Prescriptions for Invigorating Qi
Qi Wei Bai Shu San (七味白术散)
Name
The Prescription of 七味白术散
Source
The book Xiao Er Yao Zheng Zhi Jue
Ingredients
Ren Shen 6 g,Fu Ling 12 g,Chao Bai Zhu 12 g,Gan Cao 3 g,Huo Xiang 12 g,Mu Xiang 6 g,Ge Gen 15 g.Explanation
Ren Shen: Invigorating primordial Qi, strengthening the spleen and stomach.
Bai Zhu: Strengthening the spleen and drying dampness.
Fu Ling: Inducing diuresis and strengthening the spleen, assisting Bai Zhu in promoting the transforming and transporting function of the spleen.
Mu Xiang: Promoting the circulation of qi.
Ge Gen: Promoting eruption and expelling exo-pathogens, aiding in the production of body fluids.
Huo Xiang: Dispersing wind-cold and removing dampness.
Zhi Gan Cao: Replenishing Qi and regulating the function of the middle-Jiao, tempering the actions or all other ingredients.
The Effect of 七味白术散
Effect
Strengthen the spleen and tonify qi, harmonize the stomach and promote the secretion of saliva or body fluid.
Indications
Weakness in spleen and stomach, vomit, diarrhea, polydipsia, body fluid deficiency.
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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