ACUPUNTURA Y MASAJE TERAPÉUTICO

*Calm the Stomach Powder (ping wei san)

Chief: Cang Zhu

Deputy: Hou Po

Assistant: Chen Pi

Envoy: Zhi Gan Cao, Sheng Jiang, Da Zao

Pattern: Damp-Cold Stagnating in Spleen and Stomach

Indications: Distention and fullness in the epigastrium and abdomen, loss of taste and appetite, heavy sensation in limbs, loose stool or diarrhea, easily-fatigued, increased desire to sleep, nausea and vomiting, belching, acid regurgitation, swollen tongue with thick white greasy coating, moderate or slippery pulse.

Cautions and contraindications: This formula contains Warm, drying herbs which easily injure the Yin and the blood, and should therefore only be used with significant modification for patients with Yin deficiency or blood deficiency.It should also be used with caution during pregnancy.