Prescriptions for Invigorating Yang
Wen Bao Yin (温胞饮): Classic TCM Formula
Name
The Prescription of 温胞饮
Source
The book Bian Zheng Lu
Ingredients
Ren Shen 9 g,Bai Zhu 30 g,Ba Ji Tian 30 g,Po Gu Zhi 6 g,Du Zhong 9 g,Tu Si Zi 9 g,Qian Shi 9 g,Shan Yao 9 g,Rou Gui 6 g,Fu Zi 0.9 g.Explanation
Tu Si Zi, Ba Ji Tian and Bu Gu Zhi: Tonifying the kidney and strengthening yang, replenishing essence.
Rou Gui and Fu Zi: Warming the kidney and strengthening yang.
Bai Zhu and Ren Shen: Strengthening the spleen, tonifying qi and eliminating dampness.
Shan Yao and Qian Shi: Tonifying the kidney to astringe essence to arrest leucorrhoea.
Du Zhong: Tonifying qi to relieve lumbago.
The Effect of 温胞饮
Effect
Warm the kidney and uterus, tonify qi and kidney, astringe essence.
Indications
Infertility due to uterus cold.
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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