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Ji Ming San (雞鳴散) moves the qi, transforms damp and directs it downward; the principal formula for damp leg qi (swollen, heavy, weak lower legs).
English Name
Powder to Take at Cock's Crow
Classical Source
recorded in Zhu's tradition (Song)
Ingredients
Actions & Functions
- Promotes the movement of qi and transforms dampness
- Directs damp downward (treats leg qi)
Indications
Damp leg qi: heavy, swollen, weak and numb lower legs and feet, with cramping, and possibly nausea and a stifling chest; taken on an empty stomach (at dawn).
Tongue & Pulse
Tongue: white greasy coat. Pulse: deep or soggy.
Modifications
For damp-heat leg qi, cooling herbs are added.
Cautions & Contraindications
For damp (cold-damp) leg qi; investigate the cause of leg swelling medically.
