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Chinese Theory:
Spleen and stomach function receives and transforms the eaten food into Qi or the vital energy of the body. Distribution of this process can lead to any number of gastrointestinal dysfunctions. The herbs in this blend improve the spleen’s transporting functions, promote normal movement of Qi and harmonize the actions of the stomach. The spleen works optimally at transforming and transporting when dry so there are herbs added to dry dampness. Also herbs have been added to resolve food stagnation.
Suggested Use (for the 1000 lb Horse):
Two (2) tablespoons twice daily for 20 days, then two (2) tablespoons once daily thereafter.
Precautions:
Not to be used in pregnant mares.
Ingredients:
Semen Zizyphi Spinosae - suan zao ren - Ziziphus Spinosa Seed
Actions: Nourishes heart yin, augments the liver blood and quiets the spirit.
Rhizoma Atractylodis – cang zhu – Atractylodes rhizome
Actions: Strongly dries dampness and strengthens the spleen. Used for dampness obstructing the abdomen and blocking the transportive and transformative functions of the spleen as seen in reduced appetite, colic, and abdominal distension. Also dries dampness in swollen sore joints in which damp heat is pouring downward and expels wind dampness.
Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis – hou po – Magnolia bark
Actions: Promotes movement of Qi, transforms and dispels dampness, resolves stagnation, and disperses fullness. Works in synergy with Atractylodes to dry dampness and strengthen spleen.
Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae – chen pi – Aged Tangerine peel
Actions: Promotes movement of Qi especially downward, prevents stagnation, dries dampness, and transforms phlegm.
Rhizoma Zingiberis Officinalis - qan jiang - Dried ginger rhizome
Actions: Warms the spleen and stomach, expels cold and warms the channels.
Semen Raphani Sativa – lai fu zi – Radish Seed
Actions: Reduces food stagnation and transforms accumulations thereby decreasing fullness, distension, and pain in the abdomen. Causes Qi to descend and reduces phlegm.
Radix Glycyrrhizae Uralensis – gan cao – Licorice root
Actions: Moderates spasms, alleviates pain, and moderates and harmonizes the characteristics of the other herbs in the blend. |
