wu ren wan

Five Seed Pill

About wu ren wan

Wu Ren Wan, Five Seed Pill, is Tao Ren, Xing Ren, Bai Zi Ren, Song Zi Ren, Yu Li Ren and Chen Pi — five kernels and a peel. The catalogue classes it among the formulas that moisten the Intestines and unblock the bowels.

Ingredients

HerbAmount
tao ren15 g
xing ren30 g
bai zi ren3.8 g
sōng zĭ rén3 g
yu li ren3 g
chen pi120 g

Actions and indications

Moistens and lubricates the Intestines

  • Constipation from lack of fluid in the Large Intestine, as in old age or after childbirth
  • Dry, knotted stools that are hard to pass, even when the bowels move daily, without Heat signs
  • Dry mouth and throat, bad breath and dizziness
  • Tongue red with little coat; pulse thin and rapid

Modern uses

  • Constipation from deficiency
  • Irritable bowel syndrome
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Dizziness and vertigo
  • Bad breath

Symptoms

Modifications

Names

Pinyinwu ren wan
English NameFive Seed Pill

Classification

Category
Moisten Intestines and Unblock Bowels
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