Mu Xiang Bing Lang Wan

(Aucklandia and Betel Nut Pill)

Sub-Category:

• Formulas that Reduce Food Stagnation

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 substances into an even powder and use water to form into pills.
• Take one 3-6 gram dose, 2-3 times with warm water or a decoction of Sheng Jiang
• Appropriately reduce dosages to prepare a decoction.

Originally Appeared In:

• Confucian's Duties to Their Parents (Ru Men Shi Qin)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

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

Substances in this Formula (10 Total):

	Mu Xiang (Costus Root, Saussurea) Qty: 30 g rams Chan: GB, LI, SP, ST Prop: Spicy, Bitter, Warm Latin: Radix Auklandiae Lappae Cat: Herbs that Regulate the Qi
	Bing Lang (Betel Nut) Qty: 30 grams Chan: LI, ST Prop: Spicy, Bitter, Warm Latin: Semen Arecae Catechu Cat: Herbs that Expel Parasites
	Da Huang (Rhubarb Root and Rhizome) Qty: 90 grams Chan: HT, LI, LIV, ST Prop: Bitter, Cold Latin: Radix Et Rhizoma Rhei Cat: Purgatives
	Qian Niu Zi (Morning Glory Seeds or Pharbitis) Qty: 120 grams Chan: KI, LI, LU, SI Prop: Bitter, Spicy, Cold, Slightly Toxic Latin: Semen Pharbiditis Cat: Harsh Expellants
	Qing Pi (Immature Tangerine Peel) Qty: 30 grams Chan: GB, LIV, ST Prop: Bitter, Spicy, Warm Latin: Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae Viride Cat: Herbs that Regulate the Qi
	Chen Pi (Orange Peel, Citrus Peel, Tangerine Peel) Qty: 30 grams Chan: LU, SP, ST Prop: Spicy, Bitter, Warm, Aromatic Latin: Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae Cat: Herbs that Regulate the Qi
	Xiang Fu (Nut Grass Rhizome) Qty: 120 grams (dry-fried) Chan: LIV, SJ, SP Prop: Spicy, Slightly Warm, Slightly Sweet, Neutral Latin: Rhizoma Cyperi Rotundi Cat: Herbs that Regulate the Qi
	E Zhu (Zedoary Rhizome) Qty: 30 grams Chan: LIV, SP Prop: Bitter, Spicy, Warm Latin: Rhizoma Curcumae Zedoariae Cat: Herbs that Invigorate Blood and Remove Stagnation
	Huang Lian (Coptis Rhizome) Qty: 30 grams Chan: HT, LI, LIV, ST Prop: Bitter, Cold Latin: Rhizoma Coptidis Cat: Herbs that Clear Heat and Dry Dampness
	Huang Bai (Phellodendron or Amur Cork tree Bark) Qty: 90 grams Chan: KI, BL Prop: Bitter, Cold Latin: Cortex Phellodendri Cat: Herbs that Clear Heat and Dry Dampness

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.