Formulas that Reduce Food Stagnation (消食剂)

Food-stagnation formulas address the acute and chronic consequences of overeating, eating too quickly, irregular eating, or eating food that the Spleen cannot adequately transform. Symptoms include epigastric distension, sour belching, bad breath, foul-smelling stool and poor appetite.

Representative formulas in this category

1. Bao He Wan — General food stagnation
2. Mu Xiang Bing Lang Wan — Food stagnation with Damp-Heat
3. Jian Pi Wan — Food stagnation on a background of Spleen deficiency

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When this category is used

Formulas that Reduce Food Stagnation are typically prescribed for: acute indigestion, post-meal bloating, sour reflux, foul-smelling bowel movements, paediatric digestive problems. The choice of specific formula within the category is determined by precise Eight Principles pattern differentiation in clinical consultation.

About prescribing

Chinese herbal formulas are dispensed by qualified practitioners following individual TCM diagnosis. The herbs I prescribe are pharmaceutical-grade granules from Sun Ten in Taiwan, tested to the highest international quality and safety standards. Online consultations are available throughout the UK and worldwide.

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