Chinese: An Zhong San
English: Calm the Middle Powder
Source: Taipinghuiminhejijufang (Prescriptions from the Great Peace Imperial Grace Pharmacy)
Pulse: slow
Tongue: thin white fur
Abdomen: shinkahiko
Indications: This herbal formula has been used for patients with following health conditions and symptoms:
- Abdominal pain
- Indigestion
- Heart burn
- Bloating
- Poor appetite
- Belching
There are many other health conditions that may respond well to this herbal formula, in particular patients exhibiting indicative traditional diagnostic signs and symptoms.
Herbs in This Formula
- Keihi (Cinnamomi Cortex), 5g
- Engosaku (Corydalis Rhizoma), 4g
- Borei (Ostreae Concha), 4g
- Uikyo (Foeniculi Fructus), 2g
- Kanzo (Glycyrrhizae Radix), 2g
- Shukusha (Amomi Semen), 2g
- Ryokyo (Alpiniae Officinari Rhizoma), 1g
Note: Suggested dosages of each herb in Kampo formulas are often smaller than those of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Individual dosages of herbs may be adjusted depending on each patient’s condition, constitutional patterns, quality of the herbs, and other factors involved.