Wei Ling Tang
Star胃苓汤 (Calm the Stomach and Poria Decoction)
Source: Dan Xi Xin Fa — Zhu Zhen-Heng (Yuan/Ming, 1481)
Last updated October 1, 2026
Description
Wei Ling Tang (Calm the Stomach and Poria Decoction), from the Dan Xi Xin Fa (Teachings of [Zhu] Dan-Xi) by Zhu Zhen-Heng.
Actions: Dispels dampness and harmonizes the Stomach.
Presentation: External cold damaging the Stomach and Spleen in late summer/early fall: loose stools with undigested food, continuous diarrhea, edema, abdominal fullness, dysuria.
Composition: Composed of two formulas.
Source: Chen JK, Chen TT. Chinese Herbal Formulas and Applications: Pharmacological Effects & Clinical Research. Art of Medicine Press, 2009, p. 1113.
Preparation
Cook with Sheng Jiang and Da Zao; take the decoction on an empty stomach.
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