Properties: Sweet, mild
Meridans Entered:
Primary: Large Intestine, Spleen and Stomach
Traditional 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
Suggested Daily Dosage: 10-15g in decoction.
Notable Constituents:
- Approximately 20-25% protein, 20-30% carbohydrates, and 10-15% insoluble fibre.
- Fatty acids include linoleic (and alpha- and gamma-linoleic acids), palmitic, stearic and oleic fatty acids.
- CBD and THC content are negligible (0.027% and 0.0069% respectively).
Appears in 17 formulae listed on this site: (click to display)
Da Ding Feng Zhu (Major Arrest Wind Pearl)
From: Systematic Differentiation of Warm Pathogen Diseases by Wu Tang / Wu Ju Tong (1798)
Er Jia Fu Mai Tang (Two Shell Decoction to Restore the Pulse)
From: Systematic Differentiation of Warm Pathogen Diseases by Wu Tang / Wu Ju Tong (1798)
Er Ren Wan (Two Seed Pill)
From: Treatment Decisions Categorised According to Pattern (1839)
Jia Jian Fu Mai Tang (Modified Restore the Pulse Decoction)
From: Systematic Differentiation of Warm Pathogen Diseases by Wu Tang / Wu Ju Tong (1798)
Ma Zi Ren Wan (Hemp Seed Pill)
From: Discussion of Cold Damage by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)
Niu Xi Rou Gui Jiu (Achyranthes and Cinnamon Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various
Run Chang Wan (Moisten the Intenstines Pill)
From: Shen's Book for Revering Life (1773)
Run Chang Wan (Moisten the Intestines Pill)
From: Discussion of the Spleen and Stomach by Li Gao / Li Dong Yuan (1249)
San Jia Fu Mai Tang (Three Shell Decoction to Restore the Pulse)
From: Systematic Differentiation of Warm Pathogen Diseases by Wu Tang / Wu Ju Tong (1798)
San Ren Wan (Three Seed Pill)
From: Fine Formulas of Wonderful Efficacy (1470)
Sang Shen Pi Fu Chuang Jie Yu (Mulberry Skin Sore Bath)
From: Shen-nong.com
Sou Feng Shun Qi Wan (Track Down Wind and Smooth the Flow of Qi Pill)
From: Fine Formulas for Women with Annotations and Commentary (16th Century)
Suan Zao Ren Jiu (Zizyphus Spinosa Wine)
From: Chinese Medicinal Wines and Elixirs (2008) by Various
Wu Zi Tang (Five Seed Decoction)
From: Therapeutic Experiences of Pu Fu-Zhou (1976) by Pu Fu-Zhou
Xuan Fei Run Chang Tang (Disseminate the Lung and Moisten the Intestines Decoction)
From: Case Histories of Cheng Men-Xue (2002) by Cheng Men-Xue
Yi Jia Fu Mai Tang (One Shell Decoction to Restore the Pulse)
From: Systematic Differentiation of Warm Pathogen Diseases by Wu Tang / Wu Ju Tong (1798)
Zhi Gan Cao Tang (Prepared Licorice Decoction)
From: Discussion of Cold Damage by Zhang Zhong-Jing (c. 220)
Research Links & References: (click to display)
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Reference Notes:
Individual herb information has sourced mainly from TCM Wiki and American Dragon for basic data and then updated manually with my own notes. Zhou, Xie and Yan (2011): Encyclopedia of Traditional Chinese Medicines, Vol. 5, has been used for entries not available from those sources with additional material searched for and filled in where available. Western herbs not appearing in the Chinese literature have used Ross (2010): Combining Western Herbs and Chinese Medicine: A Clinical Materia Medica, White Rabbit Institute of Healing and therapeutika.ch. Choices of which source to use or combine have been my own.
These pages are intended to assist clinicians and are not intended for self-diagnosis or treatment for which a qualified professional should be consulted. Actions and indications are taken from traditional uses and do not necessarily reflect the evidence base which should be researched independently. Dosages are for guidance only and will vary dependening on the potency of the batch and the tolerance of the individual so should be evaluated by a professional based on individual needs.
