Mu Xiang Bing Lang Wan
Classical TCM Formula Profile
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木香槟榔丸 · Mù Xiāng Bīn Láng Wán
A classical formula for pronounced food and Qi stagnation with heat, presenting with abdominal distension, constipation and a thick greasy tongue coating. Stronger in moving and purging than milder digestive formulas.
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- Formula Category
- Digestive Formulas
- Primary Pattern
- Food Stagnation
- Primary Function
- Move Qi, guide out stagnation, purge accumulation
- Primary Therapeutic Principle
- Promote Qi movement, resolve food accumulation and drain heat
- Classical Source
- Ru Men Shi Qin (Zhang Congzheng, Jin dynasty)
- Available as Granules
- Yes
Formula Overview
A classical formula for pronounced food and Qi stagnation with heat, presenting with abdominal distension, constipation and a thick greasy tongue coating. Stronger in moving and purging than milder digestive formulas.
Therapeutic Principle
Traditionally selected for marked abdominal distension and constipation from food and Qi stagnation with heat — stronger and more moving than Bao He Wan, with clearer heat-clearing than simple Qi-regulating pills.
Composition
(Sovereign / Minister / Assistant / Envoy)
Related Conditions
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How does this formula compare?
| Compare | Mu Xiang Bing Lang Wan | Zhi Shi Dao Zhi Wan | Bao He Wan | Da Cheng Qi Tang |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Function | Move Qi, guide out stagnation, purge accumulation | Guide out stagnation, clear heat, drain damp | Promote digestion, resolve food stagnation | Strongly purge Heat accumulation and constipation |
| Formula Category | Digestive Formulas | Digestive Formulas | Digestive Formulas | Purgative Formulas |
| Typical TCM Pattern | Food Stagnation | Food Stagnation | Food Stagnation | Stomach Heat |
| Main Conditions | Bloating ·Abdominal Pain ·Constipation ·Indigestion | Bloating ·Abdominal Pain ·Diarrhea ·Indigestion | Indigestion ·Bloating ·Poor Appetite ·Stomach Discomfort | Constipation ·Bloating ·Abdominal Pain ·Fever |
| Main Herbs | Aucklandia / Costus Root ·Areca Seed ·Green Tangerine Peel ·Tangerine Peel ·Curcuma Rhizome | Immature Bitter Orange ·Rhubarb Root and Rhizome ·Coptis Rhizome ·Scutellaria / Baikal Skullcap ·Medicated Leaven | Hawthorn Fruit ·Medicated Leaven ·Radish Seed ·Pinellia Rhizome ·Tangerine Peel | Rhubarb Root and Rhizome ·Mirabilite / Glauber's Salt ·Magnolia Bark ·Immature Bitter Orange |
| Classical Source | Ru Men Shi Qin (Zhang Congzheng, Jin dynasty) | Nei Wai Shang Bian Huo Lun (Li Dongyuan, Jin dynasty) | Dan Xi Xin Fa (Zhu Danxi, Yuan dynasty) | Shang Han Lun (Zhang Zhongjing, Eastern Han) |
Clinical Perspective
Mu Xiang Bing Lang Wan strongly moves Qi and purges accumulation with heat. Zhi Shi Dao Zhi Wan focuses on food stagnation with damp-heat. Bao He Wan is milder for milder food stagnation. Da Cheng Qi Tang is a pure Yangming purge without the same Qi-moving aromatic focus.
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.