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Da Shan Zha Wan prepared by Beijing Tongren Tang, one of the oldest, most respected manufacturers in China.
Da Shan Zha Wan 大山楂丸
Big Hawthorn Pill
Big Hawthorn Pill
Tradition:
TCM
Source / Author:
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Herb Name
Shan Zha 山楂 (Hawthorn fruit)
Shen Qu 神曲 (Medicated Leaven) Mai Ya 麦芽 (Malted Barley) |
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Preparation:
The Shen Qu is dry-fried briefly with Bran; the Barley sprouts are dry stir- fried briefly in a wok until golden-brownish and aromatic. Then powder the herbs together. Mix 27mls water and 60 grams each of white sugar and honey and boil gently to a syrup, then filter. Add the powders and form boluses of 9 grams each.
Function:
Promotes Digestion, relieves Food Stagnation, balances Spleen and Stomach
Use:
1. Food Stagnation with loss of appetite, indigestion, foul breath, flatulence and a coated tongue
2. Good to take after over eating, or for when feeling full, bloated, and tired after eating.
Dose:
One pill is chewed after food, 1–3 times daily
Cautions:
While using this medicine, avoid spicy, greasy and cold food.
Modifications:
This medicine contains enzymes which help break down undigested food. Hawthorn increases Stomach enzyme content; Barley sprout contains amylase and the medicated leaven contains a number of digestive enzymes and B vitamins.
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