Formula category
Dampness formula
Ping Wei San function
Transform damp and strengthen the Spleen, Activate the Qi, regulate Stomach Qi, Harmonize MJ
Ping Wei San indications
MJ turbid damp stagnation
King Herb
Cang Zhu
Minister herbs
Hou Po
Chen Pi
Assistant herbs
Gan cao
Sheng jiang
Da zao
Cang Zhu functions
Similar to Bai Zhu, dries damp, strengthens spleen
Hou Po functions
Activates qi, dries damp, reduce qi accumulation (bloating/distention)
Chen Pi functions
Activate qi, harmonize middle jiao
Gan Cao functions
Harmonizes middle jiao
Sheng Jiang functions
Harmonizes middle jiao
Da Zao functions
Harmonize middle jiao and also tonifies