Prescriptions for Reinforcing Both Qi and Blood
Zao Ren Tang (枣仁汤)
Name
The Prescription of 枣仁汤
Source
The book Bei Ji Qian Jin Yao Fang
Ingredients
Zao Ren 3 g,Ren Shen 6 g,Shao Yao 3 g,Gui Xin 3 g,Huang Qi 6 g,Gan Cao 6 g,Long Gu 6 g,Fu Ling 6 g,Mu Li 6 g,Sheng Jiang 6 g,Ban Xia 10 g,Ze Xie 3 g.Explanation
Suan Zao Ren: Nourishing the liver-blood and calming the mind.
Fu Ling: Strengthening the spleen and tonifying qi.
Ze Xie: Promoting diuresis and eliminating dampness.
Shao Yao: Tonifying blood and Replenishing Yin.
Sheng Jiang: Dispersing wind-cold.
Zhi Gan Cao: Invigorating the spleen and stomach, tempering the actions of all the other ingredients.
Long Gu and Mu Li: Relieving convulsion and inducing tranquilization.
Ban Xia: Dissolving phlegm and dispersing accumulation of pathogens, keeping the adverse Qi flowing downward and regulating the stomach.
Ren Shen: Powerfully reinforcing original qi, tonifying zang-organ qi, promoting the generation of body fluid to alleviate thirst.
Rou Gui: Reinforcing fire and strengthening yang, dispelling cold to alleviate pain, warming meridians and collaterals.
Huang Qi: Invigorating Qi and promoting muscle regeneration.
The Effect of 枣仁汤
Effect
Tonify qi and blood, relieve convulsion, warm meridians and dispel cold.
Indications
Consumptive disease, qi and blood deficiency, palpitation, nocturnal emission.
Administrations
Decoct in water for oral dose to be taken three times a day.
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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