Formula Composition

Yi Zhi Ren

Wu Yao

Shan Yao

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King

Main ingredient

Deputy

Assists main

Assistant

Supports

Formula Formulas that secure Essence and stop enuresis

Suo Quan Wan

缩泉丸

Also known as:

Restrict the Fountain Pill , Contracting the Spring Pill

Formula Properties

Main Actions

Warms the Kidneys
Dispels cold
Reduces urinary frequency
Stops leakage

Patterns Treated

Bladder Deficient and Cold

Historical Origin

Formulas Kept by the Wei Family (1227 AD)

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TCM Actions & Uses

Traditional Chinese Medicine properties and applications of Suo Quan Wan

Main Actions

Warms the Kidneys

Dispels cold

Reduces urinary frequency

Stops leakage

Key TCM Concepts

Suo Quan Wan is a 3-ingredient Chinese Medicine formula with Sharp-Leaf Galangal Fruits (Yi Zhi Ren) as a principal ingredient.

Invented in 1227 AD, it belongs to the category of formulas that secure Essence and stop enuresis. Its main actions are: 1) warms the Kidneys and 2) dispels cold.

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 Suo Quan Wan is used by TCM practitioners to fight patterns like Bladder Deficient and Cold. From a Western Medicine standpoint, such patterns can give rise to a range of conditions such as urinary incontinence or postpartum incontinence for instance.

TCM Patterns Addressed

Bladder Deficient and Cold

Common Applications

Urinary incontinence Postpartum incontinence

Ingredients in Suo Quan Wan

Detailed information about each herb in Suo Quan Wan and their roles

Kings

Deputies

Assistants

Yi Zhi Ren

Sharp-leaf galangal fruits

Temperature Warm

Taste Pungent

Organ Affinity Kidneys, Spleen

Parts Used Dried ripe fruit

Role in Suo Quan Wan

Yi Zhi Ren warms the Kidneys and helps them grasp the Qi of the Bladder. It also warms the Spleen, which assists in governing Fluids. Lastly it also has a more direct action in stabilizing and binding up urine.

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Wu Yao

Lindera roots

Temperature Warm

Taste Pungent

Organ Affinity Urinary Bladder, Kidneys, Lungs, Spleen

Parts Used Dried root tuber

Role in Suo Quan Wan

Wu Yao disperses Cold (whether it is Excess or Deficient) in the Lower Burner and thereby helps transform the Bladder Qi and restrain urination. It is particularly effective in dispersing Cold Qi between the Kidneys and Bladder.

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Shan Yao

Yam

Temperature Neutral

Taste Sweet

Organ Affinity Kidneys, Lungs, Spleen

Parts Used Dried rhizome

Role in Suo Quan Wan

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."

In the context of Suo Quan Wan, it is used because it strengthens the Spleen, tonifies the Kidneys, and binds up the Essence.

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Safety & Contraindications

Important safety information and precautions for Suo Quan Wan

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

Contraindications

Spicy and other stimulating types of food should not be eaten while taking this formula.

Herb-Drug Interactions

Like many TCM formulas, Suo Quan 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.