Tù Sī Wán (菟丝丸, Cuscuta Pill for Bladder Pain) is a Chinese herbal formula from the Tonify category, with Tù Sī Zǐ and Sāng Piāo Xiāo as chief herbs. It contains Tù Sī Zǐ, Sāng Piāo Xiāo, Yì Zhì Rén, Wū Yào, Shān Yào and Fú Líng. Actions: warms and secures Bladder; stops frequent urination; benefits Kidney qi.
| Pinyin | Tù Sī Wán (Tu Si Wan) |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 菟丝丸 |
| English | Cuscuta Pill for Bladder Pain |
| Category | Tonify |
| Chief | Tù Sī Zǐ, Sāng Piāo Xiāo |
| Tongue | Pale, moist white coat |
| Pulse | Deep, frail |
Ingredients
| Herb | Dose |
|---|---|
| Tù Sī Zǐ | 12g |
| Sāng Piāo Xiāo | 9g |
| Yì Zhì Rén | 9g |
| Wū Yào | 6g |
| Shān Yào | 12g |
| Fú Líng | 9g |
Actions
Warms and secures Bladder; stops frequent urination; benefits Kidney qi
Indications
Bladder Cold with Kidney qi deficiency: frequent clear urination, urinary incontinence, enuresis, cold lower abdomen
Formulas with similar ingredients
- Suō Quán Wán shares Yì Zhì Rén, Wū Yào and Shān Yào. Only Tù Sī Wán has Tù Sī Zǐ, Sāng Piāo Xiāo and Fú Líng.
Test yourself
What herbs are in Tù Sī Wán?
Tù Sī Wán contains Tù Sī Zǐ 12g, Sāng Piāo Xiāo 9g, Yì Zhì Rén 9g, Wū Yào 6g, Shān Yào 12g and Fú Líng 9g.
What is Tù Sī Wán used for?
Bladder Cold with Kidney qi deficiency: frequent clear urination, urinary incontinence, enuresis, cold lower abdomen.
What are the actions of Tù Sī Wán?
Warms and secures Bladder; stops frequent urination; benefits Kidney qi.
What tongue and pulse go with Tù Sī Wán?
Tongue: Pale, moist white coat. Pulse: Deep, frail.
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