Run Chang Wan
Classical TCM Formula Profile
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潤腸丸 · Rùn Cháng Wán
A classical formula for constipation from blood deficiency and intestinal dryness, common after illness or in the elderly.
Quick Facts
- Formula Category
- Purgative Formulas
- Primary Pattern
- Blood Deficiency
- Primary Function
- Nourish blood, moisten intestines, move stool
- Primary Therapeutic Principle
- Nourish blood and moisten dry intestines
- Classical Source
- Li Dongyuan school / classical
- Available as Granules
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Formula Overview
A classical formula for constipation from blood deficiency and intestinal dryness, common after illness or in the elderly.
Therapeutic Principle
Traditionally selected when the presentation matches the core pattern of this formula rather than the neighbouring indications of its related formulas.
Composition
(Sovereign / Minister / Assistant / Envoy)
Related Conditions
Related Health Topics
How does this formula compare?
| Compare | Run Chang Wan | Ma Zi Ren Wan | Ji Chuan Jian |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Function | Nourish blood, moisten intestines, move stool | Moisten intestines, drain heat, move stool | Warm Kidney, nourish blood, moisten intestines, move stool |
| Formula Category | Purgative Formulas | Purgative Formulas | Purgative Formulas |
| Typical TCM Pattern | Blood Deficiency | Stomach Heat | Yang Deficiency |
| Main Conditions | Constipation | Constipation | Constipation |
| Main Herbs | Hemp Seed ·Peach Kernel ·Chinese Angelica Root ·Raw Rehmannia Root ·Bitter Orange | Hemp Seed ·White Peony Root ·Immature Bitter Orange ·Rhubarb Root and Rhizome ·Magnolia Bark | Chinese Angelica Root ·Achyranthes Root ·Cistanche ·Alisma Rhizome ·Cimicifuga Rhizome |
| Classical Source | Li Dongyuan school / classical | Shang Han Lun (Zhang Zhongjing, Eastern Han) | Li Dongyuan school / classical |
Clinical Perspective
Run Chang Wan is distinguished from Ma Zi Ren Wan, Ji Chuan Jian by its specific pattern focus and herb strategy within the same broader clinical domain.
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.