Prescriptions for Invigorating Qi
Li Chong Tang
Name
The Prescription of Li Chong Tang
Source
The book Yi Xue Zhong Zhong Can Xi Lu
Ingredients
Raw Huang Qi 9 g,Dang Shen 6 g,Bai Zhu 6 g,Shan Yao 15 g,Tian Hua Fen 12 g,Zhi Mu 12 g,San Leng 9 g,E Zhu 9 g,Ji Nei Jin 9 g.Explanation
Huang Qi and Bai Zhu: Strengthening the spleen and tonifying qi.
Dang Shen: Invigorating lung-qi and spleen-qi, nourishing blood, and promoting the generation of body fluid.
Shan Yao: Tonifying qi, nourishing yin, and tonifying the spleen, lung and kidney.
San Leng and E Zhu: Regulating qi, activating blood and dissipating mass.
Ji Nei Jin: Promoting digestion and invigorating the spleen.
Zhi Mu and Tian Hua Fen: Clearing heat and purging fire, nourishing yin and moistening dryness.
The Effect of Li Chong Tang
Effect
Replenish qi and promote the circulation of blood, regulate menstruation and dissipate blood stasis.
Indications
Amenorrhea, abdominal mass caused by lochiometra.
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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