Run Chang Wan (moisten the Intestines Pill)
- Formulas that Moisten the Intestines and Unblock the Bowels
- Huo Ma Ren
- Tao Ren
- Dang Gui
- Sheng Di Huang
- Zhi Ke
- Huo Ma Ren and Tao Ren lubricate the intestines and unblock the bowels
- Dang Gui nourishes the blood and moistens the intestines
- Sheng Di Huang nourishes the Yin and Blood, clears heat
- Zhi Ke descends the Qi and promotes Qi movement in the intestines, helps unblock the bowels
Function: Moistens the intestines and unblocks the bowels
Indications: Constipation due to blood and Yin deficiency
Symptoms: Constipation, lusterless skin and nails, dry mouth with unquenchable thirst
Tongue: Dry
Pulse: Thready
Clinical Applications: Often used for postpartum and habitual constipation