Liushen Wan

Name

1. 六神丸

The Prescription of Liushen Wan

Source

The book Lei Yun Shang Song Fen Tang Fang

Ingredients

• Zhen Zhu 4.5 g,
• Niu Huang 4.5 g,
• She Xiang 4.5 g,
• Bing Pian 3 g,
• Chan Su 3 g,
• Xiong Huang 3 g.

Explanation

Niu Huang: Clearing away heat and toxic material, eliminating phlegm and dispelling masses.

She Xiang: Being pungent in taste and disperse in nature, not only promoting the circulation of blood and dispelling masses but also clearing and activating the channels and collaterals.

Bing Pian: Being aromatic in nature, clearing away epidemic pathogenic factors, causing resuscitation, strengthening She Xiang's action of restoring consciousness.

Zhen Zhu: Calming the mind through their heavy property to drive away dysphoria.

Chan Su: Inducing resuscitation and refreshing mind, removing toxicity, alleviating pain.

Xiong Huang: Aiding Niu Huang in eliminating phlegm and toxic material for resuscitation.

The Effect of Liushen Wan

Effect

Clear heat and remove toxicity, resolve swelling and alleviate pain.

Indications

Sores and boils, aphtha, tonsillitis, diphtheria, sore throat.

Contraindication

It is contraindicated to pregnant women and athletes.