Suo Quan Wan (Shut the Sluice Pill)

Formula 12 of 17 in Formulas that Stabilize and Bind

Sub-Category:

Formulas that Stabilize the Exterior and the Lungs

Possible Tongue Appearance:

Pale tongue with a white coat

Possible Pulse Patterns:

Submerged frail pulse

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Preparation Notes:

Decoction.

Originally Appeared In:

Fine Formulas for Women (Fu Ren Liang Fang)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

Spleen, Kidneys, Lungs, Bladder

Substances in this Formula (3 Total):

Yi Zhi Ren (Fructus Alpiniae Oxyphyllae)

Yi Zhi Ren (Black Cardamom, Alpinia Oxyphylla Fruit) 益知仁
Qty:	9-12 grams
Chan:	KI, SP
Prop:	Spicy, Warm
Latin:	Fructus Alpiniae Oxyphyllae
Cat:	Herbs that Tonify Yang

Wu Yao (Lindera Root) 乌药
Qty:	6-12 grams
Chan:	BL, KI, LU, SP
Prop:	Spicy, Warm
Latin:	Radix Linderae Strychnifoliae
Cat:	Herbs that Regulate the Qi

Shan Yao (Chinese Yam Rhizome, Dioscorea) 山药
Qty:	9-15 grams
Chan:	KI, LU, SP
Prop:	Sweet, Neutral
Latin:	Radix Dioscoreae Oppositae
Cat:	Herbs that Tonify 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 Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.

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