Prescriptions for Reinforcing Both Qi and Blood
Zeng Sun Si Wu Tang (增损四物汤)
Name
The Prescription of 增损四物汤
Source
The book Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang
Ingredients
Dang GuiChuan XiongRen ShenPao JiangZhi Gan CaoBai ShaoExplanation
Dang Gui: Tonifying and coordinating blood, regulating menstruation.
Bai Shao: Nourishing blood and astringing Yin.
Chuan Xiong: Promoting the circulation of blood and removing the stagnation of Qi, thus preventing other sticky-natured tonics in this prescription from bringing about the stagnation of Qi and blood.
Pao Jiang: Warming meridians and stopping bleeding, warming the spleen and stomach, alleviating pain.
Zhi Gan Cao: Harmonizing the spleen and stomach, tempering the actions of all the other ingredients.
Ren Shen: Invigorating Qi to strengthen the spleen.
The Effect of 增损四物汤
Effect
Tonify qi and blood, warm meridians to stop bleeding.
Administrations
12 g of the drugs are decocted 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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