Natural Chinese Herbal Formulas That Warm and Transform Water and Dampness

Ji Ming San

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Main Action of Ji Ming San
The TCM formulas functions are to promote Qi circulation, descends turbidity and transform damp cold. This chinese medicine formula is best suited to treat conditions of damp cold in the lower extremities eventually settling in the legs and feet where it obstructs the channels. This condition will lead to stagnation of both Qi and blood giving rise to pain and discomfort of the lower extremities.

Indications and Symptoms for Ji Ming San
heavy and weak feet, difficulty walking, numbness or a cold pain in lower extremities, muscle spasms, stifling sensation in the chest and possible nausea Tongue - Pulse -

Herbal Ingredients of Ji Ming San

Bing Lang (Semen Arecae Catechu, Betel Nut, Areca Seeds)

- 36 -45g. -directs rebel Qi downwards, clears damp obstructions

Mu Gua (Fructus Chaenomelis, Chinese Quince Fruit, Chaenomeles)

- 30g. -directs herbs down, transform dampness, relaxe sinews, invigorate collaterals

Wu Zhu Yu (Fructus Evodiae Rutaecarpae, Evodia Fruit)

- 6g. -disperses cold, descends turbidity, alleviates nausea

Chen Pi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae, Tangerine Peel, Citrus)

- 30g. -regulates Qi, tonify spleen, aids resolving dampness functions of other herbs

Zi Su Ye (Folium Perillae Frutescentis, Perilla Leaf)

- 9g. -expels wind cold

Jie Geng (Radix Platycodi Grandiflori, Balloon Flower Root, Platycodon)

- 15g. -promotes lung Qi circulation

Sheng Jiang (Rhizoma Zingiberis Officinalis Recens, Fresh Ginger Rhizome)

- 15g. -warms and disperses cold, promotes Qi circulation

Cooking Preparation of Ji Ming San
This natural medicine Herbal formula should have all of it's ingredients ground into a coarse powder and taken first thing in the morning on a empty stomach. The draft is prepared twice by Cooking over a low flame. The liquid from both decoctions should be added together for a single daily dose. Today Ji Ming San is usually prepared a decoction with an appropriate reduction in dosage.

Additional Information on Ji Ming San
The herbs in this alternative medicine formula will collectively open the upper jiao while clearing the lower jiao and spreading the middle Qi. The herbs also warm the coldness which has entered the body.