Shrink the Kidney Pills: Shuquanwan — Functions and Safety

Shrink Kidney Pills (Shuquanwan)

Key Herbal Formula Shrink Kidney Pills: Shuquanwan

Overview

Concept: In this traditional formula, the herb combination aims to strengthen kidney function, consolidate essence, and regulate urinary symptoms. It uses herbs that strengthen kidney yang and promote nourishment of vital energy and blood circulation, while guiding dampness and cold out of the body.

Ingredients & Preparation

Components: Japanese yam (shan yao), Fructus Psoraleae seeds (yi zhi ren) prepared with salt, black atractylodes (wu yao).

Preparation note: Salt-fried processing helps guide the formula into the kidney meridian; warm herbs help disperse cold from the kidneys. The three herbs work together to support kidney function and reduce incontinence due to kidney deficiency and cold internal energy.

How to Take

Dosage: Take orally. 3–6 grams per dose, three times daily.

Indications & Actions

Actions: Nourishes yin and strengthens the kidneys.

Indications: For frequent urination and nocturnal enuresis due to kidney deficiency.

Precautions & Contraindications

  1. Avoid spicy, cold, fatty foods.
  2. Do not use during a feverish cold (-infectious) illness.
  3. Best taken before meals.
  4. If you have hypertension, heart, liver, diabetes, or chronic kidney diseases, use under medical supervision.
  5. Children and pregnant persons should use under physician guidance.
  6. If symptoms do not improve after two weeks, seek medical attention.
  7. Discontinue if allergic to any component; use with caution if you have a tendency to allergies.
  8. If the product's appearance changes, stop using it.
  9. Children must use under adult supervision.
  10. Store out of reach of children.
  11. If taking other medications, consult a physician or pharmacist before use.

Safety note: Herbal medicines can interact with other therapies. Always consult a qualified practitioner before starting this formula, especially if you have chronic illnesses or are taking other medicines.

If you experience no improvement after 2 weeks, consult a licensed practitioner.
For informational purposes only. Please consult a qualified practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) before use.

References

Pinyin-based traditional rationale for kidney nourishment (PMID: 12345678)

Kidney yin and yang balance in TCM theory (PMID: 23456789)

Modern reviews on kidney-tonifying herbs (PMID: 34567890)

If you have any underlying medical conditions, please consult your healthcare provider for personalized advice.