Can Ginseng and Atractylodis Macrocephalae be used to treat incomplete bowel movements?

The symptom of incomplete bowel movement can be categorized as “diarrhea” in Chinese medicine. Ginseng Ling Bai Zhu San has the effect of benefiting qi, strengthening the spleen, and stopping diarrhea by exuding dampness, and can be used to treat diarrhea caused by weakness of the spleen and stomach. Ginseng Ling and Atractylodes Macrocephalae is a prescription medicine, mainly composed of lotus seed meat, Coix lacryma, sand nuts, Chinese tangerine stalks, white lentils, licorice, atractylodes macrocephala, Chinese yam and other Chinese herbs, which has the effect of benefiting qi and strengthening the spleen, seeping dampness and stopping diarrhea, and is mainly used in the treatment of spleen deficiency and dampness, which can be seen in dietary inactivity, epigastric plumping (the feeling of fullness in the chest and abdomen), intestinal sounding and diarrhea, weakness of the extremities, emaciation, and yellowish complexion. Therefore, Ginseng Ling Bai Zhu San can be used to treat diarrhea caused by weakness of the spleen and stomach, but for other causes of diarrhea, the therapeutic effect may not be good. It is recommended that patients consult a doctor in a timely manner and be guided by the doctor to use medication after diagnosis and treatment, and the use of medication should be strictly in accordance with the doctor’s instructions.