Sì Shén Tāng
[Origin]
Suspected to be derived from “Ba Xian Gao” in “Wai Ke Zheng Zong Fang” by removing Ginseng and renaming.
[Composition]
Poria cocos, Dioscorea opposita, Euryale ferox, Nelumbo nucifera (lotus seed), or with added Coix lacryma-jobi
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[Classification Group]
<Tonify Spleen and Middle >: Dioscorea opposita
<Tonify Spleen and Promote Urination >: Poria cocos
<Astringe >: Nelumbo nucifera (lotus seed), Euryale ferox
<Promote Urination and Leach Dampness >: Coix lacryma-jobi
[Functions]
Tonifies the spleen and benefits Qi, strengthens the stomach, and stops diarrhea.
[Indications]
Spleen and stomach deficiency, poor appetite, fatigue, tendency to vomit or have diarrhea.
[Symptomatic Treatment]
Poor appetite, indigestion, frequent diarrhea, or habitual loose stools.
[Mnemonic]
Rising and falling mountains (Fu, Shan, Qian, Lian, Yi) create a very artistic conception.