- Zhi Gan Cao tonifies Qi.
- Ren Shen and Fu Ling tonify Lung-Qi.
- Chuan Bei Mu, Sang Bai Pi and Xing Ren stimulate the descending of Lung-Qi.
- Zhi Mu prevents any Heat deriving from excessive tonification of Yang and it also
strengthens the Kidney function of grasping Qi.
Variations
- If the person is very thin one can add Placenta pills.
Ren Shen Hu Tao Tang
(Ginseng-Juglans Decoction)
Ren Shen Radix Ginseng 4.5 g
Hu Tao Ren Semen Juglandis regiae 5 pieces
Sheng Jiang Rhizoma Zingiberis officinalis recens 5 slicesClinical Manifestations
Daytime sweating, infrequent attacks of asthma, chilliness, backache, frequent-place urination,
pale face, tiredness.
Tongue: Pale.
Pulse: Deep-Weak.
Explanation
- Ren Shen tonifies Lung-Qi.
- Hu Tao Rou tonifies Kidney-Yang and strengthens the Kidney's function of grasping Qi.
- Sheng Jiang warms the channels.
Su Zi Jiang Qi Tang
(Perilla Seed Lowering Qi Decoction)