Bǎo Hé Wán (保和丸, Preserve Harmony Pill) is a Chinese herbal formula from the Relieve food stagnation category, with Shān Zhā as chief herb. It contains Shān Zhā, Shén Qū, Bàn Xià, Fú Líng, Chén Pí, Lián Qiào and Lái Fú Zǐ. Actions: reduces food stagnation; harmonises Stomach — gentle formula for all food types.
| Pinyin | Bǎo Hé Wán (Bao He Wan) |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 保和丸 |
| English | Preserve Harmony Pill |
| Category | Relieve food stagnation |
| Chief | Shān Zhā |
| Tongue | Thick greasy coat |
| Pulse | Slippery |
Ingredients
| Herb | Dose |
|---|---|
| Shān Zhā | 180g |
| Shén Qū | 60g |
| Bàn Xià | 90g |
| Fú Líng | 90g |
| Chén Pí | 30g |
| Lián Qiào | 30g |
| Lái Fú Zǐ | 30g |
Actions
Reduces food stagnation; harmonises Stomach — gentle formula for all food types
Indications
Food stagnation: epigastric fullness and distension, belching with rotten smell, acid regurgitation, nausea, diarrhoea
Test yourself
What herbs are in Bǎo Hé Wán?
Bǎo Hé Wán contains Shān Zhā 180g, Shén Qū 60g, Bàn Xià 90g, Fú Líng 90g, Chén Pí 30g, Lián Qiào 30g and Lái Fú Zǐ 30g.
What is Bǎo Hé Wán used for?
Food stagnation: epigastric fullness and distension, belching with rotten smell, acid regurgitation, nausea, diarrhoea.
What are the actions of Bǎo Hé Wán?
Reduces food stagnation; harmonises Stomach — gentle formula for all food types.
What tongue and pulse go with Bǎo Hé Wán?
Tongue: Thick greasy coat. Pulse: Slippery.
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