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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


Tradition:
TCM

Source / Author:

Herb Name
Shan Zha 山楂 (Hawthorn fruit)
Shen Qu
神曲 (Medicated Leaven)
Mai Ya
麦芽 (Malted Barley)

Latin
Crataegus oxycantha
Massa Medicata Fermentata
Hordei Germinantus

Amount
100 grams

15 grams ea.


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:

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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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