Zhi Shi Xiao Pi Wan

(Immature Bitter Orange Pill to Reduce Focal Distension)

Sub-Category:

• Formulas that Reduce Food Stagnation

Possible Pulse Patterns:

• Wiry 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:

• Pills. Grind all herbs into an even powder and form into small pills.
• Take one 6-9 gram dose, 2 times a day with warm water.
• Double or triple the dosage of Dang Shen is commonly substituted for Ren Shen
• Appropriately reduce dosages to prepare a decoction.

Originally Appeared In:

• Secrets from the Orchid Chamber (Lan Shi Mi Cang)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

• Large Intestine, Stomach, Spleen, Lungs, Heart, Liver

Substances in this Formula (10 Total):

	Zhi Shi (Immature Fruit of the Bitter Orange) Qty: 15 grams Chan: LI, SP, ST Prop: Bitter, Spicy, Slightly Cold Latin: Fructus Immaturus Citri Aurantii Cat: Herbs that Regulate the Qi
	Hou Po (Magnolia Bark) Qty: 12 grams (honey-fried) Chan: LI, LU, SP, ST Prop: Bitter, Spicy, Warm, Aromatic Latin: Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis Cat: Aromatic Herbs that Transform and Dissolve Dampness
	Huang Lian (Coptis Rhizome) Qty: 15 grams Chan: HT, LI, LIV, ST Prop: Bitter, Cold Latin: Rhizoma Coptidis Cat: Herbs that Clear Heat and Dry Dampness
	Ban Xia (Pinellia Rhizome) Qty: 9 grams Chan: LU, SP, ST Prop: Spicy, Warm, Toxic Latin: Rhizoma Pinelliae Tematae Cat: Warm Herbs that Transform Phlegm-Cold
	Ren Shen (Ginseng Root) Qty: 9 grams Chan: LU, SP Prop: Sweet, Slightly Bitter, Slightly Warm Latin: Radix Ginseng Cat: Herbs that Tonify Qi
	Bai Zhu (White Atractylodes Rhizome) Qty: 6 grams Chan: SP, ST Prop: Bitter, Sweet, Warm Latin: Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae Cat: Herbs that Tonify Qi
	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
	Mai Ya (Barley Sprout, Malt) Qty: 6 grams Chan: LIV, SP, ST Prop: Sweet, Neutral Latin: Fructus Germinatus Hordei Vulgaris Cat: Herbs that Relieve Food Stagnation
	Gan Jiang (Dried Ginger Rhizome) Qty: 3 grams Chan: HT, LU, SP, ST Prop: Spicy, Hot Latin: dry Rhizoma Zingiberis Cat: Herbs that Warm the Interior and Expel Cold
	Zhi Gan Cao (Honey Fried Licorice Root) Qty: 6 grams Chan: All 12 Channels Prop: Sweet, Warm Latin: Radix Glycyrrhizae 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.