Ju Xing Wan
Star橘杏丸 (Tangerine and Apricot Pill)
Source: Shi Yi De Xiao Fang (1345)
Last updated October 1, 2026
Description
Ju Xing Wan (Tangerine and Apricot Pill), from Effective Formulas from Generations of Physicians (1345).
Associated formula of Wu Ren Wan.
Actions: Moistens the Intestines; Regulates the qi
Usage: Constipation due to 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
Preparation
Equal amounts powdered and made into honey pills.
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Full herb lists
- Qing Qi Hua Tan Wan = this formula + Dan Nan Xing, Gua Lou Ren, Huang Qin, Zhi Shi, Ban Xia and Fu Ling
- Yi Jia Jian Zheng Qi San = this formula + Chinese giant-hyssop, Da Fu Pi, Fu Ling Pi, Hou Po, Shen Qu and Yin Chen
- Jiang Qi Hua Tan Tang = this formula + Jie Geng Tang + Ban Xia, Fu Ling, Qian Hu, Sang Bai Pi and Zi Su Zi
- Xing Ren Hua Shi Tang = this formula + Ban Xia, Hou Po, Hua Shi, Huang Lian, Huang Qin, Tong Cao and Yu Jin
- Hua Tan Wan = this formula + Ting Li Da Zao Xie Fei Tang + Ban Xia, Fu Ling, Gua Lou Ren, Huang Qin, Tian Nan Xing, Yi Yi Ren, Yu Xing Cao, Zhi Shi and Zhu Ru
- Qing Fei Tang = this formula + Jie Geng Tang + Dang Gui, Fu Ling, Huang Qin, Mai Men Dong, Sang Bai Pi, Tian Men Dong, Wu Wei Zi, Zhe Bei Mu, Zhi Zi and Zhu Ru
- San Zi Jiang Qi Tang = this formula + Shen Mi Tang + San Zi Yang Qin Tang + Dang Gui, Pi Pa Ye, Rou Gui, Ting Li Zi, Wu Wei Zi and Zao Jiao Ci
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