Dang Shen Radix Codonopsis pilosulae
Bai Zhu Rhizoma Atractylodis macrocephalae
Fu Ling Sclerotium Poriae cocos
Zhi Gan Cao Radix Glycyrrhizae uralensis praeparata
Chen Pi Pericarpium Citri reticulate
Ban Xia Rhizoma Pinelliae ternatae
Mu Xiang Radix Saussureae
Sha Ren Fructus seu Semen AmomiExplanation
This pill tonifies the Spleen and resolves Dampness. Although this is primarily a tonic, and not a
Dampness-resolving remedy, it can be used in this case as it contains several herbs which resolve
Dampness and Phlegm.
If the symptoms and signs of Dampness and Phlegm are very pronounced, this remedy can be
combined with Er Chen Wan Two Old Pill.
Deficiency Type
Stomach and Spleen Deficiency
Clinical Manifestations
Muscular weakness, a feeling of weakness of the limbs, tiredness, easily fatigued, poor appetite,
loose stools, a sallow complexion.
Tongue: Pale.
Pulse: Weak.
This pattern appears in the middle-late stages of Atrophy Syndrome and it may develop from one
of the two previous patterns, i.e. those characterized by Dampness. In these cases, the condition
will be one of Emptiness (of Stomach and Spleen) with Fullness (Dampness), and the treatment
needs to be suitably adapted so that it will simultaneously tonify the Stomach and Spleen and
resolve Dampness.
Treatment Principle
Tonify Stomach and Spleen, strengthen the muscles. If necessary, resolve Dampness.
Acupuncture