Zhen Ren Yang Zang Tang

(True Man's Decoction to Nourish the Organs)

Sub-Category:

• Formulas that Stabilize the Exterior and the Lungs

Possible Tongue Appearance:

• Pale tongue with a white coat

Possible Pulse Patterns:

• Slow thin pulse

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

• This section is being researched, and is not completed.
• This formula contains one or more toxic substances (while some Chinese herbs are toxic, it must be noted that many come prepared, or are combined, to mitigate their toxicity).

Preparation Notes:

• Decoction. Double or triple the dosage of Dang Shen is commonly substituted for Ren Shen

Originally Appeared In:

• Imperial Grace Formulary of the Tai Ping Era (Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

• Large Intestine, Stomach, Lungs, Kidneys, Spleen, Liver, Heart, Gall Bladder

Substances in this Formula (10 Total):

	Ren Shen (Ginseng Root) Qty: 3-6 grams Chan: LU, SP Prop: Sweet, Slightly Bitter, Slightly Warm Latin: Radix Ginseng Cat: Herbs that Tonify Qi
	Bai Zhu (White Atractylodes Rhizome) Qty: 9-12 grams Chan: SP, ST Prop: Bitter, Sweet, Warm Latin: Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae Cat: Herbs that Tonify Qi
	Rou Gui (Inner Brack or Saigon Cinnamon) Qty: 3-4.5 grams Chan: HT, KI, LIV, SP Prop: Spicy, Sweet, Hot Latin: Cortex Cinnamomi Cassiae Cat: Herbs that Warm the Interior and Expel Cold
	Rou Dou Kou (Nutmeg Seeds) Qty: 9-15 grams (dry-fried) Chan: LI, SP, ST Prop: Spicy, Warm Latin: Semen Myristicae Fragrantis Cat: Herbs that Astringe, Stabilize, Bind
	He Zi (Myrobalan Fruit) Qty: 6-15 grams Chan: LU, ST, LI. Prop: Bitter, Sour, Astringent, Neutral Latin: Fructus Terminaliae Chebulae Cat: Herbs that Astringe, Stabilize, Bind
	Ying Su Ke (Opium Poppy Husk) Qty: 6-20 grams (honey-fried) Chan: KI, LI, LU Prop: Sour, Astringent, Neutral, Toxic Latin: Pericarpium Papaveris Somniferi Cat: Herbs that Astringe, Stabilize, Bind
	Bai Shao (White Peony Root) Qty: 9-15 grams Chan: LIV, SP Prop: Bitter, Sour, Cool Latin: Radix Albus Paeoniae Lactiflorae Cat: Herbs that Tonify Blood
	Dang Gui (Chinese Angelica Root) Qty: 6-12 grams Chan: HT, LIV, SP Prop: Sweet, Spicy, Bitter, Warm Latin: Radix Angelicae Sinensis Cat: Herbs that Tonify Blood
	Mu Xiang (Costus Root, Saussurea) Qty: 6-9 grams Chan: GB, LI, SP, ST Prop: Spicy, Bitter, Warm Latin: Radix Auklandiae Lappae Cat: Herbs that Regulate the Qi
	Zhi Gan Cao (Honey Fried Licorice Root) Qty: 3-9 grams Chan: All 12 Channels Prop: Sweet, Warm Latin: Radix Glycyrrhizae Cat: Herbs that Tonify Qi

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.