== Ingredients : ==
*Radix Codonopsis Pilosulae : [[Dang Shen]]*Sclerotium Poriae Cocos : [[Fu Ling]]*Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae : [[Bai Zhu]]*Rhizoma Dioscoreae Oppositae : [[Shan Yao]]*Semen Lablab Album : [[Bai Bian Dou]]*Semen Nelumbinis Nuciferae : [[Lian Zi]]*Semen Coicis Lachryma-Jobi : [[Yi Yi Ren]]*Fructus Amomi : [[Sha Ren]]*Radix Platycodi Grandiflori : [[Jie Geng]]*Radix Glycyrrhizae Uralensis : [[Gan Cao]]
==Special Precautions of Shen Ling Bai Zhu Wan==
*Do not use if you have a cold/flu.
* To aid the function of the formula avoid tea and carrots while taking this formula.
* Other formulas are better suited for those with alternating diarrhea and constipation, such as [[Bao He Wan]] or [[Bu Zhong Yi Qi Wan]].
* You should consult with your hebalist or physician if you have high blood pressure, diabetes, heart/kidney disease, or if you are pregnant.
==Benefits and uses of Shen Ling Bai Zhu Wan are==
Shen Ling Bai Zhu Wan (Pian, DigestVive), translates as the Ginseng, Poria and Atractylods Pills which are three herbs very beneficial to the digestive system. This formula is designed particularly for chronic diarrhea/loose stools, but may also be used for other signs of Spleen Deficiency from a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective. Signs of spleen deficiency may include weakness, poor absorption of nutrients, pale face, fatigue, poor appetite, abdominal distention (bloating), and/or loose stools. May also be used for weight loss/obesity which is often caused by weak digestive function and the accumulation of dampness. From a Chinese Medicine perspective this formula strengthens the spleen system and expels dampness.
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