Pseudostellaria formula Jian wei bao tong chong ji           
FUNCTIONS
Group: Tonify, Digestive
1. Tonifies the Qi and strengthens the Spleen and Stomach, drains Dampness, regulates the Stomach and Intestines, reduces Food Stagnation.
INDICATIONS
1. Spleen Qi deficiency with retention of Dampness, and food stagnation: lack of adequate weight gain, low energy, pale or yellowish complexion, pale lips, poor appetite, abdominal bloating after eating, nausea or vomiting diarhhea or constipation fullness and discomfort of the chest, whites of the eyes are visible during sleep T- pale with thick greasy coating P- slippery, fine or moderate.
APPLICATIONS: Childhood failure to thrive, malnutrition, malabsorbtion syndromes, gastritis, colitis
INGREDIENTS
Pseudostellaria heterophylla- 孩兒參 Hai er shen, 太子參 Tai ji shen- Pseudostellaria root
Dioscorea oppositifolia 山药 Shān Yao- Chinese yam
Dolichos lablab- 白扁豆 Bái Biǎn Dòu- White hyacinth bean
Coix lachryma- 薏苡仁- Yì Yǐ Rén- Pearl Barley, Coix
Poria cocos- 茯苓 Fú líng- Hoelen fungus
Citrus tangerina- 陳皮 Chén pí- Aged Tangerine skin
枳壳 Zhǐ ké - Citrus aurantium- Ripe fruit of Bitter orange
Oryza sativa- 谷芽 Gŭ yá- Germinated Rice/Millet
LAI FU ZI- Raphanus sativus
SHAN ZHA- Crataegus cuneata
Amomum villosum  砂仁  Shā rén- Cardamon
CONTRAINDICATIONS: Heat patterns, excess patterns, Yin deficiency
COMMENTS : This is a well balanced formula to promote digestion in children with Stomach and Spleen Qi Deficiency. It there is prolonged diarrhea- seek medical advice.