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| Health Benefits |
| For: gastric ulcer |
| Atributes: |
| Products |
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Tablets |
Pills |
Capsules |
Granules |
| Other Names: |
| Category: Move Qi ⌕ |
| Subcategory: Clear Stagnation Source: |
| Actions: Move qi and warm middle Jiao, dry dampness to eliminate fullness [Song] |
| Diagnosis |
| Tongue: white, greasy coat Pulse: wiry, deep Other: |
| Patterns: Damp Cold Qi Stagnation, Dampness, Middle Jiao Qi Stagnation |
| Indications: Cold damp qi stagnation. Fullness and bloating in
epigastria and abdomen, poor appetite, white greasy coating, deep
wiry pulse. Cold induced gastric ulcers. [Song]
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| Contraindications: |
| Description |
| Name Variations:Hou Po Wen Zhong Tang , 厚朴温中汤, Magnolia Bark Decoction for Warming the Middle, |
| Herb List: Hou Po • Cao Dou Kou • Chen Pi • Mu Xiang • Gan Jiang • Sheng Jiang • Fu Ling • Gan Cao |
| Commentary: Dry dampness and move Qi in the Middle Jiao |
| Related Formulas: |
| Herbs |
Cat/Dosage |
Actions |
Attributes |
Hou Po •
Magnolia Bark • 厚朴 |
Aromatic Transform Damp |
Transform spleen dampness • Transform stomach dampness • Clear food stagnation • Transform Phlegm • Clear qi stagnation |
GABA-ergic • Sedative • Cannabimimetic • Antioxidant • Anticoagulant • Antidepressant • Anti-inflammatory • Antibiotic • Antispasmodic • Antitumor • Antimicrobial |
Cao Dou Kou •
Katsumadai Seed • 草⾖蔻 |
Aromatic Transform Damp |
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Chen Pi •
Dried Tangerine Rind • 陈皮 |
Regulate Qi |
Stop cough • Stop vomiting • Regulate Qi • Harmonize middle burner • Transform phlegm • Dry dampness |
regulate gastrointestinal smooth muscles, clear phlegm, hypertensive, aid digestion, hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiviral, expectorant |
Gan Jiang •
Ginger (Dried) • 干姜 |
Warm Interior Expel Cold |
Warm interior • Expel cold • Stop bleeding • Transform phlegm • Rescue devastated yang • Warm Middle Jiao • Warm lungs • Warm meridians |
Anticoagulant • Hypotensive • Antiplatelet • Stimulant • Analgesic • Anti-inflammatory • Antipyretic • Cholagogic • Antiemetic • Antimutagenic |
Sheng Jiang •
Ginger (Raw) • 生姜 |
Release Exterior Wind Cold |
Release exterior • Stops vomiting • Relieve Nausea • Stops cough • Reduce herb toxicity • Regulate central flow of Qi |
Expectorant • Cough Suppressant • Digestive • Hypotensive • Antiplatelet • Stimulant • Analgesic • Anti-inflammatory • Antipyretic • Cholagogic • Antiemetic • Antimutagenic |
| Du Zhong • Eucommia Bark • 杜仲 |
Tonify Yang
6g |
Tonify kidneys • Tonify liver • Prevent miscarriages • Tonify bones and tendons • Promote circulation |
Anti-aging • Stress reducer • Anxiety reducer • Adaptogen • Phytoestrogen |
Fu Ling •
Poria Mushroom • 茯苓 |
Drain Dampness |
Dry dampness • Tonify spleen • Calm spirit • Relief edema • Detox food poisoning • Promote urination Dao Di: Yun Nan |
Diuretic • Antibacterial • Anti-inflammatory • Anti-allergic • Hypoglycemic • Antacid • Sedative • Immunity booster |
| Gan Cao • Licorice Root • 甘草 |
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| ♠ King/Chief ♥ Minister/Deputy ♣ Assistant ♦ Envoy |
| Directions: Cook with 10 cups of water until 3 cups remain. Divide into 3 equal doses. |
| Caution |
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ALERT: Contraindications of each herb - use with caution under these conditions:
Hou Po: Anticoagulant drugs • Antidepressant drugs
Cao Dou Kou:
Chen Pi: Excess internal heat • Dry cough from heat, yin deficiency or qi deficiency • Cough with blood • Red tongue • Fluid deficiency
Gan Jiang: Pregnancy • Blood heat • Pregnancy • Bloody mucous • Night sweats • Unexplained sweating • Heat induced pain • Heat induce vomiting
Sheng Jiang: Lung heat • Dry cough • Phlegm heat • Full heat • Yin deficiency with heat • Vomiting from stomach heat • Gallstones • Exterior deficiency with unexplained sweating • Horse meat
Du Zhong: Latex allergies • Yin deficiency heat
Fu Ling: Foods: Vinegar, pickled food
Gan Cao: High blood pressure • Low potassium • Seaweed • Medications: Gan Cao can interact with various medication. See Pharma Interaction section. |
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