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rebellious Stomach-Qi such as belching, nausea, or vomiting.

Herbs

• Da Huang Radix Rhei is used if retention of food is accompanied by constipation.


• Huo Xiang Herba Agastachis can be used to transform Dampness in the Middle. Being
  light and aromatic, it will help headaches from retention of food.


• Cang Zhu Rhizoma Atractylodis lanceae is an aromatic herb to transform Dampness and
  it relieves headaches.


• Zi Su Ye Folia Perillae frutescentis harmonizes the Middle. It is a floating herb and will
  relieve headaches from retention of food.


• Fang Feng Radix Ledebouriellae sesloidis expels Wind and Dampness, it is a floating
  herb and is used for headaches.


• Bo He Herba Menthae clears the head, is light and aromatic and would therefore help to
  relieve this type of headache, especially if retention of food is accompanied by Heat.

Patent Remedy

Bao He Wan
(Preserving and Harmonizing Pill)

Shan Zha Fructus Crataegi

Shen Qu Massa Fermentata medicinalis

Lai Fu Zi Semen Raphani sativi

Ban Xia Rhizoma Pinelliae ternatae

Chen Pi Pericarpum Citri reticulatae

Fu Ling Sclerotium Poriae cocos

Lian Qiao Fructus Forsythiae suspensae

Explanation

This pill has the same ingredients and functions as the homonymous prescription.

The tongue presentation appropriate to this remedy is a thick-sticky coating which may be white
or yellow.