Ma Zi Ren Wan

(Hemp Seed Pill)

Sub-Category:

• Formulas that Purge Heat Accumulation

Pattern:

• Intestinal Dryness (Deficient body fluids) and Heat causing Constipation

Actions:

• Unblocks the bowels by lubricating and moistens the Intestines

Indications:

• Constipation with dry hard stool, tenesmus, and frequent urination

Possible Tongue Appearance:

• Dry and yellow tongue coat

Possible Pulse Patterns:

• Deep and rapid pulse
• Floating and choppy pulse.

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

• Do not uses in cases where constipation is due to Blood Deficiency.
• Use with caution in pregnant and weak patients
• 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:

• Powder. Grind ingredients into an even powder, taking 9 Gram doses twice a day with warm water.
• This formula can be decocted with an appropriate reduction in dosages.

Originally Appeared In:

• On Cold Damage (Shang Han Lun)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

• Large Intestine, Stomach, Spleen, Lungs, Liver, Heart

Substances in this Formula (6 Total):

	Huo Ma Ren (Hemp Seeds or Cannabis Seeds) Qty: 500-600 grams Chan: LI, SP, ST Prop: Sweet, Neutral Latin: Semen Cannabis Sativae Cat: Moist Laxatives
	Xing Ren (Apricot Seed or Kernel) Qty: 150-250 grams Chan: LI, LU Prop: Bitter, Slightly Warm, Slightly Toxic Latin: Semen Pruni Armeniacae Cat: Herbs that Relieve Coughing and Wheezing
	Bai Shao (White Peony Root) Qty: 150-250 grams Chan: LIV, SP Prop: Bitter, Sour, Cool Latin: Radix Albus Paeoniae Lactiflorae Cat: Herbs that Tonify Blood
	Zhi Shi (Immature Fruit of the Bitter Orange) Qty: 150-250 grams Chan: LI, SP, ST Prop: Bitter, Spicy, Slightly Cold Latin: Fructus Immaturus Citri Aurantii Cat: Herbs that Regulate the Qi
	Hou Po (Magnolia Bark) Qty: 150-250 grams Chan: LI, LU, SP, ST Prop: Bitter, Spicy, Warm, Aromatic Latin: Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis Cat: Aromatic Herbs that Transform and Dissolve Dampness
	Da Huang (Rhubarb Root and Rhizome) Qty: 300-500 grams Chan: HT, LI, LIV, ST Prop: Bitter, Cold Latin: Radix Et Rhizoma Rhei Cat: Purgatives

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.