Benefit the River (Flow) Decoction - Ji Chuan Jian

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts related to the Benefits of the River (Flow) Decoction, including the chief herbs, their functions, indications for use, and related symptoms.

Ji Chuan Jian

Benefit the River (Flow) Decoction, developed by Zhang Jing-Yue in 1624.

One of two non purgative formulas in the drain down category

KD deficiency

Kidney deficiency that can lead to symptoms like constipation and lower back pain.

LV blood deficiency

Liver blood deficiency associated with various symptoms including fatigue and poor circulation.

Rou Cong Rong

Cistanche, the chief herb in Ji Chuan Jian, which warms and tonifies the KD yang and moistens the intestines.

Dang Gui

Chinese Angelica Root, a deputy herb that nourishes and harmonizes the blood and moistens the intestines.

Huai Niu Xi

Achyranthes Root, a deputy herb that strengthens the lower back and kidneys while guiding the formula to the lower burner.

Ze Xie

Alisma, an assistant herb that drains turbidity from the kidneys and promotes urination.

Zhi Ke

Bitter Orange, an envoy herb that promotes peristalsis and helps unblock the bowels.

Sheng Ma

Cimicifuga, an envoy herb that raises clear yang and aids in moving turbid fluids downward.

Symptoms treated by Ji Chuan Jian

Constipation, clear and copious urine, lower back pain, and cold sensation in the back.

Indications for Rou Cong Rong

Tonifies KD yang and augments essence and blood, used for dry constipation especially in the elderly.

Function of Ze Xie

Promotes urination and clears dampness, drains damp-heat from lower burner.

Herbs that tonify Yang

Herbs that enrich KD yang and support sexual health and vitality.

Constipation causes in the formula context

Stagnation in the intestines often due to KD and LV blood deficiency.

Contraindications for Ji Chuan Jian

None noted, but adjustments can be made based on additional symptoms.