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| Category: Tonify Qi ⌕ |
| Subcategory: ⌕ Source: Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang |
| Actions: Tonify qi, strengthen SP, eliminating dampness to stop diarrhea [Song]
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| Diagnosis |
| Tongue: white, greasy coat Pulse: weak, slow Other:pale complexion, thin body |
| Patterns: Excess Dampness, Atrophy Spleen and Stomach Deficiency, SP Qi Deficiency [diarrhea, infant malnutrition] |
| Indications: SP Qi deficiency & Damp causing diarrhea [35] • SP deficiency with excess damp: fatigue, pale complexion, thin body form, borborygmus, loose stools, diarrhea, epigastria oppressed, poor digestion. White greasy tongue coating, weak slow pulse [31] |
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| Description |
| Name Variations:Shen Ling Bai Zhu San , 参苓白术散, Ginseng, Poria, and Atractylodes Macrocephala Powder, |
| Herb List: Ren Shen(K) • Bai Zhu(K) • Fu Ling(K) • Shan Yao(M) • Lian Zi(M) • Bai Bian Dou(M) • Yi Yi Ren(M) • Sha Ren(A) • Jie Geng(A) • Gan Cao(G) |
| Commentary: Si Jun Zi Tang is a part of this formula. Shan Yao is for diarrhea/loose stool. |
| Related Formulas: |
| NCCAOM: The 6 NCCAOM formulas for Qi Deficiency are Sì Jūn Zǐ Tāng, Liù Jūn Zǐ Tāng, Shēn Líng Bái Zhú Sǎn, Bǔ Zhōng Yì Qì Tāng, Yù Píng Fēng Sǎn, and Shēng Mài Sǎn. • Si Jun Zi Tang is for Spleen/Stomach Qi deficiency (poor appetite, shortness of breath, fatigue) • Liu June Zi Tang is for Spleen/Stomach Qi deficiency + phlegm. • Shen Ling Bai Zhu San is for SP Qi Deficiency + dampness causing diarrhea. • Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang is for Spleen/Stomach deficiency causing intermittent fever or Spleen Qi Sinking (prolapses). • Yu Ping Feng San is for Wei Qi deficiency causing sweating. For frequent common colds and aversion to wind. • Sheng Mai San is for Lung Qi and Yin deficiency with spontaneous sweating. Chronic cough. |
| Herbs |
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| Ren Shen • Ginseng • 人参 ♠ |
Tonify Qi |
Tonify yuan qi • Tonify lung qi • Tonify heart qi • Calms Shen • Stop thirst • Helps impotence • Treats qi collapse • Tonify Spleen • Generate fluid • Stop thirst • Strengthen anti-pathogenic qi • Can go to all 5 zang organsUnlike Huang Qi, Ren Shen is adaptogenic and may be used by people with autoimmune disorders. |
adaptogen • anti-aging • anticoagulant • antiplatelet • antioxidant • adrenalcortical • immunity booster • anti-inflammatory • antidepressant • hepatoprotective • stimulant |
| Bai Zhu • White Atractylodes Root • 白术 ♠ |
Tonify Qi |
Tonify Spleen Qi • Stop sweating • Calms fetus • Dry dampness • Stabilize exteriorDao Di: Zhe Jiang |
Anti-inflammatory • Hepatoprotective • Immunity Booster • Hypoglycemic • Antibaterial |
| Fu Ling • Poria Mushroom • 茯苓 ♠ |
Drain Dampness |
Dry dampness • Tonify spleen • Calm spirit • Relief edema • Detox food poisoning • Promote urination Dao Di: Yun Nan |
Diuretic • Antibacterial • Anti-inflammatory • Anti-allergic • Hypoglycemic • Antacid • Sedative • Immunity booster |
| Shan Yao • Chinese Yam • 山药 ♥ |
Tonify Qi |
Tonify Kidney and essence • Tonify lungs Qi and Yin • Tonify spleen Qi and Yin • Tonify stomach • Tonify all three jiaosDao Di: He Nan |
Antidiabetic • Antidiarrheal • Anti-inflammatory • Estrogenic • Hypotensive • Immunomodulatory |
| Lian Zi • Lotus Seed • 莲⼦ ♥ |
Stabilize + Bind |
Tonify Kidney and Essence, tonify Spleen to stop diarrhea, Tonify Heart to calm Shen |
hypotensive |
| Bai Bian Dou • Hyacinth Bean • 白扁豆 ♥ |
Tonify Qi |
Tonify Spleen• Transform dampness • Clear summer dampnessChao – to strengthen Spleen • Sheng - to clear summer-damp • Bai Bian Dou is weaker than Bai Zhu or Shan Yao and therefore good for patients with weak constitution |
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| Yi Yi Ren • Coix Seeds • 薏苡仁 ♥ |
Drain Dampness |
Strengthen Spleen • Clear Damp Heat at any level • Promote urination • Clear abscess in Lung and Large Intestine • clear Wind Damp Bi for bones and sinews |
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| Sha Ren • Amomum Fruit • 砂仁 ♣ |
Aromatic Transform Damp |
Strengthen Spleen • Dispel dampness • Calm fetus • Warm Middle Jiao • Stop diarrhea • Regulate Qi • Promote Qi movement of MJ • Prevent cloying of Tonifying herbsDao Di: Guang Dong |
antiplatelet, anticoagulant |
| Jie Geng • Platycodon Root • 桔梗 ♣ |
Phlegm Cold |
Disperse Lung qi • Expel mucus • Soothe sore throat • Guide other herbs to upper body • Treat abscesses • Move Qi upward • Guide herbs upward |
Expectorant • Hypoglycemic • Anticholesterol • Antifungal |
| Gan Cao • Licorice Root • 甘草♦ |
Tonify Qi |
Tonify Spleen Qi • Tonify Heart qi • Clear heat • Resolve toxicity • Stop cough • Dispel phlegm • Lubricate lungs • Stop wheezing • Reduce spasm • Relieve pain • Harmonize other herb effects • enters 12 channelsEnters all 12 channels, often serve as envoy in a formula. |
Hypoglycemic • Antiarrhythmic • Hypertensive • Expectorant • Antidiarrheal • Antiulcer • Hepatoprotective • Immunostimulant • Antitussive • Antiviral • Detox • Demulcent • Anti-inflammatory • Laxative • Emmenagogue • Antimicrobial • Spasmolytic • Corticosteroidal |
| ♠ King/Chief ♥ Minister/Deputy ♣ Assistant ♦ Envoy |
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| + Gan Jiang + Rou Gui |
Chronic diarrhea with interior deficient abdominal pain 31 |
| Caution |
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ALERT: Contraindications of each herb - use with caution under these conditions:
Ren Shen: Blood thinner medication • Diabetes medication • Blood pressure medication • Caffeine • Yin deficiency • Stagnant fire • Hypertension • Bleeding disorders • Pain in chest • Excess heat • food: onion, garlic, radishes, tea, turnips
Bai Zhu: Autoimmune disorder • Yin deficiency with heat • Dehydration • Foods: black carp, Chinese cabbage, peach, plum and coriander
Fu Ling: Foods: Vinegar, pickled food
Shan Yao: Yam allergies; Shan Yao antagonizes Gui Sui
Lian Zi:
Bai Bian Dou:
Yi Yi Ren: None noted
Sha Ren: Yin Deficiency Heat, possible allergic reactions
Jie Geng : Blood-stained mucus • Hypoglycemia • Tuberculosis • Anti-diabetic drugs
Gan Cao: High blood pressure • Low potassium • Seaweed • Medications: Gan Cao can interact with various medication. See Pharma Interaction section. |
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