Cang Zhu |
acrid, bitter, warm |
dries Damp, strengthens the Spleen, expels Wind,
resolves the exterior, brightens the eyes |
Hou Po |
bitter, acrid, warm |
dries Damp, moves qi,
redirects qi downwards, transforms Phlegm |
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Indications
* Digestive problems where the main symptoms are distension and fullness in the stomach and abdomen,
poor appetite, belching, acid reflux, nausea and vomiting.
* Chronic gastritis, gastric neurosis, gastroptosis, gastrectasis. |
Dosage
The typical proportion when added to a constitutional formula is 6:1 formula to addition (15 grams in 75-
90 grams of formula). If a stronger effect is desired more can be added. When used alone the dose is three
grams twice daily. |
Combinations
* With Huang Lian for Heat transformed from Damp accumulation.
* With Shen Qu or Xiang Fu/Sha Ren for indigestion.
* With Zhi Shi/Jie Geng for severe qi stagnation. |
Cautions and contraindications
For patients with Heat, dry and hard stool and profuse sweating, as both herbs are likely to damage fluids
because of their warm and dry property.
For patients with digestive weakness as the main pathogenesis. |