Shi Pi Yin

(Bolster the Spleen Decoction)

Sub-Category:

• Formulas that Promote Urination and Leach out Dampness

Possible Tongue Appearance:

• Thick greasy tongue coat

Possible Pulse Patterns:

• Submerged pulse

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

• This section is being researched, and is not completed.
• This formula contains one or more toxic substances (while some Chinese herbs are toxic, it must be noted that many come prepared, or are combined, to mitigate their toxicity).

Preparation Notes:

• Decoction.

Originally Appeared In:

• Effective Formulas from Generations of Physicians (Shi Yi De Xiao Fang)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

• Spleen, Heart, Kidneys, Lungs, Stomach, Liver, Large Intestine, Gall Bladder, Small Intestine

Substances in this Formula (12 Total):

	Fu Zi (Processed Aconite) Qty: 6 grams Chan: HT, KI, SP Prop: Spicy, Hot, Toxic Latin: Radix Lateralis Praeparatus Aconiti Carmichaeli Cat: Herbs that Warm the Interior and Expel Cold
	Gan Jiang (Dried Ginger Rhizome) Qty: 6 grams Chan: HT, LU, SP, ST Prop: Spicy, Hot Latin: dry Rhizoma Zingiberis Cat: Herbs that Warm the Interior and Expel Cold
	Fu Ling (Sclerotium of Tuckahoe, China Root, Poria, Hoelen) Qty: 6 grams Chan: HT, SP, LU Prop: Sweet, Bland, Neutral Latin: Scierotium Poriae Cocos Cat: Herbs that Regulate Water and Drain Dampness
	Bai Zhu (White Atractylodes Rhizome) Qty: 6 grams Chan: SP, ST Prop: Bitter, Sweet, Warm Latin: Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae Cat: Herbs that Tonify Qi
	Mu Gua (Chinese Quince Fruit) Qty: 6 grams Chan: LIV, SP Prop: Sour, Slightly Warm Latin: Fructus Chaenomelis Lagenariae Cat: Herbs that Dispel Wind-Dampness
	Hou Po (Magnolia Bark) Qty: 6 grams Chan: LI, LU, SP, ST Prop: Bitter, Spicy, Warm, Aromatic Latin: Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis Cat: Aromatic Herbs that Transform and Dissolve Dampness
	Mu Xiang (Costus Root, Saussurea) Qty: 6 grams Chan: GB, LI, SP, ST Prop: Spicy, Bitter, Warm Latin: Radix Auklandiae Lappae Cat: Herbs that Regulate the Qi
	Da Fu Pi (Betel Husk) Qty: 6 grams Chan: LI, SI, SP, ST Prop: Spicy, Slightly Warm Latin: Pericarpium Arecae Catechu Cat: Herbs that Regulate the Qi
	Cao Guo (Tsaoko Fruit) Qty: 6 grams Chan: SP, ST Prop: Spicy, Warm Latin: Fructus Amomi Tsao-ko Cat: Aromatic Herbs that Transform and Dissolve Dampness
	Zhi Gan Cao (Honey Fried Licorice Root) Qty: 3 grams Chan: All 12 Channels Prop: Sweet, Warm Latin: Radix Glycyrrhizae Cat: Herbs that Tonify Qi
	Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger Rhizome) Qty: 5 Slices Chan: LU, SP, ST Prop: Spicy, Warm Latin: uncooked Rhizoma Zingiberis Cat: Warm, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior
	Da Zao (Date, Jujube) Qty: 1 Piece 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.