Massa Fermentata (Shen Qu)

Chinese Bulk Herbs – Massa Fermentata (Shen Qu)

Massa Fermentata or Shen Qu is normally made into pill form and used for digestion problems, diarrhea, and indigestion. It can be made into a crude mixture or paste and used for indigestion.

Massa Fermentata is a mixture of the fermented powders of wheat flour and herbs, including Herba Artemisiae Annuae (Qing Hao), Fructus Xanthii (Cang Er Zi ), Semen Armeniacae Amarum (Ku Xing Ren), and Semen Phaseoli Calcarati (Chi Xiao Dou).

Clinical Use (Chinese):
Promote digestion and harmonize stomach.

Latin Name:
No Latin name. Shen Qu is a combination of herbs

Chinese Name:
Shen Qu

Common Names:
Medicated leaven

Parts Used:
Usually all herbs are ground into a powder and mixed together to be pressed into a pill.

Properties:
Sweet and pungent in flavor, warm in property, acts on the Spleen and Stomach channels

Cautions:
None at this time.

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**This information is provided to assist trained practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine with selection of products. If you are not familiar with these formulas or concepts please consult an acupuncturist or herbal practitioner trained in the use of Chinese herbs or refer to more in-depth reference materials. Chinese herbal remedies are meant to improve health and function, not act as a substitute for medical care.