Zhen Gan Xi Feng Tang

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镇肝熄风汤 · Zhèn Gān Xī Fēng Tāng

A powerful formula for Liver Yang rising transforming into internal Wind, often with underlying Liver-Kidney Yin deficiency. Used for severe dizziness, headache, tinnitus, and progressive motor dysfunction or stroke-like presentations.

Formula CategoryLiver-Wind Extinguishing Formulas Primary PatternLiver Fire Pain & Mobility

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Quick Facts

Formula Category: Liver-Wind Extinguishing Formulas
Primary Pattern: Liver Fire
Primary Function: Sedate Liver Yang, extinguish internal wind, nourish Yin
Primary Therapeutic Principle: Sedate the Liver, extinguish Wind, nourish Yin and anchor Yang
Classical Source: Yi Xue Zhong Zhong Can Xi Lu (Records of Medicine with Reference to East and West, Zhang Xichun, 1918)
Available as Granules: Yes

Formula Overview

Therapeutic Principle

Traditionally selected when rising Liver Yang and internal Wind are severe and rooted in marked Yin deficiency, requiring heavy anchoring minerals — a considerably stronger settling strategy than Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin, which suits milder hypertension-type headache and insomnia where heat signs outweigh Yin depletion.

Composition

(Sovereign / Minister / Assistant / Envoy)

Related Conditions

How does this formula compare?

Compare	Zhen Gan Xi Feng Tang	Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin	Long Dan Xie Gan Tang	Qi Ju Di Huang Wan
Primary Function	Sedate Liver Yang, extinguish internal wind, nourish Yin	Calm Liver Yang, extinguish internal wind, clear heat	Clear Liver Fire, drain Damp-Heat	Nourish Liver-Kidney Yin, brighten the eyes
Formula Category	Liver-Wind Extinguishing Formulas	Liver-Wind Extinguishing Formulas	Heat-Clearing Formulas	Yin-Tonifying Formulas
Typical TCM Pattern	Liver Fire	Liver Fire	Liver Fire	Kidney Yin Deficiency
Main Conditions	Dizziness & Vertigo ·Headache	Headache ·Dizziness & Vertigo ·Tinnitus ·Anxiety Restlessness	Bitter Taste in Mouth ·Damp-Heat Constitution	Dizziness & Vertigo ·Eye Dryness ·Tinnitus ·Night Sweats
Main Herbs	Achyranthes Root ·Hematite ·Dragon Bone / Fossilized Bone ·Oyster Shell ·Tortoise Plastron	Gastrodia Rhizome ·Uncaria Stem with Hooks ·Abalone Shell ·Gardenia Fruit ·Scutellaria / Baikal Skullcap	Gentian Root ·Scutellaria / Baikal Skullcap ·Gardenia Fruit ·Alisma Rhizome ·Akebia Stem	Prepared Rehmannia Root ·Cornus Fruit ·Chinese Yam ·Alisma Rhizome ·Moutan Bark / Tree Peony Bark
Classical Source	Yi Xue Zhong Zhong Can Xi Lu (Records of Medicine with Reference to East and West, Zhang Xichun, 1918)	Zhong Yi Nei Ke Za Bing Zheng Zhi Xin Yi (Hu Guangci, 1958)	Yi Fang Ji Jie (Analytic Collection of Medical Formulas, Wang Ang, Qing dynasty)	Derived from Liu Wei Di Huang Wan (Yi Fang Ji Jie / later traditional sources)

Clinical Perspective

Zhen Gan Xi Feng Tang strongly anchors Yang with heavy minerals for severe Wind. Tian Ma Gou Teng Yin is milder and better for hypertension with headache and insomnia. Long Dan Xie Gan Tang clears excess Fire/Damp-Heat. Qi Ju Di Huang Wan nourishes the Yin root for milder deficiency patterns.

For educational reference only, based on traditional pattern differentiation — not a substitute for professional advice.

Zhen Gan Xi Feng Tang: Classic TCM Formula for Liver Wind, Hypertension & Dizziness

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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.