Zuo Jin Wan

Natural Chinese Herbal Formulas That Clear Heat From The Organs

Left Metal Pill

Main Action of Zuo Jin Wan
The functions of this chinese medicine Herbal formula are to clear liver heat, direct rebel Qi downwards and to stop vomiting. The formula treats heat in the liver channel causing liver and stomach disharmony blocking the smooth flow of Qi.

Indications and Symptoms for Zuo Jin Wan
Hypochondriac pain, indeterminate gnawing hunger, epigastric focal distention, vomiting, acid regurgitation, belching, bitter taste in the mouth, dry mouth Tongue - red body, yellow coating Pulse - wiry, rapid

Herbal Ingredients of Zuo Jin Wan

Huang Lian (Rhizoma Coptidis, Coptis Rhizome)

- 15-18g. -drains liver fire, clears stomach heat

Wu Zhu Yu (Fructus Evodiae Rutaecarpae, Evodia Fruit)

- 2-3g. -promotes Qi circulation, disperses liver Qi

Cooking Preparation of Zuo Jin Wan
This natural medicine Herbal formula is made up of two herbs Wu Zhu Yu (hot) and Huang Lian (Cold). They compliment each other and Huang Lian should always be kept at 6 times the dosage of Wu Zhu Yu. The herbs are ground into a powder and formed into pills with water. The 2 -3 gram doses should be taken 2 -3 times per day.

Additional Information on Zuo Jin Wan
This TCM Herbal formula should be compared with that of Long Dan Xie Gan Tang as they both clear heat in the liver, Zuo Jin Wan has better harmonizing functions for the stomach. This alternative medicine Herbal formula has been used to treat such disorders as gastritis, peptic ulcers, esophageal reflux and hiatal hernias when the appropriate symptoms are present.