Jiàn Pí Wán (健脾丸, Strengthen the Spleen Pill) is a Chinese herbal formula from the Relieve food stagnation category, with Bái Zhú and Rén Shēn as chief herbs. It contains Rén Shēn, Bái Zhú, Chén Pí, Mài Yá, Shān Zhā, Shān Yào, Ròu Dòu Kòu and Zhì Gān Cǎo. Actions: strengthens Spleen; reduces food stagnation — tonifying approach to food stagnation.
| Pinyin | Jiàn Pí Wán (Jian Pi Wan) |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 健脾丸 |
| English | Strengthen the Spleen Pill |
| Category | Relieve food stagnation |
| Chief | Bái Zhú, Rén Shēn |
| Tongue | Pale, greasy coat |
| Pulse | Weak, moderate |
Ingredients
| Herb | Dose |
|---|---|
| Rén Shēn | 45g |
| Bái Zhú | 75g |
| Chén Pí | 30g |
| Mài Yá | 30g |
| Shān Zhā | 30g |
| Shān Yào | 30g |
| Ròu Dòu Kòu | 30g |
| Zhì Gān Cǎo | 30g |
Actions
Strengthens Spleen; reduces food stagnation — tonifying approach to food stagnation
Indications
Spleen deficiency with food stagnation: poor appetite, loose stools, abdominal distension after eating, fatigue
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What herbs are in Jiàn Pí Wán?
Jiàn Pí Wán contains Rén Shēn 45g, Bái Zhú 75g, Chén Pí 30g, Mài Yá 30g, Shān Zhā 30g, Shān Yào 30g, Ròu Dòu Kòu 30g and Zhì Gān Cǎo 30g.
What is Jiàn Pí Wán used for?
Spleen deficiency with food stagnation: poor appetite, loose stools, abdominal distension after eating, fatigue.
What are the actions of Jiàn Pí Wán?
Strengthens Spleen; reduces food stagnation — tonifying approach to food stagnation.
What tongue and pulse go with Jiàn Pí Wán?
Tongue: Pale, greasy coat. Pulse: Weak, moderate.
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