Sundance Acupuncture

Herb & Acupuncture Database

(This is my own personal database of teachers, teachings and notes that I use in my practice. I’ve decided to share it freely with anyone who would like to reference it.)

Fa Mu Wan - 伐木丸 - Quell Wood Pill

English: Quell Wood Pill
Also Known As:

Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Rz. Atractylodis Cang Zhu 1,000g Strongly dries Dampness and tonifies the Spleen.
Dry-fried Massa Medicata Fermentata Chao Shen Qu 120g Promotes digestion and reduces Food Accumulation.
Calcined Melanterite Duan Zao Fan 500g Resolves Dampness, sedates the Liver and expels parasites.

Formula Actions

  • Reduces accumulation
  • Dries Dampness
  • Drains the Liver
  • Expels parasites

Syndromes

  • Parasites
  • Malnutrition

Clinical Manifestations

  • A sallow facial complexion
  • Edema
  • Palpitations
  • Hurried respiration
  • Fatigue
  • A lack of energy

Treats

  • Parasites
  • Hookworms
  • Malnutrition
  • Edema

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

  • Grind all of the processed ingredients into a fine powder and form into small pills with vinegar. Take 8g once a day after eating with rice soup.

Modifications

For indigestion or Food Stagnation:
+ Calm the Stomach Powder
Ping Wei San

For educational reference only; not a substitute for care from a qualified practitioner.