What are the functions and benefits of Xiangsha Yangwei Pills?
Dec 27, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Xiuhong
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, Xiangsha Yangwei Pills are a traditional Chinese medicine preparation that has various functions, including invigorating the spleen and nourishing the stomach, regulating qi to harmonize the middle jiao, relieving stomach pain, promoting digestion to eliminate food stagnation, and regulating the ascending and descending movements of the spleen and stomach. When taking Xiangsha Yangwei Pills, attention should also be paid to maintaining a proper diet, avoiding raw, cold, greasy, spicy, and other irritating foods to prevent additional strain on the spleen and stomach. The medication should be taken according to medical instructions; the dosage should not be adjusted arbitrarily, nor should it be taken for a prolonged period.
Generally, Xiangsha Yangwei Pills have multiple functions including invigorating the spleen and stomach, regulating qi and harmonizing the middle jiao, relieving stomach pain, promoting digestion and eliminating food stagnation, and harmonizing the ascending and descending functions of the spleen and stomach. The specific functions are analyzed as follows:
1. Invigorating the Spleen and Nourishing the Stomach
Xiangsha Yangwei Pills contain ingredients such as Atractylodes (Baizhu) and Poria (Fuling), which have the effect of strengthening the spleen, invigorating qi, nourishing the stomach, and promoting body fluid production. These ingredients can enhance the function of the spleen and stomach, improving symptoms such as poor appetite, abdominal distension, and loose stools.
2. Regulating Qi and Harmonizing the Middle Jiao
Ingredients such as Cyperus (Xiangfu) and Amomi Fructus Rotundus (Sharen) in Xiangsha Yangwei Pills help regulate qi and harmonize the middle jiao, as well as soothe the liver and relieve depression. These properties can alleviate symptoms such as qi stagnation in the spleen and stomach and distending pain in the chest and hypochondrium. This function helps harmonize the body's qi circulation and promote the transportation and transformation functions of the spleen and stomach.
3. Harmonizing the Stomach and Relieving Pain
Ingredients such as Alpiniae Officinarum Rhizoma (Gaoliangjiang) and Dried Ginger (Ganjiang) have the effect of warming the middle jiao to dispel cold, harmonizing the stomach, and relieving pain. They are suitable for symptoms such as cold pain in the epigastrium caused by deficiency-cold in the spleen and stomach, preference for warmth, and pressure relief. Xiangsha Yangwei Pills can alleviate stomach pain through warming the middle jiao and improve the patient's comfort.
4. Promoting Digestion and Eliminating Food Stagnation
Ingredients such as Massa Medicata Fermentata (Shenqu) and Germinated Barley (Maiya) help promote digestion and eliminate food stagnation, improving digestive problems such as indigestion, reduced appetite, belching, and acid regurgitation. Xiangsha Yangwei Pills aid in the digestion and absorption of food, reducing the occurrence of indigestion and helping maintain gastrointestinal health.
5. Harmonizing the Ascending and Descending Functions of the Spleen and Stomach
Through the combined effects of various ingredients, Xiangsha Yangwei Pills harmonize the ascending and descending functions of the spleen and stomach, promoting normal gastrointestinal function. This function helps treat various symptoms caused by dysfunction of the spleen and stomach, such as nausea, vomiting, and acid reflux, thus restoring normal gastrointestinal function.
When using Xiangsha Yangwei Pills, it is also important to maintain a proper diet, avoiding raw, cold, greasy, spicy, and other irritating foods to prevent additional burden on the spleen and stomach. Additionally, follow medical instructions carefully, and do not arbitrarily adjust the dosage or take the medication for prolonged periods.
