HERB FORMULAS

LING YANG JIAO SAN - 羚羊角散 - ANTELOPE HORN POWDER

English: Antelope Horn Powder
Also Known As:

HERBS AND ACTIONS

Pharmaceutical Latin
Pin Yin
Dosage
Actions
Cornu Saigae Tataricae Ling Yang Jiao 1-5g Drains Liver Heat, calms the Liver, anchors the Yang, clears the Liver and improves vision.
With Du Huo, Fang Feng and Suan Zao Ren, for eclampsia due to Liver Yin Deficiency.
With Du Huo, Fang Feng and Fu Shen, for epilepsy.
Rx. Angelicae Pubescentis Du Huo 3-10g Wind-Dampness, alleviates pain, disperses Wind-Cold-Dampness and releases the exterior.
With Fang Feng, for numbness in the legs.
Rx. Saposhnikoviae Fang Feng 3-10g Expels Wind-Dampness and alleviates pain.
Dry-fried Sm. Zizyphi Spinosae Chao Suan Zao Ren 9-18g Nourishes the Heart, astringes the Liver and calms the Spirit.
Cx. Acanthopanacis Wu Jia Pi 4.5-15g Dispels Wind-Dampness, nourishes and warms the Liver and Kidneys and strengthens sinews and bones.
Dry-fried Sm. Coicis Yi Yi Ren 9-30g Strengthens the Spleen, resolves Dampness, expels Wind-Dampness and relieves pain.
Wine-fried Rx. Angelicae Sinensis Jiu Chao Dang Gui 3-15g Tonifies, invigorates and harmonizes the Blood, moistens the Intestines and unblocks the bowels
With Chuan Xiong, harmonizes, nourishes and invigorates the Blood and disperses Blood Stasis.
Rz. Chuanxiong Chuan Xiong 3-10g Invigorates the Blood, promotes the movement of Qi, expels Wind and alleviates pain.
Poria Pararadicis Fu Shen 3-9g Promotes urination, leaches out Dampness, quiets the Heart, calms the Spirit and soothes the nerves.
Sm. Armeniacae Xing Ren 3-10g Stops cough, calms wheezing, moistens the Intestines and unblocks bowels.
Rx. Aucklandiae Mu Xiang 1.5-10g Promotes the movement of Qi, alleviates pain, adjusts and regulates stagnant Qi in the Intestines, dispels Damp-Heat and harmonizes the Liver and Spleen.
Rx. Glycyrrhizae Gan Cao 1.5-6g Tonifies the Spleen, augments Qi and moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs
Rz. Zingiberis Recens Sheng Jiang 1.5-6g Releases the Exterior, induces perspiration, disperses Cold and reduces the toxicity of other herbs.

FORMULA ACTIONS

  • Cools the Liver
  • Expels Wind

SYNDROMES

  • Wind-Heat Attacks the Liver channel
  • Fluid Accumulation Generating Fire

CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS

  • Hot tears appear on exposure to Wind
  • Red eyes
  • Eyes feel gritty
  • Dry mouth
  • Dry nose
  • Dizziness
  • Vertigo
  • Tinnitus
  • T: Red
  • C: Thin white
  • P: Wiry or Thready and rapid

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