Ma Zi Ren Wan: A traditional Chinese medicine remedy for moistening the intestines and relieving constipation
- Hongji Medical
- Feb 10
- 5 min read
Ma Zi Ren Wan comes from the Treatise on Febrile Diseases, a classic Chinese medicine book written by Zhang Zhongjing, a famous physician in the late Eastern Han Dynasty. The Treatise on Febrile Diseases is one of the important classics of Chinese medicine and has had a profound impact on the development of Chinese medicine in later generations. Ma Zi Ren Wan is called "Pi Yue Wan" in the book and is mainly used to treat "Pi Yue" syndrome, which is constipation caused by spleen deficiency, fluid depletion, and dry intestinal fluid, that is, constipation caused by dryness and heat in the stomach and intestines. This article will introduce the origin and background of Ma Zi Ren Wan, the explanation of the prescription, indications, efficacy, modern application and precautions in detail.
Explanation of the prescription of Ma Zi Ren Wan
The ingredients of Ma Zi Ren Wan include Maziren, Paeonia lactiflora, Citrus aurantium, Rhubarb, Magnolia officinalis and Apricot Kernel. According to the theory of "monarch, minister, assistant and envoy" in traditional Chinese medicine, these medicines can be divided into the following groups:
Main drug : Sesame seed. Sesame seed is sweet and mild in nature, moist and fatty, and has the effect of lubricating the intestines and relieving constipation. It is the main ingredient in the prescription, responsible for lubricating the intestines, making the stool soft and easy to excrete.
Ministerial drugs : Rhubarb, Citrus aurantium, Magnolia officinalis. These three herbs make up the "Xiao Chengqi Decoction", which is used to relieve heat and clear the dryness and heat in the stomach and intestines. Rhubarb has a laxative effect, while Citrus aurantium and Magnolia officinalis can promote qi circulation and eliminate stagnation, helping the intestines to be unobstructed.
Adjuvant : Peony. Peony has the effects of nourishing blood and yin, and relieving pain. It can relieve pain caused by intestinal dryness and heat, moisturize the intestines, and help defecation.
Assistant drug : Apricot kernel. Apricot kernel can boost lung qi and moisten the large intestine. It can promote the smooth flow of the intestines and make defecation easier by promoting the descending of lung qi.
Auxiliary drugs : Honey. Honey plays a sweet and mild role in the prescription. It can not only help sesame seeds moisten the intestines and promote bowel movements, but also alleviate the downward force of Xiao Chengqi Decoction to avoid harming the spleen and stomach.
Addition and subtraction changes
According to different conditions, the composition of Maziren Pills can be modified. For example:
For hemorrhoids, constipation and rheumatism : add peach kernel and angelica root to nourish blood, regulate blood circulation, moisten the intestines and promote bowel movements.
Hemorrhoidal bleeding due to dryness and heat in the gastrointestinal tract : Sophora japonica and Sanguisorba officinalis can be added to cool the blood and stop the bleeding.
For those with severe damage to body fluid caused by dryness and heat : add raw rehmannia, Scrophularia ningpoensis, and Dendrobium can increase fluid and promote bowel movements.
Indications of Ma Zi Ren Wan
The pathogenesis of Ma zi ren Wan ls is mainly related to gastrointestinal dryness and heat and spleen yin deficiency. When there is too much heat in the gastrointestinal tract, it will lead to dry intestines, making the stool dry and difficult to pass. At the same time, the function of the spleen is affected and cannot normally transport and transform body fluids, resulting in insufficient body fluids, further aggravating the constipation problem.
In this case, Chinese medicine calls it "spleen restriction". The so-called "spleen restriction" means that the spleen is restricted and cannot normally transport and transform body fluids, resulting in the body fluids not being distributed around the body, but instead concentrating in the bladder, causing frequent urination. When the intestines lose the nourishment of body fluids, the stool becomes dry and hard, making defecation difficult .
The main symptoms of this disease are dry and hard stool, frequent urination, red tongue, slightly yellow tongue coating with little fluid, and rapid pulse.
Maziren Pills solve the problem of "spleen constipation" by lubricating the intestines and clearing the dryness and heat in the stomach and intestines . It can not only moisturize the intestines and make the stool soft, but also promote the smoothness of the intestines by promoting the flow of qi and eliminating stagnation. In this way, it can effectively relieve constipation caused by dryness and heat in the stomach and intestines and insufficient spleen yin, and restore normal bowel function.
The efficacy of Ma zi ren Wan
The main effect of Ma Zi Ren Wan is to moisten the intestines and relieve heat, and to promote qi and defecation. It lubricates the intestines and removes the dryness and heat in the stomach and intestines, making the stool soft and easy to pass. At the same time, it can also promote qi and eliminate stagnation, promoting the smoothness of the intestines. This prescription is particularly suitable for those who have dry stools and difficulty in defecation due to dryness and heat in the stomach and intestines.
The main ingredients of Maziren Pills include Maziren, Paeonia lactiflora, Citrus aurantium, Rhubarb, Magnolia officinalis and Apricot Kernel. Maziren, as the main ingredient in the formula, has the effect of moistening the intestines and relieving constipation, while Rhubarb, Citrus aurantium and Magnolia officinalis can promote the flow of Qi and eliminate stagnation, helping to clear the intestines.
Modern Application of Ma zi ren Wan
In modern medicine, Ma zi ren Wan are widely used to treat various constipation problems, especially constipation caused by dry intestines in weak people and the elderly, habitual constipation, postpartum constipation, constipation after hemorrhoid surgery, etc. It is also used to treat some modern diseases such as hypothyroidism, acid esophageal reflux, enteritis, irritable bowel syndrome, etc.
In addition, modern research has found that Maziren Pills are not only effective in treating constipation, but also have a certain help for some other digestive system diseases. For example, it is used to treat irritable bowel syndrome, acid esophageal reflux and other diseases.
Notes
Although Ma Zi Ren Wan has the effect of moistening the intestines and relieving constipation, there are some precautions that need to be followed:
The elderly who are weak, or have insufficient body fluid and blood should not take it regularly : Ma Zi Ren Wan contains ingredients that can attack and break up stagnation, so the elderly who are weak, or have insufficient body fluid and blood should not take it regularly to avoid damaging their vital energy.
Pregnant women should use with caution : Pregnant women need to be cautious when taking Ma Zi Ren Wan, and it is best to use it under the guidance of a doctor.
Contraindicated for those who are allergic to hemp seeds : If you are allergic to hemp seeds, you should avoid taking hemp seed pills.
Not suitable for long-term use : Ma Zi Ren Wan should not be taken for a long time to avoid dependence or side effects.
People who need to take urine test should not take it : Hemp seeds are the seeds of marijuana, which may affect the results of urine test. People who need to take urine test should not take it.
Conclusion
Ma zi ren Wan is a traditional Chinese medicine prescription, mainly used to treat constipation caused by dryness and heat in the stomach and intestines. It lubricates the intestines, removes dryness and heat in the stomach and intestines, and makes the stool soft and easy to pass. In modern medicine, Maziren Pills are widely used to treat various constipation problems, especially constipation caused by dryness and heat in the stomach and intestines, habitual constipation, postpartum constipation, constipation after hemorrhoid surgery, etc. However, when using Maziren Pills, you need to pay attention to its indications and precautions to ensure safety and effectiveness.
