Explanation
This pill nourishes Yin, promotes fluids, drains Fire and moves the stools. It is suitable for
constipation caused by Fire in the Large Intestines, when Fire has begun to injure Yin and
particularly if accompanied by acne.
The tongue presentation appropriate to this remedy is a Red body without coating in the centre
but with a dry yellow coating elsewhere.
Ming Mu Shang Qing Pian
(Brightening the Eyes Clearing Upward Tablet)
Shan Zhi Zi Fructus Gardeniae jasminoidis
Dang Gui Radix Angelicae sinensis
Huang Lian Rhizoma Coptidis
Ju Hua Flos Chrysanthemi morifolii
Da Huang Rhizoma Rhei
Huang Qin Radix Scutellariae baicalensis
Lian Qiao Fructus Forsythiae suspensae
Bai Ji Li Fructus Tribuli terrestris
Chan Tui Periostracum Cicadae
Mai Dong Tuber Ophiopogonis japonici
Shi Gao Gypsum fibrosumExplanation
Although this is a remedy which is usually used for eye problems deriving from Liver-Fire, it
can be used for constipation from the same cause as it contains Da Huang and Dang Gui which
move the stools.
The tongue presentation appropriate to this remedy is a Red body with redder sides and a
dry-yellow coating.
Run Chang Wan
(Moistening the Intestines Pill)
Huo Ma Ren Semen Cannabis sativae
Tao Ren Semen Persicae
Qiang Huo Radix et Rhizoma Notopterygii
Dang Gui Radix Angelicae sinensis
Da Huang Rhizoma Rhei