Ju He Wan

(Tangerine Seed Pill)

Sub-Category:

• Formulas that Promote the Movement of Qi

Pattern:

• Damp-Cold invading the Liver channel causing Hernial disorder

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 the herbs into a fine powder and use wine to form into pills.
• Take 6-9 grams, 1-2 times a day.
• As the original formula includes 30 grams of Hai Dai (Laminaria japonica ARESCH) which can be used interchangeably with Hai Zao, the dosage of Hai Zao can be doubled.
• Reduce dosages appropriately to prepare a decoction.

Originally Appeared In:

• Formulas to Aid the Living (Ji Sheng Fang)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

• Stomach, Small Intestine, Bladder, Liver, Large Intestine, Spleen, Gall Bladder, Heart, Lungs, Kidneys

Substances in this Formula (11 Total):

	Ju He (Citrus/Tangerine Seeds) Qty: 30 grams Chan: Unknown Prop: Bitter, Neutral Latin: Semen Citri Reticulatae Cat: Herbs that Regulate the Qi
	Chuan Lian Zi (Sichuan Pagoda Tree Fruit) Qty: 30 grams Chan: LIV, SI, ST, BL Prop: Bitter, Cold, Slightly Toxic Latin: Fructus Meliae Toosendan Cat: Herbs that Regulate the Qi
	Mu Xiang (Costus Root, Saussurea) Qty: 15 grams Chan: GB, LI, SP, ST Prop: Spicy, Bitter, Warm Latin: Radix Auklandiae Lappae Cat: Herbs that Regulate the Qi
	Tao Ren (Peach Kernel) Qty: 30 grams Chan: HT, LI, LIV, ST Prop: Bitter, Sweet, Neutral Latin: Semen Pruni Persicae Cat: Herbs that Invigorate Blood and Remove Stagnation
	Yan Hu Suo (Corydalis Rhizome) Qty: 15 grams Chan: HT, LIV, LU Prop: Spicy, Bitter, Warm Latin: Corydalis Rhizome Cat: Herbs that Invigorate Blood and Remove Stagnation
	Rou Gui (Inner Brack or Saigon Cinnamon) Qty: 15 grams Chan: HT, KI, LIV, SP Prop: Spicy, Sweet, Hot Latin: Cortex Cinnamomi Cassiae Cat: Herbs that Warm the Interior and Expel Cold
	Mu Tong (Akebia Caulis) Qty: 15 grams Chan: BL, HT, SI Prop: Bitter, Cool Latin: Caulis Akebiae Cat: Herbs that Regulate Water and Drain Dampness
	Hou Po (Magnolia Bark) Qty: 15 grams Chan: LI, LU, SP, ST Prop: Bitter, Spicy, Warm, Aromatic Latin: Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis Cat: Aromatic Herbs that Transform and Dissolve Dampness
	Zhi Shi (Immature Fruit of the Bitter Orange) Qty: 15 grams Chan: LI, SP, ST Prop: Bitter, Spicy, Slightly Cold Latin: Fructus Immaturus Citri Aurantii Cat: Herbs that Regulate the Qi
	Hai Zao (Seaweed, Sargassum) Qty: 30 grams Chan: KI, LIV, LU, ST Prop: Bitter, Salty, Cold Latin: Herba Sargassii Cat: Herbs that Cool and Transform Phlegm-Heat
	Kun Bu (Kelp, Eckloniae Thallus) Qty: 30 grams Chan: KI, LIV, ST Prop: Salty, Cold Latin: Ecklonia Kurome Cat: Herbs that Cool and Transform Phlegm-Heat

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.