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Yi Guan Jian: A good recipe for nourishing Yin and soothing the liver

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Yi Guan Jian, also known as Effective Integration Decoction, comes from the "Continuation of Famous Doctors' Cases" and is a tonic. Its ingredients include Adenophora adenophora, Radix Ophiopogonis, Radix Angelicae Sinensis, Radix Rehmanniae, Fructus Lycii and Fructus Toosendan. The main function of this prescription is to nourish yin and soothe the liver, and it is mainly used to treat liver and kidney yin deficiency and liver qi stagnation.


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Yiguanjian Recipe Explanation


The explanation of the prescription of Yi Guan Jian can be understood according to the grouping of monarch, minister, assistant and envoy:


  • The main drug, Rehmannia root, has the function of nourishing yin and blood. It can nourish the liver and kidneys, strengthen the yin fluid in the body, and thus improve the symptoms of liver yin deficiency.

  • The main function of the auxiliary herbs Adenophora radix and Radix Ophiopogonis is to nourish the lungs and stomach and increase the Yin fluid in the body. They can balance the metal (lungs) and wood (liver) in the five elements, and regulate the wood by strengthening the earth (spleen and stomach), thereby achieving the effect of nourishing Yin.

  • The adjuvants Angelica Root and Lycium Barbarum: Their main function is to nourish the blood and yin fluid, making the liver softer. They can help the main and secondary drugs to better play the role of nourishing yin and blood.

  • The main function of the adjuvant drug Chuanlianzi is to dredge liver qi, eliminate heat, and relieve pain. It can help the main and auxiliary drugs to better play their roles and restore the normal functioning of the liver.


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The efficacy and pathogenesis of Yiguanjian


Yiguanjian is mainly used to treat liver and kidney yin deficiency and liver qi stagnation. Common symptoms include chest and epigastric pain, acid swallowing and bitter vomiting, dry throat and mouth, red tongue with little fluid, and weak or weak pulse. In addition, it can also treat hernia and mass.


effect


The main effect of Yi Guan Jian is to nourish Yin and soothe the liver. It can nourish the liver and kidneys, strengthen the Yin fluid in the body, and thus improve the symptoms of liver Yin deficiency. At the same time, it can also dredge liver Qi, eliminate heat, relieve pain, and restore the normal functioning of the liver.


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The main effect of Yiguanjian is to nourish yin and soothe the liver, and it is particularly suitable for patients with liver-kidney yin deficiency and liver qi stagnation . It nourishes the liver and kidneys and strengthens the yin fluid in the body, thereby improving the symptoms of liver yin deficiency , such as chest and epigastric pain, acid swallowing and bitter vomiting, dry throat and dry mouth, etc. At the same time, it can also dredge liver qi, eliminate heat, relieve pain, and restore the normal functioning of the liver.


This prescription not only nourishes the liver and kidneys, but also balances the metal (lungs) and wood (liver) of the five elements, and regulates wood by strengthening earth (spleen and stomach), thereby achieving the effect of nourishing yin.


It nourishes the lungs and stomach, increases the body's yin fluid, and makes the liver softer , thereby improving a variety of modern diseases such as chronic hepatitis, chronic gastritis, gastric and duodenal ulcers, intercostal neuralgia, and neurasthenia.




In addition, Yi Guan Jian can mobilize the invisible energy in the body, dredge the liver qi, eliminate heat, relieve pain, and restore the normal functioning of the liver. It nourishes the blood and yin fluid, making the liver softer, thereby solving related health problems. The characteristic of this recipe is that among the large number of herbs that nourish the yin fluid and blood, Chuanlianzi is appropriately added to regulate the liver qi. The focus is on replenishing nutrients, which can nourish the liver without making the body feel heavy or affecting the digestive function of the stomach, and without damaging the yin fluid and blood.


Pathogenesis


The pathogenesis of Yi Guan Jian mainly involves liver and kidney yin deficiency and liver qi stagnation. In traditional Chinese medicine theory, the liver is responsible for storing blood and ensuring the smooth operation of the body. It is a yin part of the body but relies on yang energy to operate. When the liver and kidney yin blood are deficient, the liver does not receive enough nourishment, which causes it to not work properly and the liver qi becomes stagnant.


This condition can also cause liver qi to deviate from its normal path and attack the stomach, causing chest and rib pain, as well as acid reflux and bitter vomiting. If liver qi is stagnant for a long time, it will affect the smoothness of the liver meridian, causing problems such as hernias and abdominal masses along the liver meridian.


