An Dun Dan

An Dun Dan,When the fire of the Pericardium and Mingmen meridians is deficient and the body is invaded by external cold pathogens, Ben Tun syndrome arises. It manifests as a surge of qi, as if wrapped in a bundle, descending from the heart directly to the scrotum. The force is extremely rapid, impossible to restrain, and the pain is unbearable.

Formulas Name : An Dun Dan

Chinese Name : 安豚丹

Drug Formulation

Ginseng 5 qian, Atractylodes macrocephala 5 qian, Cinnamon bark 1 qian, Chinese yam 1 liang, Morinda officinalis 5 qian, Cnidium monnieri 3 qian, Aconite root 5 fen, Poria 3 qian, Polygala tenuifolia 1 qian, Licorice root 1 qian.

Source

*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 9.

Benefits

When the fire of the Pericardium and Mingmen meridians is deficient and the body is invaded by external cold pathogens, Ben Tun syndrome arises. It manifests as a surge of qi, as if wrapped in a bundle, descending from the heart directly to the scrotum. The force is extremely rapid, impossible to restrain, and the pain is unbearable.

Instructions for Use

Decoct in water and take orally.

An Dun Dan,*Record of Differentiation of Syndromes*, Volume 9.,When the fire of the Pericardium and Mingmen meridians is deficient and the body is invaded by external cold pathogens, Ben Tun syndrome arises. It manifests as a surge of qi, as if wrapped in a bundle, descending from the heart directly to the scrotum. The force is extremely rapid, impossible to restrain, and the pain is unbearable.

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