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Zhen Gan Xi Feng Tang (鎮肝熄風湯) heavily anchors ascendant Liver yang and extinguishes internal wind while nourishing the yin; for severe Liver yang rising that is turning into Liver wind (e.g. risk of windstroke).
English Name
Sedate the Liver and Extinguish Wind Decoction
Classical Source
Yi Xue Zhong Zhong Can Xi Lu, 1918
Ingredients
- Niu Xi (direct down) & Dai Zhe Shi (anchor) – chief; Long Gu, Mu Li, Gui Ban, Bai Shao, Xuan Shen, Tian Men Dong (anchor/nourish yin)
- Yin Chen, Chuan Lian Zi, Mai Ya (smooth Liver qi); Gan Cao
Actions & Functions
- Subdues ascendant Liver yang and extinguishes internal wind
- Nourishes the yin and directs qi/blood downward
Indications
Liver yang rising turning to wind: severe dizziness and headache, a distended feeling in the head and eyes, tinnitus, flushed face, irritability, a heavy or numb sensation, and a possible premonition of windstroke.
Tongue & Pulse
Tongue: red. Pulse: wiry, long and forceful.
Modifications
With marked heat, add Huang Qin and Zhi Zi.
Cautions & Contraindications
For excess Liver yang/wind with yin deficiency; not for deficiency-type dizziness.
