Action:
Warms Yang and expels cold, nourishes Qi and strengthens spleen
Indication:
Deficiency and cold of spleen and stomach
Key Symptoms and Signs for Use:
Cold pain in the epigastrium and abdomen
Watery diarrhea
Do not have desire for drink
Pale tongue with whitish and over moistured coating
Slow and weak pulse
Clinical Application for Reference:
Acute or chronic gastroenteritis
Gastroduodenal ulcer
Chronic colitis
Cautions and contra-indications:
Not suitable for heat and Yin deficiency patterns