Shou Tai Wan

(Fetus Longevity Pill)

Sub-Category:

• Formulas that Stabilize the Exterior and the Lungs

Pattern:

• Kidney Deficiency causing Restless Fetus Syndrome

Possible Tongue Appearance:

• Pale tongue with a white slippery coat

Possible Pulse Patterns:

• Submerged frail pulse in the rear position

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

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

Preparation Notes:

• Powder. Grind Tu Si Zi, Sang Ji Sheng, and Xu Duan into an even powder, mix E Jiao with water, and form all substances into pills
• Take one 6 gram dose, two times a day with warm water

Originally Appeared In:

• Records of Heart Felt Experiences in Medicine with References to the West (Yi Xue Zhong Zhong Can Xi Lu)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

• Kidneys, Liver, Lungs

Substances in this Formula (4 Total):

	Tu Si Zi (Chinese Dodder Seeds) 菟丝子 Qty: 120 grams Chan: KI, LIV Prop: Spicy, Sweet, Neutral Latin: Semen Cuscutae Chinensis Cat: Herbs that Tonify Yang
	Sang Ji Sheng (Mulberry Mistletoe Stems) 桑寄生 Qty: 60 grams Chan: KI, LIV Prop: Bitter, Neutral Latin: Ramulus Loranthi Seu Visci Cat: Herbs that Tonify Yin
	Xu Duan (Japanese Teasel Root) 续断 Qty: 60 grams Chan: KI, LIV Prop: Bitter, Spicy, Slightly Warm Latin: Radix Dipsaci Cat: Herbs that Tonify Yang
	E Jiao (Ass Hide Glue, Donkey Hide Gelatin) 阿胶 Qty: 60 grams Chan: KID, LIV, LU Prop: Sweet, Neutral Latin: Gelatinum Corii Asini Cat: Herbs that Tonify Blood

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 Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.