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He Che Da Zao Wan (河車大造丸) richly tonifies the Kidney and Lung, replenishes the essence, qi and blood and clears deficiency heat; a deep constitutional tonic for profound exhaustion of essence.
English Name
Placenta Great Creation Pill
Classical Source
Wu Qiu's formula (Ming)
Ingredients
- Zi He Che (placenta) – chief; Shu Di, Gui Ban, Tian Men Dong, Mai Men Dong (nourish yin)
- Du Zhong, Niu Xi (tonify Kidney); Huang Bai (clear deficiency heat); Ren Shen
Actions & Functions
- Tonifies the Kidney and Lung; replenishes essence, qi and blood
- Clears deficiency heat
Indications
Profound essence and yin-yang deficiency: marked weakness and emaciation, chronic cough and wheezing, bone-steaming fever, infertility, impotence, and slow recovery from chronic illness.
Tongue & Pulse
Tongue: red or pale. Pulse: thin and weak.
Modifications
Use ethically/legally sourced placenta or a suitable substitute.
Cautions & Contraindications
Rich and cloying; use with caution in Spleen deficiency and acute conditions.
