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San Miao Wan (三妙丸) clears damp-heat and dries dampness in the lower burner and, with Niu Xi, directs the action to the lower limbs; for damp-heat of the legs and feet.
English Name
Three-Marvel Pill
Classical Source
Yi Xue Zheng Zhuan, 1515
Ingredients
Actions & Functions
- Clears damp-heat and dries dampness in the lower burner
- Directs the action to the lower limbs
Indications
Damp-heat of the lower body: hot, swollen, weak or painful knees, legs and feet, and damp-heat leg qi.
Tongue & Pulse
Tongue: yellow greasy coat. Pulse: slippery and rapid.
Modifications
Add Yi Yi Ren (Si Miao Wan) for more pronounced leg damp-heat.
Cautions & Contraindications
For damp-heat; not for deficiency-cold of the legs.
