Wu Mo Yin Zi
Star五蘑饮子 (Five Milled-Herbs Decoction)
Source: Yi Bian — Wang San-Cai (Ming, 1587)
Last updated October 1, 2026
Description
Wu Mo Yin Zi (Five Milled-Herbs Decoction), from the Yi Bian (Ordinary Medicine) by Wang San-Cai — a variation of Si Mo Tang.
Actions: Strongly activates qi and dispels qi stagnation.
Presentation: Extreme anger, irritation, fullness and pain in chest and abdomen radiating elsewhere.
Composition: Si Mo Tang minus Ren Shen, plus Zhi Shi and Mu Xiang.
Source: Chen JK, Chen TT. Chinese Herbal Formulas and Applications: Pharmacological Effects & Clinical Research. Art of Medicine Press, 2009, p. 850.
Composition
| Herb | Amount | % | Role | Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mu Xiang
as printed: Mu Xiang (Radix Aucklandiae) [6g]
|
6g | 15.38% | — | |
|
Chen Xiang
as printed: Chen Xiang (Lignum Aquilariae Resinatum) [6g]
|
6g | 15.38% | — | |
|
Bing Lang
as printed: Bing Lang (Semen Arecae) [9g]
|
9g | 23.08% | — | |
|
Zhi Shi
as printed: Zhi Shi (Fructus Aurantii Immaturus) [9g]
|
9g | 23.08% | — | |
|
Wu Yao
as printed: Wu Yao (Radix Linderae) [9g]
|
9g | 23.08% | — |
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 (+0.54)
From 100% of the weighed grams.
Grams by band: cool 23%, warm 77%.
Taste
- pungent 58%
- sour 8%
- bitter 35%
From 100% of the weighed grams.
Channels reached
- Stomach 77%
- Spleen 77%
- Large intestine 62%
- Kidney 39%
- Lung 23%
- Gallbladder 15%
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
Source: grind equal amounts and take with grain-based liquor. Today decocted with bracketed doses.
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