Ginseng & Atractylodes Formula Shen linjg bai zhu san      Navigation Back Chinese Formulas Home Herb Home Home Page  
FUNCTIONS
1. Strengthens the Spleen, tonifies the Qi, harmonizes the Stomach and drains Dampness.
INDICATIONS
1. Spleen and Stomach Qi deficiency with retention of Dampness: Diarrhea or loose stools, heavy sensation of the head, weakness of the extremities, tired ness, poor appetite, sensation of fullness and discomfort in the chest and epigastrium, nausea or vomiting, pale complexion T- pale with greasy white coat P- slow and weak
APPLICATIONS: Chronic gastritis, anemjia, gastroduodenal ulcers, chronic colitis, side effects of chemotherapy treatment, chronic fatigue syndromek, chronic hepatitis, general debility, cronic bronchitis, chronic nephritis, chronic pancreatitis, diabetes mellitus, tuberculosis, malabsorption syndromes, malnutrition.
INGREDIENTS
Panax ginseng  人參   Rén shēn- Asiatic Ginseng
Atractylodes macrocephala 白术 Bái zhú- White Atractylodes
Poria cocos- 茯苓 Fú líng- Hoelen wood fungus
Glycyrrhiza uralensis- 甘草 Gān cǎo- Chinese Licorice
Coix lachryma- 薏苡仁- Yì Yǐ Rén- Pearl Barley, Coix
Dioscorea oppositifolia 山药 Shān Yao- Chinese Yam
Dolichos lablab- 白扁豆 Bái Biǎn Dòu- White hyacinth bean
Nelumbo nucifera- 蓮子 Lián zǐ- Lotus seed
Platycodon grandiflorus 桔梗 Jié gěng- Balloon flower root- Platycodon
Amomum villosum-  砂仁  Shā rén- Cardamon
CONTRAINDICATIONS: Heat patterns, excess patterns. Yin deficiency.
COMMENTS: This formula is used in cases with Spleen Qi deficiency that have developed internal Dampness, which obstructs the middle Jiao Qi mechanism.