Class: Eliminate Dampness
Subclass: Transform Damp Turbidity
Actions:
Harmonizes the Stomach
Moves Qi
Regulates the Qi
Tonifies Spleen-Qi (function of transportation, in particular)
Transforms Damp-turbidity
Indications:
Damp turbidity due to Damp-Cold and Qi stagnating in the Spleen and Stomach.
Possible symptoms and diseases:
Acid regurgitation
Acute gastroenteritis
Belching
Chronic gastritis
Chronic gastroenteritis
Diarrhea
Distension of the abdomen
Distension of the epigastrium
Fullness of the abdomen
Fullness of the epigastrium
Gastroenteritis of nervous origin
Indigestion
Loose stools
Nausea
Peptic ulcer
Poor appetite
Sensation of heaviness
Vomiting
Ageusia
Drowsiness
General discomfort
Lethargy
Swollen tongue, thick-greasy-white coating
Slippery pulse (Hua); Faint pulse (Wei)
Western Medicine application:
Acute and chronic gastroenteritis, attention deficit disorder, candidiasis, chronic gastritis, chronic pancreatitis, dyspesia, gastroesophageal reflux disease, gastrointestinal flu, infant indigestion, malabsorption syndrome, narcolepsy, obesity, peptic ulcer disease, somnolence.
Contraindications:
Yin or Blood Deficiency.
Pregnancy.