What is the function of Xiangsha Nourishing Stomach Pill?



Xiangsha Nourishing Stomach Pill has the effect of warming the center and harmonizing the stomach (warming the spleen and stomach, harmonizing the stomach and internal organs), and is mainly used for treating gastric yang insufficiency and dampness-yin-qi stagnation.

Xiangsha Nourishing Stomach Pill is composed of Mu Xiang, Sha Ren, Atractylodes Macrocephalae, Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae, Poria, and Semen Heterophyllum. It has the effect of warming the middle and harmonizing the stomach. It is used for stomach pain and plumpness (stomach distension and discomfort) caused by insufficient stomach yang and stagnation of dampness and yin qi, which is characterized by vague stomach pain, stuffiness in the epigastric region, vomiting of acid, cacophony (stomach feeling similar to hunger, emptiness with burning), discomfort, inappetence, and tiredness of limbs.

The adverse reactions and contraindications of Xiangsha Nourishing Stomach Pill are not yet clear, during the use of the drug should be light diet, avoid alcohol and spicy, cold, greasy food; avoid anger, depression, maintain a relaxed mood. It is recommended that patients follow the doctor’s instructions to use the drug.