Formula Formulas that secure Essence and stop enuresis

Fu Tu Dan

茯菟丹

Also known as:

Poria and Cuscuta Special Pill

Formula Composition

Tu Si Zi
Tu Si Zi
Wu Wei Zi
Wu Wei Zi
Shan Yao
Shan Yao
Lian Zi
Lian Zi
Fu Ling
Fu Ling
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King
Main ingredient

Formula Properties

Main Actions

  1. Stabilizes the Kidney Qi
  2. Strengthens the Spleen
  3. Stops leakage

Patterns Treated

Kidney Qi not Firm, Spleen and Kidney Qi Deficiency

Historical Origin

Formulary of the Pharmacy Service for Benefiting the People in the Taiping Era (1107 AD)

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TCM Actions & Uses Formula Ingredients Contraindications

TCM Actions & Uses

Traditional Chinese Medicine properties and applications of Fu Tu Dan

Main Actions

Stabilizes the Kidney Qi
Strengthens the Spleen
Stops leakage

Key TCM Concepts

Fu Tu Dan is a 5-ingredient Chinese Medicine formula with Cuscuta Seeds (Tu Si Zi) as a principal ingredient.

 

Invented in 1107 AD, it belongs to the category of formulas that secure Essence and stop enuresis. Its main actions are: 1) stabilizes the Kidney Qi and 2) strengthens the Spleen.

 

On this page, after a detailed description of each of the five ingredients in Fu Tu Dan, we review the patterns and conditions that Fu Tu Dan helps treat.

 

Tu Si Zi is a king ingredient in Fu Tu Dan. Like the name indicates, it means it has more power than other ingredients in the formula.

TCM Patterns Addressed

  • Kidney Qi not Firm
  • Spleen and Kidney Qi Deficiency

Ingredients in Fu Tu Dan

Detailed information about each herb in Fu Tu Dan and their roles

Kings
Tu Si Zi
Tu Si Zi

Cuscuta seeds

Temperature Warm
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Kidneys, Liver, Spleen
Parts Used Dried ripe seeds
Role in Fu Tu Dan
In general Tu Si Zi's main actions are as follows: "Tonifies Kidney Yang and Essence. Nourishes the Liver."
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Wu Wei Zi
Wu Wei Zi

Schisandra berries

Temperature Warm
Taste Sour, Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Kidneys, Lungs
Parts Used Dried ripe fruits
Role in Fu Tu Dan
In general Wu Wei Zi's main actions are as follows: "Tonifies the Kidneys and preserves the Essence. Astringes the Lung Qi and stops coughing. Retains Bodily Fluids and encourages their production. Tonifies the Heart and calms the spirit (Shen)."
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Shan Yao
Shan Yao

Yam

Temperature Neutral
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Kidneys, Lungs, Spleen
Parts Used Dried rhizome
Role in Fu Tu Dan
In general Shan Yao's main actions are as follows: "Tonifies the Spleen and Stomach. Tonifies the Lung Qi and nourishes the Lung Yin. Nourishes the Kidneys and consolidates Jing."
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Lian Zi
Lian Zi

Lotus seeds

Temperature Neutral
Taste Sour, Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Kidneys, Spleen
Parts Used Dried ripe seed
Role in Fu Tu Dan
In general Lian Zi's main actions are as follows: "Tonifies the Spleen, stops diarrhea. Strengthens the Kidneys, reinforces Essence. Nourishes the Blood and calms the mind."
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Fu Ling
Fu Ling

Poria-cocos mushrooms

Temperature Neutral
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Kidneys, Lungs, Spleen
Parts Used Dried sclerotium
Role in Fu Tu Dan
In general Fu Ling's main actions are as follows: "Encourages urination and drains Dampness. Tonic to the Spleen/Stomach. Assists the Heart and calms the Spirit."
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Safety & Contraindications

Important safety information and precautions for Fu Tu Dan

This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before using any TCM herbal formula.

Herb-Drug Interactions

Like many TCM formulas, Fu Tu Dan may interact with certain medications. If you are taking any prescription medications, we recommend consulting with a healthcare provider knowledgeable in herb-drug interactions.