Da Shan Zha Wan 大山楂丸
Big Hawthorn Pill
Da Shan Zha Wan prepared by Beijing Tongren Tang, one of the oldest, most respected manufacturers in China.
TCM
The Shen Qu is dry-fried briefly with Bran; the Barley sprouts are dry-fried briefly in a wok until golden-brownish and aromatic. Then powder the herbs together. Mix 27mls water and 60 grams each of white sugar and honey and boil gently to a syrup, then filter. Add the powders and form boluses of 9 grams each.
Promotes Digestion, relieves Food Stagnation, balances Spleen and Stomach
1. Food Stagnation with loss of appetite, indigestion, foul breath, flatulence and a coated tongue
2. Good to take after over eating, or for when feeling full, bloated, and tired after eating.
One pill is chewed after food, 1–3 times daily
While using this medicine, avoid spicy, greasy and cold food.
This medicine contains enzymes which help break down undigested food. Hawthorn increases Stomach enzyme content; Barley sprout contains amylase and the medicated leaven contains a number of digestive enzymes and B vitamins.
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Big Hawthorn Pill
Da Shan Zha Wan prepared by Beijing Tongren Tang, one of the oldest, most respected manufacturers in China.
Tradition:
TCM
Source / Author:
Herb NameShan Zha (Hawthorn fruit)Shen Qu (Medicated Leaven) Mai Ya (Malted Barley) |
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Preparation:
The Shen Qu is dry-fried briefly with Bran; the Barley sprouts are dry-fried briefly in a wok until golden-brownish and aromatic. Then powder the herbs together. Mix 27mls water and 60 grams each of white sugar and honey and boil gently to a syrup, then filter. Add the powders and form boluses of 9 grams each.
Function:
Promotes Digestion, relieves Food Stagnation, balances Spleen and Stomach
Use:
1. Food Stagnation with loss of appetite, indigestion, foul breath, flatulence and a coated tongue
2. Good to take after over eating, or for when feeling full, bloated, and tired after eating.
Dose:
One pill is chewed after food, 1–3 times daily
Cautions:
While using this medicine, avoid spicy, greasy and cold food.
Modifications:
This medicine contains enzymes which help break down undigested food. Hawthorn increases Stomach enzyme content; Barley sprout contains amylase and the medicated leaven contains a number of digestive enzymes and B vitamins.
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