Nei Xiao Luo Li Wan Teapills – Plum Flower – 200 Teapills
A traditional 17-ingredient Chinese herbal formula used in Traditional Chinese Medicine to clear Heat, transform Phlegm, soften hardness, and disperse accumulations.
Nei Xiao Luo Li Wan is a traditional Chinese herbal formula with a very specific TCM purpose. Rather than being a general wellness formula, it combines herbs traditionally selected when a practitioner identifies patterns involving Heat, Phlegm, hardness, and localized accumulations.
The formula contains 17 traditional ingredients, including Xia Ku Cao (Prunella), Zhe Bei Mu (Fritillaria), Hai Zao (Sargassum), Xuan Shen (Scrophularia), Lian Qiao (Forsythia), and Tian Hua Fen (Trichosanthes).
Plum Flower prepares the complete formula as small teapills, making it convenient for people who want the traditional herbal combination without measuring and simmering 17 separate ingredients.
What Is Nei Xiao Luo Li Wan?
Nei Xiao Luo Li Wan is a traditional Chinese herbal formula historically used for TCM patterns described as accumulations of Phlegm and Heat with hardness or nodules.
These terms can sound unusual if you are new to Chinese herbalism. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Phlegm does not always mean respiratory mucus. It can also describe a broader pattern in which fluids are believed to become concentrated or accumulate within the body.
Likewise, Heat is a traditional pattern description and does not necessarily mean an elevated body temperature.
The traditional actions associated with Nei Xiao Luo Li Wan are commonly summarized as:
- Clears Heat
- Transforms Phlegm
- Softens hardness
- Traditionally disperses accumulations and nodules
Important: These are descriptions of traditional Chinese herbal theory and are not claims that this product treats lymphadenitis, enlarged lymph nodes, tumors, thyroid nodules, or another medical condition. New, persistent, painful, enlarging, or unexplained lumps or swollen lymph nodes should be evaluated by a qualified healthcare professional.
Product Details at a Glance
Traditional Name: Nei Xiao Luo Li Wan
English Name: Internally Reducing Teapills / Internally Reducing Formula
Brand: Plum Flower
Form: Prepared Chinese herbal teapills
Bottle Size: 200 teapills
Label Directions: 8 teapills, 3 times daily, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner
Approximate Supply: About 8 days when taking 24 teapills per day
Formula Size: 17 traditional ingredients
Origin: China
Preparation Required: None — swallow the prepared teapills with water
What's in Nei Xiao Luo Li Wan?
Nei Xiao Luo Li Wan is a complex 17-ingredient traditional Chinese formula. The herbs are not simply combined at random. Within traditional Chinese herbal theory, different ingredients contribute different functions to the overall formula—such as clearing Heat, transforming Phlegm, softening hardness, supporting movement, or balancing the combination.
| Pin Yin | Botanical / Ingredient | Traditional Role in the Formula |
|---|---|---|
| Xia Ku Cao | Prunella vulgaris spike | Clears Heat and traditionally helps soften and disperse areas of hardness or accumulation. One of the formula's important herbs for its overall traditional purpose. |
| Xuan Shen | Scrophularia ningpoensis root | Clears Heat, nourishes Yin, and traditionally helps soften hardness and resolve accumulations. |
| Da Qing Yan | Halitum mineral | Traditionally used as a salty, cooling ingredient to clear Heat and contribute to the formula's softening action. |
| Dang Gui | Angelica sinensis root | Nourishes and moves Blood in TCM theory, helping support circulation while balancing the formula's stronger clearing ingredients. |
| Bo He | Mentha haplocalyx herb | Disperses Wind-Heat and provides a cooling, dispersing action within the formula. |
| Zhi Ke | Citrus aurantium fruit | Regulates and moves Qi, traditionally helping address stagnation and supporting movement through the formula. |
| Da Huang (Shu) | Rheum palmatum root & rhizome, prepared | Traditionally clears accumulated Heat and promotes downward movement. |
| Jie Geng | Platycodon grandiflorum root | Traditionally transforms Phlegm and helps guide the actions of other herbs toward the upper part of the body. |
