Herbs that Relieve Food Stagnation

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Besides reducing food stagnation, what is another important action of Lai Fu Zi (raphani semen)?

Directs Lung qi downward; for chronic cough with phlegm
Invigorates blood; for postpartum pain due to blood stagnation
Induces astringency to stop diarrhea
Calms restless fetus to prevent miscarriage

Lai Fu Zi directs Lung qi downward and transforms phlegm. This is used in the formula San Zi Yang Qin Tang (three seed decoction to nourish ones parents) alongside Bai Jie Zi and Zi Su Zi.

Source: Bensky, D. (2004). Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica. Seattle, WA: Eastland Press. pp. 503 [Q863]