Qi Wei Bai Zhu San
Star七味白术散 (Seven-Ingredient Powder with Atractylodes Macrocephala)
Source: Xiao Er Yao Zheng Zhi Jue — Qian Yi (1119)
Last updated October 1, 2026
Description
Qi Wei Bai Zhu San (Seven-Ingredient Powder with Atractylodes Macrocephala), from the Xiao Er Yao Zheng Zhi Jue (Craft of Medicinal Treatment for Childhood Disease Patterns) by Qian Yi — a variation of Shen Ling Bai Zhu San.
Actions: Strengthens the Spleen; Stops diarrhea; Resolves dampness.
Presentation: Spleen and Stomach deficiencies with frequent, recurring diarrhea and vomiting, and abdominal fullness and pain.
Source: Chen JK, Chen TT. Chinese Herbal Formulas and Applications: Pharmacological Effects & Clinical Research. Art of Medicine Press, 2009, p. 539.
Composition
| Herb | Amount | % | Role | Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ren Shen
as printed: Ren Shen (Radix et Rhizoma Ginseng) 7.5g
|
7.5g | 12.2% | with Bai Zhu, Fu Ling, Gan Cao tonifies Spleen and Stomach and dispels dampness | |
|
Fu Ling
as printed: Fu Ling (Poria) 15g
|
15g | 24.39% | — | |
|
Bai Zhu
as printed: Bai Zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae, chao (dry-fried)) 15g
|
15g | 24.39% | — | |
|
Chinese giant-hyssop
as printed: Huo Xiang (Herba Agastaches) 15g
|
15g | 24.39% | dispels dampness, harmonizes the middle, stops vomiting | |
|
Mu Xiang
as printed: Mu Xiang (Radix Aucklandiae) 6g
|
6g | 9.76% | promotes qi circulation and relieves pain | |
|
Gan Cao
as printed: Gan Cao (Radix et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae) 3g
|
3g | 4.88% | — | |
|
Ge Gen
dose printed as 15-30g; as printed: Ge Gen (Radix Puerariae Lobatae) 15-30g
|
g | — | raises Stomach qi and stops diarrhea |
Energetics dose-weighted
The formula's overall nature, taste balance and channel reach, weighted by each herb's dose. Classical formulas often pair warm and cool herbs on purpose, so a net figure summarises the mix — it doesn't describe every herb in it.
Nature
Net nature not shown: the chief herb (Chinese giant-hyssop) has no recorded temperature.
From 76% of the weighed grams.
Grams by band: neutral 39%, warm 61%.
Taste
- pungent 7%
- sweet 47%
- bitter 31%
- bland 16%
From 76% of the weighed grams.
Channels reached
- Spleen 100%
- Lung 55%
- Heart 55%
- Stomach 52%
- Kidney 48%
- Large intestine 13%
Share of the grams entering each channel, from 76% of the weighed grams.
1 herb without a dose in grams, so left out of every figure above: Ge Gen.
1 herb not profiled (no recorded temperature, taste or channels): Chinese giant-hyssop.
Dose-weighted from each herb's recorded nature, taste and channels (missing values are left out, never counted as neutral). It describes the composition — it is not a recommendation.
Preparation
Grind to powder; cook 9g of powder in water as a decoction.
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Formula family
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