Fei Er Wan (Fat Baby Pill)

Formula 2 of 4 in Formulas that Expel Parasites

Sub-Category:

Formulas that Expel Parasites

Pattern:

Childhood malnutrition due to accumulation of parasites

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Preparation Notes:

Pills. Grind all herbs into an even powder and use pig gall to form into pills.
Dosage: 3 grams with warm water on an empty stomach
Reduce dosage by half for infants under a year of age.

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:

Stomach, Spleen, Large Intestine, Heart, Liver, Gall Bladder

Substances in this Formula (7 Total):

Shen Qu (Medicated Leaven) 神曲
Qty:	300 grams (dry fried)
Chan:	SP, ST
Prop:	Sweet, Spicy, Warm
Latin:	Massa Medica Fermentata
Cat:	Herbs that Relieve Food Stagnation

Huang Lian (Coptis Rhizome) 黄连
Qty:	300 grams
Chan:	HT, LI, LIV, ST
Prop:	Bitter, Cold
Latin:	Rhizoma Coptidis
Cat:	Herbs that Clear Heat and Dry Dampness

Rou Dou Kou (Semen Myristicae Fragrantis)

Rou Dou Kou (Nutmeg Seeds) 肉豆蔻
Qty:	150 grams
Chan:	LI, SP, ST
Prop:	Spicy, Warm
Latin:	Semen Myristicae Fragrantis
Cat:	Herbs that Astringe, Stabilize, Bind

Shi Jun Zi (Rangoon Creeper Fruit with Seeds) 使君子
Qty:	150 grams
Chan:	SP, ST
Prop:	Sweet, Warm
Latin:	Fructus Quisqualis
Cat:	Herbs that Expel Parasites

Mai Ya (Fructus Germinatus Hordei Vulgaris)

Mai Ya (Barley Sprout, Malt) 麦芽
Qty:	150 grams (dry fried)
Chan:	LIV, SP, ST
Prop:	Sweet, Neutral
Latin:	Fructus Germinatus Hordei Vulgaris
Cat:	Herbs that Relieve Food Stagnation

Bing Lang (Betel Nut) 槟榔
Qty:	120 grams
Chan:	LI, ST
Prop:	Spicy, Bitter, Warm
Latin:	Semen Arecae Catechu
Cat:	Herbs that Expel Parasites

Mu Xiang (Costus Root, Saussurea) 木香
Qty:	60 grams
Chan:	GB, LI, SP, ST
Prop:	Spicy, Bitter, Warm
Latin:	Radix Auklandiae Lappae
Cat:	Herbs that Regulate the Qi

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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