Shen Ling Bai Zhu San

2025年10月17日
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Shen Ling Bai Zhu San

Alternative Names: Ginseng, Poria, and Atractylodes Macrocephala Powder[1][2]

Ingredients:[3]

Semen Nelumbinis (Lian Zi Rou): 500g (Lotus seed, skin removed)[4][5][6][7][8]
Semen Coicis (Yi Yi Ren): 500g (Job’s tears)[9][10][11][12][13]
Fructus Amomi (Suo Sha Ren): 500g (Amomum fruit)[14][15][16][17][18]
Radix Platycodonis (Jie Geng): 500g (Platycodon root, stir-fried until deep yellow)[19][20][21][22][23]
Semen Lablab Album (Bai Bian Dou): 750g (White hyacinth bean, soaked in ginger juice, peeled, and lightly fried)[24][25][26][27][28]
Poria (Bai Fu Ling): 1000g (A medicinal fungus)[29][30][31][32][33]
Radix et Rhizoma Ginseng (Ren Shen): 1000g (Ginseng root, stem removed)[34][35][36][37][38]
Radix et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae Praeparata cum Melle (Gan Cao): 1000g (Honey-fried licorice root)
Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae (Bai Zhu): 1000g (Large-headed atractylodes rhizome)[39][40][41][42][43]
Rhizoma Dioscoreae (Shan Yao): 1000g (Chinese yam)

Method of Administration:

The traditional method involves grinding all the ingredients into a fine powder. A dose of 6 grams is to be taken each time, mixed with a decoction of jujube (Chinese dates). The dosage for children should be adjusted according to their age.[44][45] Modern preparations are also available in decoction, capsule, and granule forms, with varying dosage instructions.[46][47]

Functions:

This formula is used to address weakness of the spleen and stomach. Its primary functions are to tonify Qi, strengthen the spleen, resolve dampness, and stop diarrhea.[44][46][48][49]

It is indicated for the following symptoms:

Poor appetite and reduced food intake.[42]
Loose stools or diarrhea.[44][50]
Vomiting.[46][47]
Lack of strength and fatigue in the limbs.[1][44]
A thin or emaciated physical appearance.[1][44]
A feeling of stuffiness and fullness in the chest and abdomen.[1][44]
A sallow or yellowish complexion.[1][44]
A pale tongue with a white, greasy coating.[44]

Source:

This formula originates from the classical Chinese medical text Taiping Huimin Heji Jufang (《太平惠民和剂局方》), “Imperial Grace Formulary of the Taiping Era”.