| Lian Qiao | Forsythia suspensa fruit | Clears Heat and traditionally helps disperse areas of accumulation. |
| Hai Zao | Sargassum pallidum herb | Traditionally transforms Phlegm, softens hardness, and helps disperse accumulations. |
| Zhe Bei Mu | Fritillaria thunbergii bulb | Clears Heat, transforms Phlegm, and is traditionally used when Phlegm is associated with hardness or accumulation. |
| Tian Hua Fen | Trichosanthes kirilowii root | Clears Heat and generates fluids while contributing to the formula's dispersing and moistening balance. |
| Gan Cao | Glycyrrhiza uralensis root | Harmonizes the other ingredients and traditionally moderates some of the stronger herbs in the formula. |
| Sheng Di Huang | Rehmannia glutinosa root | Clears Heat and nourishes Yin and fluids, helping balance the formula's clearing and dispersing actions. |
| Bai Lian | Ampelopsis japonica root | Traditionally clears Heat and helps disperse areas of swelling or accumulation in Chinese herbal theory. |
| Ge Ke | Meretrix meretrix shell | Its salty traditional nature is used to soften hardness and assist in transforming Phlegm. |
| Xuan Ming Fen | Natrii sulfas exsiccatus | A mineral ingredient traditionally used to clear Heat, soften hardness, and encourage downward movement. |
Other Ingredients: Hydrated magnesium silicate and China wax.
How the Formula Works as a Whole
The formula brings several traditional strategies together. Xia Ku Cao, Lian Qiao, Xuan Shen, and other cooling herbs address Heat; Zhe Bei Mu, Hai Zao, and Ge Ke contribute to transforming Phlegm and softening hardness; Zhi Ke and Dang Gui support movement of Qi and Blood; while Sheng Di Huang and Tian Hua Fen help protect and replenish fluids. Gan Cao helps harmonize the overall combination.
This is why Nei Xiao Luo Li Wan is different from taking a single herb such as Prunella or Fritillaria by itself. In traditional Chinese herbal practice, the ingredients are combined so that their actions complement and balance one another.
The roles described above are based on traditional Chinese herbal theory and are provided for educational purposes. They are not claims that the ingredients or formula diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.
Why These Herbs?
Nei Xiao Luo Li Wan is built around several groups of herbs that work together according to traditional Chinese herbal theory.
Xia Ku Cao – Prunella vulgaris
Xia Ku Cao is one of the herbs most closely associated with this formula's traditional purpose. In Chinese herbalism, it is traditionally categorized as an herb that clears Heat and is frequently found in formulas intended to address hardness and accumulations.
Zhe Bei Mu – Fritillaria thunbergii
Zhe Bei Mu is traditionally used to clear Heat and transform Phlegm. It is particularly associated in traditional herbal theory with situations involving Phlegm combined with areas of hardness or accumulation.
Hai Zao – Sargassum pallidum
Hai Zao is a sea vegetable used in Chinese herbalism. Traditionally, it is categorized among herbs used to transform Phlegm and soften hardness.
Xuan Shen – Scrophularia ningpoensis
Xuan Shen traditionally clears Heat while also being used in formulas intended to soften or resolve certain types of accumulation.
Lian Qiao – Forsythia suspensa
Lian Qiao is traditionally categorized as a Heat-clearing herb and frequently appears in Chinese herbal combinations where Heat is an important part of the pattern.
Together with the remaining ingredients, these herbs create a much broader formula than any single herb could provide by itself.
Why Teapills & How Do I Use Them?
Preparing a traditional 17-herb formula from individual bulk herbs can involve purchasing many separate ingredients, measuring them correctly, simmering a decoction, straining the liquid, and repeating the process regularly.
Nei Xiao Luo Li Wan Teapills provide the complete traditional formula in a prepared form. There is no measuring, simmering, brewing, or straining required.
The bottle directions state 8 teapills, 3 times per day, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner. Swallow the teapills with water.
