Jie Gan Jian
Star解肝煎 (Resolve the Liver Decoction)
Source: Jing Yue Quan Shu (1624)
Last updated October 1, 2026
Description
Jie Gan Jian (Resolve the Liver Decoction), from Collected Treatises of [Zhang] Jing-Yue (1624).
Associated formula of Nuan Gan Jian.
Actions: Smoothes the movement of qi; Harmonizes the middle burner; Transforms dampness; Calms the fetus
Usage: For Liver constraint and qi stagnation with fullness, distention and pain in chest and flanks, diarrhea, or restless fetus; resolves Liver constraint by regulating the middle burner (earth excess constraining wood).
Category: Formulas that Promote the Movement of Qi.
Source: Scheid V, Bensky D, Ellis A, Barolet R. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas & Strategies, 2nd ed. Eastland Press, 2009, p. 533.
Composition
| Herb | Amount | % | Role | Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Chen Pi
as printed: Citri reticulatae Pericarpium (chen pi) 4.5g
|
4.5g | 17.24% | — | |
|
Ban Xia
as printed: Pinelliae Rhizoma preparatum (zhi ban xia) 4.5g
|
4.5g | 17.24% | — | |
|
Hou Po
as printed: Magnoliae officinalis Cortex (hou po) 4.5g
|
4.5g | 17.24% | — | |
|
Fu Ling
as printed: Poria (fu ling) 4.5g
|
4.5g | 17.24% | — | |
|
Zi Su Ye
as printed: Perillae Folium (zi su ye) 3g
|
3g | 11.49% | — | |
|
Bai Shao
as printed: Paeoniae Radix alba (bai shao) 3g
|
3g | 11.49% | — | |
|
Sha Ren
as printed: Amomi Fructus (sha ren) 2.1g
|
2.1g | 8.05% | — |
Energetics dose-weighted
The formula's overall nature, taste balance and channel reach, weighted by each herb's dose. Classical formulas often pair warm and cool herbs on purpose, so a net figure summarises the mix — it doesn't describe every herb in it.
Nature
Net slightly warm (+0.60)
From 100% of the weighed grams.
Grams by band: cool 12%, neutral 17%, warm 71%.
Taste
- pungent 54%
- sweet 9%
- sour 6%
- bitter 23%
- bland 9%
From 100% of the weighed grams.
Channels reached
- Spleen 100%
- Lung 81%
- Stomach 54%
- Large intestine 29%
- Kidney 25%
- Heart 17%
Share of the grams entering each channel, from 100% of the weighed grams.
Dose-weighted from each herb's recorded nature, taste and channels (missing values are left out, never counted as neutral). It describes the composition — it is not a recommendation.
Preparation
Decoct with 3-5 slices of fresh ginger and take warm.
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