【Source】

Zheng Zhi Zhun Sheng (Correct Treatments Guidelines)

 【Composition】

Cang Zhu, Hou Po, Chen Pi, Bai Zhu, Fu Ling, Ze Xie, Zhu Ling, Gan Cao, Rou Gui, Sheng Jiang, Da Zao
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 【Category】

<Regulating Qi>: Chen Pi

<Tonifying Spleen and Middle Jiao>: Bai Zhu, Gan Cao, Da Zao

<Releasing Exterior with Acrid Warmth>: Sheng Jiang

<Warming the Interior>: Rou Gui

<Tonifying Spleen and Promoting Water Elimination>: Fu Ling

<Aromatically Transforming Dampness>: Hou Po, Cang Zhu

<Promoting Water and Dampness Elimination>: Ze Xie, Zhu Ling

【Formula Meaning】

From “Han Dian”: Weiling Tang is a combined formula of Pingwei San and Wuling San.

 【Functions】

Spleen and stomach damaged by dampness and cold, food stagnation, cholera, vomiting, diarrhea, aching limbs, edema, abdominal distention, scanty urination.

 【Actions】

In summer and autumn, the spleen and stomach are damaged by cold and dampness, leading to food stagnation, undifferentiated water and grain, persistent diarrhea, vomiting, limb pain, and scanty urination, and edema.

 【Indications】

Acute gastroenteritis, acute gastritis, acute enteritis, acute nephritis, abdominal pain and dysentery, edema. From “Han Dian”: Commonly used for acute enteritis, indicated by diarrhea, thirst, slight fever, etc., and also effective for nephrosclerosis.

 【Mnemonic】

Pingwei San + Wuling San (Gui Zhi replaced by Rou Gui).