Prescriptions for Invigorating Qi
Ju Yuan Jian (举元煎): Classic TCM Formula
Name
The Prescription of 举元煎
Source
The book Jing Yue Quan Shu
Ingredients
Ren Shen 10~20 g,Zhi Huang Qi 10~20 g,Zhi Gan Cao 3~6 g,Sheng Ma 4 g,Bai Zhu 3~6 g.Explanation
Ren Shen: Replenishing the lung-Qi, promoting the production of body fluids.
Huang Qi: Invigorating Qi to consolidate the superficial resistance, elevating Yang-Qi to treat prolapse.
Sheng Ma: Aiding Huang Qi in elevating Yang-Qi and regulating the stomach.
Bai Zhu: Strengthening the spleen and drying dampness.
Zhi Gan Cao: Replenishing Qi and regulating the function of the middle-Jiao, tempering the actions or all other ingredients.
The Effect of 举元煎
Effect
Tonify qi and ascend yang.
Indications
Qi deficiency, blood depletion, Yang depletion.
Administrations
Decoct in water for oral dose to be taken twice.
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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