Xiang Sha Yang Wei Tang
Star香砂养胃汤 (Nourish the Stomach Decoction with Aucklandia and Amomum)
Source: Wan Bing Hui Chun — Gong Ting-Xian (1587)
Last updated October 1, 2026
Description
Xiang Sha Yang Wei Tang (Nourish the Stomach Decoction with Aucklandia and Amomum), from the Wan Bing Hui Chun (Restoration of Health from the Myriad Diseases) by Gong Ting-Xian.
Actions: Strengthens the Spleen and dispels dampness; Improves appetite.
Presentation: Low appetite caused by Spleen deficiency: lack of appetite and epigastric discomfort or distention.
Composition: Cooked with Sheng Jiang (harmonizes the Stomach) and Da Zao (tonifies Spleen qi), no doses given for these.
Cautions:
- Avoid raw and cold foods
Source: Chen JK, Chen TT. Chinese Herbal Formulas and Applications: Pharmacological Effects & Clinical Research. Art of Medicine Press, 2009, p. 534.
Composition
| Herb | Amount | % | Role | Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ren Shen
as printed: Ren Shen (Radix et Rhizoma Ginseng) 1.5g
|
1.5g | 6.49% | with Bai Zhu, Fu Ling, Da Zao, Zhi Gan Cao tonifies Spleen qi | |
|
Bai Zhu
as printed: Bai Zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae) 3g
|
3g | 12.99% | tonifies Spleen qi | |
|
Fu Ling
as printed: Fu Ling (Poria) 2.4g
|
2.4g | 10.39% | tonifies Spleen qi | |
|
Gan Cao
as printed: Zhi Gan Cao (Radix et Rhizoma Glycyrrhizae Praeparata cum Melle) a small amount [0.6g]
|
0.6g | 2.6% | tonifies Spleen qi | |
|
Cang Zhu
as printed: Cang Zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis, zhi (prepared) with rice water and chao (dry-fried)) 2.4g
|
2.4g | 10.39% | aromatic; dries dampness and increases appetite | |
|
Sha Ren
as printed: Sha Ren (Fructus Amomi) 2.4g
|
2.4g | 10.39% | aromatic; dries dampness and increases appetite | |
|
Bai Dou Kou
as printed: Dou Kou (Fructus Amomi Rotundus) 2.1g
|
2.1g | 9.09% | aromatic; dries dampness and increases appetite | |
|
Xiang Fu
as printed: Xiang Fu (Rhizoma Cyperi, chao (dry-fried)) 2.4g
|
2.4g | 10.39% | activates qi to dispel dampness | |
|
Mu Xiang
as printed: Mu Xiang (Radix Aucklandiae) 1.5g
|
1.5g | 6.49% | activates qi to dispel dampness | |
|
Hou Po
as printed: Hou Po (Cortex Magnoliae Officinalis, chao (dry-fried) with ginger juice) 2.4g
|
2.4g | 10.39% | activates qi to dispel dampness | |
|
Chen Pi
as printed: Chen Pi (Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae) 2.4g
|
2.4g | 10.39% | activates qi to dispel dampness |
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 warm (+0.77)
From 100% of the weighed grams.
Grams by band: neutral 23%, warm 77%.
Taste
- pungent 42%
- sweet 21%
- bitter 32%
- bland 5%
From 100% of the weighed grams.
Channels reached
- Spleen 100%
- Stomach 62%
- Lung 49%
- Kidney 27%
- Liver 21%
- Heart 20%
Share of the grams entering each channel, from 100% of the weighed grams.
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 and cook with Sheng Jiang and Da Zao to make a decoction.
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Formula family
Full herb lists
- This formula = Yi Gong San + Bai Dou Kou, Cang Zhu, Hou Po, Mu Xiang, Sha Ren and Xiang Fu
- This formula = Si Jun Zi Tang + Yi Gong San + Bai Dou Kou, Cang Zhu, Hou Po, Mu Xiang, Sha Ren and Xiang Fu
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