Cí Zhū Wán (磁朱丸, Magnetite and Cinnabar Pill) is a Chinese herbal formula from the Calm shen category, with Cí Shí as chief herb. It contains Cí Shí, Zhū Shā and Shén Qū. Actions: calms Heart; nourishes Kidney; improves vision and hearing.
| Pinyin | Cí Zhū Wán (Ci Zhu Wan) |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 磁朱丸 |
| English | Magnetite and Cinnabar Pill |
| Category | Calm shen |
| Chief | Cí Shí |
| Tongue | Red, little coat |
| Pulse | Thin |
| Cautions | Contains cinnabar (Zhū Shā, mercury sulfide); not used internally in modern practice and restricted or prohibited in many countries. Listed for historical study only. |
Ingredients
| Herb | Dose |
|---|---|
| Cí Shí | 60g |
| Zhū Shā | 30g |
| Shén Qū | 120g |
Actions
Calms Heart; nourishes Kidney; improves vision and hearing
Indications
Heart-Kidney non-communication with Shen disturbance: palpitations, tinnitus, poor hearing, blurred vision, epilepsy
Test yourself
What herbs are in Cí Zhū Wán?
Cí Zhū Wán contains Cí Shí 60g, Zhū Shā 30g and Shén Qū 120g.
What is Cí Zhū Wán used for?
Heart-Kidney non-communication with Shen disturbance: palpitations, tinnitus, poor hearing, blurred vision, epilepsy.
What are the actions of Cí Zhū Wán?
Calms Heart; nourishes Kidney; improves vision and hearing.
What tongue and pulse go with Cí Zhū Wán?
Tongue: Red, little coat. Pulse: Thin.
Use Cí Zhū Wán in a case
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