This time-honored formula originates from the "Shang Han Lun" (Treatise on Cold Damage Disorders), a cornerstone text of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) written by the renowned physician Zhang Zhongjing during the Eastern Han Dynasty. Wu Mei Wan was specifically created by Zhang Zhongjing to treat Hui Jue syndrome, often referring to biliary ascariasis. The name "Wu Mei," derived from the Chinese term for dried plum, highlights the formula's key ingredient and its ability

Chinese Yam, known as Shan Yao in Traditional Chinese Medicine, is a revered herb characterized by its sweet taste and neutral properties. This nutrient-rich root is highly regarded for its ability to supplement the spleen, nourish the stomach, engender body fluids, benefit lung health, and support kidney function, while also astringing essence.

Chinese Hawthorn, known as Shanzha in Traditional Chinese Medicine, is an esteemed herb characterized by its sweet and sour flavor with slightly warm properties. This versatile fruit is renowned for its ability to stimulate appetite, aid digestion, and resolve food stagnation, making it an ideal remedy for various digestive issues.

Shan Zhu Yu, commonly known as cornus fruit or dogwood fruit, is a cherished herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), renowned for its ability to nourish the kidneys and liver, secure essence, and promote vitality. Documented in ancient texts like the Shennong Bencao Jing (Divine Farmer’s Materia Medica), this time-honored herb has been a cornerstone of TCM for centuries. Its potent yet balanced properties reflect ancient wisdom, offering a natural solution for modern-day

Xiao Hui Xiang, commonly known as fennel seed, is a versatile and cherished herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), renowned for its ability to warm the digestive system, regulate qi, and alleviate pain. Documented in ancient texts like the Shennong Bencao Jing (Divine Farmer’s Materia Medica), this time-honored herb has been a staple in TCM for centuries. Its aromatic, warming properties reflect ancient wisdom, offering a natural solution for modern-day digestive discomf

Nu Zhen Zi, commonly known as ligustrum fruit or glossy privet fruit, is a revered herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), celebrated for its ability to nourish kidney and liver yin, support vision, and promote vitality. Documented in ancient texts like the Shennong Bencao Jing (Divine Farmer’s Materia Medica), this time-honored herb has been a staple in TCM for centuries. Its cooling, nourishing properties reflect ancient wisdom, offering a natural solution for modern-da

Da Fu Pi, commonly known as areca peel or betel nut husk, is a valued herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), renowned for its ability to promote qi flow, relieve bloating, and regulate water metabolism. Documented in ancient texts like the Shennong Bencao Jing (Divine Farmer’s Materia Medica), this time-honored herb has been a staple in TCM for centuries. Its warm, moving properties reflect ancient wisdom, offering a natural solution for modern-day digestive stagnation,

Da Huang, commonly known as rhubarb root, is a potent and revered herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), celebrated for its ability to purge heat, relieve constipation, and promote detoxification. Documented in ancient texts like the Shennong Bencao Jing (Divine Farmer’s Materia Medica), this time-honored herb has been a cornerstone of TCM for centuries. Its strong, heat-clearing properties reflect ancient wisdom, offering a natural solution for modern-day digestive stag

Indigowoad Leaf, also known as Daqingye, is a traditional herb recognized for its bitter taste and cold properties. It is widely employed for its powerful healing abilities to clear heat, resolve toxins, cool the blood, and stop bleeding. Daqingye is particularly effective in addressing a range of acute conditions, including pyrexia and febrile diseases due to infections, flu, acute infectious hepatitis, bacillary diarrhea, acute gastroenteritis, and acute pneumonia.

Tu Fu Ling, commonly known as smilax root or China root, is a potent herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), renowned for its ability to clear damp-heat, detoxify the body, and support joint and skin health. Documented in ancient texts like the Bencao Gangmu (Compendium of Materia Medica) by Li Shizhen in the Ming Dynasty, this time-honored herb has been a staple in TCM for centuries. Its cooling, detoxifying properties make it a natural remedy for modern issues like skin

San Leng, commonly known as sparganium rhizome or bur-reed rhizome, is a potent herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), renowned for its ability to break blood stasis, promote qi movement, and alleviate pain. Documented in ancient texts like the Bencao Gangmu (Compendium of Materia Medica) by Li Shizhen in the Ming Dynasty, this time-honored herb has been a staple in TCM for centuries. Its sharp, invigorating properties make it a natural remedy for modern issues like mens

San Qi, commonly known as Panax notoginseng or tienchi ginseng, is a highly valued herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), renowned for its ability to invigorate blood, stop bleeding, and promote healing. Documented in texts like the Bencao Gangmu (Compendium of Materia Medica) by Li Shizhen in the Ming Dynasty, this time-honored herb has been a cornerstone of TCM for centuries.

Ginseng strengthens the spleen, benefits the lungs, generates body fluids, and helps relieve thirst. It is also noted for its calming effects, promoting mental clarity and intelligence. This versatile herb is commonly used to address issues such as exhaustion from physical weakness, cold limbs and weak pulse, poor appetite linked to splenic deficiency, coughing and asthma due to lung deficiency, prolonged thirst from fluid depletion, feverish discomfort, diabetes, and various

Ding Xiang, commonly known as clove or clove bud, is a highly valued herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), renowned for its ability to warm the digestive system, relieve pain, and dispel cold. Documented in texts like the Bencao Gangmu (Compendium of Materia Medica) by Li Shizhen in the Ming Dynasty, this time-honored herb has been a staple in TCM for centuries. Its aromatic, warming properties make it a natural remedy for modern issues like nausea, abdominal pain, and

Shi Xiao San is indicated for pain due to blood stasis such as stabbing pain in the chest and abdomen, inhibited lochia, irregular menstruation, and acute pain in the lower abdomen.

Blood strangury or bloody urine is due to the accumulation of heat in the lower jiao. This condition is marked by blood in the urine, and frequent painful urination that is hot with an unsmooth stream. The tongue is red and the pulse is rapid.

Shi Hui San is indicated for hemorrhages due to blood heat. Examples include vomiting of blood, spitting of blood, expectoration of blood, coughing of blood, nosebleed. If the color of the blood is bright red, the situation is acute and severe. The tongue body is red and the pulse is rapid.

Gu Chong Tang is designed for the pattern of spleen and kidney deficiency with insecurity of the chong mai. Uterine bleeding may be profuse or it may routinely spot bleed in an irregular pattern. Profuse menstruation occurs with thin and pale menses, dizziness, cold extremities, palpitation, shortness of breath, mental fatigue, weakness, weak and aching waist and knees.

Mu Li San is indicated for spontaneous sweating or night sweat in those with a deficient constitution. Symptoms include constant spontaneous sweating that is worse at night, palpitations, easy to become frightened, shortness of breath, vexation, and fatigue. The tongue body is pale or light red and the pulse is thready and weak.

Si Shen Wan is used to treat kidney diarrhea due to yang deficiency of the spleen and kidney. Chief symptoms include fifth-watch (diarrhea at dawn) diarrhea, reluctance to eat or drink, poor digestion and absorption, chronic unremitting diarrhea, abdominal pain, lumbar pain, cold limbs, mental fatigue, and lack of strength. Usually, the tongue is pale with a white and thin coating. The pulse is deep, slow and weak.

Zhu Ye Shi Gao Tang: An ancient remedy for clearing away heat, promoting salivation, replenishing qi and soothing the stomach