CHAI HU LONG GU MU LI WAN - Plum Flower
CHAI HU JIA LONG GU MU LI WAN
aka Bupleurum, Dragon Bone, and Oyster Shell formula
CHAI HU LONG GU MU LI WAN is used when serious Liver Qi Stagnation (from emotional constraint in the chest), has caused so much Heat in the Heart, that the SHEN (spirit), residing in the Heart, seeks to flee. CHAI HU LONG GU MU LI WAN contains mammoth bone (LONG GU) and oyster shell (MU LI) to anchor the SHEN. These heavy mineral herbs help ground the patient when Liver Qi Stagnation creates Liver YANG rising to the head causing headache, neck and shoulder pain, sleep problems, and a manic disposition or episodes of manic activity.
Oyster shell and fossil bone are rich in calcium and other heavy minerals. These stabilizing herbs are included in formulas to treat conditions that would be described today as psychosis. Though there's nothing actually in ancient texts about schizophrenia, there are references to delusional behavior, muttering to oneself, and hearing voices inside. To TCM doctors, this behavior shows that the SHEN (spirit), under great duress, has flown. Anchoring herbs are then required to settle the agitated spirit.
Oyster shell and fossil bone are considered heavy stabilizing agents that are said to anchor the fleeing spirit Many of these substances are given only for short periods of time, as long term use might damage the QI.
CHAI HU LONG GU MU LI WAN's TCM Uses and Properties
Anchors the SHEN (spirit)
Soothe the Liver (emotions)
Nourishes the Heart
Cautions and Contraindications
Use cautiously in people with weak digestion. Not for use during pregnancy or nursing. Pregnant or nursing women should consult their health care provider before taking any supplement.
Formulas are intended for health care professionals or for those knowledgeable of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
TCM is powerful and reliable, but it can be complex. Self-diagnosis and self-treatment aren't usually recommended.
Best to start an online-herbal-consultation.
CHAI HU LONG GU MU LI WAN Ingredients
| Radix Bupleuri Chinensis Os Draconis Concha Ostreae Radix Panax Ginseng Sclerotium Poriae Cocos Radix Scutellariae Baicalensis Ramulus Cinnamomi Cassiae Rhizoma Pinelliae Ternatae Fructus Jujubae Radix Et Rhizoma Rhei Rhizoma Zingiberis Officinalis Recens |
(Chai Hu), Hare's Ear Root (Long Gu) fossilized mammoth bone (Mu Li) oyster shell (Ren Shen) ginseng root (Fu Ling) poria fungus (Huang Qin) scute (Gui Zhi) cinnamon twig (Zhi Ban Xia) prepared pinellia rhizome (Da Zao) sour date fruit (Da Huang) rhubarb rhizome (Sheng Jiang) fresh ginger |
Chai Hu jia Mu li, Long Gu POWDER
Chai Hu jia Mu li, Long Gu WHOLE HERBS
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