Suan Zao Ren Semen Ziziphi spinosae
Shan Yao Radix Dioscoreae oppositae
Rou Cong Rong Herba Cistanchis
Wu Wei Zi Fructus Schisandrae chinensis
Hu Po Succinum
Long Chi Dens Draconis
Tian Ma Rhizoma Gastrodiae elatae
Ren Shen Radix Ginseng
Dang Gui Radix Angelicae sinensis
Gou Qi Zi Fructus Lycii chinensis
Yi Zhi Ren Fructus Alpiniae oxyphyllae
Tian Zhu Huang Concretio Silicea Bambusae
Jiu Jie Chang Pu Rhizoma Anemonis altaicae
Zhu Sha Cinnabaris
Bai Zi Ren Semen Biotae orientalisThis pill is suitable for tinnitus from both Kidney-Yin or Kidney-Yang deficiency. It should be
noted that it contains cinnabar which is toxic and should therefore be used only for short periods
(a few weeks) at a time.
Tian Wang Bu Xin Dan
(Heavenly Emperor Tonifying the Heart Pill)
Same ingredients as decoction of the same name.
This pill is for tinnitus from Kidney and Heart not harmonized, i.e. deficiency of Kidney-Yin and
Heart-Yin with Heart Empty-Heat.
It should be noted that this pill is often coated with cinnabar in which case it should only be used
for short periods (a few weeks) at a time. Not all manufacturers, however, coat the pills with
cinnabar. The pills are reddish in colour if coated in cinnabar, black, if not.
Case History 11.3
Tinnitus: Kidney-Yin Deficiency-Male, Age 36
A 36-year-old man had complained of tinnitus for the past 10 years. The tinnitus started
gradually over several years and other symptoms included lower backache, dizziness, sweating
at night and general tiredness. He also slept badly, waking up frequently with a dry mouth.
His tongue was Red with a coating which was too thin although not entirely missing. His pulse
was weak on both Rear positions.