Shēn Líng Bái Zhú Săn

Question 1

Actions

Answer 1

Augments the qi, strengthens the Spleen, leaches out dampness, and stops diarrhea

Question 2

Indications

Answer 2

loose stools or diarrhea
reduced appetite
weakness of the extremities
weight loss
distention and a stifling sensation in the chest and epigastrium
pallid and wan complexion
may also be vomiting

T: pale, white coat
P: thin, moderate or deficient, moderate

Question 3

Diagnostic Pattern

Answer 3

Spleen qi deficiency leading to internally-generated dampness.

Question 4

Herbs

Answer 4

rén shēn
bái zhú
fú líng
zhì gān căo
shān yào
chăo biăn dòu
lián zĭ
yì yĭ rén
shā rén
chăo jié gĕng

Question 5

shān yào

Answer 5

tonifies Spleen, supports chief herbs

Question 6

chăo biăn dòu + lián zĭ

Answer 6

strengthen the Spleen, stop diarrhea

Question 7

yì yĭ rén

Answer 7

strengthens the Spleen and leaches out dampness

Question 8

shā rén

Answer 8

transforms dampness and promotes the movement of qi (tonify without causing stagnation)

Question 9

chăo jié gĕng

Answer 9

unblocks the flow of Lung qi
by disseminating Lung qi, helps spread nourishment throughout the body
ascending nature helps treat diarrhea
guides actions of other herbs into the Lungs (prevents development of Lung deficiency, which is common sequela of Spleen deficiency)

Question 10

Cautions and Contraindications

Answer 10

Use with caution, and then only after significant modification, in cases with concurrent heat from yin deficiency.