Si Ni San (Four Reversal Powder) is a renowned formula from the “Shang Han Lun” (Treatise on Cold Damage), composed of four herbs: Chai Hu (Bupleurum), Shao Yao (Peony), Zhi Shi (Bitter Orange), and Gan Cao (Licorice), which are ground into a powder and taken with rice soup. Its functions include soothing the liver, relieving … Read more
(This article is for learning and reference purposes only. The formulas mentioned should be used under the guidance of a qualified TCM practitioner, and should not be attempted blindly by non-professionals.)The theoretical basis of this article: “Traditional Chinese Medicine Formulas”, “Psychosomatic Medicine in TCM”, “Foundations of TCM”Hello, I am a TCM practitioner, Wen Junran.Some people … Read more
Yes, today we are going to discuss Liver Qi stagnation. Why? Because in the comments section, many friends have reported issues such as insomnia with vivid dreams, constipation, abdominal distension, and even a sensation of a foreign body in the throat, all of which are often linked to Liver Qi stagnation during diagnosis. So today … Read more
Friends familiar with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) know that in the “Shang Han Lun” (Treatise on Cold Damage), there are two formulas with the name “Si Ni” – Si Ni San and Si Ni Tang. They differ by just one character, and both treat symptoms primarily characterized by coldness in the extremities. However, they address … Read more
The Liver is Related to Emotions and Thoughts As stated in the Neijing: “The liver is the official of the general, from which strategies emerge.” When liver Qi is not smooth, it leads to stagnation of Qi and blood. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) believes that the liver is responsible for the smooth flow of Qi, … Read more
What are the 4 types of symptoms caused by Liver Qi stagnation? 1. Affects the circulation of blood and the metabolism of body fluids When Liver Qi is stagnant, blood circulation becomes obstructed, leading to blood stasis.Over time, blood stasis can develop into “zheng ji” (pathological masses), similar to uterine fibroids in Western medicine. Women … Read more
In Si Ni San (Four Reversal Powder), Chai Hu (Bupleurum) is used. Sha Yao (Peony), Zhi Shi (Bitter Orange), and Gan Cao (Licorice) are essential. This addresses the condition of Yang Qi stagnation leading to reversal. It effectively soothes the liver and regulates the spleen. Si Ni Tang (Four Reversal Decoction) warms the middle and … Read more
Author: Zhao Yinming In Si Ni San (Four Reversal Powder), Chai Hu (Bupleurum) is used. Sha Yao (Peony), Zhi Shi (Bitter Orange), and Gan Cao (Licorice) are essential. This addresses Yang constraint leading to reversal. It smooths the liver and regulates the spleen, achieving remarkable effects. Wen Zhong San Han (Four Reversal Decoction) is used. … Read more