GI system patents

Question 1

Xin Jun San *

Marching Powder

Answer 1

External Invasion. Dispels and dries dampness, stops nausea and vomiting. For summer damp invasion. NOT in pregnancy or prolonged use, nor w/heat.

Question 2

Huo Xiang Zheng Qi Wan *

Agastache Qi Correcting Pills

Answer 2

External Invasion. Relieves exterior with diaphoresis, eliminates dampness, regulates qi, promotes digestion, stops vomiting and diarrhea. For Summer damp invasion, wind cold with internal damp, acute gastric upset, gastroenteritis, ST flu, traveler’s diarrhea, motion sickness, etc. NOT w/heat or yin xu

Question 3

Bao Ji Wan *

Protect and relieve Pills

Answer 3

External Invasion. Clears damp heat from intestines, stops diarrhea. For acute diarrhea and nausea, vomiting from damp heat invading the LI

Question 4

Si Jun Zi Wan **

Four Gentlemen Pills

Answer 4

SP qi supplementing. Strengthens the SP and supplements QI. For SP qi xu, fundamental formula!!!

Question 5

Liu Jun Zi Wan **

Six Gentlemen Pills

Answer 5

SP qi supplementing. Strengthens the SP, supplements qi, transforms phlegm damp, stops vomiting. For SP xu with damp or phlegm.

Question 6

Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi Wan **

Six Gentlemen Pills with Cardamon and Saussurea

Answer 6

SP qi supplementing. Strengthens SP, transforms phlegm damp, regulates Qi. For SP Qi xu with phlegm damp and qi stagnation.

Question 7

Xiang Sha Yang Wei Wan *

Cardamon and Saussurea to nourish the stomach

Answer 7

SP qi supplementing. Regulates qi, dries dampness, directing qi downward, alleviates food stagnation. For stagnation of qi and dampness in the SP and ST with mild SP xu, good for regulating ST qi.

Question 8

Bu Zhong Yi Qi Wan **

Supplement the Middle and Benefit Qi Pills

Answer 8

SP qi supplementing. Tonifies Qi, raises yang qi. For SP and LU qi xu, middle qi sinking, organ prolapse.

Question 9

Shen Ling Bai Zhu Wan **

Ginseng, Poria, and Atractylodes Pills

Answer 9

SP qi supplementing. Strengthens SP, eliminates dampness, stops diarrhea. For SP qi xu with dampness and diarrhea, gentle digestive disorders, good for children.

Question 10

Li Zhong Wan **

Regulate the middle Jiao Pills

Answer 10

SP yang supplementing. Warms and strengthens SP and ST yang. For SP yang xu

Question 11

Fu Zi Li Zhong Wan **

Aconite Pills to Regulate the Middle

Answer 11

SP yang supplementing. Warms the middle jiao, dispels internal cold, strengthens the SP, tonifies qi. For SP yang xu, loss of blood with yang xu (bleeding). NOT during pregnancy.

Question 12

Xiao Jian Zhong Wan **

Minor Strengthen the Middle Pills

Answer 12

SP yang supplementing. Warms the SP and ST, supplements qi, alleviates abdominal spasm and pain. For SP and ST qi and yang xu with cold accumulation.

Question 13

Zi Sheng Wan *

Aid Life Pills

Answer 13

Food stag, indigestion, weight loss. Supplements and regulates qi, dispels dampness, alleviates food stagnation. For SP xu and lingering damp heat, food stagnation.

Question 14

Jian Pi Wan *

Strengthen the Spleen Pills

Answer 14

Food stag, indigestion, weight loss. Alleviates food stagnation, strengthens the SP and ST (equally both strategies). For food stagnation with SP and ST xu.

Question 15

Bao He Wan *

Preserve Harmony Pills

Answer 15

Food stag, indigestion, weight loss. Alleviate food stagnation, harmonizes the ST. For acute and chronic indigestion, food stagnation. For excess condition (like thanksgiving!)

Question 16

Er Chen Wan **

Two aged ingredients Pills

Answer 16

Phlegm damp. Dries damp, reduces phlegm, regulates Qi. For phlegm damp accumulation, this is a base formula for dampness!

Question 17

Ping Wei San *

Stomach calming powder

Answer 17

Phlegm damp. Dries dampness, harmonizes ST and SP. For (cold) damp accumulations in SP and ST

Question 18

Shu Gan Wan *

Soothe the Liver Pills

Answer 18

LV and SP/ST disharmony. Invigorates LV qi and blood, stops pain. For disharmony of LV and ST d/t LV qi stagnation.

Question 19

Tong Xie Yao Fang **

Important Formula for painful diarrhea

Answer 19

LV and SP/ST disharmony. Harmonizes LV and SP, stops pain. For LV invading the SP type diarrhea and abdominal pain.

Question 20

Xiang Lian Wan *

Saussurea and Coptis Pills

Answer 20

LV and SP/ST disharmony. Clears toxic heat, transforms dampness, directs ST qi downward. For damp heat dysenteric disorder, heartburn, acid reflux

Question 21

Wei Te Ling *

Stomach Especially Effective

Answer 21

LV and SP/ST disharmony. Fortifies the ST, neutralizes excess ST acid, stops pain. For stagnant ST qi, gastritis with hyperacidity, ulcers, GERD

Question 22

Mu Xiang Shun Qi Wan *

Saussurea Qi Promoting Pills

Answer 22

LI and constipation. Regulates QI, relieves food and damp stagnation. For LV qi stagnation with food or damp stagnation in the intestines.

Question 23

Chen Xiang Hua Qi Wan *

Aquilaria Qi Transforming Pills

Answer 23

LI and constipation. Regulates and supplements SP qi, clears heat dampness, opens bowels, alleviates food stagnation. For SP qi xu, damp heat in intestines, Qi blockage type constipation.

Question 24

Run Chang Wan *

Lubricate the Intestines Pills

Answer 24

LI and constipation. Moistens the bowels, promotes bowel movement. For blood, fluid, or yin xu chronic constipation.

Question 25

Wu Ren Wan *

Five Seed Pills

Answer 25

LI and constipation. For dry constipation and dryness.

Question 26

Yu Quan Wan *

Jade Spring Pills

Answer 26

Sugar and fat metabolism. Supplements qi and yin, generates fluids, stops thirst. For KD, SP, and ST qi and yin xu, Xiao Ke (Type II diabetes)

Question 27

Huai Jiao Wan *

Sophora Fruit Pills

Answer 27

Rectum, hemorrhoids. Clears damp heat in large intestine, stops bleeding. For intestinal bleeding with repletion heat, hemorrhoidal bleeding (intestinal wind).