Xiao Luo Wan

(Reduce Scrofula Pill)

Sub-Category:

• Formulas that Dry Dampness and Expel Phlegm

Possible Tongue Appearance:

• Red tongue

Possible Pulse Patterns:

• Rapid pulse

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

• This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Preparation Notes:

• Decoction.

Originally Appeared In:

• Medical Revelations (Yi Xue Xin Wu)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

• Lungs, Stomach, Kidneys, Liver, Heart

Substances in this Formula (3 Total):

	Xuan Shen (Ningpo Figwort Root) Qty: 9-12 grams Chan: KI, LU, ST Prop: Salty, Sweet, Bitter, Cold Latin: Radix Scrophulariae Ningpoensis Cat: Herbs that Cool the Blood
	Mu Li (Oyster Shell) Qty: 9-12 grams Chan: LIV, KI Prop: Salty, Astringent, Cool Latin: Concha Ostreae Cat: Substances that Anchor, Settle, and Calm the Spirit
	Zhe Bei Mu (Thunberg Fritillaria Bulb) Qty: 9-12 grams Chan: HT, LU Prop: Bitter, Cold Latin: Fritillariae Thunbergii Bulbus Cat: Herbs that Cool and Transform Phlegm-Heat

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Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.