Xiang Lian Wan
香连丸

 

 

Aucklandia and Coptis Pill

Disclaimer    For educational purposes only.  Do not use as medical advice

AboutHerbsCaution/Notes
Health Benefits 
For: Dysentery disorders • Colitis • Diarrhea • Boody stool • Vomiting • Upset stomach • Food poisoning • Tenesmus • Dysentery
Attributes: Antacid • Detoxifying • Antiviral • Antibiotic • Antidiarrheal
Examples of Products Found Online

Capsules

Pills

Pills

Tea Pills

Research (sample)
Categories and Properties (Click on ⌕ for other formulas in the category)
Category: Clear Heat ⌕     Subcategory: Clear Heat from the Organs ⌕      Family: Huang Lian Lei Fang ⌕      Source: Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang  ⌕       Related Formulas: Zuo Jin Wan • Wu Ji Wan • Qing Wei Tang
Actions
Clear heat • Dispel dampness • Move Qi • Resolve dysentery
Indications and Contraindications
Appearance: Tongue -Red • Yellow coat      Pulse -Rapid • Slippery • Full      Face/other 
Patterns: Damp heat • Food poisoning 
Indications: Dysentery problems • Focal distention • Chest tightness
Contraindications: Enzyme supplements
Properties
Data adapted from product found online.

None noted.

HERBS Cat/Dose Actions Properties
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600 g

Wu Zhu Yu • Evodia • 吳茱萸 Warm Interior Expel Cold

300 g

Heats middle burner • Disperse cold • Dry dampness • Warm liver • Relieve nausea • Stop vomiting • Push heat downward • Reduce chest pain • Reduce abdominal pain Analgesic • Antiemetic • Antidiarrheal • Anti-inflammatory • Anticancer • Antibacterial • Antibiotic • Antiallergic • Antidementia • Astringent • Stomachic
Mu Xiang • Costus Root • 木香 Regulate Qi

144 g

Tonify spleen • Tonify stomach • Moves qi • Relief pain • Clear Qi stagnation • Clear food stagnation • Clear damp heat Anti-inflammatory • Antibacterial • Antibiotic • Anticancer • Anticoagulant • Antifeedant • Antioxidant • Insecticidal
King/Chief    ♥ Minister/Deputy      Assistant     ♦ Envoy
Decoction Directions:

Stir fry Huang Lian and Wu Zhu Yu until Huang Lian darkens.  Discard Wu Zhu Yu.  Ground the Huang Lian and Mu Xiang (uncooked) into powder.  Add vinegar to make the pills.  Pills are roughly 5mm in diameter.  Dosage is 20 pills with food. [22]

Caution
ALERT: Contraindications of each herb - use with caution under these conditions:
:
Wu Zhu Yu: Long term use may cause liver damage • Pregnancy • Vomiting from stomach fire • Abdominal pain from blood deficiency with fire • Yin deficiency and heat
Mu Xiang: Daisy allergy • Yin Xu Fire • Depleted Fluids • Blazing Fire.
Notes

 

Bibliography: [3], [8], [9], [14]

Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience.  While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts,  variations may result from the numerous English translations.   Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs.  The information here is strictly for educational purposes. 

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