Zhong Man Fen Xiao Wan
Separate and Reduce Fullness in the Middle Pill
- Category
- Formulas that Expel Dampness
- Subcategory
- Formulas that Clear Damp-Heat
- Ingredients
- 16 herbs
Ingredients
16 substances in Zhong Man Fen Xiao Wan — each links to its full herb monograph.
Bai Zhu3 gTonify Qi
Ban Xia15 gWarm Herbs that Transform Phlegm-Cold
Chen Pi9 gRegulate the Qi
Fu Ling6 gRegulate Water and Drain Dampness
Gan Jiang6 gWarm the Interior and Expel Cold
Hou Po30 gAromatic Herbs that Transform and Dissolve Dampness
Huang Lian15 gDry-FriedClear Heat and Dry Dampness
Huang Qin36 gDry-FriedClear Heat and Dry Dampness
Jiang Huang3 gInvigorate Blood and Remove Stagnation
Ren Shen3 gTonify Qi
Sha Ren6 gAromatic Herbs that Transform and Dissolve Dampness
Ze Xie9 gRegulate Water and Drain Dampness
Zhi Gan Cao3 gTonify Qi
Zhi Mu12 gDry FriedDrain Fire
Zhi Shi15 gDry-FriedRegulate the Qi
Zhu Ling3 gRegulate Water and Drain DampnessPreparation & dosage
Pills. Grind all substances into an even powder, and then use steam to form small pills.
Originally Appeared In:
- Secrets from the Orchid Chamber (Lan Shi Mi Cang)
Sources & References
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