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Properties & Channels

Drug Interactions

Incompatible Herbs

Toxic or Endangered

Latin Name Notes

Shen Qu (Medicated Leaven)

Herb 6 of 6 in Herbs that Relieve Food Stagnation

Channels:
SP, ST

Properties:
Sweet, Spicy, Warm

Latin Name:
Massa Medica Fermentata

Shen Qu means "Divine Fermented Mass"

Actions

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

Contraindications and Cautions

Use with caution during pregnancy.

Herb-Drug Interactions

This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Toxicity and Overdose

None Noted

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

References

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

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

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