Hé Rén Yǐn

(Polygonum Multiflorum Root and Ginseng Decoction)

Sub-Category:

• Formulas that Tonify the Qi

Pattern:

• Chronic malaria with Qi and Blood Deficiency

Possible Tongue Appearance:

• Pale tongue

Possible Pulse Patterns:

• Large deficient pulse

Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:

• Do not use when the malarial disorder is in the early stages, or when the patient is not deficient.

Preparation Notes:

• Decoction. Can be prepared in a combination of water and wine
• 2-3 times the quantity of Dang Shen is often substituted for Ren Shen
• Consume 2-3 hours before onset of symptoms

Originally Appeared In:

• Collected Treatises of Jing Yue (Jing Yue Quan Shu)

Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:

• Kidneys, Liver, Lungs, Spleen, Heart, Stomach

Substances in this Formula (5 Total):

	He Shou Wu (Fleeceflower Root, Ho Shou Wu, Polygonum) 何首乌 Qty: 9-30 grams Chan: LIV, KI Prop: Bitter, Sweet, Astringent, Slightly Warm Latin: Radix Polygoni Multiflori Cat: Herbs that Tonify Blood
	Ren Shen (Ginseng Root) 人参 Qty: 9-15 grams Chan: LU, SP Prop: Sweet, Slightly Bitter, Slightly Warm Latin: Radix Ginseng Cat: Herbs that Tonify Qi
	Dang Gui (Chinese Angelica Root) 当归 Qty: 6-9 grams Chan: HT, LIV, SP Prop: Sweet, Spicy, Bitter, Warm Latin: Radix Angelicae Sinensis Cat: Herbs that Tonify Blood
	Chen Pi (Orange Peel, Citrus Peel, Tangerine Peel) 陈皮 Qty: 6-9 grams Chan: LU, SP, ST Prop: Spicy, Bitter, Warm, Aromatic Latin: Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae Cat: Herbs that Regulate the Qi
	Sheng Jiang (Fresh Ginger Rhizome) 生姜 Qty: 6-15 grams (roasted) Chan: LU, SP, ST Prop: Spicy, Warm Latin: uncooked Rhizoma Zingiberis Cat: Warm, Spicy Herbs that Release the Exterior

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.