Fuzi Lizhong Pill

Fuzi Lizhong Pill is a classic traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) formula used primarily to "warm and reinforce the spleen and stomach" according to TCM theory. It is indicated for deficiency-cold syndrome of the spleen and stomach, manifesting as cold sensation and pain in the epigastrium, vomiting, diarrhea, cold extremities, bloating, indigestion, abdominal pain and other digestive complaints[1][6][8]. The formula contains processed aconite root (Radix Aconiti Lateralis Preparata), codonopsis root (Radix Codonopsis), white atractylodes rhizome (Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae), dried ginger rhizome (Rhizoma Zingiberis), and licorice root (Radix Glycyrrhizae)[1][6][8]. Modern research suggests it may regulate gut microbiota composition[3], modulate energy metabolism pathways relevant to gastrointestinal health[3], support immune function in the gut mucosa[6], and has shown antidepressant-like effects in animal models under chronic stress conditions[2]. It is widely used as an OTC herbal remedy for various digestive disorders including gastritis, IBS-Diarrhea type (IBS-D), gastric ulcers and general symptoms of Spleen Yang Deficiency.

Brand names

Fuzi Lizhong WanFu Zi Li Zhong WanMidwarmerMeridian Classic Teapills

Other names

Li Zhong WanRegulate the Middle Jiao PillsFu Zi Li Zhong Pian