Shan Zha Usages and Indications

• Reduces and moves food stagnation outward - accumulation of meat and/or greasy foods with distention, pain, diarrhea.
• Transforms blood stasis, dissipates clumps - post-partum abdominal pain, hernial disorder.
• Stops diarrhea (when partially charred).
• Hypertension.

Dosage and Preparation Notes For Shan Zha

• Dosage: 9-15g

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Our database contains 5 TCM Formulas where Shan Zha is generally used

B

• Bao He Wan -Preserve Harmony Pills (Reduce Food Stagnation)

C

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

F

• Fang Feng Tong Sheng Wan -Ledebouriella Pills to Sagely Unblock (Release the Exterior)

J

• Jian Pi Wan -Strengthen Spleen Pills (Reduce Food Stagnation)
• Jiang Dan Gu Chun Wan -Contribute To Youthfulness Pills (Expel Dampness)

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