Cang Lin San
Star仓廪散 (Old Rice Granary Powder)
Source: Pu Ji Fang — Teng Hong (Ming)
Last updated October 1, 2026
Description
Cang Lin San (Old Rice Granary Powder), from the Pu Ji Fang (Formulas of Universal Benefit) by Teng Hong — a variation of Bai Du San.
Actions: Releases the exterior; Tonifies qi; Eliminates toxins; Stops vomiting.
Presentation: Fasting dysentery: dysentery with anorexia or inability to eat, or vomiting upon eating and drinking, from Stomach and Spleen deficiency.
Composition: Bai Du San herbs plus Geng Mi, equal amounts
Source: Chen JK, Chen TT. Chinese Herbal Formulas and Applications: Pharmacological Effects & Clinical Research. Art of Medicine Press, 2009, p. 127.
Composition
| Herb | Amount | % | Role | Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Chai Hu
as printed: Chai Hu (Radix Bupleuri)
|
g | — | — | |
|
Qian Hu
as printed: Qian Hu (Radix Peucedani)
|
g | — | — | |
|
Chuan Xiong
as printed: Chuan Xiong (Rhizoma Chuanxiong)
|
g | — | — | |
|
Zhi Ke
as printed: Zhi Qiao (Fructus Aurantii)
|
g | — | — | |
|
Qiang Huo
as printed: Qiang Huo (Rhizoma et Radix Notopterygii)
|
g | — | — | |
|
Du Huo
as printed: Du Huo (Radix Angelicae Pubescentis)
|
g | — | — | |
|
Fu Ling
as printed: Fu Ling (Poria)
|
g | — | — | |
|
Jie Geng
as printed: Jie Geng (Radix Platycodonis)
|
g | — | — | |
|
Ren Shen
as printed: Ren Shen (Radix et Rhizoma Ginseng)
|
g | — | — | |
|
Gan Cao
as printed: Gan Cao (Radix et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae)
|
g | — | — | |
|
Jing Mi
described as an important ingredient; as printed: Geng Mi (Semen Oryzae)
|
g | — | nourishes the Stomach and Spleen and dispels dampness |
Preparation
Grind equal amounts to powder and decoct with Sheng Jiang and Bo He; take strained and warm.
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