Shen Gu (Massa medicinalis fermentata)

Part Used Consists of a dried fermented mixture of wheat flour and fresh aerial parts of Artemesia annua, Xanthium sibiricum and Polygonum hydropiper
Main function Spleen/Stomach Tonic Herb
Thermal qual. Warm
Taste Spicy, Sweet
Meridians Entered Sp, St
Functions
  • Tonifies Spleen/Stomach and relieves food Stagnation
  • Relieves Spleen/Stomach Cold conditions
  • Cautions
  • Contraindicated in Stomach Heat and during pregnancy
  • Contains yeast, should be avoided in conditions with yeast allergies
  • Toxicity
  • Relatively safe for long term use
  • Phyto-chemicals
  • Yeasts, B Vitamins, essential oils, glycosides, amylase
  • Western Properties
  • Stomachic (especially useful for food Stagnation due to incomplete digestion of carbohydrates)

  • Copyright © 2001 John Freeman. All rights reserved.