Bai Zhu San Jia Wei - 白朮散加味 - Augmented Atracrylodes Macrocephala Powder

English:	Augmented Atractylodes Macrocephala Powder
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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin	Pin Yin	Dosage	Actions
Honey stir-fried Rz. Atractylodis Macrocephalae	Mi Zhi Bai Zhu	9g	Tonifies the Spleen, augments Qi, dries Dampness, promotes water metabolism and calms the fetus.
Poria	Fu Ling	9g	Promotes urination, leaches out Dampness and strengthens the Spleen. With Bai Zhu, strengthens the Spleen and resolves Dampness.
Per. Arecae	Da Fu Pi	9g	Descends Qi, eases the Middle, promotes urination and reduces edema. With Bai Zhu, strengthens the Spleen, assists transportation, dredges clogged Stagnation, facilitates the removal of pathogenic water and Dampness and reduces edema.
Cx. Zingiberis	Sheng Jiang Pi	9g	Disperses the Exterior, Promotes urination, Reduces edema, Treats superficial edema.
Per. Citri Reticulatae	Chen Pi	9g	Regulates Qi, adjusts the Middle, relieves the diaphragm, dries Dampness and transforms Phlegm. With Bai Zhu, for anorexia and other symptoms of Damp Obstruction due to Spleen Deficiency.
Fr. Amomi	Sha Ren	9g	Promotes the movement of Qi, aromatically transforms Dampness, strengthens the Spleen, calms the fetus and prevents miscarriage. With Chen Pi, for Dampness obstructing the Spleen's transforming and transporting functions with reduced intake of food and diarrhea.

Formula Actions

• Strengthens the Spleen
• Induces diuresis

Syndromes

• Spleen Deficiency Edema

Clinical Manifestations

Whole body edema which may develop at onset of pregnancy or some months after conception Especially facial and limb edema Bright shiny white skin A Pale or yellowish complexion Dizziness A heavy head A tasteless, greasy sensation in the mouth Mental disturbance

Chest tightness Shortness of breath Malaise Scanty urination Anorexia Loose stools T: Pale, thick and tender C: Sticky and white or Thin and white P: Deep and slippery or Weak

Treats

Edema during pregnancy

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

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