HERB FORMULAS

PING WEI SAN

English: Calm the Stomach Powder
Also Known As: Magnolia and Ginger Formula
Powder for Regulating the Function of the Stomach
The Stomach Neutralizing Powder

HERBS AND ACTIONS

Pharmaceutical Latin
Pin Yin
Dosage
Actions
Dry-fried Rz. Atractylodis Chao Cang Zhu 4-15g Dispels Lower Jiao Dampness and strengthens the transporting function of the Spleen.
With Hou Po, dries Dampness and tonifies the Spleen.
With Hou Po and Chen Pi, for epigastric fullness, fatigue and discomfort, anorexia, vomiting and/or diarrhea with a turbid, greasy tongue due to Dampness Obstructing the Middle Jiao.
With Da Zao, for chronic accumulation of Dampness in the Spleen with hypochondriac pain, acid reflux and anorexia.
Ginger-fried Cx. Magnoliae Officinalis Jiang Chao Hou Po 3-12g Circulates Qi, dispels Dampness, disperses fullness and warms and invigorates the Spleen.
With Chen Pi, revives the Spleen and increases the appetite.
With Cang Zhu, for Dampness obstructing Spleen Yang with epigastric fullness, abdominal and epigastric distention, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, loss of taste and a thick, greasy tongue coat.
With Cang Zhu and Chen Pi, for Stomach Excess.
Per. Citri Reticulatae Chen Pi 3-12g Regulates Qi, transforms Dampness and assists Hou Po in descending Qi and eliminating distention.
With Sheng Jiang, for vomiting and hiccups due to Disharmony of the Stomach Qi and Cold-Dampness Obstructing the Middle with nausea and hiccough.
Rx. Glycyrrhizae Preparata Zhi Gan Cao 1-6g Tonifies the Spleen and augments Qi and moderates and harmonizes the properties of other herbs.
Rz. Zingiberis Recens Sheng Jiang 1-3g Disperses Cold, warms the Middle and stops vomiting.
With Da Zao, alleviates epigastric pain, nausea, and vomiting by strengthening the Spleen, protects Stomach Qi and reduces irritation of the gastrointestinal. tract by other herbs.
Fr. Zizyphi Jujube Da Zao 1-5g Strengthens the Spleen, tonifies Qi and moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs.

FORMULA ACTIONS

  • Dries Dampness
  • Strengthens Spleen's transporting function
  • Promotes movement of Qi
  • Harmonizes the Stomach

SYNDROMES

  • Cold-Damp Distresses the Spleen
  • Spleen Damp Disturbs the Lungs
  • Damp Stagnation in the Spleen and Stomach

CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS

  • Distention and fullness in epigastrium and abdomen
  • Loss of taste and appetite
  • Heavy sensation in the limbs and body
  • Loose stools or diarrhea after eating
  • Easily fatigued
  • Increased desire to sleep
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Belching
  • Feeling lazy with a preference for inactivity
  • Lethargy
  • Acid regurgitation
  • Cough with sputum
  • Borborygmus
  • Shortness of breath
  • Fullness in the chest
  • Persistent bitter taste in mouth
  • T: Pale and swollen
  • C: Thick, white and greasy
  • P: Slippery and even or Slow or Moderate

TREATS

  • Acute and chronic gastroenteritis
  • Chronic gastritis
  • Gastric neurosis
  • Peptic ulcer
  • Infantile indigestion
  • Induction of labor
  • Gastrointestinal weakness
  • Obesity
  • Irritable bowel syndrome
  • Hepatitis C
  • Premenstrual syndrome
  • Eczema
  • Reduced libido
  • Halitosis
  • Chlorosis
  • Intestinal obstruction
  • Chronic colitis
  • Parasites
  • Coronary artery disease
  • Gastroptosis
  • Chronic pancreatitis
  • Acute indigestion
  • Gastric neurosis
  • Amenorrhea
  • Cervicitis
  • Pertussis
  • Erectile dysfunction
  • Functional gastric neurosis

CONTRAINDICATIONS AND HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

CONTRAINDICATIONS
  • Modify significantly for those with Yin or Blood Deficiency.
  • Use caution during pregnancy.
HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

