HB122-CH8-Herbs that Relieve Food Stagnation

山楂Shan Zha(Hawthorn Fruit) (Fructus Crataegi)

Taste] sour, sweet; [Temperature] slightly warm; [Channel] LR, SP, ST

1. Reduces Food Stagnation and transforms accumulations

2. Transforms Blood Stasis, invigorates Blood circulation, and dissipates clumps

3. Stops diarrhea

4. Treats hypertension, elevated serum cholesterol, and coronary artery disease

神曲Shen Qu(Medicated Leaven) (Massa Medicata Fermentatai)

• Best for issues from overindulgence in alcohol, starches, and grains

麦芽Mai Ya(Barley Sprouts) (Fructus Hordei Germinatus)

1. Reduces Food Stagnation and strengthens the ST

2. Inhibits lactation

3. Facilitates the smooth flow of LR Qi

For restraining lactation: 30-60g

Mai ya

1. Used for Food Stagnation due to undigested starchy foods or grains and all types of fruit;

2. As an supplementary herb for LR Qi Stagnation with a stifling sensation or distention in the epigastrium or ribs, belching, and loss of appetite.

莱菔子Lai Fu Zi(Radish Seed) (Semen Raphani)

[Taste] acrid, sweet; [Temperature] neutral; [Channel] LU, SP, ST

1. Reduces Food Stagnation and eliminates distention

2. Descends Qi and reduces Phlegm. 

3. Treats hypertension.

鸡内金Ji Nei Jin(Chicken Gizzard Lining) (Endothelium Corneum Gigeriae Galli)

1. Strongly reduces Food Stagnation and improves the SP’s transportive function

2. Astringes Jing (Secures the essences)and urine and stops enuresis

3. Transforms hardness and dissolves stones

Ji nei jin

Used for Food Accumulation in the digestive tract; Food Stagnation due to SP Def; Childhood nutritional impairment.