Prescriptions for Promoting Digestion to Remove Stagnancy of Indigested Food
Kaixiong Shunqi Wan
Name
The Prescription of Kaixiong Shunqi Wan
Source
Pharmacopoeia of China
Ingredients
Bing Lang 300 g,Qian Niu Zi 400 g,Chen Pi 100 g,Mu Xiang 75 g,Hou Po 100 g,San Leng 100 g,E Zhu 100 g,Zhu Ya Zao 50 g.Explanation
Mu Xiang and Bing Lang: Promoting the circulation of Qi to remove stagnancy, relieving fullness in the epigastrium and abdomen and arresting tenesmus, acting as the principal drugs.
Qian Niu Zi: Expelling water by catharsis, inducing diuresis, eliminating phlegm and retained fluid.
Zhu Ya Zao: Dispelling phlegm, induce resuscitation and dispelling wind.
Da Huang: Promoting the flow of Qi to subdue distention, drying dampness and removing fullness.
Chen Pi: Promoting the flow of Qi to remove stagnancy.
E Zhu and San Leng: Breaking blood and promoting the flow of qi, resolving food stagnation and alleviating pain.
The Effect of Kaixiong Shunqi Wan
Effect
Relieve indigestion, promote the flow of qi and alleviate pain.
Indications
Stomachache, poor appetite, indigestion, hiccup, nausea with vomit.
Administrations
All the drugs are ground into fine powder. The powder is made with water into pills. 3~9 g is taken 2 times a day.
Contraindication
It is contraindicated to pregnant women, weak people or old people.
Sources and further reading
We cite classical materia medica and modern reference works. This article is health education, not medical advice.
- Shennong Bencao Jing (The Divine Farmer's Materia Medica), Han dynasty.
- Bencao Gangmu (Compendium of Materia Medica), Li Shizhen, 1578.
- Chinese Pharmacopoeia, current edition — identity, quality and safety monographs.
- NCCIH and WHO reference material on traditional medicine safety.
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