Shen Ling Bai Zhu Wan - Ginseng, Poria & Atractylodes Pills
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Shen Ling Bai Zhu Wan Herbal Formula Classifications and Usages
The herbal formula "shen ling bai zhu wan" , 参苓白术丸, which in english is "ginseng, poria & atractylodes pills", is categorized within the "tonify" functional grouping and within the "tonify the qi" sub-category.
Of many possible clinical applications, it may be considered to influence the following issues/symptoms:
- Diarrhea, loose stools, or mucus/greasy stools from damp accumulation in the spleen/stomach.
- Borborygmus, low appetite, fatigue, and/or pale complexion resulting from spleen qi deficiency.
- Colitis, IBS, gastritis, and other types of gastro intenstinal disorders where the predominant TCM pattern is spleen qi deficiency and damp accumulation.
Shen Ling Bai Zhu Wan has some precautions to be considered (see our precautions list).
- Use with caution during pregnancy.
- Use with caution with patients that present with yin deficiency.
Our shop contains shen ling bai zhu wan from the following manufacturers:
($25.00) Add To Cart View Shen Ling Bai Zhu San - Sun Ten
($9.99) Add To Cart View Shen Ling Bai Zhu Wan - HBW
For many reasons such as availability, ecological choices, and/or price, each manufacturer or herbalist may well adjust the exact composition of a specific formula. Shen Ling Bai Zhu Wan is generally comprised of the following herbs:
ViewBai Bian Dou (Hyacinth Bean)
Clears summerheat - especially with pronounced diarrhea or vomiting. Strengthens the spleen - chronic diarrhea, vaginal discharge due to spleen deficiency.
ViewBai Zhu (Atractylodes (White) Rhizome)
Tonifies the spleen, augments qi, dries dampness - diarrhea, fatigue, lack of appetite, vomiting, edema. Stabilizes the exterior and stops sweating - spontaneous sweating due to qi deficiency. Calm…
ViewFu Ling (Poria, China Root)
Promotes urination, drains dampness, transforms phlegm - urinary difficulty, diarrhea, edema, headache, dizziness, greasy tongue coat. Strengthens the spleen, harmonizes the middle jiao - diarrhea, …
ViewGan Cao (Licorice Root)
Tonifies the spleen and augments qi - spleen deficiency w/shortness of breath, fatigue, loose stools (si jun zi tong). Qi and/or blood deficiency w/irregular pluse or palpitations (Zhi Gan Cao Tang)…
ViewJie Geng (Balloon Flower Rhizome)
Opens up and disseminates lung qi, expels phlegm - cough (wind-heat/cold), benefits the throat (sore, loss of voice). Promotes discharge of pus. Guides other herbs to the upper body.
ViewLian Zi (Lotus Seed)
Tonify the spleen and binds - chronic diarrhea, loss of appetite. Tonify the kidneys and stabilize the jing - stop leukorrhea and spermatorrhea, premature ejaculation. Nourish heart, calm the spiri…
ViewRen Shen (Ginseng Root)
Strongly tonify yuan qi - extreme collapse of qi, shortness of breath, cold limbs, profuse sweating, weak pulse (often used alone for this condition after severe blood loss). Tonify lung qi - wheezi…
ViewShan Yao (Chinese Yam)
Tonify the spleen and stomach qi - diarrhea, fatigue, spontaneous sweating, lack of appetite. Tonify the lung qi and yin - chronic cough/wheezing. Strengthen the kidney yin and yang - not hot nor c…
A single formula, alone, may not be sufficient to fully address a particular TCM diagnostic pattern. Formulas may be used alone, in combinations, and/or in stages. Shen Ling Bai Zhu Wan is a candidate for consideration when needing to influence spleen and stomach damp heat and/or spleen qi deficiency.
Shen Ling Bai Zhu Wan may potentially be used, in coordination with a well tailored overall approach, to influence the following conditions: diarrhea, digestive issues, fatigue and/or nausea
As noted above, shen ling bai zhu wan is within the tonify functional group. And it appears within the sub-category "tonify the qi", which contains the following formulas:
ViewBu Zhong Yi Qi Wan (Tonify the Middle and Augment the Qi Formula)
Coldness of the limbs, borborygmus with loose stools or diarrhea due to spleen yang deficiency. Spontaneous or easy sweating, general fatigue, changes in appetite due to spleen qi deficiency. Pale …
ViewGu Zhi Shu Song Wan (Osteoporosis Tablets)
For bone disorders includeing osteoporosis and osteopenia. May help reduce or prevent further bone loss.
ViewSheng Mai Yin Wan (Replenish Pulse Pills)
Dry mouth, dry skin, dark or scanty urine from yin and fluid deficiency. Fatigue, shortness of breath, and spontaneous sweating.
ViewSi Jun Zi Tang Wan (Four Gentlemen Teapills)
General qi tonification formula - weak extremities, lassitude, pale face, poor appetite, loose stools. Due to the strenghtening functions can bolster immunity. Spleen qi deficiency is the backdro…
ViewTe Xiao Bi Min Gan Wan (Specially Effective Nasal Allergy Pills)
Generally useful for a range of allergy symptoms - seasonal allergies, rhinitis, sinusitis, dry or watery eyes, sinus headaches, etc. Can be used both as a preventative and as a symptomatic aid for …
ViewXiang Sha Liu Jun Zi Wan (Aucklandia, Amomi & Six Gentlemen Pills)
A modified version of the base, zhi zhu wan, which is used to treat qi stagnation and food retention from qi deficiency. This modification includes herbs which add more movement and damp drying. Di…
ViewXiang Sha Yang Wei Wan (Aucklandia Amomi Nurture Stomach Pills)
Low appetite, apathy towards eating due to spleen qi deficiency. Acid reflux, indigestion, epigastric pain, tendency to feel full even with small quantities of food. Food stagnation due to overeati…
All formulas in the primary category of "tonify" are listed below.
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