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Ping Wei San 平胃散
Calm the Stomach Powder
Calm the Stomach Powder
Tradition:
TCM
Source / Author:
Imperial Grace Formulary of the Tai Ping Era
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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) |
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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 Reflux
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)
Modifications:
Nothing at the moment
Nothing at the moment
Nothing at the moment