Zhi Zhu Wan (Immature Bitter Orange and Atractylodes Macrocephala Pill)

Zhi Zhu Wan (Immature Bitter Orange and Atractylodes Macrocephala Pill)

Formula 4 of 5 in Formulas that Reduce Food Stagnation

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Sub-Category:

  • Formulas that Reduce Food Stagnation

Possible Tongue Appearance:

  • White tongue coat

Possible Pulse Patterns:

  • Deficient pulse

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

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Preparation Notes:

  • Decoction.

Originally Appeared In:

  • Clarifying Doubts About Injury from Internal and External Causes (Nei Wai Shang Bian Huo Lun)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

  • Stomach, Spleen, Large Intestine

There are 2 Substances in this Chinese Medicne

Bai Zhu (White Atractylodes Rhizome)
Quantity = 12-18 grams
Warm Bai Zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae)
Channels:
SP, ST
Properties:
Bitter, Sweet, Warm
Latin:
Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae
Chinese:
白术
Tone Marks:
bái zhú
Zhi Shi (Immature Fruit of the Bitter Orange)
Quantity = 6-9 grams
Slightly Cold Zhi Shi (Fructus Immaturus Citri Aurantii)
Channels:
LI, SP, ST
Properties:
Bitter, Spicy, Slightly Cold
Latin:
Fructus Immaturus Citri Aurantii
Chinese:
枳实
Tone Marks:
zhĭ shí

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