Shun Qi San (顺气散, "smooth the Qi") is a Chinese herbal formula in capsule form. In Chinese medicine it is used to get the Qi of the Stomach and Intestines moving again, easing fullness and settling the digestion.
Traditional actions in Chinese medicine:
Moves and regulates Qi
Harmonises the Stomach and supports digestion
Dries Damp and helps clear food stagnation
Traditionally used for:
Bloating and a full feeling in the stomach or abdomen
Belching or wind
Indigestion or poor appetite, especially after rich food
Digestive upset that comes with stress or tension
Ingredients (as listed on the bottle):
Mu Xiang (Aucklandiae Radix)
Sha Ren (Amomi Fructus)
Xiang Fu (Cyperi Rhizoma)
Lai Fu Zi (Raphani Semen)
Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix)
Zhi Ke (Aurantii Fructus)
Chen Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium)
Hou Po (Magnoliae Officinalis Cortex)
Cang Zhu (Atractylodis Rhizoma)
Qing Pi (Citri Reticulatae Viride Pericarpium)
Sheng Jiang (Zingiberis Rhizoma Recens)
How to take: Capsules taken with warm water, usually twice daily. Each bottle contains 30 capsules. Dosage should follow the advice of a qualified practitioner.
Not suitable during pregnancy, or for long-term use without professional advice.
Please note: Please speak to one of our practitioners before use, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or have a medical condition.
If you have any questions, call us or book a free consultation with one of our Chinese medicine herbalists online or in our clinics in Dublin 4 or Dún Laoghaire.