Er Zhi Wan (Two Ultimate Pill)

Formula 19 of 30 in Formulas that Tonify

Sub-Category:

Formulas that Tonify the Qi

Possible Tongue Appearance:

Dry red tongue

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Preparation Notes:

Pills. Grind equal amounts of each herb and use honey to form into pills.
Take a 9-15 dose 2-3 times a day.

Originally Appeared In:

Analytic Collection of Medicinal Formulas (Yi Fang Ji Jie)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

Kidneys, Liver

Substances in this Formula (2 Total):

Nu Zhen Zi (Privet Fruit, Ligustrum) 女真子
Qty:	Equal parts
Chan:	KI, LIV
Prop:	Bitter, Sweet, Cool (or Neutral)
Latin:	Fructus Ligustri Lucidi
Cat:	Herbs that Tonify Yin

Han Lian Cao (Herba Ecliptae Prostratae)

Han Lian Cao (Eclipta) 旱莲草
Qty:	Equal parts
Chan:	KI, LIV
Prop:	Sweet, Sour, Cool
Latin:	Herba Ecliptae Prostratae
Cat:	Herbs that Tonify Yin

Formulas References

Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies - Dan Bensky
Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas - Him Che. Yeung
The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula - Qiao Yi

Herbs References

Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica, Third Edition - Dan Bensky
Herb-drug interactions - Fugh-Berman A.
Handbook of Chinese Herbs - Him Che. Yeung
Chinese Medical Herbology & Pharmacology - John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen
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 Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.

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