Jian Pi Chu Shi Tang - 健脾除濕湯 - Strengthen The Spleen And Remove Excess Decoction

English:	Strengthen the SPleen and Remove Excess Decoction
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Herbs And Actions

Pharmaceutical Latin	Pin Yin	Dosage	Actions
Cx. Poria	Fu Ling Pi	15g	It is a strong diuretic and is primarily used for edema.
Rx. Rehmanniae	Sheng Di Huang	15g	Clears Heat, Cools the Blood, Nourishes Yin and generates fluids.
Rz. Atractylodis Macrocephalae	Bai Zhu	12g	Tonifies the Spleen, augments Qi, dries Dampness and promotes water metabolism.
Rx. Scutellariae	Huang Qin	12g	Clears Heat, dries Dampness, drains Fire and detoxifies.
Dry-fried Fr. Gardeniae	Ciao Zhi Zi	12g	Reduces rebellious Stomach Qi while clearing Heat agitation.
Dry-fried Fr. Aurantii	Chao Zhi Ke	12g	Promotes the movement of Qi, reduces distention and pressure, resolves hardenings and removes stagnated food.
Cx. Dictamni	Bai Xian Pi	12g	Clears Damp-Heat and stops itching.
Sm. Phaseoli	Chi Xiao Dou	30g	Promotes urination, reduces edema and clears Damp Heat.
Sm. Coicis	Yi Yi Ren	10g	Strengthens the Spleen, resolves Dampness and clears Damp-Heat. With Fu Ling Pi, for Spleen Deficiency with Excess Dampness and edema.
Dry-fried Fr. Hordei Germinatus	Chao Mai Ya	10g	Reduces Food Stagnation, improves digestion and strengthens the Stomach. With Gu Ya, restores normal appetite.
Dry-fried Fr. Oryzae Germinatus	Chao Gu Ya	10g	Harmonizes the Center, Promotes digestion, Reduces Food Stagnation, Strengthens and opens the Stomach, Strengthens the Spleen and encourages the appetite.

Formula Actions

• Tonifies the Spleen
• Clears Heat

Syndromes

• Damp-Heat with Damp Predominant

Clinical Manifestations

The disease is of long duration Lesions presenting as discrete pale red or dull red maculae or papules A few vesicles or papulovesicles Occasional exudation of fluid Scaling and crusting occur as the lesions dry Intense itching Epigastric discomfort

Poor appetite A sallow facial complexion Loose stools Scanty urine T: Pale red C: Greasy white or Greasy yellow P: Deep, wiry and slippery

Treats

Eczema Yellow vaginal discharge

Atopic dermatitis

Contraindications And Herb/Drug Interactions

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