Bao He Wan (Preserve Harmony Pill)

Bao He Wan (保和丸) reduces food stagnation, harmonises the Stomach and clears the heat that food stagnation generates; the foremost formula for acute and chronic food accumulation.

Bǎo Hé Wán  ·  保和丸  ·  Preserve Harmony Pill

English Name

Preserve Harmony Pill

Classical Source

Dan Xi Xin Fa, 1481

Ingredients

Actions & Functions

  • Reduces food stagnation and harmonises the Stomach
  • Clears heat from food accumulation

Indications

Food stagnation: epigastric and abdominal distension and fullness, belching with a rotten smell, acid regurgitation, nausea, and loose stools or constipation.

Tongue & Pulse

Tongue: yellow, greasy coat. Pulse: slippery.

Modifications

Add Bai Zhu (Da An Wan) for food stagnation with Spleen deficiency.

Cautions & Contraindications

For excess food stagnation; use with care in pure deficiency.

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