Should I take Jian Pi Wan or Gui Pi Wan for spleen deficiency?

Generally, whether patients with spleen deficiency should choose to take Jianpi Pills or Guipi Pills mainly depends on the specific type of spleen deficiency and accompanying symptoms. The detailed analysis is as follows:

When spleen deficiency primarily manifests as Qi deficiency with excessive dampness and weakened transportation and transformation functions, Jianpi Pills can be selected. Jianpi Pills mainly function to strengthen the spleen and replenish Qi, as well as eliminate dampness and stop diarrhea. Their ingredients, such as Codonopsis root (Dangshen), Atractylodes (Baizhu), and Poria (Fuling), can enhance the spleen and stomach's transportation and transformation functions and improve digestion. In this case, Jianpi Pills are more appropriate and can effectively alleviate symptoms of dampness impairing the spleen.

Guipi Pills, on the other hand, are more focused on treating spleen deficiency accompanied by deficiency of both the heart and spleen. This means that in addition to impaired gastrointestinal function, symptoms such as palpitations, insomnia, frequent dreaming, and pale complexion are also present. Guipi Pills achieve a calming effect by nourishing the heart and spleen. Therefore, if spleen deficiency symptoms are accompanied by significant psychological or mental discomfort, Guipi Pills may be more suitable.

Patients should take medication under the guidance of a physician and should not take medicines blindly on their own to avoid adverse consequences. During the administration of Jianpi Pills or Guipi Pills, dietary adjustments should be noted, avoiding consumption of raw, cold, greasy, spicy, or irritating foods that may affect the efficacy of the medication.