Wū Méi Wán (乌梅丸, Mume Pill) is a Chinese herbal formula from the Expel parasites category, with Wū Méi as chief herb. It contains Wū Méi, Xì Xīn, Gān Jiāng, Huáng Lián, Dāng Guī, Fù Zǐ, Shǔ Jiāo (Sichuan pepper), Guì Zhī, Rén Shēn and Huáng Bǎi. Actions: warms organs; clears Heat; calms roundworm; treats Jue Yin pattern.
| Pinyin | Wū Méi Wán (Wu Mei Wan) |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 乌梅丸 |
| English | Mume Pill |
| Category | Expel parasites |
| Chief | Wū Méi |
| Tongue | Mixed white and yellow coat |
| Pulse | Wiry |
Ingredients
| Herb | Dose |
|---|---|
| Wū Méi | 480g |
| Xì Xīn | 18g |
| Gān Jiāng | 30g |
| Huáng Lián | 48g |
| Dāng Guī | 12g |
| Fù Zǐ | 18g |
| Shǔ Jiāo (Sichuan pepper) | 12g |
| Guì Zhī | 18g |
| Rén Shēn | 18g |
| Huáng Bǎi | 18g |
Actions
Warms organs; clears Heat; calms roundworm; treats Jue Yin pattern
Indications
Roundworm colic; Jue Yin pattern: cold limbs with hot sensation, vomiting after eating, chronic diarrhoea-dysentery
Test yourself
What herbs are in Wū Méi Wán?
Wū Méi Wán contains Wū Méi 480g, Xì Xīn 18g, Gān Jiāng 30g, Huáng Lián 48g, Dāng Guī 12g, Fù Zǐ 18g, Shǔ Jiāo (Sichuan pepper) 12g, Guì Zhī 18g, Rén Shēn 18g and Huáng Bǎi 18g.
What is Wū Méi Wán used for?
Roundworm colic; Jue Yin pattern: cold limbs with hot sensation, vomiting after eating, chronic diarrhoea-dysentery.
What are the actions of Wū Méi Wán?
Warms organs; clears Heat; calms roundworm; treats Jue Yin pattern.
What tongue and pulse go with Wū Méi Wán?
Tongue: Mixed white and yellow coat. Pulse: Wiry.
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