Formulas · Transform Dampness 化濕 · Donguibogam · Japbyeong (Cold Damage)

Priceless Rectify the Qi Powder

Bulhwangeumjeonggi-san

한글 불환금정기산 · Pinyin Bu Huan Jin Zheng Qi San

不換金正氣散

Composition 構成

Changchul Cang Zhu
蒼朮 창출 · Black Atractylodes

8 g
Chief 君
Hubak Hou Po
厚朴 후박 · Magnolia Bark

4 g
Deputy 臣
Jinpi Chen Pi
陳皮 진피 · Aged Tangerine Peel

4 g
Deputy 臣
Gwakhyang Huo Xiang
藿香 곽향 · Korean Mint

4 g
Deputy 臣
Banha Ban Xia
半夏 반하 · Pinellia

4 g
Assistant 佐
Saenggang Sheng Jiang
生薑 생강 · Fresh Ginger

3 g
Envoy 使
Gamcho Gan Cao
甘草 감초 · Licorice

2 g
Envoy 使
Daejo Da Zao
大棗 대조 · Jujube

2 g
Envoy 使

Total 31 g per packet (첩) · representative dosage — verify against source texts.

Received this formula from your practitioner? Amounts shown here are classical reference values — granule and prepared products differ. Always follow your prescribed dosage and directions.

Actions 效能

Dries dampness and harmonizes the middle
Releases mild exterior invasion with interior turbidity

Indications 主治

Pattern-based

Dampness obstructing the middle with mild exterior signs
Nausea vomiting and diarrhea with chills
Seasonal epidemic GI upset

Biomedical correlates

Stomach flu
Traveler's digestive upset
Indigestion with mild cold symptoms

Clinical commentary 臨床

Pyeongwi-san plus Gwakhyang and Banha — a formula whose name claims it should not be traded even for gold. The simpler sibling of Gwakhyangjeonggi-san, and often all that is actually needed. — Eui Young (Justin) Chung, L.Ac., Dipl. O.M.