Ji Chuan Jian
Classical TCM Formula Profile
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濟川煎 · Jì Chuān Jiān
A classical formula for constipation in the elderly or Yang-deficient from Kidney deficiency with dry intestines.
Quick Facts
- Formula Category
- Purgative Formulas
- Primary Pattern
- Yang Deficiency
- Primary Function
- Warm Kidney, nourish blood, moisten intestines, move stool
- Primary Therapeutic Principle
- Warm and tonify Kidney Yang, nourish blood, and moisten the intestines
- Classical Source
- Li Dongyuan school / classical
- Available as Granules
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Formula Overview
A classical formula for constipation in the elderly or Yang-deficient from Kidney deficiency with dry intestines.
Therapeutic Principle
Traditionally selected when the presentation matches the core pattern of this formula rather than the neighbouring indications of its related formulas.
Composition
(Sovereign / Minister / Assistant / Envoy)
Related Conditions
Related Health Topics
How does this formula compare?
| Compare | Ji Chuan Jian | Ma Zi Ren Wan | Tiao Wei Cheng Qi Tang |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Function | Warm Kidney, nourish blood, moisten intestines, move stool | Moisten intestines, drain heat, move stool | Mildly purge heat accumulation, harmonise the Stomach |
| Formula Category | Purgative Formulas | Purgative Formulas | Purgative Formulas |
| Typical TCM Pattern | Yang Deficiency | Stomach Heat | Stomach Heat |
| Main Conditions | Constipation | Constipation | Constipation ·Abdominal Pain ·Fever ·Dry Mouth & Throat |
| Main Herbs | Chinese Angelica Root ·Achyranthes Root ·Cistanche ·Alisma Rhizome ·Cimicifuga Rhizome | Hemp Seed ·White Peony Root ·Immature Bitter Orange ·Rhubarb Root and Rhizome ·Magnolia Bark | Rhubarb Root and Rhizome ·Mirabilite / Glauber's Salt ·Honey-fried Licorice |
| Classical Source | Li Dongyuan school / classical | Shang Han Lun (Zhang Zhongjing, Eastern Han) | Shang Han Lun (Zhang Zhongjing, Eastern Han) |
Clinical Perspective
Ji Chuan Jian is distinguished from Ma Zi Ren Wan, Tiao Wei Cheng Qi Tang by its specific pattern focus and herb strategy within the same broader clinical domain.
For educational reference only, based on traditional pattern differentiation — not a substitute for professional advice.
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Medical Disclaimer
For general TCM education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified TCM practitioner or licensed healthcare provider before use, especially if pregnant, nursing, on medication, or managing a chronic condition.