Er Xian Wan - Two Immortal Decoction

Herbal Formula Database

Er Xian Wan Herbal Formula Classifications and Usages

The herbal formula "er xian wan" , 二仙湯, which in english is "two immortal decoction", is categorized within the "tonify" functional grouping and within the "warm and tonify the yang" sub-category.

You may also see this formula referenced by: Er Xian Tang, Epimedium and Curculigo Combination.

Of many possible clinical applications, it may be considered to influence the following issues/symptoms:

  • Kidney Yin and Kidney Yang deficiencies with Empty Heat - hormonal issues such as menopause (possibly w/hypertension), amenorrhea, hot flashes along with associated symptoms of fatigue, depression, insomnia, nervousness and more.
  • Infertility with appropriate underlying factors, particularly when arising with amenorrhea or irregular menstruation.
  • Aplastic anemia.

Our shop contains er xian wan from the following manufacturer:

($32.00) Add To Cart View Er Xian Tang - Sun Ten

For many reasons such as availability, ecological choices, and/or price, each manufacturer or herbalist may well adjust the exact composition of a specific formula. Er Xian Wan is generally comprised of the following herbs:

ViewBa Ji Tian (Morinda Root)

Tonify kidneys, strengthen yang - impotence, male or female infertility, premature ejaculation, frequent urination, urinary incontinence, irregular menses, low back pain and weakness, cold and painf…

ViewDang Gui (Chinese Angelica Root)

Tonifies the blood, regulates menses - pallid, ashen complexion, tinnitus, blurred vision, palpitations, irregular menses, amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea. Invigorates/harmonizes the blood, disperses cold …

ViewHuang Bai (Amur Cork Tree Bark, Phellodendron)

Drains damp heat from the lower jiao - thick-yellow leukorrhea, foul-smelling diarrhea, dysentery; damp-heat pouring downward or hot leg qi - red, swollen, painful knees, legs, and/or feet; damp-heat…

ViewXian Mao (Golden Eye Grass Rhizome)

Tonify kidney, strengthen yang - impotence, urinary incontinence, nocturnal emission, infertility due to cold womb (woman) or cold jing (man). Expel cold, eliminate damp - bi with generalized pai…

ViewYin Yang Huo (Arial Parts of Epimedium, Horny Goat Weed)

Tonify kidney yang - impotence, spermatorrhea, frequent urination, poor memory, painful and cold lower back and knees. Expel wind-damp, cold - spasms, cramps, joint pain, numbness in limbs. Strengt…

ViewZhi Mu (Anemarrhena Rhizome)

Clears heat, drains fire - high fever, irritability, thirst, and a rapid flooding pulse in patterns of excessive heat in the lungs and/or stomach; cough due to lung heat with thick yellow sputum. No…

A single formula, alone, may not be sufficient to fully address a particular TCM diagnostic pattern. Formulas may be used alone, in combinations, and/or in stages. Er Xian Wan is a candidate for consideration when needing to influence kidney yang deficiency and/or kidney yin deficiency.

Er Xian Wan may potentially be used, in coordination with a well tailored overall approach, to influence the following conditions: amenorrhea (absence of menstruation), aplastic anemia, depression, fatigue, hot flashes, hypertension (high blood pressure), infertility, insomnia, irregular menstruation and/or menopause (hot flashes)

As noted above, er xian wan is within the tonify functional group. And it appears within the sub-category "warm and tonify the yang", which contains the following formulas:

ViewJin Gui Shen Qi Wan (Kidney Qi Pill from the Golden Cabinet)

Lethargy, low libedo, frequent urination with possible incontinence resulting from kidney yang deficiency. Sensation of cold, especially in the lower half.

ViewYou Gui Wan (Restore the Right Kidney Pill)

Cold extremities, fatigue, weak/aching low back, knees, waist, aversion to cold, loose stools - due to kindney yang deficiency. Impotence, infertility, low libedo, low sperm count, abnormal sperm mo…

ViewZhuang Yang Wan (Strengthen Kidney Yang And Preserve Power Pill)

Tonifies the kidney yang and astringe the jing (essence), primarily for sexual dysfunction in older males - symptoms may include impotence, erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, and other sign…

ViewZhuang Yao Jian Shen Wan (Strengthen The Back And Benefit The Kidney Pills)

Weakness in the lower parts of the body from kidney yang and kidney qi deficiency - low back pain, weak back, hips, knees, leg, weak tendons.

All formulas in the primary category of "tonify" are listed below.

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