Wan Shi Niu Huang Qing Xin Wan 万氏牛黄清心丸
Wan’s Bezoar Pill to Clear the Heart

Tradition:

TCM

Source / Author:

Essential Teachings about Pox and Rashes Passed Down in Medical Lineages (1568)

* Artificial Bezoar is typically used today.

Preparation:

Powder and form Honey Pills weighing 500 mg each.

Function:

Clears Heat, Resists Toxin, Opens the Orifices

Use:

Fever, Restless, Red or Scarlet Tongue, Rapid Pulse
1. Irritability, restlessness,
2. Delirious speech
3. Impaired Consciousness, Coma
4. Childhood Convulsions
5. closed-type Wind-Stroke

Dose:

1–2 pills. To use, dissolve in water and drink.

Cautions:

1. Not used during Pregnancy
2. Only for acuter and emergency use. Not used long-term. Avoid overdose.
3. Not for loss of consciousness from Cold

Modifications:

Cinnabar can be replaced by Red Coral

Back to PILLS
Back to FORMULAS
How to Modify a Formula
Substitutes
Weights & Measures