Single Herb Glossary
Shén Qū 神麴
| Pharmaceutical name | Massa medicata fermentata medicated leaven |
| Category | Food Stagnation |
| Key Properties | Treats food stagnation Promotes the flow of qi Alleviates diarrhea |
| Properties | Sweet Acrid Warm |
| Tropism | SP, ST |
| Actions & Indications | 1) Reduces Food Stagnation, Harmonizes the Stomach 2) Added to Pills to Aid Digestion & Absorption of Minerals |
| Dosages | 6-15g |
| Contraindications (TCM) | Caution during pregnancy |
| Contraindications (Western) | |
| Chemical Composition | Yeast, amylase, vitamin B, ergosterol, protein |
| Pharmacological Effects | • Gastrointestinal: contains many different enzymes to facilitate digestion of starches and carbohydrates |
| Herb-Drug Interactions | |
| Classical Formula(s) |
Yue Ju Wan (Escape Restraint Pill) 越鞠丸 Bao He Wan (Preserve Harmony Pill) 保和丸 Shang Zhong Xia Tong Yong Tong Feng Wan (Pill to Treat Painful Wind Anywhere) 上中下通用痛風丸 Zhi Shi Dao Zhi Wan (Unripe Bitter Orange Pill to Gide Out Stagnation) 枳實導滯丸 Ci Zhu Wan (delete Zhu Sha) (Magnetite and Cinnabar Pill) 磁朱丸（減硃砂） Fei Er Wan (Fat Baby Pill) 肥兒丸 Ge Hua Jie Cheng San (Kudzu Flower Powder to Relieve Hangovers) 葛花解酲散 |
This information is a reference tool for Chinese herbal studies. It is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Please consult a primary health professional if you require health advisory.