Jian Pi Wan

(Strengthen the Spleen Pill)

Sub-Category:

• Formulas that Reduce Food Stagnation

Pattern:

• Food Stagnation with Spleen and Stomach Deficiency.

Possible Tongue Appearance:

• Slightly yellow greasy tongue coat

Possible Pulse Patterns:

• Deficient frail pulse

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

• Do not use in cases where Food Stagnation is due to food poisoning or excess consumption of food and drink.

Preparation Notes:

• Pills. Grind all herbs into an even powder and use water to form into pills.
• Take one 6-9 gram dose, 2-3 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:

• Standards of Patterns and Treatments (Zheng Zhi Zhun Sheng)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

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

Substances in this Formula (13 Total):

	Bai Zhu (White Atractylodes Rhizome) 白术 Qty: 75 grams (dry fried) 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) 茯苓 Qty: 60 grams Chan: HT, SP, LU Prop: Sweet, Bland, Neutral Latin: Scierotium Poriae Cocos Cat: Herbs that Regulate Water and Drain Dampness
	Ren Shen (Ginseng Root) 人参 Qty: 45 grams Chan: LU, SP Prop: Sweet, Slightly Bitter, Slightly Warm Latin: Radix Ginseng Cat: Herbs that Tonify Qi
	Shan Yao (Chinese Yam Rhizome, Dioscorea) 山药 Qty: 30 grams Chan: KI, LU, SP Prop: Sweet, Neutral Latin: Radix Dioscoreae Oppositae Cat: Herbs that Tonify Qi
	Rou Dou Kou (Nutmeg Seeds) 肉豆蔻 Qty: 30 grams Chan: LI, SP, ST Prop: Spicy, Warm Latin: Semen Myristicae Fragrantis Cat: Herbs that Astringe, Stabilize, Bind
	Shan Zha (Hawthorn Fruit) 山楂 Qty: 30 grams Chan: LIV, SP, ST Prop: Sour, Sweet, Slightly Warm Latin: Fructus Crataegi Cat: Herbs that Relieve Food Stagnation
	Shen Qu (Medicated Leaven) 神曲 Qty: 30 grams (dry fried) Chan: SP, ST Prop: Sweet, Spicy, Warm Latin: Massa Medica Fermentata Cat: Herbs that Relieve Food Stagnation
	Mai Ya (Barley Sprout, Malt) 麦芽 Qty: 30 grams (dry fried) Chan: LIV, SP, ST Prop: Sweet, Neutral Latin: Fructus Germinatus Hordei Vulgaris Cat: Herbs that Relieve Food Stagnation
	Mu Xiang (Costus Root, Saussurea) 木香 Qty: 22.5 grams Chan: GB, LI, SP, ST Prop: Spicy, Bitter, Warm Latin: Radix Auklandiae Lappae Cat: Herbs that Regulate the Qi
	Chen Pi (Orange Peel, Citrus Peel, Tangerine Peel) 陈皮 Qty: 30 grams Chan: LU, SP, ST Prop: Spicy, Bitter, Warm, Aromatic Latin: Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae Cat: Herbs that Regulate the Qi
	Sha Ren (Cardamom (Grains of Paradise Fruit)) 砂仁 Qty: 30 grams Chan: SP, ST Prop: Spicy, Warm, Aromatic Latin: Fructus Amomi Cat: Aromatic Herbs that Transform and Dissolve Dampness
	Huang Lian (Coptis Rhizome) 黄连 Qty: 22.5 grams (wine fried) Chan: HT, LI, LIV, ST Prop: Bitter, Cold Latin: Rhizoma Coptidis Cat: Herbs that Clear Heat and Dry Dampness
	Gan Cao (Licorice Root) 甘草 Qty: 22.5 grams Chan: All 12 (Primarily the LU, HT, SP, ST) Prop: Sweet, Neutral 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.