Formulas that Stabilise and Bind (固涩剂)

Astringent formulas use sour and astringent herbs to stop pathological leakage of body substances — excessive sweating, chronic diarrhoea, urinary incontinence, spermatorrhoea, uterine bleeding. Always used as the Branch alongside tonification of the underlying deficiency.

Sub-categories

1. Stop sweating — Mu Li San, Yu Ping Feng San
2. Bind the Intestines — Zhen Ren Yang Zang Tang, Si Shen Wan
3. Astringe Essence and Urine — Suo Quan Wan, Sang Piao Xiao San
4. Stabilise Womb and stop bleeding — Gu Chong Tang, Gu Jing Wan

Representative formulas in this category

1. Yu Ping Feng San — Spontaneous sweating, Wei Qi deficiency
2. Suo Quan Wan — Kidney Yang deficiency with frequent urination
3. Si Shen Wan — Kidney Yang deficiency with dawn diarrhoea
4. Gu Chong Tang — Heavy uterine bleeding from Qi deficiency

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When this category is used

Formulas that Stabilise and Bind are typically prescribed for: night sweats, chronic diarrhoea, urinary incontinence, premature ejaculation, heavy menstrual bleeding. 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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