Run Chang Wan

(Moisten the Intestines Pill)

Sub-Category:

• Formulas that Purge Heat Accumulation

Possible Tongue Appearance:

• Dry tongue

Possible Pulse Patterns:

• Thin pulse

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

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

Preparation Notes:

• Pills. Grind into an even powder, mix with honey to form pills. Take 15 Grams daily.

Originally Appeared In:

• Master Shen's Book for Revering Life (Shen Shi Zun Sheng Shu)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

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

Substances in this Formula (5 Total):

	Huo Ma Ren (Hemp Seeds or Cannabis Seeds) Qty: 15 grams Chan: LI, SP, ST Prop: Sweet, Neutral Latin: Semen Cannabis Sativae Cat: Moist Laxatives
	Tao Ren (Peach Kernel) Qty: 9 grams Chan: HT, LI, LIV, ST Prop: Bitter, Sweet, Neutral Latin: Semen Pruni Persicae Cat: Herbs that Invigorate Blood and Remove Stagnation
	Dang Gui (Chinese Angelica Root) Qty: 9 grams Chan: HT, LIV, SP Prop: Sweet, Spicy, Bitter, Warm Latin: Radix Angelicae Sinensis Cat: Herbs that Tonify Blood
	Sheng Di Huang (Chinese Foxglove Root, Rehmannia) Qty: 30 grams Chan: HT, KI, LIV Prop: Sweet, Bitter, Cold Latin: Radix Rehmanniae Glutinosae Cat: Herbs that Cool the Blood
	Zhi Ke (Bitter Orange Peel) Qty: 9 grams Chan: SP, ST Prop: Bitter, Cool Latin: Fructus Citri Aurantii Cat: Herbs that Regulate the Qi

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Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.