Die Da Wan
Star跌打丸 (Trauma Pill)
Source: Nationwide Collection of TCM Patent Formulas (1962)
Last updated October 1, 2026
Description
Die Da Wan (Trauma Pill), from Nationwide Collection of TCM Patent Formulas (1962).
Associated formula of Qi Li San.
Actions: Invigorates the blood; Transforms blood stasis; Harmonizes the nutritive qi; Reduces swelling; Alleviates pain
Usage: For sprains and traumatic injuries with bruising, swelling and fixed distending pain; warmer acrid herbs push protective qi to the surface to reduce swelling.
Category: Formulas that Invigorate the Blood and Dispel Blood Stasis.
Source: Scheid V, Bensky D, Ellis A, Barolet R. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas & Strategies, 2nd ed. Eastland Press, 2009, p. 574.
Composition
| Herb | Amount | % | Role | Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dang Gui
as printed: Angelicae sinensis Radix (dang gui) 30g
|
30g | 10% | — | |
|
Chuan Xiong
as printed: Chuanxiong Rhizoma (chuan xiong) 30g
|
30g | 10% | — | |
|
Ru Xiang
as printed: Olibanum (ru xiang) 60g
|
60g | 20% | — | |
|
Mo Yao
as printed: Myrrha (mo yao) 30g
|
30g | 10% | — | |
|
Xue Jie
as printed: Daemonoropis Resina (xue jie) 30g
|
30g | 10% | — | |
|
Tu Bie Chong
as printed: Eupolyphaga/Stelophaga (tu bie chong) 30g
|
30g | 10% | — | |
|
Ma Huang
as printed: Ephedrae Herba (ma huang) 60g
|
60g | 20% | — | |
|
Zi Ran Tong
as printed: Pyritum (zi ran tong) 30g
|
30g | 10% | — |
Energetics dose-weighted
The formula's overall nature, taste balance and channel reach, weighted by each herb's dose. Classical formulas often pair warm and cool herbs on purpose, so a net figure summarises the mix — it doesn't describe every herb in it.
Nature
Net slightly warm (+0.40)
From 100% of the weighed grams.
Grams by band: cold 10%, neutral 30%, warm 60%.
Taste
- pungent 50%
- sweet 10%
- bitter 25%
- salty 15%
From 100% of the weighed grams.
Channels reached
- Liver 80%
- Heart 50%
- Spleen 40%
- Lung 20%
- Pericardium 10%
- Gallbladder 10%
Share of the grams entering each channel, from 100% of the weighed grams.
Dose-weighted from each herb's recorded nature, taste and channels (missing values are left out, never counted as neutral). It describes the composition — it is not a recommendation.
Preparation
Powder and form honey pills; take one or two 3g pills twice daily with wine or warm water.
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