083 – PING WEI SAN

The Chinese Formula Ping Wei San, also known by its English name Magnólia and Ginger Combination, belongs to the category of formulas that are AROMATIC AND ELIMINATE DAMPNESS, acting on the syndromes of Stomach Dampness; Stomach Qi Deficiency; Stomach Blocked by Dampness.

Indication: Indicated for Stomach Qi Deficiency with or without Dampness Retention: Food intolerance (Gluten/Lactose…) – loss of taste/appetite, nausea, morning sickness, feeling of heaviness in the Stomach.

Actions: Eliminate Dampness; Tonify Stomach Qi; Promote Stomach Qi Flow; Harmonize Stomach Functions

Syndromes: Stomach Dampness; Stomach Qi Deficiency; Stomach Blocked by Dampness

Symptoms and signs: Heaviness and distension in the epigastrium, slow digestion, nausea, vomiting, belching, acid reflux, sweet/oily taste, loss of appetite/taste, fatigue, body heaviness, diarrhea, postprandial drowsiness

Tongue: pale (with teeth marks)

Coating: white, thick, greasy

Pulse: deep, slippery, slow