Western Medical Indications:
Chronic IBD
Chronic indigestion

TCVM Indications:
Abdominal pain
Burping
Diarrhea
Flatulence
Food stasis
Poor appetite
Vomiting
Pulse: Slippery
Tongue: Red with yellow coating

Contraindications:
None

Dosage for Horse:
15 g twice daily as top dressing on feed

Dosage for Dog/Cat:
0.5 g per 10 to 20 lb body weight twice daily

Directions:
Use as needed for 1-3 months until the problem has resolved.

Chinese Principles of Treatment:
Promote appetite, resolve food stasis, dispels Damp

Classical Antecedent:
Bao He Wan from Dan Xi Xin Fa (Teachings of Zhu Dan-xi) written by Zhu Dan-xi in 1481.

Ingredients:
Ban Xia-Pinellia, Chen Pi-Citrus, Fu Ling-Poria, Lai Fu Zi-Raphani, Lian Qiao-Forsythia, Mai Ya-Hordei,
Shan Zha-Crataegus, Shen Qu-Massa