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 |
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