Wu Ji San 五積散 - Five-Accumulation Formula
Dang Gui and Magnolia Formula
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WU JI SAN Ingredients
Rx. Angelicae Dahuricae | Bai Zhi | 5% |
Ginger | Gan Jiang | 5 |
Cinammon | Rou Gui | 5 |
Rz. Atractylodis | Cang Zhu | 20 |
Magnolia Bark | Hou Po | 5 |
Per. Citri Reticulatae | Chen Pi | 5 |
Rz. Pinelliae Preparatum | Zhi Ban Xia | 5 |
Poria Cocos | Fu Ling | 5 |
Rx. Platycodi | Jie Geng | 20 |
Fr. Aurantii | Zhi Ke | 5 |
Rx. Paeoniae Alba | Bai Shao | 5 |
Rx. Angelicae Sinensis | Dang Gui | 5 |
Rz. Chuanxiong | Chuan Xiong | 5 |
Licorice | Gan Cao | 5 |
* Ma Huang is not available and omitted in this version
Safety and Side Effects of WU JI SAN
- Contraindicated for those with Damp-Heat.
- Contraindicated for those with Yin Deficiency.
Pregnant and nursing women should consult their healthcare provider before using any supplement.
Most formulas are designed for use by practitioners. If you are not a practitioner, self-prescribing is not recommended. To insure the best outcome, and to minimize any chance of side effects, we urge you to Start an E-mail Consultation or TeleVisit.
How to Dose and Prepare WU JI SAN
Granules: 2-4 grams, taken 2-3 times a day, best on an empty stomach. Or as prescribed by your practitioner.
Whole Herbs: Using a container made of ceramic, glass, or stainless steel (no aluminum, iron or copper) boil 1 packet of herbs in 1-2-quarts (or liters) of water until 2 cups of medicine remain. Adjust lid and heat to control evaporation. Strain herbs; save and refrigerate the dregs for a second boiling (if desired).
Note that some minerals and shells are pre boiled, some flowers are added during the last 5 minutes of boiling, and some prepared powders are not cooked, but are added to the strained decoction.
Drink 1 cup in the AM. And 1 cup in the PM. If desired, repeat the following day, using the saved herbs from the refrigerator. Or as prescribed by your practitioner.
Pills: Not available at this time.
* Information is for educational purpose and is not meant to substitute for the advice of your healthcare provider. These statements have not been evaluated by the US Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.