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Ping Wei San 平胃散
Calm the Stomach Powder


Tradition:
TCM

Source / Author:
Imperial Grace Formulary of the Tai Ping Era

Herb Name
Cang Zhu 苍术 (Red Atractylodes)
Hou Po 厚朴 (Magnolia bark)
Chen Pi
陈⽪ (Tangerine peel)
Zhi Gan Cao
制甘草 (Fried Licorice)

Latin
Atractylodes lanceaMagnolia officinalis
Citrus tangerina, reticulata
Glycyrrhiza uralensis


Amount
12 grams

9 grams each
6 grams


Preparation:
Powder

Function:
Dries Damp, moves Qi, benefits Stomach

Use:
Distention and fullness of the epigastrium, poor appetite, heaviness, loose stool or diarrhea, nausea, low energy, swollen tongue with thick, greasy coat and a slippery pulse.
1. Acute and chronic Gastroenteritis
2. Chronic Gastritis
3. Chronic Pancreatitis
4. Gastro-esophageal Re
flux
5. Peptic Ulcer
6. Indigestion
7. Obesity


Dose:
6–9 grams with decoction of fresh Ginger and Chinese Red Dates Da Zao

Cautions:
1. Not for dryness or Yin deficiency (It is a very drying formula)

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