Er Long Zuo Ci Wan (Er Long Zuo Ci Pian,
耳聋左慈丸)
is a Chinese herbal medicine specially formulated for tinnitus and deafness.
It is derived from Liu Wei Di Huang Wan, a well known Chinese herbal medicine that nourishes
Yin of the Yin-Yang energy. Er Long Zuo Ci Wan is commonly used by Chinese doctors for
tinnitus and hearing loss due to kidney Yin insufficiency.
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What does it do?
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the kidney is fundamental to all organs and generate Yin and Yang.
The function of the kidney is believed to reflect in the ears. When the kidney gets weaker,
tinnitus is often observed along with other signs such as low back pain (weakness and soreness) and
dizziness. It may also come with hearing loss. The tinnitus is usually felt as a buzzing sound, low but persistent,
day and night (may get worse in the night time). If the kidney deficiency is on the Yin energy side, the symptoms may also include
sweating. This type of tinnitus tend to occur in the elderly people, or those with excessive sexuality. Er Long Zuo Ci Wan nourishes
kidney Yin and is suitable for kidney Yin deficient tinnitus. It is however not suitable for any tinnitus with an abrupt onset.
Please note these herbal remedies do not apply to tinnitus that occurs suddenly. (For more discussion on tinnitus Chinese herbs click
here.)
Er Long Zuo Ci Wan has been indicated in China Pharmacopoeia1 for
nourishing the kidney for subduing the hyperactivity of liver-yang. The herbal formula is used
for tinnitus, deafness, dizziness, and blurring of vision caused by deficiency of both
liver Yin and kidney Yin.†.
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What is the formula composition?
A proprietary blend* of
Magnetitum
Radix Rehmanniae
Fructus Corni
Cortex Moutan
Rhizoma Diosco Reae (Chinese Yam)
Poria
Rhizoma Alismatis
Radix Bupleuri
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(Ci Shi)
(Shu Di Huang)
(Shan Zhu Yu)
(Mu Dan Pi)
(Shan Yao)
(Fu Ling)
(Ze Xie)
(Chai Hu)
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GCT
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MS
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Abbreviations: GCT, Guang Ci Tang brand; MS, Min Shan brand.
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*Er Long Zuo Ci Wan (Pian) is made of 100% pure authentic Chinese
herbs of highest qualities.
Traditional preparation procedures are combined with modern pharmaceutical processes to extract the active
ingredients from the herbs and to further concentrate them into pills or tablets. It is produced in the certified GMP facilities of
Shanghai TongHanChun Herbs Factory (Guang Ci Tang) or Lanzhou Foci Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. (Min Shan) and is imported to USA in accordance with the FDA guidelines.
It contains no pharmaceuticals,
no artificial colors, and no sugar. Heavy metals are within or well beyond the standards set by US Pharmacopoeia.
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What is Available?
Two top Chinese herbs brands:
Guang Ci Tang (40 grams in 100 tablets or 200 pills per bottle),
Min Shan (33 grams in 200 pills per bottle).
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How do I use it?
For Guang Ci Tang, 3 to 4 tablets or 6-8 pills 2-3 times daily.
For Min Shan, 8 pills 3 times daily.
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Use Discretion
Other kidney Yin nourishing Chinese herbal medicines like
YinViveTM may help
tinnitus as well. But Er Long Zuo Ci Wan is more suitable if tinnitus is a main concern. It may
be combined with Da Bu Yin Wan for enhanced
action.
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Side Effects
Er Long Zuo Ci Wan (Pian) has been safely used with few adverse effects
when used as directed.
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Cautious Notes
1. Do not use if the tinnitus occured suddenly.
2. It is only suitable for gradual loss of hearing and/or ring in the ears
due to Yin deficiency of the liver and kidney (see above).
3. Not suitable for tinnitus caused by ear infection or other ear pathological conditions.
4. Consult your herbalist or physician before use if you are taking other medicines.
5. If any adverse symptom occurs, discontinue use.
6. Keep out of reach of children.
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References
1. China Pharmacopoeia 2000.
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