhan of water, decoct until reduced to 7 fen, strain, and take on an empty stomach.

Gui Zhen San,From *Ji Feng*, Volume 12.,For stagnation of the spleen’s original qi, with pain radiating to the abdomen and flanks, intermittent stabbing pain, and a sensation of heaviness and sagging on one side, with unpredictable episodes; or for kidney qi “Bentun” syndrome and bladder hernia, where treatment with various medications has proven ineffective.

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