Wu Mei Wan
Classical TCM Formula Profile
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烏梅丸 · Wū Méi Wán
A classical Shang Han formula for Jueyin ascaris syndrome with intermittent abdominal pain, vomiting of worms and mixed cold-heat.
Quick Facts
- Formula Category
- Astringent Formulas
- Primary Pattern
- Cold Accumulation
- Primary Function
- Calm roundworms, warm organs, clear heat, drain downward
- Primary Therapeutic Principle
- Calm ascaris and simultaneously warm the middle and clear heat
- Classical Source
- Shang Han Lun (Zhang Zhongjing, Eastern Han)
- Available as Granules
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Formula Overview
A classical Shang Han formula for Jueyin ascaris syndrome with intermittent abdominal pain, vomiting of worms and mixed cold-heat.
Therapeutic Principle
Traditionally selected when the presentation matches the core pattern of this formula.
Composition
(Sovereign / Minister / Assistant / Envoy)
Related Conditions
Related Health Topics
How does this formula compare?
| Compare | Wu Mei Wan | Ban Xia Xie Xin Tang | Tong Xie Yao Fang | Bai Tou Weng Tang |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Function | Calm roundworms, warm organs, clear heat, drain downward | Harmonise cold and heat, disperse focal distension | Soothe Liver, strengthen Spleen, stop painful diarrhoea | Clear heat, resolve toxin, cool the Blood, stop dysentery |
| Formula Category | Astringent Formulas | Harmonising Formulas | Harmonising Formulas | Heat-Clearing Formulas |
| Typical TCM Pattern | Cold Accumulation | Qi Stagnation | Qi Stagnation | Damp-Heat |
| Main Conditions | Abdominal Pain ·Diarrhea | Bloating ·Nausea ·Diarrhea ·Stomach Discomfort | Diarrhea ·Abdominal Pain ·Bloating ·Emotional Depression | Diarrhea ·Abdominal Pain ·Fever ·Dry Mouth & Throat |
| Main Herbs | Mume Fruit ·Asarum / Wild Ginger ·Dried Ginger ·Coptis Rhizome ·Chinese Angelica Root | Pinellia Rhizome ·Scutellaria / Baikal Skullcap ·Coptis Rhizome ·Dried Ginger ·Ginseng Root | White Atractylodes Rhizome ·White Peony Root ·Tangerine Peel ·Saposhnikovia Root | Pulsatilla Root ·Phellodendron Bark ·Coptis Rhizome ·Ash Bark |
| Classical Source | Shang Han Lun (Zhang Zhongjing, Eastern Han) | Shang Han Lun (Zhang Zhongjing, Eastern Han) | Dan Xi Xin Fa (Zhu Danxi, Yuan dynasty) | Shang Han Lun (Zhang Zhongjing, Eastern Han) |
Clinical Perspective
Wu Mei Wan is distinguished from Ban Xia Xie Xin Tang, Tong Xie Yao Fang, Bai Tou Weng Tang by its specific pattern focus and herb strategy.
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.