Xiangsha Liujun Wan
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Xiangsha Liujun Wan is a pale yellowish brown pill used in Traditional Chinese medicine
to "replenish qi
, invigorate the function of the spleen and regulate the function of the stomach". It is slightly aromatic and tastes pungent and slightly sweet. It is used when there are symptoms of "diminished function of the spleen with stagnation of qi
marked by dyspepsia, belching, anorexia, epigastric and abdominal distension and loose bowels".
Traditional Chinese medicine
Traditional Chinese Medicine refers to a broad range of medicine practices sharing common theoretical concepts which have been developed in China and are based on a tradition of more than 2,000 years, including various forms of herbal medicine, acupuncture, massage , exercise , and dietary therapy...
to "replenish qi
Qi
In traditional Chinese culture, qì is an active principle forming part of any living thing. Qi is frequently translated as life energy, lifeforce, or energy flow. Qi is the central underlying principle in traditional Chinese medicine and martial arts...
, invigorate the function of the spleen and regulate the function of the stomach". It is slightly aromatic and tastes pungent and slightly sweet. It is used when there are symptoms of "diminished function of the spleen with stagnation of qi
Qi
In traditional Chinese culture, qì is an active principle forming part of any living thing. Qi is frequently translated as life energy, lifeforce, or energy flow. Qi is the central underlying principle in traditional Chinese medicine and martial arts...
marked by dyspepsia, belching, anorexia, epigastric and abdominal distension and loose bowels".
Chinese classic herbal formula
Name | Chinese (S) | Grams |
---|---|---|
Radix Aucklandiae | 木香 | 70 |
Fructus Amomi | 砂仁 | 80 |
Radix Codonopsis | 党参 | 100 |
Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae (stir-baked) | 白术 (炒) | 200 |
Poria | 茯苓 | 200 |
Radix Glycyrrhizae Preparata | 炙甘草 | 70 |
Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae | 陈皮 | 80 |
Rhizoma Pinelliae (processed) | 半夏 (炙) | 100 |