Suo Quan Wan
Classical TCM Formula Profile
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缩泉丸 · Suō Quán Wán
A classical astringent formula for Bladder cold with insecurity of Kidney Qi, presenting with frequent clear urination or enuresis, a pale tongue and a deep weak pulse.
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- Formula Category
- Astringent Formulas
- Primary Pattern
- Kidney Yang Deficiency
- Primary Function
- Warm Kidney, astringe urine, stop leakage
- Primary Therapeutic Principle
- Warm Kidney Yang, astringe urine and stop enuresis
- Classical Source
- Wei Sheng Bao Jian or traditional sources
- Available as Granules
- Yes
Formula Overview
A classical astringent formula for Bladder cold with insecurity of Kidney Qi, presenting with frequent clear urination or enuresis, a pale tongue and a deep weak pulse.
Therapeutic Principle
Traditionally selected as a focused formula for frequent, clear urination and enuresis from Kidney Yang deficiency, warming and astringing with just three herbs — simpler and narrower than Sang Piao Xiao San, which adds Heart-Kidney support, and unlike Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan, which secures Essence.
Composition
(Sovereign / Minister / Assistant / Envoy)
Related Conditions
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How does this formula compare?
| Compare | Suo Quan Wan | Sang Piao Xiao San | Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan | Si Shen Wan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Function | Warm Kidney, astringe urine, stop leakage | Tonify Kidney, astringe Essence, stop leakage | Secure Essence, astringe leakage, tonify Kidney | Warm Spleen-Kidney Yang, astringe intestines, stop diarrhea |
| Formula Category | Astringent Formulas | Astringent Formulas | Astringent Formulas | Astringent Formulas |
| Typical TCM Pattern | Kidney Yang Deficiency | Kidney Yang Deficiency | Kidney Yang Deficiency | Yang Deficiency |
| Main Conditions | Frequent Urination ·Frequent Nocturia | Frequent Nocturia ·Insomnia | Frequent Nocturia ·Low Libido ·Premature Ejaculation | Diarrhea ·Abdominal Pain ·Poor Appetite ·Cold Limbs |
| Main Herbs | Alpinia Oxyphylla Fruit ·Lindera Root ·Chinese Yam | Mantis Egg-case ·Dragon Bone / Fossilized Bone ·Tortoise Plastron ·Ginseng Root ·Poria with Pine Root | Flatstem Milkvetch Seed ·Euryale Seed ·Lotus Stamen ·Dragon Bone / Fossilized Bone ·Oyster Shell | Psoralea Fruit ·Nutmeg ·Evodia Fruit ·Schisandra Fruit |
| Classical Source | Wei Sheng Bao Jian or traditional sources | Ben Cao Yan Yi (Song dynasty) / traditional | Yi Fang Ji Jie (Qing dynasty) | Zheng Zhi Zhun Sheng or traditional (Ming dynasty sources) |
Clinical Perspective
Suo Quan Wan is a focused astringent for urinary leakage. Sang Piao Xiao San is broader with Heart-Kidney support. Jin Suo Gu Jing Wan secures Essence more strongly. Si Shen Wan addresses diarrhea from Yang deficiency.
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.