NOTES

MODIFICATIONS

For severe Damp-Cold with generalized Cold and pain: For Damp-Heat with bitter taste in mouth, dry throat, no thirst and yellow greasy tongue coat:
+ Cx Cinnamomi Rou Gui + Rx. Scutellariae Huang Qin
+ Rz. Zingiberis Gan Jiang + Rz. Coptidis Huang Lian
or
or
+ Cx Cinnamomi Rou Gui - Rx. Glycyrrhizae Preparata Zhi Gan Cao
+ Rz. Zingiberis Gan Jiang + Rz. Coptidis Huang Lian
+ Sm. Alpiniae Katsumadai Cao Dou Kou
For severe vomiting:
For Food Stagnation:
 + Rz. Pinelliae Preparatum Zhi Ban Xia
+ Massa Fermentata Shen Qu
For delayed labor or fetal death with the same presentation:
+ Fr. Hordei Germinatus Mai Ya + Natrii Sulfas Mang Xiao
+ Fr. Crataegi Shan Zha + Fr. Aurantii Immaturus Zhi Shi
For more Spleen Deficiency with anorexia and less distention and fullness:
For severe abdominal and epigastric distention:
- Rz. Atractylodes Cang Zhu + Rx. Aucklandiae Mu Xiang
+ Rz. Atractylodes Albae Bai Zhu + Fr. Amomi Sha Ren
+ Rx. Astragali Huang Qi
For fever and chills:
+ Rx. Dioscoreae Shan Yao + Hb. Agastache Huo Xiang
For severe diarrhea:
 + Rz. Pinelliae Preparatum Zhi Ban Xia
+ Poria Fu Ling + Fr. Perillae Zi Su Ye
+ Rz. Atractylodes Macrocephalae Bai Zhu
For alternating chills and fever:
+ Rz. Alismatis Ze Xie + Rx. Bupleuri Chai Hu
For constipation:
 + Rx. Scutellariae Huang Qin
+ Sm. Arecae Catechu Bing Lang
For Food Stagnation with severe distention and constipation:
+ Sm. Raphani Lai Fu Zi + Per. Arecae Da Fu Pi
for stones in the common bile duct:
+ Sm. Raphani Lai Fu Zi
+ Hb. Artemisiae Scopariae Yin Chen Hao + Fr. Aurantii Zhi Ke
+ Fr. Gardeniae Zhi Zi
For fullness and feelings of oppression in the chest and abdomen:
+ Rx. Curcumae Yu Jin + Rx. Aucklandiae Mu Xiang
For epigastric and abdominal pain:
 + Fr. aurantii Zhi Ke
+ Rz. Corydalis Yan Hu Suo
For poor appetite:
+ Rz. Cyperi Xiang Fu + Rx. Ginseng Ren Shen
for Stomach flu:
+ Rx. Astragali Huang Qi
+ Hb. Agastache Huo Xiang
For diarrhea:
+ Rz. Pinelliae Preparatum Zhi Ban Xia + Rz. Atractylodis Macrocephalae Bai Zhu
or
+ Sm. Coicis Yi Yi Ren
+ Agastache Powder to Rectify Qi
Huo Xiang Zheng Qi Tang
+ Sm. Lablab Album Bai Bian Dou
For diarrhea with Blood:
For diarrhea with mucus due to Cold:
+ Rz. Coptidis Huang Lian + Fr. Evodiae Wu Zhu Yu
For diarrhea due to Dampness:
For constipation:
+ Poria Fu Ling + Rx. et Rz. Rhei Da Huang
+ Rz. Alismatis Ze Xie + Natrii sulfas Mang Xiao
For leukorrhea:
For oliguria:
+ Rx. Astragali Huang Qi + Poria Fu Ling
For edema and water retention:
+ Rz. Alismatis Ze Xie
+ Cx. Mori Sang Bai Pi
For hepatitis C due to Spleen Qi and Yang Deficiency with poor appetite, gas and nausea:
   
+ Minor Bupleurum Decoction
Xiao Chai Hu Tang