Wū Méi Wán
Wū Méi Wán (Wu Mei Wan)
伤寒论 · 历代Parasite-Expelling Formula
💊 Actions
Warm the organs and quiet roundworms.
🏥 Indications
Used for parasitic worm diseases (especially ascariasis) accompanied by abdominal pain and cold limbs; also used for chronic diarrhea. Its use must be under the supervision of a specialized physician.
🌿 Ingredients
| Role | Herb | Chinese name | Dosage | Nature |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 君 | 乌梅 | Wu Mei | Neutral | |
| 臣 | 细辛 | Xi Xin | 6g | Warm |
| 臣 | 干姜 | Gan Jiang | 10g | Hot |
| 臣 | 附子 | Fu Zi | 6g | Very Hot |
| 臣 | 桂枝 | Gui Zhi | 6g | Warm |
| 佐 | 胡黄连 | Hu Huang Lian | 16g | Cold |
| 佐 | 黄柏 | Huang Bai | 6g | Cold |
| 佐 | 人参 | Ren Shen | 6g | Warm |
| 佐 | 当归 | Dang Gui | 4g | Warm |
Classical source伤寒论
Notice
For educational purposes only. Consult a qualified practitioner before use — some herbs may interact with medications. (Actions & indications currently in Arabic)