Shí Quán Dà Bǔ Tāng

Ten Significant Tonic Decoction

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Category: Tonify Qi and Blood ⌕ 
Subcategory:   Source: Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang  
Actions: Tonify Qi and Blood
Diagnosis
Tongue:       Pulse:    Other: 
Patterns: Qi Deficiency, Blood deficiency 
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Description
Name Variations: Shi Quan Da Bu Tang , 十全大补汤, Ten Significant Tonic Decoction,
Herb List: Si Jun Zi Tang: Ren Shen(K) • Bai Zhu(M) • Fu Ling(A) • Gan Cao(G); Si Wu Tang: Shu Di Huang(K) • Bai Shao(M) • Dang Gui(M) • Chuan Xiong(A) + Huang Qi + Rou Gui
Commentary: Ba Zhen Tang = Si Wu Tang + Si Jun Zi Tang
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Herbs Cat/Dosage Actions Attributes
Chinese Angelica •  当归 Tonify Blood

 

 

Tonify blood • Move Blood and Qi • Regulate menses • Invigorate blood • Dispel cold • Unblock bowels • Reduce abscess swelling • Alleviate pain • Clear pus • Generate flesh • Moisten intestines Dang Gui Shen (body) - tonify blood • Quan Dang Gui - harmonize blood (tonify and invigorate) • Dang Gui Wei (tail) - invigorate blood • According to the Board Exams, this herb does not affect estrogen because it has not yet been determined in which way it does affect it. However, there are numerous research articles on Dang Gui and estrogen. phytoestrogen • antispasmodic • cholagogue • antibaterial • antiviral • antiobesity • anti-inflammatory • antifungal • mild laxative • immune system boost
• Ginger (Raw) •  生姜 Release Exterior Wind Cold Release exterior • Stops vomiting • Relieve Nausea • Stops cough • Reduce herb toxicity • Regulate central flow of Qi Expectorant • Cough Suppressant • Digestive • Hypotensive • Antiplatelet • Stimulant • Analgesic • Anti-inflammatory • Antipyretic • Cholagogic • Antiemetic • Antimutagenic
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Caution

ALERT: Contraindications of each herb - use with caution under these conditions:
Shu Di Huang: Cloying • Pregnancy • Spleen and/or Stomach deficiency • Stagnant phlegm • Stagnant qi
Gou Qi Zi: Autoimmune disorder • External excess heat • Loose stools • High fever • Pregnancy • Spleen deficiency • Spleen dampness • Diarrhea • Allergic to tobacco • Peaches • Tomatoes • Nuts • Diabetes medication • Blood pressure medication
Dang Gui: Autoimmune disorder • Pregnancy • Blood thinner drugs (Wafarin) • Diarrhea • Yin deficiency with heat • Dampness abdominal distention
Sha Shen:
Mai Men Dong: Diarrhea from middle jiao cold and deficiency • sedatives • cough from wind cold or damp phlegm
Chuan Lian Zi:

Notes

 

Bibliography: [3], [8], [9], [14]

Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience.  While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts,  variations may result from the numerous English translations.   Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs.  The information here is strictly for educational purposes. 

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