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