Stomach-Warming Pills

Stomach-Warming Pills,This formula treats stagnant qi lodged in the central palace, which impairs both the spleen and stomach, leading to a prolonged loss of appetite.

Formulas Name : Stomach-Warming Pills

Chinese Name : 暖胃丸

Drug Formulation

10 Jiangzi seeds (peeled, plump and lustrous), 2 qian of beeswax (if a larger quantity is desired, double the amount of these two ingredients).

Source

From *Medical Explorations* (Yixue Tanli Ji), Volume 5.

Processing

Place half a liang of sesame oil in an iron ladle, then add the Jiangzi kernels and fry them over low heat. Wait until the outer surface of the kernels turns light black and the purple interior becomes visible, then immediately pour off the oil and grind the kernels into a fine paste;Place the yellow wax in the ladle and roast it over low heat. Once the yellow wax has melted, mix the ground Jiangzi paste with the melted yellow wax and grind them together. Once the mixture has solidified, shape it into pills the size of a Paulownia seed.

Benefits

This formula treats stagnant qi lodged in the central palace, which impairs both the spleen and stomach, leading to a prolonged loss of appetite.

Instructions for Use

Take 1–2 pills each morning and evening, washed down with warm water.

Stomach-Warming Pills,From *Medical Explorations* (Yixue Tanli Ji), Volume 5.,This formula treats stagnant qi lodged in the central palace, which impairs both the spleen and stomach, leading to a prolonged loss of appetite.

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