Liu Shen Wan

(Six Miracle Pill)

Sub-Category:

• Formulas that Clear Heat from the Qi Level

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:

• Pill Form. Grind all herbs to a fine powder and mix with enough wine to form small pills (approx 2mm diameter).
• Adult Dosage: 5-10 pills.

Originally Appeared In:

• Handbook of Traditional Chinese Medicinal Preparations (Zhong Yao Zhi Ji Shou Ce)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

• Heart, Liver, Stomach, Kidneys, Lungs, Spleen

Substances in this Formula (6 Total):

	Niu Huang (Cattle or Ox Gallstone) Qty: 4.5 grams Chan: HT, LIV Prop: Bitter, Sweet, Cool Latin: Calculus Bovis Cat: Aromatic Substances that Open the Orifices
	Zhen Zhu (Pearl) Qty: 4.5 grams Chan: HT, LIV Prop: Sweet, Salty, Cold Latin: Margarita Cat: Substances that Anchor, Settle, and Calm the Spirit
	Chan Su (Toad Venom, Dried Toad Skin Secretions) Qty: 3 grams Chan: KI, ST Prop: Sweet, Spicy, Warm, Toxic Latin: Secretio Bufonis Cat: Substances for External Application
	Xiong Huang (Realgar) Qty: 3 grams Chan: HT, LIV, ST Prop: Spicy, Bitter, Warm, Toxic Latin: Realgar Cat: Substances for External Application
	Bing Pian (Borneol) Qty: 3 grams Chan: HT, LU, SP Prop: Spicy, Bitter, Cool Latin: Borneolum Cat: Aromatic Substances that Open the Orifices
	She Xiang (Deer Musk) Qty: 4.5 grams Chan: HT, SP, LIV Prop: Spicy, Warm, Aromatic Latin: Secretio Moschi Moschifeni Cat: Aromatic Substances that Open the Orifices

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.