Er Ren Wan
Star二仁丸 (Two-Seed Pill)
Source: Treatment Decisions Categorized According to Pattern (1839)
Last updated October 1, 2026
Description
Er Ren Wan (Two-Seed Pill), from Treatment Decisions Categorized According to Pattern (1839).
Associated formula of Wu Ren Wan.
Actions: Moistens the Intestines; Unblocks the stool; Regulates the qi; Eases the Intestines
Usage: Constipation in the elderly with dryness and qi stagnation.
Category: Formulas that Moisten the Intestines and Unblock the Bowels.
Source: Scheid V, Bensky D, Ellis A, Barolet R. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas & Strategies, 2nd ed. Eastland Press, 2009, p. 79.
Composition
| Herb | Amount | % | Role | Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Xing Ren
as printed: Armeniacae Semen (xing ren)
|
g | — | — | |
|
Huo Ma Ren
as printed: Cannabis Semen (huo ma ren)
|
g | — | — | |
|
Zhi Ke
as printed: Aurantii Fructus (zhi ke)
|
g | — | — | |
|
He Zi
as printed: Chebulae Fructus (he zi)
|
g | — | — |
Preparation
Equal amounts powdered and made into pills.
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