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Blood.


  • Du-20 facilitates the rising of clear Qi to the head and relieves dizziness.

  • Ren-6 tonifies Qi in general.

  • BL-15 nourishes Heart-Blood.


Herbal Treatment


Prescription


Gui Pi Tang
(Tonifying the Spleen Decoction)


Ren Shen Radix Ginseng 6 g or Dand Shen Radix Codonopsis pilosulae 12 g
Huang Qi Radix Astragali membranacei 15 g
Bai Zhu Rhizoma Atractylodis macrocephalae 12 g
Dang Gui Radix Angelicae sinensis 6 g
Fu Shen Sclerotium Poriae cocos pararadicis 9 g
Suan Zao Ren Semen Ziziphi spinosae 9 g
Long Yan Rou Arillus Euphoriae longanae 12 g
Yuan Zhi Radix Polygalae tenuifoliae 9 g
Mu Xiang Radix Saussureae 6 g
Zhi Gan Cao Radix Glycyrrhizae uralensis praeparata 4 g
Sheng Jiang Rhizoma Zingiberis officinalis recens 3 slices
Hong Zao Fructus Ziziphi jujubae 5 dates

Explanation


This formula tonifies Qi and Blood, strengthens Spleen and Heart, and nourishes the brain.



  • Ren Shen, Huang Qi and Bai Zhu tonify Qi.

  • Dang Gui nourishes Blood.

  • Fu Shen combines with the Qi tonics to prevent Dampness. It also calms the Mind.

  • Suan Zao Ren, Long Yan Rou and Yuan Zhi nourish the Heart and calm the Mind.

  • Mu Xiang moves Qi and is used to counterbalance the cloying nature of the Qi and

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