Expel Dampness: Transform Dampness and Harmonize the Stomach

Question 1

Ping Wei San (Calm the Stomach Powder)

Answer 1

Dries dampness, improves the Spleen’s transportive function, promotes the movement of qi, and harmonize the Stomach

Damp-Cold stagnation in the SP.ST: Distention and fullness in the epigastrium and abdomen, loss of taste and appetite, heavy sensation in the limbs, loose stool or diarrhea, easily fatigued, increased desire to sleep, naisea and vomiting, belching, acid regurgitation

T: swollen with thick, white, greast coat

P: moderate, slippery

CONTRAINDICATION: Because it is bitter, acrid, warm and dry, this formula is contraindicated for Blood or Yin deficiency

• Cang Zhu
• Hou Po
• Chen Pi
• Zhi Gan Cao
• Sheng Jiang
• Da Zao

Question 2

Huo Xiang Zheng Qi San (Patchouli/Agastche Powder for Rectification)

Answer 2

Release the exterior, transforms dampness, regulates the qi, and harmonizes the middle burner

Damp stagnation in the MIddle Jiao+ external Wind-Cold: Fever and chills, headache, sensation of fullness and stifling oppression in the chest, pain in the epigastrium, abdomen, nausea and vomiting, borborygmus, diarrhea, loss of taste

T: White, greasy coat

P: moderate, soggy

NOTE: Used for intestinal flu

• Hou Xiang
• Hou Po Chen Pi
• Zi Su Ye
• Bai Zhi
• Ban Xia
• Da Fu Pi
• Bai Zhu
• Fu Ling
• Jie Geng
• Zhi Gan Cao
• Sheng Jiang
• Da Zao