Gu Jing Wan
Classical TCM Formula Profile
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固经丸 · Gù Jīng Wán
Formula for constrained Liver Fire injuring the Chong and Ren, causing excessive or continuous uterine bleeding (Beng Lou) with Yin deficiency Heat signs.
Read the complete guide →Quick Facts
- Formula Category
- Astringent Formulas
- Primary Pattern
- Yin Deficiency
- Primary Function
- Enrich Yin, clear Heat, stabilize menses, stop bleeding
- Primary Therapeutic Principle
- Enrich Yin, clear Heat, stop bleeding and stabilize the menses
- Classical Source
- Yi Xue Ru Men or traditional sources (Stabilize the Menses Pill)
- Available as Granules
- Yes
Formula Overview
Formula for constrained Liver Fire injuring the Chong and Ren, causing excessive or continuous uterine bleeding (Beng Lou) with Yin deficiency Heat signs.
Therapeutic Principle
Traditionally selected when excessive menstrual bleeding stems from Yin deficiency with Heat pressing on the vessels, combining enrichment with astringency — unlike Si Wu Tang, which nourishes Blood without securing it, or Wen Jing Tang, which addresses the opposite cold-type presentation.
Composition
(Sovereign / Minister / Assistant / Envoy)
Related Health Topics
How does this formula compare?
| Compare | Gu Jing Wan | Si Wu Tang | Wen Jing Tang |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Function | Enrich Yin, clear Heat, stabilize menses, stop bleeding | Tonify Blood, nourish Liver | Warm channels, nourish Blood, regulate menses |
| Formula Category | Astringent Formulas | Blood-Tonifying Formulas | Blood-Tonifying Formulas |
| Typical TCM Pattern | Yin Deficiency | Blood Deficiency | Blood Deficiency |
| Main Conditions | Irregular Menstruation ·Dizziness & Vertigo ·Fatigue & Low Energy ·Eye Dryness | Irregular Menstruation ·Dysmenorrhea ·Cold Limbs ·Abdominal Pain | |
| Main Herbs | Tortoise Plastron ·White Peony Root ·Scutellaria / Baikal Skullcap ·Phellodendron Bark ·Cyperus Rhizome | Prepared Rehmannia Root ·Chinese Angelica Root ·White Peony Root ·Chuanxiong Rhizome | Evodia Fruit ·Cinnamon Twig ·Chinese Angelica Root ·Chuanxiong Rhizome ·White Peony Root |
| Classical Source | Yi Xue Ru Men or traditional sources (Stabilize the Menses Pill) | Xian Shou Li Shang Xu Duan Mi Fang / Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang | Jin Gui Yao Lue (Zhang Zhongjing, Eastern Han) |
Clinical Perspective
Gu Jing Wan stabilizes excessive menstrual bleeding from Heat. Si Wu Tang and Tao Hong Si Wu Tang address deficiency or stasis without primary bleeding control. Wen Jing Tang is for cold-type patterns. Gu Chong Tang is a related astringent formula.
For educational reference only, based on traditional pattern differentiation — not a substitute for professional advice.
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Medical Disclaimer
For general TCM education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified TCM practitioner or licensed healthcare provider before use, especially if pregnant, nursing, on medication, or managing a chronic condition.