Formula Formulas that secure irregular uterine bleeding and stop vaginal discharge

Zhen Ling Dan

震灵丹

Also known as:

Pregnancy Panacea

Formula Composition

Yu Yu Liang
Yu Yu Liang
Chi Shi Zhi
Chi Shi Zhi
Zi Shi Ying
Zi Shi Ying
Dai Zhe Shi
Dai Zhe Shi
Ru Xiang
Ru Xiang
Mo Yao
Mo Yao
Wu Ling Zhi
Wu Ling Zhi
Zhu Sha
Zhu Sha
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Kings
Main ingredient
Deputies
Assists main
Assistants
Supports

Formula Properties

Main Actions

  1. Stabilizes uterine bleeding
  2. Clears Blood Stagnation

Patterns Treated

Directing and Penetrating vessels Deficiency with Empty Cold

Historical Origin

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

TCM Actions & Uses

Traditional Chinese Medicine properties and applications of Zhen Ling Dan

Main Actions

Stabilizes uterine bleeding
Clears Blood Stagnation

Key TCM Concepts

Zhen Ling Dan is a 8-ingredient Chinese Medicine formula with Limonitum (Yu Yu Liang) and Red Halloysite (Chi Shi Zhi) as principal ingredients.

 

Invented in 1107 AD, it belongs to the category of formulas that secure irregular uterine bleeding and stop vaginal discharge. Its main actions are: 1) stabilizes uterine bleeding and 2) clears Blood Stagnation .

 

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 Zhen Ling Dan is used by TCM practitioners to fight patterns like Directing and Penetrating vessels Deficiency with Empty Cold. From a Western Medicine standpoint, such patterns can give rise to a range of conditions such as dysfunctional uterine bleeding or pelvic inflammatory disease for instance.

TCM Patterns Addressed

  • Directing and Penetrating vessels Deficiency with Empty Cold

Common Applications

Dysfunctional uterine bleeding Pelvic inflammatory disease

Ingredients in Zhen Ling Dan

Detailed information about each herb in Zhen Ling Dan and their roles

Kings
Deputies
Assistants
Yu Yu Liang
Yu Yu Liang

Limonitum

Temperature Cool
Taste Pungent, Sweet
Organ Affinity Stomach, Large Intestine
Parts Used The mineral
Role in Zhen Ling Dan
In general Yu Yu Liang's main actions are as follows: "Astringes the intestines and stop diarrhea. Stop bleeding. "

In the context of Zhen Ling Dan, it is used because it astringent and excels at stopping bleeding and discharge.
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Chi Shi Zhi
Chi Shi Zhi

Red Halloysite

Temperature Warm
Taste Pungent, Sour, Sweet
Organ Affinity Stomach, Large Intestine
Parts Used The mineral
Role in Zhen Ling Dan
In general Chi Shi Zhi's main actions are as follows: "Astringe the Large Intestine. Stop bleeding. Promote tissue regeneration and wound healing. "

In the context of Zhen Ling Dan, it is used because it astringent and excels at stopping bleeding and discharge.
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Zi Shi Ying
Zi Shi Ying

Fluorite

Temperature Warm
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Kidneys, Lungs
Parts Used The mineral
Role in Zhen Ling Dan
Zi Shi Ying warms the Uterus, settles the Heart, and calms theMind. It also support the key ingredients by warming the Uterus and stabilizing the Lower Burner.
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Dai Zhe Shi
Dai Zhe Shi

Hematite

Temperature Cold
Taste Bitter
Organ Affinity Stomach, Heart, Liver, Pericardium
Parts Used The mineral
Role in Zhen Ling Dan
Dai Zhe Shi enters the Liver, directs Rebellious Qi down, and stops bleeding. It also support the key ingredients by warming the Uterus and stabilizing the Lower Burner.
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Ru Xiang
Ru Xiang

Frankincense

Temperature Warm
Taste Bitter, Pungent
Organ Affinity Spleen, Heart, Liver
Parts Used An aromatic resin obtained from boswellia trees
Role in Zhen Ling Dan
Ru Xiang is acrid and warming. Thus it invigorates the Blood and transforming Stagnation. It also regulates the Qi andalleviate pain.
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Mo Yao
Mo Yao

Myrrh

Temperature Neutral
Taste Bitter
Organ Affinity Spleen, Heart, Liver
Parts Used Dried resin of the tree
Role in Zhen Ling Dan
Mo Yao is acrid and warming. Thus it invigorates the Blood and transforming Stagnation. It also regulates the Qi andalleviate pain.
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Wu Ling Zhi
Wu Ling Zhi

Flying squirrel faeces

Temperature Warm
Taste Bitter, Sweet
Organ Affinity Spleen, Liver
Parts Used Dried faeces
Role in Zhen Ling Dan
Wu Ling Zhi is acrid and warming. Thus it invigorates the Blood and transforming Stagnation. It also regulates the Qi andalleviate pain.
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Zhu Sha
Zhu Sha

Cinnabar

Temperature Cool
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart
Parts Used The mineral itself
Role in Zhen Ling Dan
In general Zhu Sha's main actions are as follows: "Calms the spirit and Heart. Stops convulsions. Clears Heat and toxins."

In the context of Zhen Ling Dan, it is used because it calms the Mind, which is often disturbed by the bleeding and pain.
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Safety & Contraindications

Important safety information and precautions for Zhen Ling Dan

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

Contraindications

Contraindicated during pregnancy or for these patients with patterns of Damp-Heat or Empty Cold without Blood Stagnation.

Herb-Drug Interactions

Like many TCM formulas, Zhen Ling 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.