This formula was recorded by the Ming Dynasty physician, Zhu Tianbi. Herbalist Andrew Gaeddert has used this formula successfully with food allergies, anorexia, and bulimia and in the treatment of gynecological and gastrointestinal complaints. The formula contains curcuma (yu jin), cyperus (xiang fu) and sandalwood (tan xiang) to move stagnant Qi and eliminate pain. Corydalis (yan hu suo), vladimiria souliei (mu xiang) and white peony (bai shao) also move stagnant Qi and eliminate pain. Buddha's Hand (fo shou) spreads and regulates liver qi and harmonizes the stomach and strengthens the spleen. It is traditionally used to treat fullness and distension, lack of appetite, belching, vomiting and for liver related pain. Nutmeg seed (rou dou kou), citrus (zhi ke), citrus (chen pi) and immature citrus (qing pi) regulate stomach and disperse digestive accumulation. Moutan (mu dan pi) invigorates blood, clears heat, and cools the blood. Magnolia bark (hou po) moves stagnant Qi and guides Qi downward. Cardamon fruit (sha ren) regulates the stomach and stops vomiting. Licorice root (gan cao) harmonizes and detoxifies. Health Concerns Shu Gan is specially prepared to preserve the volatile herbal constituents.
Curcuma tuber (yu jin), Buddha's hand fruit (fo shou), Corydalis rhizome (yan hu suo), Vladimiria Souliei root (mu xiang), Nutmeg seed (rou dou kou), White Peony root (bai shao), Citrus fruit (zhi ke), Citrus peel (chen pi), Cardamon fruit (sha ren), Magnolia bark (hou po), Cyperus rhizome (xiang fu), Licorice root (gan cao), Moutan root bark (mu dan pi), Immature Citrus peel (qing pi), Sandalwood lignum (tan xiang)