Clinical Applications 
General gastrointestinal deficiency and weakness: fatigue, poor appetite, loose stools or diarrhea, anorexia, borborygmus, and bloating
Spleen Qi deficiency causing various gastrointestinal disorders
 
Westen Therapeutic Action
Balancing effect to regulate and restore gastrointestinal function 
Support gastrointestinal health 
Strength the gastrointestinal tract to improve digestion and absorption 
 
Chinese Therapeutic Actions 
Tonifies Spleen Qi
Stops diarrhea
Promotes digestion 
Dispels dampness and stagnation 
 
Pin Yin
Actions
Ren Shen
Tonifies Qi and strengthens the Spleen and Stomach.
Bai Zhu
Tonifies the Spleen, augments Qi and dries Dampness.
Fu Ling
Dries Dampness and strengthens the Spleen.
Zhi Gan Cao
Augments Qi, ,warms and strengthens the Middle Jiao and moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs.
Shu Di Huang
Strengthens the Liver and Kidneys, and nourishes the Yin of the Blood.
Bai Shao
Tonifies Blood and preserves Yin.
Dang Gui
Tonifies and invigorates the Blood, moistens the Intestines and regulates the relationship between the Liver and Kidneys.
Chuan Xiong
Invigorates the Blood, activates Qi, releases constraint and alleviates pain.
Sheng Jiang
Regulates the Spleen and Stomach.
Da Zao
Tonifies the Spleen and Stomach, augments Qi, nourishes the Blood, calms the Spirit and moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs.