Hua Chong Wan

(Dissolve Parasites Pill)

Sub-Category:

• Formulas that Expel Parasites

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

• This section is being researched, and is not completed.
• This formula contains one or more toxic substances (while some Chinese herbs are toxic, it must be noted that many come prepared, or are combined, to mitigate their toxicity).

Preparation Notes:

• Pills. Grind all herbs into an even powder and use wheat dough to form into pills.
• Take 6 grams, once a day on an empty stomach with rice soup.

Originally Appeared In:

• Imperial Grace Formulary of the Tai Ping Era (Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

• Liver, Large Intestine, Stomach, Spleen, Heart, Lungs

Substances in this Formula (5 Total):

	He Shi (Carpesium Fruit) Qty: 1500 grams Chan: LIV Prop: Bitter, Spicy, Neutral, Slightly Toxic Latin: Fructus Carpesii Seu Dauci Cat: Herbs that Expel Parasites
	Bing Lang (Betel Nut) Qty: 1500 grams Chan: LI, ST Prop: Spicy, Bitter, Warm Latin: Semen Arecae Catechu Cat: Herbs that Expel Parasites
	Ku Lian Gen Pi (China Tree Root Bark) Qty: 1500 grams Chan: LIV, SP, ST Prop: Bitter, Cold, Toxic Latin: Cortex Meliae Radicis Cat: Herbs that Expel Parasites
	Qian Dan (Lead Oxide) Qty: 1500 grams Chan: HT, LIV, SP Prop: Spicy, Cool, Toxic Latin: Minium Cat: Substances for External Application
	Ming Fan (Alum) Qty: 375 grams Chan: LI, LIV, LU, SP, ST Prop: Sour, Astringent, Cold Latin: Alumen Cat: Substances for External Application

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Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.