Prescriptions for Invigorating Qi
Renshen Hutao Tang: Classic TCM Formula
Name
The Prescription of Renshen Hutao Tang
Ingredients
Ren Shen 6 g,Hu Tao 30 g.Explanation
Hu Tao: Tonifying kidney and warming yang.
Ren Shen: Powerfully reinforcing original qi, tonifying zang-organ qi, promoting the generation of body fluid.
The Effect of Renshen Hutao Tang
Effect
Tonify deficiency and relieve asthma.
Indications
Chronic asthma, deficiency of lung and kidney.
Administrations
Decoct in water with Sheng Jiang and Da Zao for oral dose to be taken twice.
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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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