Sun Ten Yi Gan San 100 grams

Yi Gan San is a traditional Chinese formula also known as Bupleurum Formula is used for rebelling liver Qi and liver blood deficiency.

To learn more about the history of this formula on our blog, read here.

What Yi Gan San is Best For

Yi Gan San is recommended for those with fever, chills, anxiety, insomnia, and fright.

Yi Gan San may be used for the following:

• Abdomen-Distention
• Anger
• Anxiety
• Appetite-Lacking
• Chills
• Dizziness
• Fever
• Fright
• Headache
• Insomnia
• Menstruation
• Nervous
• Nervous System-Overstimulated
• Sleep-Restless
• Teeth-Grinding
• Vomiting-Phlegm and Saliva

Yi Gan San helps with these Chinese Medicine patterns:

• Liver Qi-Rebelling
• Liver Blood-Deficient

Yi Gan San History

Yi Gan San translates as Restrain the Liver Powder History is a pediatric formula developed over 500 years ago to reduce agitation in children. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the liver is known as the organ associated with anger and irritability. When the liver is restrained, or cleansed, it can function properly so that the anger fades. Over time, the formula has been used for handling the aggression from seniors affected by dementia.

Yi Gan San Ingredient Functions

Chai Hu: a root that relieves constraint, promotes energy flow, and alleviates depression

Gou Teng: gambir vine helps control tremors and stop convulsions

Dang Gui: angelica root helps relieve anemic symptoms and stimulate blood circulation

Chuan Xiong: a root that circulates the blood, relieves headaches, and regulates menstruation

Bai Zhu: an herb that strengthens the digestion and boosts energy

Fu Ling: a sweet herb that balances the digestive system and promotes mental tranquility

Gan Cao: licorice helps boost energy, relieves spasms, and balances the formula

Yi Gan San Serving Size

2-4 grams, two times a day

Yi Gan San Ingredients

Concentrated powders of natural herbal products tend to absorb moisture from the air. Hence, it is necessary for the manufacturer to add a suitable amount of excipient to stabilize the concentrated herbal products. Non-GMO starch are used as excipients.

Gambir vine (gou teng), Hoelen fungus (fu ling), Tang-Kuei root (dang gui), Atractylodes root (bai zhu), Cnidium root (chuan xiong), Chinese licorice root (gan cao), Bupleurum root (chai hu).