Ma Zi Ren Wan (Hemp Seed Pill)

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Sub-Category:

• Formulas that Purge Heat Accumulation

Pattern:

• Intestinal Dryness (Deficient body fluids) and Heat causing Constipation

Actions:

• Unblocks the bowels by lubricating and moistens the Intestines

Indications:

• Constipation with dry hard stool, tenesmus, and frequent urination

Possible Tongue Appearance:

• Dry and yellow tongue coat

Possible Pulse Patterns:

• Deep and rapid pulse
• Floating and choppy pulse.

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

• Do not uses in cases where constipation is due to Blood Deficiency.
• Use with caution in pregnant and weak patients

Preparation Notes:

• Powder. Grind ingredients into an even powder, taking 9 Gram doses twice a day with warm water.
• This formula can be decocted with an appropriate reduction in dosages.

Originally Appeared In:

• On Cold Damage (Shang Han Lun)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

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

There are 6 Substances in this Chinese Medicne

Huo Ma Ren (Hemp Seeds or Cannabis Seeds)
Quantity = 500-600 grams Xing Ren (Apricot Seed or Kernel)
Quantity = 150-250 grams Bai Shao (White Peony Root)
Quantity = 150-250 grams Zhi Shi (Immature Fruit of the Bitter Orange)
Quantity = 150-250 grams Hou Po (Magnolia Bark)
Quantity = 150-250 grams Da Huang (Rhubarb Root and Rhizome)
Quantity = 300-500 grams

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