Blue Poppy Moisten the Intestines Pill
Run Chang Wan
Primary Traditional Functions
Nourishes blood, moisten the intestines, promotes bowel movements
Action
Moisten the intestines and moves Qi to free the flow of the stool, nourishes blood
Pattern
Intestinal dryness
Tongue
A dry tongue
Pulse
A fine pulse
Description
Run Chang Wan is a classical formula that nourishes Blood and moistens the Intestines to facilitate bowel movements. Traditionally, it is used for dry stools and constipation due to Blood deficiency. In modern functional use, it is commonly applied for chronic or postpartum constipation, hemorrhoids, anal fissures, and age-related intestinal dryness.
Traditional Indications
Constipation, lusterless skin, pale nails, dry mouth and thirst
Typical symptoms include:
- Blood deficiency with dry intestines
- Constipation, dry stools, or difficult defecation
- Dizziness or palpitations
- Dry mouth and throat
- Lower back soreness in some cases
- Lusterless complexion
Modern Clinical Applications
Constipation
Commonly applied in contemporary use for:
- Chronic constipation due to blood or Yin deficiency
- Elderly patients with age-related intestinal dryness
- Hemorrhoids or anal fissures aggravated by dry stools
- Postpartum constipation or weakness
Typical Usage
3 capsules per day or as directed by your wellness coach.
Potency 10:1, 120 vegicaps per bottle.
Ingredients:
Huo Ma Ren (Semen Cannabis) 125 mg, Sheng Di Huang (uncooked Radix Rehmanniae) 100 mg, Tao Ren (Semen Persicae) 75 mg, Xing Ren (Semen Armeniacae) 75 mg, Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis) 75 mg, Zhi Ke (Fructus Aurantii) 50 mg
Other Ingredients:
Vegetarian capsule (hypromellose-alternative to animal gelatin).