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Yue Ju Wan (越鞠丸) promotes the movement of qi and releases constraint; the classic formula for the ‘six stagnations’ – of qi, blood, dampness, phlegm, food and fire – centred on qi stagnation.
English Name
Escape Restraint Pill
Classical Source
Dan Xi Xin Fa, 1481
Ingredients
- Xiang Fu (qi) – chief; Chuan Xiong (blood); Cang Zhu (damp); Shen Qu (food); Zhi Zi (fire)
Actions & Functions
- Promotes the movement of qi and releases the six constraints
Indications
Qi stagnation with multiple constraints: stifling, distended chest and epigastrium, belching, acid regurgitation, nausea, and reduced appetite.
Tongue & Pulse
Tongue: greasy coat. Pulse: wiry.
Modifications
Increase the herb matching the predominant constraint (e.g. more Zhi Zi for fire).
Cautions & Contraindications
For constraint/excess; use with caution in marked deficiency.
