Formulas

Píng Wèi Sǎn (Calm the Stomach Powder)

by KPC Herbs

$20.00

Dries dampness, promotes Qi movement, and strengthens Stomach function. The principal formula for damp accumulation in the middle burner, presenting as epigastric fullness, bloating, nausea, loss of appetite, and heavy limbs.

Only 4 left in stock

Formula Class

Damp-Drying, Stomach-Harmonizing Formula

TCM Pattern

Damp Accumulation in the Spleen and Stomach (Damp Obstructing the Middle Burner)

Formula Composition

Chief Herb

Cang Zhu — Gray Atractylodes (Atractylodes lancea)

Strongly dries Dampness and strengthens the Spleen. More drying than Bai Zhu — ideal for excess damp patterns without significant deficiency.

Deputy Herb

Hou Po — Magnolia Bark (Magnolia officinalis)

Moves Qi downward, dries Dampness, and relieves fullness, distension, and stagnation in the middle burner.

Assistant Herbs

Chen Pi — Tangerine Peel (Citrus reticulata)

Moves Qi, dries Dampness, and harmonizes the Stomach and Spleen.

Gan Cao — Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza uralensis)

Harmonizes all herbs, tonifies Spleen Qi, and moderates the drying herbs.

Envoy Herbs

Sheng Jiang — Fresh Ginger (Zingiber officinale)

Warms the Stomach, disperses Cold-Damp, and aids the chief herbs in drying dampness.

Da Zao — Jujube Date (Ziziphus jujuba)

Nourishes Spleen Qi and Blood, harmonizes the formula, and moderates the harshness of the drying herbs.

TCM Actions

Dries Dampness and transforms turbidity
Moves Qi to relieve stagnation in the middle burner
Strengthens Stomach Qi and function
Harmonizes digestion

Clinical Indications

Epigastric fullness, bloating, and distension
Nausea and loss of appetite
Heavy, sluggish sensation in the body and limbs
Loose stools or alternating bowel habits
Thick, greasy white tongue coat (the defining sign)
Sensation of food not moving or digesting
Moderate pulse, possibly slippery