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Ground Up Herb |
Tea Pills |
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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: SP Qi Deficiency, Excess Dampness |
| Indications: 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
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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: |
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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 • antiplatelet • 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 exterior • Stop sweating Dao 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 stomachDao 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 |
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| Sha Ren • Amomum Fruit • 砂仁 ♣ |
Aromatic Transform Damp |
Dao Di: Guang Dong |
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| 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 effectsEnters all 12 channels, often serve as envoy in a formula. |
Hypoglycemic • Antiarrhythmic • 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
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:
Sha Ren:
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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