Zhou Che Wan

(Vessel and Vehicle Pill)

Sub-Category:

• Formulas that Purge Heat Accumulation

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 form into pills using water. Take in 3-6 Gram doses with warm water, early in the morning on an empty stomach. If condition improves, another smaller dose can be given one to two days later. If condition does not improve, do not use this formula again.

Originally Appeared In:

• Collected Treatises of Jing Yue (Jing Yue Quan Shu)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

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

Substances in this Formula (10 Total):

	Gan Sui (Kansui Root) Qty: 30 grams Chan: KI, LI, LU Prop: Bitter, Sweet, Cold, Toxic Latin: Radix Euphorbiae Kansui Cat: Harsh Expellants
	Yuan Hua (Genkwa Flower) Qty: 30 grams Chan: KI, LI, LU Prop: Bitter, Spicy, Warm, Toxic Latin: Flos Daphnis Genkwae Cat: Harsh Expellants
	Da Ji (Japanese Thistle, Cirsium) Qty: 30 grams Chan: LIV, SP, HT Prop: Sweet, Cool Latin: Herba Cirsii Japonici Cat: Herbs that Stop Bleeding
	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
	Da Huang (Rhubarb Root and Rhizome) Qty: 60 grams Chan: HT, LI, LIV, ST Prop: Bitter, Cold Latin: Radix Et Rhizoma Rhei Cat: Purgatives
	Qing Pi (Immature Tangerine Peel) Qty: 15 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: 15 grams Chan: LU, SP, ST Prop: Spicy, Bitter, Warm, Aromatic Latin: Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae Cat: Herbs that Regulate the Qi
	Bing Lang (Betel Nut) Qty: 15 grams Chan: LI, ST Prop: Spicy, Bitter, Warm Latin: Semen Arecae Catechu Cat: Herbs that Expel Parasites
	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
	Qing Fen (Calomel) Qty: 3 grams Chan: BL, KI, LIV Prop: Spicy, Cold, Toxic Latin: Calomelas Cat: Substances for External Application

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.