Da Huang Zhe Chong Wan 大黄蛰虫丸
Rhubarb and Eupolyphaga [Wingless Cockroach] Pill
Tradition:
TCM
Source / Author:
Essential of the Golden Cabinet, c. 220
Herb Name | Latin | Amount |
|---|---|---|
Rheum palmatum | ||
Rehmannia glutinosa | 300 grams ea. | |
Paeonia lactiflora | 120 grams | |
Prunus persica | ||
Prunus armeniaca (Bitter) | 60 grams ea. | |
Eupolyphaga sinensis | 30 grams | |
Hirudo seu Whitmania spp. | ||
Scutellaria baicalensis | ||
Meng Chong (Tabanus) *** | Tabanus bivittatus | |
Holotrichia diomphalia | 60 grams ea. | |
Toxicodendron vernicifluum | 30 grams | |
Glycyrrhiza uralensis | 90 grams |
* Rhubarb root is Stir-fried with wine
** these medicines are stir-fried
*** Tabanus is prepared by removing the Wings, then stir-fried
**** Toxicodendron is prepared by Calcining
Preparation:
Prepare the ingredients, Powder, and form honey pills
Function:
Moves the Blood, resolves Blood Stasis, nourishes Blood
Use:
Emaciation, scaly and dry skin, dull complexion, abdominal fullness, darkness of the eyes, dull or pale colored tongue, or dark or bruised spots on the tongue, weak and choppy pulse
1. Serious, chronic or stubborn Blood stagnation
2. Abdominal Masses and Tumors
3. Cirrhosis or Fibrosis of the Liver
4. Liver Tumors
5. Chronic Hepatitis
6. Uterine Tumors; Uterine Leiomyoma
7. Traditionally used for a type of Consumptive disease associated with dry Blood, blood stasis, marked by emaciation, poor appetite and abdominal fullness.
Dose:
3 grams, 1–3 times daily with wine or warm water
Cautions:
1. Avoid during pregnancy
2. Not used in Blood deficiency
Modifications:
1. This can be modified based on similar western formulas; Lacca (Laccifer lacca) can replace Toxicodendron Gan Qi; Pill Millipede could replace Eupolyphaga Tu Bie Chong (Wingless Cockroach); and Comfrey could replace Rehmannia.
2. Due to their less commonly used status, Holotrichia and Tabanus could be omitted without great detriment.
3. Other modifications based on similar Western formulas would be the addition of Madder, Saffron (or Safflower) and Costus.
1. [Effect and mechanism of Dahuang Zhechong Pills against testicular aging in rats by inhibiting necroptosis signaling pathway].
2. [Experimental and clinical studies of the effect of dahuang zhechong wan on hyperlipemia].
3. [Study of dahuangzhechong pills on anti-arterial thrombosis with the orthogonal design].
4. [Experimental study on effect of dahuang zhechong wan combined with adefovir dipivoxil in preventing hepatic fibrosis in patients with chronic hepatitis B].
5. [Treatment of chronic active hepatitis B with Dahuang Zhechong Wan and Wuren Chun].
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This is one of the primary commonly used formulas in modern TCM that combines several insect medicines. A number of insect medicines are used in TCM to potently move the Blood and resolve Blood stasis. In the Western Tradition, insect medicines were also held in high regard to open obstructions, this being said to be due to their volatile salt content.