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Xiang Sha Yang Wei Wan (香砂养胃丸, "Nourish the Stomach Pill with Aucklandia and Amomum") is a traditional Chinese herbal formula. In Chinese medicine it is used to warm and strengthen the Stomach and Spleen and move Qi.
Traditional actions in Chinese medicine:
- Strengthens the Spleen and harmonises the Stomach
- Moves Qi and eases fullness
- Transforms Damp
Traditionally used for:
- Bloating and fullness after eating
- Poor appetite
- Belching or a queasy stomach
- Mild stomach discomfort that is eased by warmth
Ingredients (as listed on the bottle):
- Bai Zhu (Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma) 42%
- Chen Pi (Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium) 10%
- Fu Ling (Poria) 10%
- Bai Dou Kou (Amomi Fructus Rotundus) 7%
- Sha Ren (Amomi Fructus) 7%
- Xiang Fu (Cyperi Rhizoma) 7%
- Zhi Shi (Aurantii Fructus Immaturus) 7%
- Guang Huo Xiang (Pogostemonis Herba) 7%
- Gan Cao (Glycyrrhizae Radix) 3%
How to take: 8 pills with water, 3 times a day, 15 minutes after meals.
The manufacturer advises against use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Not suitable where there are Heat signs such as a dry mouth and thirst.
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.
Xiang Sha Yang Wei Wan / Stomach Comfort / 养胃丸
Rz. Atractylodis Macrocephalae Bai Zhu
Tonifies the Spleen, augments Qi, dries Dampness, and promotes water metabolism.
With Fu Ling and Zhi Gan Cao, for Spleen and Stomach Qi Deficiency.
Poria Fu Ling
Promotes urination, leaches out Dampness, strengthens the Spleen, and harmonizes the Middle Jiao.
With Bai Zhu, strengthens the Spleen and resolves Dampness.
Per. Citri Reticulatae Chen Pi
Regulates Qi, adjusts the Middle, relieves the diaphragm, descends Qi, dries Dampness and transforms Phlegm.
Dry-fried Rz. Cyperi Chao Xiang Fu
Spreads and regulates Liver Qi and alleviates pain.
With Sha Ren and Mu Xiang, for ulcer and digestive disturbance.
Fr. Amomi Rotundus Bai Dou Kou
Promotes the movement of Qi, aromatically transforms Dampness, strengthens the Stomach, warms the Middle Jiao, descends Qi and stops vomiting.
With Sha Ren, for fullness and a stifling sensation in the chest, epigastric pain and fullness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia and a thick tongue coat due to Qi Obstruction from Cold-Dampness.
With Chen Pi, for fullness and discomfort in the chest and abdomen, belching, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea due to Spleen and Stomach Deficiencies with turbid Dampness Accumulation.
Fr. Amomi Sha Ren
Promotes the movement of Qi, aromatically transforms Dampness, strengthens the Spleen, stops vomiting, warms the Middle and stops diarrhea.
Rx. Glycyrrhizae Preparata Zhi Gan Cao
Tonifies the Spleen, augments Qi, moderates spasms, alleviates pain, moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs and guides the herbs to all twelve channels.
Fructus Aurantii Immaturus Zhi Shi
Breaks up Stagnant Qi, reduces accumulation, descends Qi, unblocks the bowels and removes Stagnant Food
Herba Agastaches Huo Xiang
Harmonizes the Middle Jiao and stops vomiting
