Shao Pi San

Shao Pi San,Weakness of the spleen and stomach; chronic cold accumulation; swelling and pain in the epigastrium; cold phlegm causing regurgitation; stabbing pain in the umbilical region and abdomen; vomiting and nausea; loss of appetite; and in women, blood and qi stagnation causing stabbing pain in the abdomen and flanks.

Formulas Name : Shao Pi San

Chinese Name : 烧脾散

Drug Formulation

6.5 liang of red peony root, 6.5 liang of dried ginger (roasted), 10 liang of galangal (stir-fried in oil), and 4 liang of licorice (roasted).

Source

*Formulae of the Imperial Bureau*, Volume 3 (New Formulas Added in Baoqing).

Processing

Grind the ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

Weakness of the spleen and stomach; chronic cold accumulation; swelling and pain in the epigastrium; cold phlegm causing regurgitation; stabbing pain in the umbilical region and abdomen; vomiting and nausea; loss of appetite; and in women, blood and qi stagnation causing stabbing pain in the abdomen and flanks.

Instructions for Use

Take 2 da qian per dose, dissolved in plain hot water, at any time.

Shao Pi San,*Formulae of the Imperial Bureau*, Volume 3 (New Formulas Added in Baoqing).,Weakness of the spleen and stomach; chronic cold accumulation; swelling and pain in the epigastrium; cold phlegm causing regurgitation; stabbing pain in the umbilical region and abdomen; vomiting and nausea; loss of appetite; and in women, blood and qi stagnation causing stabbing pain in the abdomen and flanks.

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