Source: Fine Formulas of Wonderful Efficacy (1470)
Category: Formulas that Drain Downward
Pattern: Heat injuring the fluids in the Intestines
Key Symptoms: Constipation with tenesmus
Ingredients
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Bai Zi Ren
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Pinyin: Bai Zi Ren
Chinese: 柏子仁
Pharmaceutical: Semen Platycladi
English: Arborvitae Seed / Biota Seed |
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Tastes: Sweet, neutral
Meridians Entered: Liver and Large Intestine |
Actions & Indications:
- Nourishes the Heart and calms the Spirit
Heart Blood and Yin Deficiency with palpitations and anxiety
Night terrors in children (can be used alone)
- Moistens the Intestines and unblocks the bowels
Constipation in the elderly, debilitated or postpartum women due to Blood and Yin Deficiency
- Astringes Yin Deficiency sweat
Night sweats due to Yin Deficiency
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Standard Dosage: 10-20g in decoction.
Cautions: It should be used with cautions for patients with loose stool or profuse phlegm. |
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Song Zi Ren
| 30g | |
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Pinyin: Song Zi Ren
Chinese: 松子仁
Pharmaceutical: Semen Pinus
English: Pine Nut |
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Tastes: Sweet, warm
Meridians Entered: Liver, Lung and Large Intestine |
Actions:
Moisten the lung and lubricate the intestine. |
Indications:
Cough due to lung dryness, chronic constipation |
Standard Dosage: 10-15g in decoction.
Cautions: It is contraindicated in case of damp phlegm. |
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Huo Ma Ren
| 30g | | |
Pinyin: Huo Ma Ren
Chinese: 火麻仁
Pharmaceutical: Semen Cannabis
Taxonomy: Cannabis sativa
English: Cannabis Seed |
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Tastes: Sweet, mild
Meridians Entered: Large Intestine, Spleen and Stomach |
Actions & Indications:
- Nourishes, moistens and lubricates the Intestine
Constipation in the elderly
Constipation after a warm febrile disease
Postpartum constipation
Constipation due to Blood Deficiency
- Nourishes Yin
Yin Deficiency with constipation
- Clears Heat and promotes healing of sores
Sores and ulcerations (auxiliary - internal and topical)
- Moistens Dryness and benefits the hair
Promotes hair growth and treats dry hair
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Standard Dosage: 10-15g in decoction.
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Preparation: Ground into powder and formed into pills with yellow beeswax.
Actions: Moistens the Intestines and unblocks the stool
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Reference Notes: (click to display)
Most formulas are found in Scheid, Bensky, Ellis & Barolet (2009): Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas & Strategies and Chen & Chen (2015) Chinese Herbal Formulas and Applications. Others are from translations of primary sources. It is recommended that the original material is cross-referenced for mistakes and additional information.
Substitutions have been taken from Ken Lloyd & Prof. Leung (2004): Mayway UK Substitution List or the above publications and are intended as suggestions to help navigate the tight restrictions in the UK quickly. More applicable substitutions may be appropriate in specific situations.
Individual herb information has initially been sourced from TCM Wiki and American Dragon for basic data and then updated manually with my own notes.
These pages are intended to assist clinicians and are not intended for self-diagnosis or treatment for which a qualified professional should be consulted.
