This prescription (already discussed in the chapter on Headaches, Chapter 1) is the classical
prescription to nourish Liver-Blood.
Variations
- In case of dry skin add: Shou Wu Radix Polygoni multiflori
- In case of blurred vision add: Gou Qi Zi Fructus Lycii chinensis.
Patent Remedy
Ba Zhen Wan
(Eight Precious Pill)
Dang Gui Radix Angelicae sinensis
Chuan Xiong Radix Ligustici wallichii
Bai Shao Radix Paeoniae albae
Shu Di Huang Radix Rehmanniae glutinosae praeparata
Ren Shen Radix Ginseng
Bai Zhu Rhizoma Atractylodis macrocephalae
Fu Ling Sclerotium Poriae cocos
Zhi Gan Cao Radix Glycyrrhizae uralensis praeparataExplanation
This very well-known pill tonifies Qi and Blood in general. In particular, it nourishes
Liver-Blood and it is used in any gynaecological problem from Blood deficiency. In men, it can
be used for chronic rheumatic pains occurring against a background of Blood deficiency.
The tongue presentation appropriate to this remedy is a Pale and Thin body.
Spleen-Blood Deficiency
Clinical Manifestations
Tiredness, loose stools, dull-pale complexion, poor appetite, pale lips, desire to lie down, slight
palpitations.
Tongue: Pale, slightly Thin with teethmarks.
Pulse: Weak or Fine.