Description
Great Crystal Moon (Zla Shel Chenmo)
A Supreme Tibetan Remedy for Stubborn Humoural Imbalances and Chronic Conditions
Great Crystal Moon is one of the most potent and revered formulations in Tibetan medicine, traditionally used when humoural imbalances—particularly those of Bheygan (Badkan/Kapha) and Tippa (Khrispa/Pitta)—prove resistant to correction. In such stubborn cases, this compound acts as a powerful restorative, rebalancing the body’s internal energies and clearing pathogenic accumulations that block vitality. As noted in the Gyud Zhi, the foundational text of Tibetan Medicine, Great Crystal Moon is credited with treating 108 distinct disorders, making it a cornerstone remedy for systemic, chronic, and deep-rooted illnesses.
This medicine is especially valuable for chronic immune disorders, infectious diseases, and conditions linked to mold, candida, and parasites. It addresses disorders of the heart, joints, muscles, and bones—including arthritis, fibrotic degeneration, and muscular stiffness—as well as nephritis, swelling, cold extremities, and stagnation of Bheygan throughout the entire system. It revitalizes nutrient absorption, tonifies the digestive organs, and aids in wasting disorders, chronic and spreading fevers, and the aftermath of chemical exposure or toxic overload. Additionally, it regulates blood pressure and supports cardiovascular health.
The energetic dynamics of Great Crystal Moon make it suitable for balancing all three constitutional principles—rLung (Wind/Vata), Tippa (Fire/Pitta), and Bheygan (Phlegm/Kapha). Its cooling, detoxifying, and harmonizing properties allow it to clear heat and inflammation, drain excess damp and phlegm, regulate digestive fire (me drod), and strengthen the body’s innate immunity (srog zin). It is frequently prescribed in cases of gastrointestinal bleeding (hematemesis), acute stomach pain, colic, chronic fevers, dysentery, and intestinal abscesses, and is highly effective against bacterial and fungal infections, particularly in the gastrointestinal tract.
From a biomedical perspective, Great Crystal Moon finds relevance in a wide range of modern conditions. These include gastritis, gastroenteritis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Helicobacter pylori infections, irritable bowel syndrome, colitis, lymphangitis, polycystic ovarian syndrome, malabsorption syndrome, chronic indigestion, gastric hyperacidity, gastrointestinal spasms, and multiple chemical sensitivity. It is also used as part of chemo-remediation and detoxification protocols.
The formulation includes a sophisticated synergy of botanicals and minerals. Among them are Carthamus tinctorius, Myristica fragrans, Elettaria cardamomum, Amomum subulatum, Bambusa textilis, Eugenia caryophyllata, Santalum album, Pterocarpus santalinus, Herpetospermum caudigerum, Holarrhena antidysenterica, Swertia chirata, Saussurea lappa, Emblica officinalis, Punica granatum, mineral pitch, Dracocephalum tanguticum, aged snow, Commiphora mukul, Taraxacum tibeticum, Rheum nobile, Inula racemosa, Picrorhiza kurroa, Pedicularis oliveriana, Meconopsis grandis, black camphor, and Terminalia chebula. Each of these herbs and substances contributes to the overall efficacy of the formulation by addressing different aspects of stagnation, toxicity, inflammation, infection, and energetic depletion.
Traditionally, one pill is taken daily at midday, though dosage may be adjusted according to the advice of a qualified Tibetan or holistic healthcare provider. This medicine is contraindicated during pregnancy, breastfeeding, or in individuals with known sensitivities to its components.
