Shen Qu (Medicated Leaven)

Herb 6 of 6 in Herbs that Relieve Food Stagnation

Channels:

SP, ST

Properties:

Sweet, Spicy, Warm

Latin:

Massa Medica Fermentata

Chinese:

神曲

Tone Marks:

shén qŭ

Translation:

Divine Fermented Mass

Chinese Herb Actions

• Reduces Food Stagnation, Harmonizes the Stomach
  Treats poor digestion, poor appetite, borborygmus, diarrhea, epigastric or abdominal fullness and distension.

Chinese Herb Contraindications & Cautions

• Use with caution during pregnancy.

Herb-Drug Interactions

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Chinese Herb Toxicity & Overdose

• None Noted
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Chinese Herb Dosage

• 6-15 grams in decoction (Chen)
• 6-15 grams in decoction (Bensky)

This Herb Appears in the Following Formulas:

• Bao He Wan (Preserve Harmony Pill)
  Category: Formulas that Reduce Food Stagnation
• Ci Zhu Wan (Magnetite and Cinnabar Pill)
  Category: Formulas that Sedate and Calm the Spirit
• Fei Er Wan (Fat Baby Pill)
  Category: Formulas that Expel Parasites
• Jian Pi Wan (Strengthen the Spleen Pill)
  Category: Formulas that Reduce Food Stagnation
• Yue Ju Wan (Escape Restraint Pill)
  Category: Formulas that Promote the Movement of Qi