Ping Wei San

(Calm the Stomach Powder)

Sub-Category:

• Formulas that Promote Urination and Leach out Dampness

Pattern:

• Damp Cold stagnation in the Middle Jiao

Actions:

• Dries dampness and strengthens the Spleen
• Activates and regulates the Spleen and Stomach Qi.
• Harmonizes the middle Jiao.

Indications:

• Fullness and distention in the abdomen and epigastria
• Loss of appetite and taste.
• Indigestion, nausea, vomiting, loose stool, belching and acid regurgitation.
• Heavy sensation of the limbs, a desire to sleep, and fatigue.

Possible Tongue Appearance:

• Swollen tongue with teeth marks and thick white greasy coat

Possible Pulse Patterns:

• Slippery and possibly slow pulse

Western Uses:

• Acute and Chronic Gastroenteritis
• Functional Gastric Neurosis
• Peptic Ulcer Disease
• Infantile Indigestion
• Induce Labor

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

• This formula is warm and drying and should be modified (or not used) in cases of Yin and Blood deficiency or pregnancy

Preparation Notes:

• Decoction.

Originally Appeared In:

• Imperial Grace Formulary of the Tai Ping Era (Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

• Stomach, Spleen, Lungs, Large Intestine

Substances in this Formula (6 Total):

	Cang Zhu (Black Atractylodes Rhizone) Qty: 12-15 grams Chan: SP, ST Prop: Spicy, Bitter, Warm, Aromatic Latin: Rhizoma Atractylodis Cat: Aromatic Herbs that Transform and Dissolve Dampness
	Hou Po (Magnolia Bark) Qty: 9-12 grams Chan: LI, LU, SP, ST Prop: Bitter, Spicy, Warm, Aromatic Latin: Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis Cat: Aromatic Herbs that Transform and Dissolve Dampness
	Chen Pi (Orange Peel, Citrus Peel, Tangerine Peel) Qty: 9-12 grams Chan: LU, SP, ST Prop: Spicy, Bitter, Warm, Aromatic Latin: Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae Cat: Herbs that Regulate the Qi
	Zhi Gan Cao (Honey Fried Licorice Root) Qty: 3-6 grams Chan: All 12 Channels Prop: Sweet, Warm Latin: Radix Glycyrrhizae Cat: Herbs that Tonify Qi
	Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger Rhizome) Qty: 3 grams Chan: LU, SP, ST Prop: Spicy, Warm Latin: uncooked Rhizoma Zingiberis Cat: Warm, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior
	Da Zao (Date, Jujube) Qty: 3 pieces Chan: SP, ST Prop: Sweet, Warm Latin: Fructus Zizyphi Jujubae Cat: Herbs that Tonify Qi

References

Formulas

• 15. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies (First Edition) - Dan Bensky
• 18. Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas (First Edition) - Him Che. Yeung
• 16. The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula Study Guide (First Edition) - Qiao Yi

Herbs

• 13. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (Revised Edition) - Dan Bensky
• 25. Lancet 2000 January 8;355(9198):134-138 (Article) - Fugh-Berman A.
• 17. Handbook of Chinese Herbs (Second Edition) - Him Che. Yeung
• 12. Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology (First Edition) - John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen
• 26. Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals (Third Edition) - Max Wichtl

Only use Chinese herbs or formulas under the direct care and supervision of a licensed Acupuncturist/Herbalist. Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.