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In addition, when the body's Yin fluid is insufficient to nourish the upper part, symptoms such as dry throat and dry mouth will appear. When Yin blood is insufficient, blood circulation will also be affected, manifesting as a weak or floating pulse.


Therefore, the key to treatment is to strengthen the body's Yin fluid and blood while allowing the liver qi to flow smoothly. Yi Guan Jian solves related health problems by nourishing liver Yin, unblocking liver qi, and improving the state of liver Yin deficiency and heat.


The characteristic of this prescription is that among a large number of herbs that nourish Yin fluid and blood, Toosendan is appropriately added to regulate liver qi. The emphasis is on replenishing nutrients, which can nourish the liver without making the body feel heavy or affecting the digestive function of the stomach, and without damaging Yin fluid and blood.


Modern Applications of Yiguanjian


In modern medicine, Yiguanjian is widely used to treat many diseases, including chronic hepatitis, chronic gastritis, gastric and duodenal ulcers, intercostal neuralgia, neurosis, etc. Most of these diseases are caused by yin deficiency and qi stagnation. Through the treatment of Yiguanjian, the patient's symptoms can be effectively improved and the quality of life can be improved.




Yiguanjian has a wide range of applications in modern medicine, mainly used to treat a variety of diseases related to liver and kidney yin deficiency and liver qi stagnation. Modern research shows that Yiguanjian has the effects of resisting liver cell fibrosis and inducing bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell differentiation, which makes it of great value in the treatment of chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis, fatty liver and other liver diseases. In addition, Yiguanjian is also used to treat anemia, malnutrition, tuberculosis, diabetes, neurasthenia and other diseases, showing its potential application value in multiple systemic diseases.


Modern pharmacological research has found that Yiguanjian has multiple pharmacological effects such as analgesia, tranquilization, heat-clearing, cough-relieving, and expectorant. These effects make it effective in treating chronic hepatitis, gastric and duodenal ulcers, intercostal neuralgia, neurosis and other diseases.


For example, Yiguanjian is particularly suitable for patients with Yin deficiency and liver depression in the treatment of chronic hepatitis, with common symptoms such as pain in the flank, dizziness, red tongue with little fluid and coating, and thin pulse. In addition, Yiguanjian is also used to treat epigastric pain, blood in the stool, hernia pain, etc., showing its wide application in digestive system diseases.


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Modern research on Yiguanjian also reveals its potential effects in anti-fatigue, anti-hypoxia, etc. These studies show that Yiguanjian not only has an important position in traditional Chinese medicine theory, but also shows a wide range of application prospects in modern medical research. For example, Yiguanjian is considered to be the "highest treatment method for liver yin deficiency", and it has significant effects in anti-liver fibrosis and protecting liver cells.


In addition, the various active ingredients in Yiguanjian, such as saponins, tannins, phytosterol triterpenes, lactones, coumarins and flavonoids, have many health benefits for the human body. These research results provide a scientific basis for the application of Yiguanjian in modern medicine and lay the foundation for its widespread clinical use.


Notes


When using Yi Guan Jian, you need to pay attention to the following points:

  1. Tonic effect : Yiguanjian mainly focuses on nourishing the body, which can mobilize the invisible energy in the body, but cannot drive away the visible disease factors. Therefore, it is not suitable for diseases caused by visible evil, such as phlegm and stagnation.

  2. Properties of medicinal materials : Most of the medicinal materials in Yi Guan Jian are sweet and greasy. If the patient has phlegm and fluid stagnation, as manifested by a white and greasy tongue coating and a tight pulse, this prescription is not suitable.

  3. Tongue and pulse : It is important to note that if the patient has no saliva on his tongue, this prescription is not suitable. If the tongue coating is dirty, it is also not suitable for use.

  4. Other conditions : For those with various conditions such as qi stagnation, blood stagnation, hyperactivity of fire, indigestion, phlegm and dampness, etc., if they are not accompanied by yin deficiency, they should be avoided.


Conclusion


Yi Guan Jian is a very effective prescription for nourishing yin and soothing the liver, and is particularly suitable for patients with liver and kidney yin deficiency and liver qi stagnation. By nourishing the liver and kidney, strengthening the body's yin fluid, unblocking liver qi, eliminating heat, and relieving pain, it can effectively improve a variety of modern diseases, such as chronic hepatitis, chronic gastritis, gastric and duodenal ulcers, intercostal neuralgia, neurosis, etc. However, when using it, it is necessary to pay attention to the patient's specific situation and avoid inappropriate symptoms and constitutions to ensure efficacy and safety.

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