Modified Perilla & Mint Decoction (Jia Jian Su He Tang)

Most Chinese formulas do not have poetic names, unfortunately, but take the more practical approach of linking together the names of the key ingredients within. Super practical and helpful for us practitioners, just a bit less fun than saying “Happy Wanderer”, “Jade Windscreen”, or, my personal favourite “Little Blue-Green Dragon Decoction”!

Perilla & Mint Decoction is named for:

Purple perilla leaves and peppermint!

The amazing thing about these herbs is that they are both so mild in action that they are used as food for the pleasure of it. But at the same time they are both so powerful that when used in combination with other medicinal ingredients they can be life-changing.

This formula (a relatively “recent” addition to our Chinese medicine pharmacy, with only 174 years of use), and its various modern variations, is a very well-balanced and widely-suited formula.

Jia Jian Su He Tang:

• Strengthens the Spleen qi (digestion, energy, resilience, resistance)

• Moves the Liver qi (stress, anxiety, depression, body tension, hormonal issues)

• Resolves dampness (respiratory, digestive, skin, systemic and emotional symptoms)

• Warms, nourishes and moves the blood (circulation)

• Clears heat (inflammation, irritability)

• Powerfully helps resolve various infections

All in a very balanced way that can be taken by a wide range of people for as long as necessary. Think of it as a really good herbal “multivitamin” for our times.

Disclaimer: The statements made on this page are based on traditional use and modern research. However, they have not been validated conclusively by Health Authorities. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, but only for educational purposes.