Ci Zhu Wan

(Magnetite and Cinnabar Pill)

Sub-Category:

• Formulas that Nourish the Heart and Calm the Spirit

Pattern:

• Heart and Kidneys not communicating

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

• This section is being researched, and is not completed.
• This formula contains one or more toxic substances (while some Chinese herbs are toxic, it must be noted that many come prepared, or are combined, to mitigate their toxicity).

Preparation Notes:

• Pills. Grind all herbs into an even powder and use honey to form into pills.
• Take 6 grams twice a day

Originally Appeared In:

• Thousand Ducat Formulas (Qian Jin Yao Fang)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

• Kidneys, Liver, Heart, Stomach, Spleen

Substances in this Formula (3 Total):

	Ci Shi (Magnetite) Qty: 60 grams Chan: KI, LIV Prop: Spicy, Salty, Cold Latin: Magnetitum Cat: Substances that Anchor, Settle, and Calm the Spirit
	Zhu Sha (Cinnabar) Qty: 30 grams Chan: HT Prop: Sweet, Cool, Toxic Latin: Cinnabar Cat: Substances that Anchor, Settle, and Calm the Spirit
	Shen Qu (Medicated Leaven) Qty: 120 grams Chan: SP, ST Prop: Sweet, Spicy, Warm Latin: Massa Medica Fermentata Cat: Herbs that Relieve Food Stagnation

References

Formulas

• 15. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies (First Edition) - Dan Bensky
• 18. Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas (First Edition) - Him Che. Yeung
• 16. The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula Study Guide (First Edition) - Qiao Yi

Herbs

• 13. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (Revised Edition) - Dan Bensky
• 25. Lancet 2000 January 8;355(9198):134-138 (Article) - Fugh-Berman A.
• 17. Handbook of Chinese Herbs (Second Edition) - Him Che. Yeung
• 12. Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology (First Edition) - John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen
• 26. Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals (Third Edition) - Max Wichtl

Only use Chinese herbs or formulas under the direct care and supervision of a licensed Acupuncturist/Herbalist. Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.