Si Ni San

Harmonizing Formula

Promotes Balance in the Liver and Spleen

Category

Formulas that promote balance and harmony in the body

Name

Cold Limb Powder

Indications

Imbalance in the body's energy flow leading to cold limbs, blockage in the liver's energy, disharmony in the liver, spleen, and stomach

Actions

Promotes movement of energy in the body Expands the flow of energy in the liver Supports the spleen Relieves blockages

Symptoms

Red tongue with yellow coating Wiry pulse

Ingredients

Bupleurum (9-12g) Immature Bitter Orange (9-12g) White Peony (12-24g) Licorice (6-9g)

Contraindications

Cold limbs caused by excess cold or deficiency in yang energy

Reference

Discussion of Cold Damage in Chinese Medicine, chapter 220.

  1. Chai Hu (9-12g)
  2. Zhi Shi (9-12g)
  3. Bai Shao (12-24g)
  4. Zhi Gan Cao (6-9g)