Hoelen Five Herb Formula 

History of WU LING SAN 

Source: discussion of Cold Induced Disorders, SHANG HAN LUN

WU LING SAN Formula Actions

• Promotes urination
• Drains Damp
• Strengthens the Spleen
• Disperses swelling and water accumulation
• Warms Yang Qi
• Aids the transformation of Qi
  
  

• This formula can be beneficial in relieving adverse gastrointestinal events such as nausea and dyspepsia associated with the use of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs).

Safety and Contraindications of WU LING SAN

• With Spleen Qi and Kidney Deficiency, limit dosage, may combine with tonics.
• For urinary difficulty with Yin Deficiency, protect Yin.
• Overdose symptoms include - dizziness, vertigo, a bland taste and anorexia.
• Avoid long term administration.
• Contraindicated for those with depleted body fluids from profuse perspiration.
• Contraindicated for those with excessive vomiting.
• Contraindicated for those with excessive diarrhea.
• Contraindicated for those with Damp-Heat Accumulation.

Pregnant or nursing women should consult their practitioner before taking any supplement.

These herbs are powerful and reliable, but using them can be complex. Self-evaluation and treatment aren't recommended. Best to start a low cost online-herbal-consultation.

WU LING SAN Ingredients

WU LING SAN Dosage

Tablets:  6 tablets, 2-3 times a day, or as prescribed.  Best on an empty stomach.

Granules: 2-4 grams, taken 2-3 times a day. Best on an empty stomach

Whole Herbs: Using a container made of ceramic, glass, or stainless steel (no aluminum, iron or copper) boil 1 packet of herbs in 2-quarts of water or until 2 cups of liquid remain. Strain herbs; save and refrigerate for a second boiling. Drink 1 cup in the AM. And 1 cup in the PM. If desired, repeat the following day, using the saved herbs from the refrigerator.

Tips on Boiling Chinese Herbal Decoctions

Boiling times are averaged according to the composition of the formula. Flower and leaf take 5 -20 minutes. Branches cook for 10-30 minutes, roots take 20 to 40 minutes; Shells and minerals must cook for at least one hour. A few herbs, like mint or tangerine peel, must be quick-boiled for only 1-5 minutes to retain their volatile oils. These herbs are added separately to the boiling mixture just before completion.  Certain herbs, like powdered minerals and tree saps, are not boiled, but stirred into to the strained decoction.

* What’s the Difference Between, PIAN, WAN, TANG, SAN, SHUI and GAO?

• PIAN = Tablet (modern looking pill)
• WAN = Pill (old-style or handmade pill, or black teapill)
• TANG = Water Decoction (boiled whole herbs)
• SAN = Powder (milled or granulated)
• SHUI = Tincture (extract with alcohol or other solvent)
• GAO = Paste (topical unguent or plaster)

**These statements have not been evaluated by the US Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.