Qi Bao Mei Ran Dan
Star七宝美髯丹 (Seven-Treasure Special Pill for Beautiful Whiskers)
Source: Yi Fang Ji Jie — Wang Ang (1682)
Last updated October 1, 2026
Description
Qi Bao Mei Ran Dan (Seven-Treasure Special Pill for Beautiful Whiskers), from the Yi Fang Ji Jie (Analytical Collection of Medical Formulas) by Wang Ang.
Actions: Nourishes Kidney jing (essence); Nourishes Liver blood.
Presentation: Liver and Kidney deficiencies: premature gray hair, loose teeth, seminal emissions, nocturnal emissions, and soreness and weakness of the lower back and knees.
Cautions:
- Many tonic herbs: use with caution in Spleen/Stomach deficiency or damp and phlegm accumulation
- Use processed He Shou Wu to maximize tonic effect and minimize its downward-draining effect; unprocessed He Shou Wu may cause frequent loose stools and diarrhea
Pharmacological effects reported:
- Cardiovascular: oral 6 g/kg in rabbits produced an antiplatelet effect 2 hours after ingestion
Source: Chen JK, Chen TT. Chinese Herbal Formulas and Applications: Pharmacological Effects & Clinical Research. Art of Medicine Press, 2009, p. 690.
Composition
| Herb | Amount | % | Role | Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
He Shou Wu
as printed: He Shou Wu (Radix Polygoni Multiflori, zheng (steamed) with Hei Dou (Semen Sojae) and sun-dried) 480g [18g]
|
18g | 23.08% | Jun (Chief) | used heavily to tonify Kidney jing; tonifies Kidney and Liver, replenishes blood and jing |
|
Gou Qi Zi
as printed: Gou Qi Zi (Fructus Lycii, jin (soaked) in liquor) 240g [9g]
|
9g | 11.54% | Chen (Deputy) | nourishes Liver and Kidney to replenish jing |
|
Tu Si Zi
as printed: Tu Si Zi (Semen Cuscutae, jin (soaked) and zheng (steamed) in liquor) 240g [9g]
|
9g | 11.54% | Chen (Deputy) | nourishes Liver and Kidney to replenish jing |
|
Niu Xi
as printed: Niu Xi (Radix Achyranthis Bidentatae, jin (soaked) in liquor) 240g [9g]
|
9g | 11.54% | Chen (Deputy) | tonifies Kidney and Liver, strengthens tendons and bones |
|
Dang Gui
as printed: Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis, xi (washed) with liquor) 240g [9g]
|
9g | 11.54% | Zuo (Assistant) | tonifies the blood |
|
Bu Gu Zhi
as printed: Bu Gu Zhi (Fructus Psoraleae, ban (blended) and chao (dry-fried) with Hei Zhi Ma (Semen Sesami Nigrum)) 120g [6g]
|
6g | 7.69% | Zuo (Assistant) | warms yang to balance yin and yang (Hei Zhi Ma nourishes Liver and Kidney) |
|
Fu Ling
as printed: Fu Ling (Poria, ban (blended) with milk) 240g [18g]
|
18g | 23.08% | Zuo (Assistant) | promotes urination, helps Spleen absorb tonics, counters their greasy stagnating nature |
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 (+0.42)
From 100% of the weighed grams.
Grams by band: neutral 58%, warm 42%.
Taste
- pungent 15%
- sweet 50%
- sour 4%
- bitter 19%
- bland 12%
From 100% of the weighed grams.
Channels reached
- Kidney 89%
- Liver 69%
- Spleen 54%
- Lung 35%
- Heart 35%
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
Process each herb as specified; steam and sun-dry He Shou Wu nine times, adding Fu Ling and Niu Xi on the 7th-9th rounds. Powder and form honey pills; take 1 pill (10g) morning and night with grain-based liquor or lightly salted water. May be decocted today using the bracketed doses.
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