Ping Wei San
平胃散 píng wèi sǎn, "Calm the Stomach Powder"

Translated Name: Calm the Stomach Powder

Category:

Formulas that Expel Dampness,

Transform Damp Turbidity

Powder

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Pinyin Pronunciation:

Components (6):

	Herb	Common Name	Quantity	Unit
蒼术	Cang Zhu	atractylodes rhizome	12 - 15	grams
厚朴	Hou Po	magnolia bark	9 - 12	grams
陳皮	Chen Pi	aged tangerine peel, citrus	9 - 12	grams
大棗	Da Zao	jujube, Chinese date	1	pieces
炙甘草	Zhi Gan Cao	Honey Prepared Licorice	3 - 6	grams
生薑	Sheng Jiang	fresh ginger rhizome	1	pieces

	Tongue: White, greasy and thick coating. (Swollen, Bensky)		Pulse: Qualities: Rolling (Slippery)
	Cautions: This formula contains warm, drying herbs which can easily injure the yin and blood and should therefore only be used with significant modification for patients with yin or blood deficiency. It should also be used with caution during pregnancy.		Reference Source: Imperial Grace Formulary of the Tai Ping Era
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