At the label amount of 24 teapills per day, a 200-count bottle provides approximately 8 days of use.
Because this is a complex traditional formula rather than a general daily supplement, customers who are uncertain whether Nei Xiao Luo Li Wan matches their needs should consult a qualified Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner or healthcare professional.
Who Should Use Extra Caution?
Do not use during pregnancy or while nursing unless specifically directed by a qualified healthcare professional.
Nei Xiao Luo Li Wan contains numerous botanicals and mineral ingredients. Some ingredients may interact with prescription medications or may not be appropriate for everyone.
Talk with your physician, pharmacist, or qualified herbal practitioner before use if you:
- Take prescription medications
- Take blood-thinning or anticoagulant medication
- Take medication for blood pressure or cardiovascular conditions
- Have a chronic medical condition
- Are preparing for surgery
- Are using other herbal formulas or dietary supplements
Do not use this product to self-treat an unexplained lump or persistently enlarged lymph node. Any new, enlarging, painful, hard, persistent, or otherwise unexplained lump should receive appropriate medical evaluation.
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Research on Herbs Found in Nei Xiao Luo Li Wan
Modern scientific research has investigated several individual herbs and naturally occurring compounds found in this traditional formula. This research does not establish that Nei Xiao Luo Li Wan prevents, treats, or cures a disease. It can, however, provide useful information about the phytochemistry and biological activity of individual herbs.
PubMed: Fritillaria thunbergii – Traditional Uses, Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Properties
PubMed: Fritillaria thunbergii – Traditional Uses, Pharmacology and Toxicity
PubMed: Peimine from Fritillaria – Anti-Inflammatory Research
PubMed: Fritillaria thunbergii Compounds and Mucin Research
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nei Xiao Luo Li Wan traditionally used for?
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Nei Xiao Luo Li Wan is traditionally used for patterns involving Heat, Phlegm, hardness, and accumulations. These are traditional pattern descriptions and should not be interpreted as medical diagnoses.
Does Nei Xiao Luo Li Wan treat swollen lymph nodes?
This product should not be presented as a treatment for swollen lymph nodes or lymphadenitis. Swollen lymph nodes can have many causes, and persistent or unexplained swelling should be evaluated by a healthcare professional.
What does "transform Phlegm" mean?
In TCM, Phlegm has a broader meaning than ordinary mucus. It is a traditional theoretical concept describing certain patterns involving the body's fluids. "Transforming Phlegm" therefore describes a traditional herbal action rather than a conventional medical claim.
How many herbs are in Nei Xiao Luo Li Wan?
The formula contains 17 traditional ingredients, including Prunella, Scrophularia, Fritillaria, Forsythia, Sargassum, Rehmannia, Platycodon, Trichosanthes, and other traditional ingredients.
How many Nei Xiao Luo Li teapills do I take?
The bottle directions state 8 teapills three times daily, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner. Always follow the directions on the bottle you receive.
How long does one bottle last?
There are 200 teapills per bottle. At 8 teapills three times daily, or 24 per day, one bottle provides approximately 8 days.
Do I need to brew Nei Xiao Luo Li Wan as tea?
No. The herbs have already been prepared into small teapills. Simply take them with water according to the product directions.
Can I take Nei Xiao Luo Li Wan with prescription medication?
Because this is a complex 17-ingredient herbal formula, people taking prescription medications should discuss its use with their physician or pharmacist before beginning it.
Nei Xiao Luo Li Wan – A Complex Traditional Formula in a Convenient Form
Nei Xiao Luo Li Wan combines 17 traditional Chinese herbal and mineral ingredients in one prepared formula. For customers who have already identified this traditional formula as appropriate for their needs, Plum Flower teapills provide a convenient alternative to purchasing, measuring, and preparing the individual ingredients as a decoction.
200 teapills per bottle • Label directions: 8 teapills, 3 times daily • No brewing required
Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Information concerning traditional uses refers to Traditional Chinese Medicine theory and is provided for educational purposes only. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before using dietary supplements, particularly if you have a medical condition, take medications, are pregnant, nursing, or are preparing for surgery.
