Formulas that expel or calm wind
Wu yao shun qi san
Lindera Powder to Smooth the Flow of Qi
- Chinese name
- 乌药顺气散
- Group
- Formulas that expel or calm wind
- English name
- Lindera Formula for Regulating Qi
Regulates the qi, expels wind (antispasmodic) and dissolves cold phlegm.
Indications
The book mentions the after-effects of a stroke (paralysis, hemiplegia, a crooked mouth and eyes, difficulty speaking), facial pain, facial paralysis, breathlessness, muscle pain and painful arms and shoulders.
Ingredients
| Ingredients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Wu yao (lindera root) | 9–15 g |
| Silkworm (jiang can)animal | 3–6 g |
| Szechuan lovage (chuan xiong) | 6–9 g |
| Bai zhi (Dahurian angelica) | 6–9 g |
| Ma huang (ephedra) | 6–9 g |
| Platycodon root (jie geng) | 6–9 g |
| Mature bitter orange (zhi ke) | 3–6 g |
| Tangerine peel (chen pi) | 3–6 g |
| Dried ginger (gan jiang) | 3–6 g |
| Licorice root (gan cao) | 3–6 g |
- Pulse
- full and tight