Shui Lu Er Xian Dan
Star水陆二仙丹 (Water and Earth Two Immortals Special Pill)
Source: Hong Shi Ji Yan Fang (1108)
Last updated October 1, 2026
Description
Shui Lu Er Xian Dan (Water and Earth Two Immortals Special Pill), from the Hong Shi Ji Yan Fang (Time-Tested Formulas of the Hong Family) — a variation of Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan.
Actions: Tonifies the Kidney; Consolidates jing (essence).
Composition: Source text uses equal amounts of the two ingredients; only bracketed modern doses printed.
Source: Chen JK, Chen TT. Chinese Herbal Formulas and Applications: Pharmacological Effects & Clinical Research. Art of Medicine Press, 2009, p. 790.
Composition
| Herb | Amount | % | Role | Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Qian Shi
as printed: Qian Shi (Semen Euryales) [12g]
|
12g | 50% | — | |
|
Jin Ying Zi
as printed: Jin Ying Zi (Fructus Rosae Laevigatae) [12g]
|
12g | 50% | — |
Dui Yao — Core Herb Pairs
The classical two-herb combinations at the heart of this formula, as recorded on the herbs' own pages — each pair has an action neither herb has alone.
Two astringents, one also strengthening the Spleen, together secure the Kidney essence and stop leakage of semen, urine and vaginal discharge.
Seminal emission, frequent urination and leukorrhea from Kidney deficiency; not for leakage caused by damp-heat.
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 neutral (0.00)
From 100% of the weighed grams.
Grams by band: neutral 100%.
Taste
- sweet 75%
- sour 25%
From 100% of the weighed grams.
Channels reached
- Kidney 100%
- Large intestine 50%
- Spleen 50%
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
Simmer Jin Ying Zi into a paste; powder Qian Shi finely; combine into pills. Take 9g twice daily before meals with warm grain-based liquor or lightly salted water. Today may be decocted at the bracketed doses.
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Match score combines dosage-weighted composition (cosine, 70%) with shared-herb overlap (Jaccard, 30%).
Traditional formula information is for educational purposes only. Herbal formulas should be prescribed by a qualified practitioner — dosages and combinations are individualized and can interact with medications.
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