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.)

Zi Chang Wu Ren Wan - 孳冲五仁丸 - Powerfully Industrious Five-Seed Pill

English: Powerfully Industrious Five-Seed Pill
Also Known As:

Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin Pin Yin Dosage Actions
Sm. Armeniacae Xing Ren 30g Moistens the Intestines and unblocks the bowels.
With Bai Zi Ren and Yu Li Ren, for constipation due to Dryness.
Sm. Persicae Tao Ren 15g Breaks up Blood Stasis, moistens the Intestines and unblocks the bowels: for constipation due to dry Intestines.
With Xing Ren, for constipation due Lung Qi Stagnation.
Sm. Platycladi Bai Zi Ren 4g Moistens the Intestines and unblocks the bowels.
Sm. Pruni Yu Li Ren 3g Moistens the Intestines and unblocks the bowels: for constipation due to Qi Stagnation.
Exocarpium Citri Grandis Rubrum Hua Ju Hong 120g Regulates and descends Qi, tonifies the Spleen and adjusts the Middle Jiao.
Sm. Pini Song Zi Ren 3g Moistens the Intestines and smooths the bowel movement.
Rx. Angelicae Sinensis Dang Gui 20g Tonifies, invigorates and harmonizes the Blood, regulates the menses, moistens the Intestines and unblocks the bowels.

Formula Actions

  • Lubricates the Intestines

Syndromes

  • Deficiency of Fluid in the Large Intestine
  • Constipation due to old age or childbirth

Clinical Manifestations

  • Constipation without Heat
  • Dry stools
  • Knotted constipation or bowel movements once a day
  • Difficulty passing stools
  • Dizziness
  • Bad breath
  • Mouth and throat dry
  • T: Red
  • C: Little
  • P: Thready and rapid

Treats

  • Postpartum constipation
  • Senile constipation

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

CONTRAINDICATIONS
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

Notes

Modifications

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