077 JIAN PI WAN - Rice Field Cultivation

077 JIAN PI WAN – Cultivating the Rice Field

Herbal formula based on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

This traditional formula belongs among classical blends aimed at supporting the so-called middle burner (中焦 zhōng jiāo), that is, the digestive system. In TCM, the Spleen and Stomach are considered the “root of postnatal energy” — the source of Qi and Blood derived from food.

The formula is traditionally associated with patterns described as Spleen Qi deficiency combined with food stagnation (脾气虚兼食积 pí qì xū jiān shí jī).

In accordance with EU regulations, no specific health claims can be made for this product.

Actions according to TCM

Within the TCM framework, the formula is traditionally associated with:

• tonifying Spleen Qi (补脾气 bǔ pí qì)

• supporting the transformation of food (消食 xiāo shí)

• transforming dampness (化湿 huà shī)

• harmonizing the Stomach (和胃 hé wèi)

TCM Characterization

In traditional understanding, the formula addresses a situation where a weakened Spleen is no longer able to properly transform and transport food, which then accumulates and stagnates.

This pattern may traditionally manifest as:

• a feeling of fullness after eating

• fatigue that worsens after meals

• reduced appetite

• abdominal distension and bloating

• loose or watery stools

In TCM it is said:
“The Spleen dislikes dampness” (脾恶湿 pí è shī) — when weakened, dampness accumulates and slows digestion.

Traditional composition and formula logic

The core of the formula is based on the classical prescription:

• Si Jun Zi Tang 四君子汤

  • Ren Shen 人参

  • Bai Zhu 白术

  • Fu Ling 茯苓

  • Zhi Gan Cao 炙甘草

Additional important herbs include:

• Shan Yao 山药 – strengthens the Spleen and Stomach

• Rou Dou Kou 肉豆蔻 – warms and stabilizes the intestines

• Shan Zha 山楂, Shen Qu 神曲, Mai Ya 麦芽 – support food transformation

• Chen Pi 陈皮, Mu Xiang 木香, Sha Ren 砂仁 – regulate Qi and relieve stagnation

• Huang Lian 黄连 – clears heat arising from accumulation

The formula therefore combines two fundamental TCM strategies:

• tonification (补 bǔ)

• dispersion and transformation (消 xiāo)

Traditional use

Within TCM, the formula is associated with patterns involving:

• weakened digestion

• accumulation of food

• simultaneous fatigue and fullness

These descriptions are based on traditional Chinese medicine theory and do not correspond to modern medical diagnoses.

Note

The name “Cultivating the Rice Field” reflects the essence of this formula.

In TCM, the Spleen is often compared to a field:
if well maintained, it produces abundance;
if neglected, even nourishment becomes a burden.

Contraindications

Not suitable in cases of acute overeating or consumption of spoiled or contaminated food.

Dosage

3 times daily, 8 pills

Packaging

200 pills / 33 g