076 PING WEI SAN - MAH3.9-2669 - Calm the Stomach Powder

MAH3.9 – PING WEI SAN 平胃散 - Calm the Stomach Powder

Herbal formula according to Traditional Chinese Medicine

This classical formula belongs to the traditional system of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and is associated with the spleen and stomach, understood as the core of digestion and transformation of food and fluids.

In TCM terminology, it is used in patterns described as dampness accumulation in the middle burner, traditionally associated with abdominal fullness, reduced appetite, a feeling of heaviness, and sluggish digestion.

Specific health effects cannot be claimed according to European Union legislation.

Characteristics according to TCM

This formula is primarily associated with:

• drying dampness
• strengthening the spleen
• harmonizing the stomach
• supporting the proper movement of Qi

Traditional composition and formula principles

The formula is based on a combination of herbs that remove dampness and harmonize the middle:

• Cang Zhu 苍术 dries dampness and strengthens the spleen
• Hou Po 厚朴 moves Qi and relieves fullness
• Chen Pi 陈皮 regulates Qi and supports digestion
• Gan Cao 甘草 harmonizes the formula

This combination represents a simple yet effective approach to resolving dampness stagnation in the middle burner.

In modern formulations, some ingredients may be adjusted in accordance with EU regulations.

Traditional use

In TCM terminology, the formula is used in patterns described as dampness obstructing the spleen and stomach.

These conditions may traditionally be associated with:

• abdominal fullness and pressure
• reduced appetite
• a feeling of heaviness in the body
• slow or difficult digestion

These concepts are based on TCM diagnostics and do not represent modern medical diagnoses.

Warning

Not suitable for conditions described in TCM as Yin or body fluid deficiency.

Persistent or unclear symptoms should be evaluated by a qualified healthcare professional.

Dosage

Typically 3 times daily according to the manufacturer’s recommendation.

Packaging

60 tablets, 300 mg each

Other possible names

• pingweisan, ping wei san
• pingweiwan, ping wei wan
• pingweipian, ping wei pian