Bā Zhēn Tāng

(Eight Treasure Decoction)

Sub-Category:

• Formulas that Tonify the Qi

Pattern:

• Qi and Blood Deficiency usually due to loss of blood or long standing disease

Possible Tongue Appearance:

• Pale tongue with white coat

Possible Pulse Patterns:

• Thin and frail pulse
• Deficient large pulse

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

• This section is being researched, and is not completed.

Preparation Notes:

• Decoction. 2-3 times the quantity of Dang Shen is often substituted for Ren Shen.

Originally Appeared In:

• Cataloged Essentials for Correcting the Body (Zheng Ti Lei Yao)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

• Lungs, Spleen, Stomach, Heart, Kidneys, Liver, Pericardium, Gall Bladder

Substances in this Formula (8 Total):

	Ren Shen (Ginseng Root) Qty: 9 grams Chan: LU, SP Prop: Sweet, Slightly Bitter, Slightly Warm Latin: Radix Ginseng Cat: Herbs that Tonify Qi
	Bai Zhu (White Atractylodes Rhizome) Qty: 12 grams Chan: SP, ST Prop: Bitter, Sweet, Warm Latin: Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae Cat: Herbs that Tonify Qi
	Fu Ling (Sclerotium of Tuckahoe, China Root, Poria, Hoelen) Qty: 12-15 grams Chan: HT, SP, LU Prop: Sweet, Bland, Neutral Latin: Scierotium Poriae Cocos Cat: Herbs that Regulate Water and Drain Dampness
	Zhi Gan Cao (Honey Fried Licorice Root) Qty: 6 grams Chan: All 12 Channels Prop: Sweet, Warm Latin: Radix Glycyrrhizae Cat: Herbs that Tonify Qi
	Shu Di Huang (Chinese Foxglove Root, Steamed with Water or Alcohol, Rehmannia) Qty: 18 grams Chan: LIV, KI, (HT) Prop: Sweet, Slightly Warm Latin: Processed Radix Rehmanniae Cat: Herbs that Tonify Blood
	Bai Shao (White Peony Root) Qty: 15 grams Chan: LIV, SP Prop: Bitter, Sour, Cool Latin: Radix Albus Paeoniae Lactiflorae Cat: Herbs that Tonify Blood
	Dang Gui (Chinese Angelica Root) Qty: 15 grams Chan: HT, LIV, SP Prop: Sweet, Spicy, Bitter, Warm Latin: Radix Angelicae Sinensis Cat: Herbs that Tonify Blood
	Chuan Xiong (Szechuan Lovage Root) Qty: 9 grams Chan: LIV, GB, PER Prop: Spicy, Warm Latin: Rhizoma Ligustici Chuanxiong Cat: Herbs that Invigorate Blood and Remove Stagnation

References

Formulas

• 15. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Formulas and Strategies (First Edition)
  - Dan Bensky
• 18. Handbook of Chinese Herbal Formulas (First Edition)
  - Him Che. Yeung
• 16. The Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula Study Guide (First Edition)
  - Qiao Yi

Herbs

• 13. Chinese Herbal Medicine: Materia Medica (Revised Edition)
  - Dan Bensky
• 25. Lancet 2000 January 8;355(9198):134-138 (Article)
  - Fugh-Berman A.
• 17. Handbook of Chinese Herbs (Second Edition)
  - Him Che. Yeung
• 12. Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology (First Edition)
  - John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen
• 26. Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals (Third Edition)
  - Max Wichtl

Only use Chinese herbs or formulas under the direct care and supervision of a licensed Acupuncturist/Herbalist.
Some of the substances included on this website are no longer used, and are included for historical reference only.