Classical Formula Glossary
Ji Ming San (Powder to Take at Cock's Crow) 雞鳴散
| Formula Type | Formulas that Expel Dampness |
| Diagnosis | Damp Leg Qi caused by Cold-Damp settling in the legs |
| Action | Promotes movement of Qi, directs turbidity downward, disseminates and transforms cold-dampness |
| Indication | Heavy and weak feet and calves with difficulty walking, may also be numbness, cold, or pain (or all three) in these areas, or spasms and up-rushing that reaches the chest; in severe cases, produces a stifling sensation in chest and overwhelming sense of nausea |
| Remarks | Most effective when taken in early stages; source text indicates taking the formula cold and that it should cause black-coloured diarrhea, which indicates that pathogen is being expelled |
| Ingredients |
Mu Gua (tested) (12 g) Chen Pi (tested) (9 g) Zi Su Ye (tested) (9 g) Jie Geng (Organic) (9 g) Sheng Jiang (Organic) (9 g) |
This information is a reference tool for Chinese herbal studies. It is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult a primary health professional if you require health advisory.