Properties: Sweet, bland
Meridans Entered:
Primary: Spleen, Stomach and Liver
Traditional Actions/Indications:
- Reduces Food Stagnation, improves digestion and strengthens the Stomach
Food Stagnation due to undigested starchy foods or grains and all types of fruit Poorly digested milk in infants Food Stagnation due to Spleen Qi Deficiency with weak digestion and anorexia (weak function)
- Inhibits lactation
Discontinuation of nursing Painful, distended breasts
- Facilitates the smooth flow of Liver Qi
As an adjunctive for Liver Qi Stagnation with a stifling sensation or distention in the epigastrium or ribs, belching and anorexia
Suggested Daily Dosage: 10-15g in decoction. Can be increased to 30-120g.
Cautions: It is not suitable for woman in breast-feeding period.
Appears in 17 formulae listed on this site: (click to display)
Ban Xia Bai Zhu Tian Ma Tang (Pinellia, White Atractylodes and Gastrodia Decoction)
From: Discussion of the Spleen and Stomach by Li Gao / Li Dong Yuan (1249)
Bao Tai Zi Sheng Wan (Protect the Foetus and Aid Life Pill)
From: Extensive Notes on Medicine from the First Awakened Studio (1613)
Chu Qi Han Shi Yu Fei Fang (Early Stage Cold-Damp Lung Stagnation Prescription)
From: Diagnosis and Treatment Protocol for Novel Coronavirus Pneumonia (Trial Version 7), Chinese Medical Journal 2020, 133(9): 1087-1095.
doi: 10.1097/CM9.0000000000000819 by Wei Pei-Fang (editor), National Health Commission & National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine (2020)
Da He Zhong Yin (Major Harmonise the Middle Drink)
From: Collected Treatises of Jing-Yue by Zhang Jie Bin / Zhang Jing Yue (1624)
Fei Er Wan (Fat Baby Pill)
From: Golden Mirror of the Medical Tradition by Wu Qian (1742)
Fei Er Wan (Fat Baby Pill)
From: Comprehensive and Subtle Discussion of Children's Health (1156)
Jian Pi Wan (Strengthen the Spleen Pill)
From: Indispensable Tools for Pattern Treatment by Wang Ken-Tang (1602)
Jian Pi Wan (Strengthen the Spleen Pill)
From: Medical Formulas Collected and Analysed by Wang Ang (1682)
Qu Mai Zhi Zhu Wan (Medicated Leaven, Barley Sprout, Unripe Bitter Orange and Atractylodes Pill)
From: Indispensable Tools for Pattern Treatment by Wang Ken-Tang (1602)
Sheng Jiang San (Ascending and Descending Powder)
From: Systematic Differentiation of Cold Damage and Warm Epidemics (1748) by Yang Lishan
Wu Shi Cha (High Noon Tea)
From: Experienced Internal and External Prescriptions for All Diseases by Anonymous (1820)
Xiang Sha Ping Wei San (Cyperus and Amomum Calm the Stomach Powder)
From: Golden Mirror of the Medical Tradition by Wu Qian (1742)
Xiao Ru Wan (Reduce Infantile Stagnation Pill)
From: Comprehensive and Subtle Discussion of Children's Health (1156)
Yi Jia Jian Zheng Qi San (First Modification of Rectify the Qi Powder)
From: Systematic Differentiation of Warm Pathogen Diseases by Wu Tang / Wu Ju Tong (1798)
Zha Qu Ping Wei San (Hawthorn and Medicated Leaven Powder to Calm the Stomach)
From: Pathodynamics and Treatment Strategies in Chinese Medicine (1988)
Zhen Gan Xi Feng Tang (Sedate the Liver and Extinguish Wind Decoction)
From: Essays on Medicine Esteeming the Chinese and Respecting the Western by Zang Xi Chun / Zang Shou Fu (1918-1934)
Zhi Shi Xiao Pi Wan (Unripe Bitter Orange Pill to Reduce Focal Distention)
From: Secrets from the Orchid Chamber by Li Gao / Li Dong Yuan (1276)
Research Links & References: (click to display)
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Reference Notes:
Individual herb information has sourced mainly from TCM Wiki and American Dragon for basic data and then updated manually with my own notes. Zhou, Xie and Yan (2011): Encyclopedia of Traditional Chinese Medicines, Vol. 5, and A+ Medical Encyclopaedia have been used for entries not available from those sources with additional material searched for and filled in where available. Western herbs not appearing in the Chinese literature have used Ross (2010): Combining Western Herbs and Chinese Medicine: A Clinical Materia Medica, White Rabbit Institute of Healing and therapeutika.ch. Choices of which source to use or combine have been my own.
These pages are intended to assist clinicians and are not intended for self-diagnosis or treatment for which a qualified professional should be consulted. Actions and indications are taken from traditional uses and do not necessarily reflect the evidence base which should be researched independently. Dosages are for guidance only and will vary dependening on the potency of the batch and the tolerance of the individual so should be evaluated by a professional based on individual needs.
