Prescriptions for Invigorating Qi
Cangfu Liujun Tang
Name
The Prescription of Cangfu Liujun Tang
Source
The book Zhu Lin Nv Ke
Ingredients
Ren ShenBai ZhuFu LingZhi Gan CaoBan XiaChen PiCang ZhuXiang FuHuang QinChuan XiongDang GuiZhi QiaoExplanation
Ren Shen, Bai Zhu, Fu Ling and Zhi Gan Cao: Invigorating Qi and strengthening the spleen.
Ban Xia: Removing dampness and resolving phlegm, keeping the adverse flow of Qi downward to arrest vomiting.
Dang Gui: Tonifying blood and activating blood, alleviating pain.
Chen Pi: Regulating the flow of Qi and stomach, removing dampness and dissolving phlegm.
Huang Qin: Clearing heat and removing toxicity.
Chuan Xiong: Activating blood circulation and promoting the flow of qi, expelling wind and alleviating pain.
Cang Zhu: Drying dampness and invigorating spleen, dispelling wind-dampness.
Xiang Fu: Soothing liver and regulating qi, regulating menorrhea and alleviating pain.
Zhi Qiao: Promoting the flow of qi, soothing the chest and middle energizer, relieving distention.
The Effect of Cangfu Liujun Tang
Effect
Clear heat, remove dampness and resolve phlegm, promote the flow of qi.
Indications
Excessive phlegm with qi deficiency.
Administrations
Decoct in water for oral dose to be taken before meal.
Sources and further reading
We cite classical materia medica and modern reference works. This article is health education, not medical advice.
- Shennong Bencao Jing (The Divine Farmer's Materia Medica), Han dynasty.
- Bencao Gangmu (Compendium of Materia Medica), Li Shizhen, 1578.
- Chinese Pharmacopoeia, current edition — identity, quality and safety monographs.
- NCCIH and WHO reference material on traditional medicine safety.
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