Herbal Formula Database
The herbal formula "yi gan wan" , 抑肝散, which in english is "restrain the liver powder", is categorized within the "harmonize" functional grouping and within the "regulate and harmonize the liver and spleen" sub-category.
You may also see this formula referenced by: Liver Repressing Formula, Bupleurum Formula.
Of many possible clinical applications, it may be considered to influence the following issues/symptoms:
For many reasons such as availability, ecological choices, and/or price, each manufacturer or herbalist may well adjust the exact composition of a specific formula. Yi Gan Wan is generally comprised of the following herbs:
A single formula, alone, may not be sufficient to fully address a particular TCM diagnostic pattern. Formulas may be used alone, in combinations, and/or in stages. Yi Gan Wan is a candidate for consideration when needing to influence liver blood deficiency.
Yi Gan Wan may potentially be used, in coordination with a well tailored overall approach, to influence the following conditions: abdominal pain, anxiety, digestive issues, epigastric pain, epilepsy (seizure), fear, generalized anxiety disorder (gad) and/or insomnia
Our clinical staff have made the following notes, regarding yi gan wan.
As noted above, yi gan wan is within the harmonize functional group. And it appears within the sub-category "regulate and harmonize the liver and spleen", which contains the following formulas:
All formulas in the primary category of "harmonize" are listed below.
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