Expel Parasites — herbs and formulas (驱虫剂)
A small classical category aimed at intestinal parasites (round worm, hook worm, fluke). Less used in modern UK practice where conventional anthelmintic medication is the primary intervention, but the formulas remain relevant where parasitic infection has been confirmed and is contributing to a wider TCM presentation.
Herbs in this category
The following individual herbs belong to this category in the Chinese Materia Medica:
- Bīng Lang (Areca seed / Betel nut)
- Fěi Zǐ (Torreya seed / Chinese nutmeg yew nut)
- Kǔ Lian Pi (Chinaberry bark / Persian lilac bark)
- Shi Jūn Zǐ (Quisqualis fruit / Rangoon creeper)
Formulas in this category
The following classical and modern formulas in this category are detailed individually in the formula directory:
- Wu Mei Wan — roundworm with mixed cold-heat
- Bu Dai Wan — parasitic infections in children
- Hua Chong Wan — broad-spectrum anti-parasitic
Browse the full formula directory for over 260 individual formula pages.
When this category is used
Formulas that Expel Parasites are typically prescribed for: parasitic intestinal infection (adjunctive to conventional anthelmintic care). The choice of specific formula within the category is determined by precise Eight Principles pattern differentiation in clinical consultation.
About prescribing
Chinese herbal formulas are dispensed by qualified practitioners following individual TCM diagnosis. The herbs I prescribe are pharmaceutical-grade granules from Sun Ten in Taiwan, tested to the highest international quality and safety standards. Online consultations are available throughout the UK and worldwide.
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