Liang Fu Wan
Star良附丸 (Galangal and Cyperus Pill)
Source: Liang Fang Yi Ye — Xie Yuan-Qing (Qing, 1842)
Last updated October 1, 2026
Description
Liang Fu Wan (Galangal and Cyperus Pill), from the Liang Fang Yi Ye (Small Collection of Fine Formulas) by Xie Yuan-Qing — a variation of Hou Po Wen Zhong Tang.
Actions: Activates qi circulation and soothes the Liver; Dispels cold and stops pain.
Presentation: Epigastric pain and vomiting from Liver qi or cold invading the Stomach: epigastric pain, vomiting, sometimes chest and hypochondriac pain.
Source: Chen JK, Chen TT. Chinese Herbal Formulas and Applications: Pharmacological Effects & Clinical Research. Art of Medicine Press, 2009, p. 841.
Composition
| Herb | Amount | % | Role | Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Gao Liang Jiang
as printed: Gao Liang Jiang (Rhizoma Alpiniae Officinarum, xi (washed) with liquor 7 times, bei (stone baked) and yan (ground) to small particles) [9g]
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9g | 50% | warms the Stomach, dispels cold, relieves vomiting | |
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Xiang Fu
as printed: Xiang Fu (Rhizoma Cyperi, xi (washed) with vinegar 7 times, bei (stone baked) and yan (ground) to small particles) [9g]
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9g | 50% | soothes the Liver, activates qi, relieves pain |
Dui Yao — Core Herb Pairs
The classical two-herb combinations at the heart of this formula, as recorded on the herbs' own pages — each pair has an action neither herb has alone.
Warming the middle and dispersing cold is combined with spreading liver qi, treating epigastric pain from cold and qi stagnation.
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 warm (+1.00)
From 100% of the weighed grams.
Grams by band: neutral 50%, hot 50%.
Taste
- pungent 67%
- sweet 17%
- bitter 17%
From 100% of the weighed grams.
Channels reached
- Spleen 100%
- Stomach 50%
- Liver 50%
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
Source: equal amounts; wash Gao Liang Jiang in grain liquor and Xiang Fu in vinegar, stone-bake and powder each, stored separately; just before use mix equal parts with a spoonful of ginger juice and a pinch of salt into pills; continue until relieved. Today: powder, 6g (powder or pills) per dose 1-2 times daily with boiled water, or decoct with bracketed doses.
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Formula family
Full herb lists
- Wan Ying Gao = this formula + Bai Zhi, Cao Wu, Chi Shao, Chuan Wu, Da Huang, Dang Gui, Du Huo, E Zhu, Fang Feng, Gui Zhi, Hong Hua, Jiang Can, Ma Huang, Qiang Huo, Qin Jiao, Quan Xie, San Leng, Sheng Di Huang, Tao Ren, Wei Ling Xian, Wu Jia Pi, Wu Yao, Xue Yu Tan, Zhi Fu Zi and Zhi Zi
- Zhu Yu Tang = this formula + Zhe Chong Yin + Fu Ling Gui Zhi Gan Cao Tang + Da Huang, Dan Shen, Ding Xiang, E Zhu, Er Cha, Ji Xue Teng, Lian Zi, Lu Lu Tong, Qiang Huo, Qin Jiao, Qing Pi, San Leng, Sang Zhi, Sheng Ma and Xue Jie
Each entry reads as the larger formula written out: “+” adds its other catalogue cores, then the herbs none of them hold. A catalogue formula counts as a core only when at least 80% of its herbs are present, no more than 1 is absent, and the absent herb is not its chief.
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Traditional formula information is for educational purposes only. Herbal formulas should be prescribed by a qualified practitioner — dosages and combinations are individualized and can interact with medications.
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