Categories: Single Herbal Formulas

Zuo Jin Wan – clears Liver Heat, redirects rebel Qi, stops nausea & vomiting

Zuo Jin Wan – Dan Xi Xin Fa (dosages commonly used today)

Huang Lian (ginger juice fried rhizoma coptidis)…15-18g*

Wu Zhu Yu (fructus evodiae rutaecarpae)…2-3g**

Indications: hypochondriac pain, indeterminate gnawing hunger, epigastric focal distension, vomiting, acid regurgitation, belching, bitter taste in mouth, dry mouth, red tongue with yellow coat, wiry rapid pulse. Liver Stomach disharmony.

Interestingly opposite herbal combination,…bitter cold Huang Lian drains the Fire from the Heart downward (in cases of excess, sedate the child, Heart is the child of the Liver) and directs the Qi the same way. Hot pungent Wu Zhu Yu directs Huang Lian to the Liver, moves Qi, directs Qi downward, and moves stagnation. Six times the amount of Huang Lian to Wu Zhu Yu moderates the Heat of Wu Zhu Yu as to not worsen the condition. *Do not use with cases of deficient Stomach cold.

This condition seems to translate into peptic ulcers, hiatal hernias, acid reflux, and other gastric complaints usually from stress.

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Lorna McFadden, DCH

I have been a certified dental assistant for the past 16 years. Over that time I have been interested in many of the healing arts. In 1993, I became a reflexologist and continued to study other forms of alternative health. My passion for Homeopathy began when I was treated by a homeopath in 1998. I really resonated with the philosophy and treatment of homeopathy. Only after a few consultations I knew I had to become involved and help heal others. With restored health and a great deal of energy, I am driven to study this wonderful healing art. I have successfully completed the first milestone in my homeopathic career by graduating from the Vancouver Homeopathic Academy. I hope to write my Certification of Classical Homeopathy in the next few years. I am a member of the West Coast Homeopathic Society and regularly attend study sessions to stay updated and educated. I also attend local trade shows and educate the public on Homeopathy. I am recently married and reside in Langley with two cats and a golden retriever named Montana. My animals are wonderful homeopathic patients.