{"product_id":"ma-zi-ren-wan","title":"Ma Zi Ren Wan","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eMa Zi Ren Wan from Empirical Health is a classical Chinese herbal formula, prepared as \u003cstrong\u003ehoney pearls\u003c\/strong\u003e (small, edible snack-ball-like pills made from concentrated herbal powder bound with honey).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThis foundational formula, originating from Zhang Zhong-jing’s \u003cem\u003eShang Han Lun\u003c\/em\u003e (Treatise on Cold Damage, ~3rd century AD), moistens the intestines, clears internal heat (particularly dryness-heat in the Stomach and Large Intestine), promotes gentle bowel movement, invigorates Qi, and unblocks the bowels without aggressive purgation. It is specifically indicated for \u003cstrong\u003econstipation\u003c\/strong\u003e due to \u003cstrong\u003eintestinal dryness with heat and fluid deficiency\u003c\/strong\u003e (often termed “dryness-heat binding the intestines” or “Spleen constraint with Yangming dryness”), where fluids fail to nourish the Large Intestine, resulting in dry, hard stools, infrequent or difficult bowel movements, straining, abdominal fullness\/distension, or incomplete evacuation—common in chronic functional constipation, elderly patterns, post-illness dryness, or habitual irregularity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eMa Zi Ren Wan is one of the most effective and frequently recommended classical formulas for constipation of this type. Clinical studies (including randomized trials) have shown it significantly increases complete spontaneous bowel movements, improves colonic transit time, reduces straining and severity of symptoms, and provides durable relief (often comparable to or better than conventional laxatives, with sustained benefits post-treatment and less need for rescue options).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Ingredients\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e•  \u003cstrong\u003eHuo Ma Ren\u003c\/strong\u003e (Hemp Seed \/ Cannabis Seed) – moistens the intestines and nourishes Yin\/fluids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e•  \u003cstrong\u003eDa Huang\u003c\/strong\u003e (Rhubarb Root) – clears heat and gently promotes bowel movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e•  \u003cstrong\u003eXing Ren\u003c\/strong\u003e (Apricot Kernel) – descends Qi and moistens dryness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e•  \u003cstrong\u003eBai Shao\u003c\/strong\u003e (White Peony Root) – nourishes Yin and harmonizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e•  \u003cstrong\u003eZhi Shi\u003c\/strong\u003e (Immature Bitter Orange) – moves Qi and breaks stagnation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e•  \u003cstrong\u003eHou Po\u003c\/strong\u003e (Magnolia Bark) – dries damp and directs downward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Use\u003c\/strong\u003e Start with 1-2 honey pearls with warm water twice daily, or as otherwise directed by your healthcare professional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage\u003c\/strong\u003e: Keep in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Seal tightly after opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eBatch Best Before: 05\/2028\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mount Coolum Chinese Medicine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53684788101430,"sku":"SQ7977014","price":95.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0970\/5993\/0422\/files\/IMG_0657.webp?v=1770951256","url":"https:\/\/mountcoolumchinesemedicine.com\/products\/ma-zi-ren-wan","provider":"Mount Coolum Chinese Medicine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}