Xiang Sha Jian Pi Wan

Xiang Sha Jian Pi Wan,For deficiency-cold of the spleen and stomach, resulting in impaired digestive function; stagnation of damp phlegm and food accumulation; loss of appetite and difficulty eating; even when food is consumed, it is not properly digested; vomiting, nausea, and regurgitation of sour fluids; a sensation of fullness followed by belching of putrid odors; borborygmi and diarrhea; edema with a yellowish complexion; as well as disharmony of the middle qi, causing fullness and discomfort in the three epigastric regions; and emaciation and weakness of the limbs.

Formulas Name : Xiang Sha Jian Pi Wan

Chinese Name : 香砂健脾丸

Drug Formulation

Atractylodes macrocephala 4 liang (stir-fried until yellow), Chenpi 2 liang, Cyperus rotundus 2 liang (processed with ginger), aged yellow millet 2 he (stir-fried), Shenqu 1 liang (stir-fried), barley malt powder 1 liang, Aquilaria agallocha 5 qian, Amomum villosum 5 qian (stir-fried).

Source

From *Formulas for Saving Lives*, Volume 5.

Processing

Form into pills using lotus leaf decoction.

Benefits

For deficiency-cold of the spleen and stomach, resulting in impaired digestive function; stagnation of damp phlegm and food accumulation; loss of appetite and difficulty eating; even when food is consumed, it is not properly digested; vomiting, nausea, and regurgitation of sour fluids; a sensation of fullness followed by belching of putrid odors; borborygmi and diarrhea; edema with a yellowish complexion; as well as disharmony of the middle qi, causing fullness and discomfort in the three epigastric regions; and emaciation and weakness of the limbs.

Instructions for Use

Take 2–3 qian per dose, taken on an empty stomach with plain hot water.

Xiang Sha Jian Pi Wan,From *Formulas for Saving Lives*, Volume 5.,For deficiency-cold of the spleen and stomach, resulting in impaired digestive function; stagnation of damp phlegm and food accumulation; loss of appetite and difficulty eating; even when food is consumed, it is not properly digested; vomiting, nausea, and regurgitation of sour fluids; a sensation of fullness followed by belching of putrid odors; borborygmi and diarrhea; edema with a yellowish complexion; as well as disharmony of the middle qi, causing fullness and discomfort in the three epigastric regions; and emaciation and weakness of the limbs.

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