Formula Formulas that secure Essence and stop enuresis

Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan

金锁固精丸

Also known as:

Metal Lock Pill to Stabilize the Essence

Formula Composition

Sha Yuan Zi
Sha Yuan Zi
Lian Zi
Lian Zi
Lian Xu
Lian Xu
Qian Shi
Qian Shi
Long Gu
Long Gu
Mu Li ke
Mu Li ke
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King
Main ingredient
Deputies
Assists main
Assistants
Supports

Formula Properties

Main Actions

  1. Stabilizes the Kidneys
  2. Binds up the semen

Patterns Treated

Kidney Qi not Firm

Historical Origin

Medical Formulas Collected and Analyzed (1682 AD)

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TCM Actions & Uses

Traditional Chinese Medicine properties and applications of Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan

Main Actions

Stabilizes the Kidneys
Binds up the semen

Key TCM Concepts

Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan is a 6-ingredient Chinese Medicine formula with Milkvetch Seeds (Sha Yuan Zi) as a principal ingredient.

 

Invented in 1682 AD, it belongs to the category of formulas that secure Essence and stop enuresis. Its main actions are: 1) stabilizes the Kidneys and 2) binds up the semen.

 

In Chinese Medicine health conditions are thought to arise due to "disharmonies" in the body as a system. These disharmonies are called "patterns" and the very purpose of herbal formulas is to fight them in order to restore the body's harmony.

 

In this case Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan is used by TCM practitioners to fight patterns like Kidney Qi not Firm. From a Western Medicine standpoint, such patterns can give rise to a range of conditions such as sexual dysfunction, chyluria or chronic prostatitis for instance.

TCM Patterns Addressed

  • Kidney Qi not Firm

Common Applications

Sexual dysfunction Chyluria Chronic prostatitis Spermatocystitis Postpartum incontinence Nervous exhaustion Diabetes Myasthenia gravis

Ingredients in Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan

Detailed information about each herb in Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan and their roles

Kings
Deputies
Assistants
Sha Yuan Zi
Sha Yuan Zi

Milkvetch seeds

Temperature Warm
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Kidneys, Liver
Parts Used Dried ripe seeds
Role in Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan
Sha Yuan Zi provides both of the fundamental actions of this formula: it tonifies the Kidneys and benefits the Essence, and stops the leakage of semen by stabilizing the gate of Essence.
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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 Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan
Lian Zi works together with the other deputies in this formula (Lian Xu - Lotus Stamens - and Qian Shi - Foxnut seeds) to assist the key ingredient (Milkvetch seeds) in stabilizing the gate of Essence and stopping the leakage of semen. Lotus stamens and Foxnut seeds also tonify the postnatal Essence via the Spleen. Lotus seeds and stamens also nourish the Heart to calm the Mind (Shen).
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Lian Xu
Lian Xu

Lotus stamens

Temperature Neutral
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Kidneys
Parts Used Dried stamens
Role in Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan
In general Lian Xu's main actions are as follows: "Strengthens the kidney and relieves spermatorrhea. Reduces vaginal discharge and reduces urination."
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Qian Shi
Qian Shi

Foxnut seeds

Temperature Neutral
Taste Sour, Sweet
Organ Affinity Kidneys, Spleen
Parts Used Dried kernels of ripe seeds
Role in Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan
In general Qian Shi's main actions are as follows: "Tonifies the Spleen and stops diarrhea. Strengthens the Kidneys and restrains Essence. Dispels Dampness and relieves leukorrhea."
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Long Gu
Long Gu

Dragon bones

Temperature Neutral
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Kidneys, Liver
Parts Used The fossilized bone or vertebrae
Role in Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan
Long Gu works together with Oyster shells (Mu Li Ke), another assistant ingredient here, to bind the semen and prevent it from leaking. Heavy in nature, they also calm the Liver and subdue the Yang, assisting in the prevention of spermatorrhea from yet another direction.
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Mu Li ke
Mu Li ke

Oyster shells

Temperature Cold
Taste Salty
Organ Affinity Urinary Bladder, Gallbladder, Kidneys, Liver
Parts Used The shell
Role in Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan
In general Mu Li ke's main actions are as follows: "Calms and anchors the spirit. Moistens Dryness. Softens and removes lumps. Nourish the Yin and subdues the overflowing of the Yang,"
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Safety & Contraindications

Important safety information and precautions for Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan

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

Contraindications

Contraindicated in cases of Damp-Heat in the Lower Burner

Herb-Drug Interactions

Like many TCM formulas, Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan may interact with certain medications. If you are taking any prescription medications, we recommend consulting with a healthcare provider knowledgeable in herb-drug interactions.