【Source】

From “Wan Bing Hui Chun”, Volume 2.

 【Composition】

Cang Zhu, Chen Pi, Hou Po, 砂仁/’>Sha Ren, Xiang Fu, Shan Zha, Shen Qu, Mai Ya, Zhi Ke, Bai Shao, Gan Cao, Sheng Jiang
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 【Category】

<Nourishing Blood>: Bai Shao

<Regulating Qi>: Zhi Ke, Xiang Fu, Chen Pi

<Tonifying Spleen and Middle Jiao>: Gan Cao

<Releasing Exterior with Acrid Warmth>: Sheng Jiang

<Aromatically Transforming Dampness>: 砂仁/’>Sha Ren, Hou Po, Cang Zhu

<Resolving Food Stagnation>: Shen Qu, Shan Zha, Mai Ya

【Functions】

Tonify the spleen and dry dampness, regulate qi and open the appetite, harmonize the middle jiao and resolve stagnation.

 【Indications】

Food stagnation, food accumulation.

 【Mnemonics】

Xiang Sha + Ping Wei San (-Jujube) + Zhi Shao Mai Shan Qu → Not early, just sell Shan Qu songs.

 【Modifications】

(1) Indigestion of meat, add Shan Zha, Cao Guo; (2) Indigestion of rice flour and wheat products, add Shen Qu, Mai Ya; (3) Indigestion of raw and cold fruits and vegetables, add Gan Jiang, Qing Pi; (4) Injury from drinking alcohol, add Huang Lian, Gan Ge, Wu Mei; (5) Persistent vomiting and diarrhea, remove Zhi Shi, add Fu Ling, Ban Xia, Wu Mei. (6) Food accumulation has formed lumps, remove Gan Jiang, add Da Huang.