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Bā Zhēn Tāng (Eight Treasure Decoction)
  Formula 11 of 30 in Formulas that Tonify
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):
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| Ren Shen (Ginseng Root) 人参 |
| Qty: |
9 grams |
| Chan: |
LU, SP |
| Prop: |
Sweet, Slightly Bitter, Slightly Warm |
| Latin: |
Radix Ginseng |
| Cat: |
Herbs that Tonify Qi |
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| Bai Zhu (White Atractylodes Rhizome) 白术 |
| Qty: |
12 grams |
| Chan: |
SP, ST |
| Prop: |
Bitter, Sweet, Warm |
| Latin: |
Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae |
| Cat: |
Herbs that Tonify Qi |
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| Shu Di Huang (Chinese Foxglove Root, Steamed with Water or Alcohol, Rehmannia) 熟地黄 |
| Qty: |
18 grams |
| Chan: |
LIV, KI, (HT) |
| Prop: |
Sweet, Slightly Warm |
| Latin: |
Processed Radix Rehmanniae |
| Cat: |
Herbs that Tonify Blood |
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| Dang Gui (Chinese Angelica Root) 当归 |
| Qty: |
15 grams |
| Chan: |
HT, LIV, SP |
| Prop: |
Sweet, Spicy, Bitter, Warm |
| Latin: |
Radix Angelicae Sinensis |
| Cat: |
Herbs that Tonify Blood |
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- Dan Bensky
- Him Che. Yeung
- Qiao Yi
- Dan Bensky
- Him Che. Yeung
- John K. Chen, Tina T. Chen
- Max Wichtl