Prescriptions for Reinforcing Both Qi and Blood
Da Bu Yuan Jian (大补元煎): Classic TCM Formula
Name
The Prescription of 大补元煎
Source
The book Jing Yue Quan Shu
Ingredients
Ren Shen 10 g,Shu Di 6~9 g,Shan Yao 6 g,Du Zhong 6 g,Dang Gui 6~9 g,Shan Zhu Yu 3 g,Gou Qi 6~9 g,Zhi Gan Cao 3~6 g.Explanation
Ren Shen, Shan Yao and Du Zhong: Tonifying the kidney-qi.
Dang Gui and Shu Di: Tonifying blood and nourishing yin.
Shan Yu Rou and Gou Qi: Tonifying the kidney, supplementing blood and essence.
Gan Cao: Tempering the actions of all the other ingredients.
The Effect of 大补元煎
Effect
Tonify qi and blood, secure essence.
Administrations
Decoct in water for oral dose to be taken on empty stomach.
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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