Hou Po Usages and Indications

• Promotes movement of Qi, transforms dampness, resolves stagnation - dampness in spleen/stomach, food stagnation, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal distention (*important herb for this).
• Warms and transforms phlegm and directs rebellious lung Qi downward - wheezing, phlegm with coughing, stifling sensation in the chest.

Cautions and Contraindications

• Avoid During Pregnancy
All Cautions

Dosage and Preparation Notes For Hou Po

• Dosage: 3-9g

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Our database contains 10 TCM Formulas where Hou Po is generally used

B

• Ban Xia Hou Po Wan -Pinellia & Magnolia Pills (Regulate the Qi)
• Bao Ji Wan -Protect and Relieve Pills (Clear Heat)

C

• Chu Kou Wei Wan -Chu Kou Wei Wan (Clear Heat)

H

• Huo Xiang Zheng Qi Wan -Agastache Powder to Correct the Qi (Expel Dampness)

M

• Ma Zi Ren Wan -Hemp Seed Formula (Drain Downward)

P

• Ping Gan Liu Qi Yin Wan -Dang Gui And Pinellia Combination (Harmonize)
• Ping Wei Wan -Calm the Stomach Powder (Expel Dampness)

S

• Shu Gan Wan -Liver Comfort Pills (Harmonize)
• Su Zi Jiang Qi Wan -Perilla Fruit Pill to Direct Qi Downward (Regulate the Qi)

X

• Xiang Sha Yang Wei Wan -Aucklandia Amomi Nurture Stomach Pills (Tonify)

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