Nature

Neutral-Warm

Taste

Sweet and salty

Channels

Spleen, Stomach and Liver

Daily dose

6-15 g

Tendency

Descending

Actions

• Harmonizes and tonifies the Spleen-Stomach
• Disperses food stagnation
• Stops lactation
• Moves and regulates Qi
• Harmonizes and tonifies Qi

Applications

• Food stagnation from starches and fruits
• Loss of appetite
• Childhood malnutrition
• Fullness and abdominal distension
• Painful distension in the breasts

Formulas

• Bao He Wan