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03/12/2026

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03/03/2026

03/01/2026

Wu Ling San — The Classic “Water-Moving” Formula in TCM

Simple, Clear Explanation for Facebook & Patients

Using Chinese herbal formulas is like commanding an army.
To use them well, you need to know:

• What’s wrong

• What each herb does

• How they solve the problem together

Ancient formula names are often simple and straightforward.
From the name alone, you can often guess:

• Main function

• Key ingredients

• How many herbs are in it

Some famous examples:
Wu Ling San, Li Zhong Tang, Wu Ji San, Huo Xiang Zheng Qi San, Xiao Chai Hu Tang.
What is Wu Ling San?

Wu = 5 ingredients
Ling = mainly Fu Ling (Poria)
San = powder

The 5 Herbs

1. Ze Xie (Alisma) – KING herb

2. Zhu Ling (Polyporus)

3. Fu Ling (Poria)

4. Bai Zhu (Atractylodes)

5. Gui Zhi (Cinnamon Twig)

How It Works

• Main action: move water, strengthen the Spleen

• Gui Zhi opens and warms the Yang, connecting the exterior and interior
(Lung ↔ Bladder)

• Helps the Bladder transform and move fluids properly
What It Mainly Treats

Pathogenic water stuck inside the body, often with mild exterior symptoms.

From Shang Han Lun (Treatise on Cold Damage),
Wu Ling San is used for these patterns:

• After sweating: great thirst, ,

• Floating pulse, difficult urination, low-grade fever

• Extreme thirst but water immediately comes back up
(called “water rebellion”)

• Fever, body ache, headache, chills

• , , below the navel

• Stagnation in the chest, dry mouth, irritability

Core Symptoms

Interior:

• Thirsty but can’t drink much

• Nausea/vomiting after drinking

• Little or no urination

Exterior:

• Headache, body ache, fever, chills, sweating

Pulse: floating, floating-rapid

Summary:
Wu Ling San drains water, strengthens the Spleen,
and restores normal water metabolism in the body.
Common Clinical Uses (in modern TCM)

• / Promote urination

• / water retention

• Unquenchable thirst

• Regulate internal water

• Vertigo from water retention

• Post-virus thirst & urinary discomfort
A Quick Review from Nei Jing

“When food and drink enter the Stomach:
Essence rises to the Spleen.
Spleen distributes essence upward to the Lung.
Lung regulates the water pathways.
Water flows down to the Bladder.
Water essence spreads evenly, moving through all channels.”

This is exactly how Wu Ling San works.
Important Note

This formula is NOT suitable for:

• Nausea/vomiting not caused by water stagnation

• No thirst

• No difficult urination

• No restlessness

If those are your symptoms, a different formula is needed.
For Your Clinic

📍 Two Tan Wellness | 二陈中医康复院
Halifax / Bedford, Nova Scotia
📞 902-832-8349

02/24/2026

2026 is the Yang Fire Horse Year — a year of extreme energy, rapid change, and health challenges.
In TCM, this means Water overcomes Fire, leading to upper heat, lower cold, dryness outside, cold inside.

Who’s at risk?
• Heart & blood pressure issues
• Cold & damp body type
• Upper heat lower cold syndrome
• Lung & skin sensitivity
• Joint pain & body stiffness

The key to stay healthy:
Protect the Heart, strengthen the Spleen, balance Fire & Water.

Let TCM guide you through 2026 safely.
📍 Two Tan Wellness
📞 902-832-8349

02/24/2026

❄️ After “Heart Attack Snow” – Sore Muscles, Back Pain, Cold & Aches? We’ve Got You!

After yesterday’s heavy snow + ice storm, so many of you are dealing with:
✅ Sore shoulders, arms & legs from shoveling
✅ Lower back strain & tight muscles
✅ Cold wind chills causing body stiffness
✅ Aches that just won’t go away

At Two Tan Wellness, our Pain Relief Program uses safe, natural therapies to melt away discomfort:
🌿 Acupuncture – eases pain, reduces inflammation
🔥 Cupping Therapy – pulls out cold & tension, boosts circulation
💆 Deep Tissue Massage – relaxes tight muscles & relieves strain

❤️ Community Care Special
10% OFF ALL Pain Relief Treatments
For anyone booking TODAY ONLY!

📞 Call now to secure your spot:
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Walk-ins welcome if space allows.

Don’t let snow-day pain ruin your week. Let us help you feel warm, loose & pain-free — naturally.

02/23/2026

Due to the extreme weather forecast, we will have early closures after 12pm. Please be safe out there.

02/19/2026

Dear all,
We’re so excited to officially welcome Alexis Viau R.Ac in her new role as a Registered Acupuncturist in Two Tan Wellness big family ! Alexis is caring, knowledgeable, and deeply passionate about helping others prevent burnout and maintain balanced, sustainable health.

Her journey into acupuncture stemmed from her own positive healing experience, and her background as an athlete has shaped her growing focus on pain relief and recovery. She brings both empathy and lived experience into every treatment.

Alexis R.Ac has been a valued part of the Two Tan Wellness Management team for 5 years, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to see her step into this next chapter.

She is currently offering:
✨ Acupuncture
✨ Fire cupping
✨ Bian stone gua sha

Come experience deep relaxation, care, and thoughtful treatment with Alexis, your body will thank you 💆‍♀️✨




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02/18/2026

Big shout out to my newest top fans! 💎

Maura Demoraes, Shawna Morse

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02/16/2026

Dear all, wishing everyone a Happy Lunar New Year, Feb 17th 2026 , Tuesday is the first day of this fire horse year, our clinic will close one day and remain open on Wednesday. Wish you all a happy and wonderful year ahead!