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| For: Incontinence • Chronic Diarrhea • Prolapse of rectum and uterus • Corneal ulcers • Headache • Dizziness • Hearing disorder |
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| Category: Tonify ⌕ Subcategory: Tonify Qi ⌕ Family: ⌕ Source: Shang Han Lun ⌕ Related Formula: |
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| Tonify middle burner qi Raise sunken yang |
| Indications and Contraindications |
| Appearance: Tongue -Pale, thin, white Pulse -Flooding, deficient Face/other - |
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| Indications: Spontaneous sweating • Loose and watery stool • Urinary incontinence • Fever that comes and goes but get worse under exertion • Aversion to cold • Enjoys warm beverages • Shortness of breath • Feels tired, and weak • Headache and dizziness |
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| Properties |
| Data adapted from product found online. Categories 4% or less not shown. |
| Herbs | Cat/Dose | Actions | Properties | ||
| Huang Qi • Astragalus • 黄芪 ♠ | Tonify Qi 9g |
Tonify Spleen and Lung Qi • Tonify Wei Qi • Tonify Qi to move blood • Raise Stomach Yang Qi • Improve urination • Relief Edema • Discharge pus • Generate flesh • Push Qi to the surfaceSheng - to dry damp • Chao - to tonify Spleen, stop sweating, calm fetus • Chao jiao - to stop diarrhea | Antioxidant • Immune System Booster • Diuretic • Anti-aging • Hypoglycemic • Hypotensive • Hepatoprotective | ||
| Ren Shen • Ginseng • 人参 ♥ | Tonify Qi 9g |
Tonify yuan qi • Tonify lung qi • Tonify heart qi • Calms Shen • Stop thirst • Helps impotence • Treats qi collapse • Tonify Spleen • Generate fluid • Stop thirst • Strengthen anti-pathogenic qi • Can go to all 5 zang organsUnlike Huang Qi, Ren Shen is adaptogenic and may be used by people with autoimmune disorders. | adaptogen • anti-aging • anticoagulant • antiplatelet • antioxidant • adrenalcortical • immunity booster • anti-inflammatory • antidepressant • hepatoprotective • stimulant | ||
| Bai Zhu • White Atractylodes Root • 白术 ♥ | Tonify Qi 9g |
Tonify Spleen Qi • Stop sweating • Calms fetus • Dry dampness • Stabilize exteriorDao Di: Zhe Jiang | Anti-inflammatory • Hepatoprotective • Immunity Booster • Hypoglycemic • Antibaterial | ||
| Zhi Gan Cao • Honey Fried Licorice • 炙甘草 ♥ | Tonify Qi 9g |
Increase the effectiveness of Gan Cao, particularly with: Tonify middle • Tonify Heart and Spleen Qi • Harmonize other herbs Honey is a cardiotonic. Zhi Gan Cao is different from Gan Cao in that it nourishes the heart. | Hypoglycemic • Antiarrhythmic • Expectorant • Antidiarrheal • Antiulcer • Hepatoprotective • Antiulcer • Immunostimulant • Antitussive • Antiviral • Detox • Demulcent • Anti-inflammatory • Laxative • Emmenagogue • Antimicrobial • Spasmolytic | ||
| Dang Gui • Chinese Angelica • 当归 ♣ | Tonify Blood 3g |
Tonify blood • Move Blood and Qi • Regulate menses • Invigorate blood • Dispel cold • Unblock bowels • Reduce abscess swelling • Alleviate pain • Clear pus • Generate flesh • Moisten intestines Dang Gui Shen (body) - tonify blood • Quan Dang Gui - harmonize blood (tonify and invigorate) • Dang Gui Wei (tail) - invigorate blood • According to the Board Exams, this herb does not affect estrogen because it has not yet been determined in which way it does affect it. However, there are numerous research articles on Dang Gui and estrogen. | phytoestrogen • antispasmodic • cholagogue • antibaterial • antiviral • antiobesity • anti-inflammatory • antifungal • mild laxative • immune system boost • volatile oil inhibits uterine contractions | ||
| Chen Pi • Dried Tangerine Rind • 陈皮 ♣ | Regulate Qi 3g |
Stop cough • Stop vomiting • Regulate Qi • Harmonize middle burner • Transform phlegm • Dry damp • Prevent cloying of tonifying herbs Dao Di: Guang Dong • The older the Chen Pi, the better the quality • For moving Qi, Chen Pi is focus on moving Qi in the epigastric area | regulate gastrointestinal smooth muscles, clear phlegm, hypertensive, aid digestion, hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiviral, expectorant | ||
| Sheng Ma • Black Cohosh • 升麻 ♦ | Release Exterior Wind Heat 6g |
Vent measles • Clear Heat • Raise Yang Qi • Relieve toxins • Release exterior • Lifts and guides upward | antibiotic, antipyretic, hypotensive, anti-inflammatory, analgesic[18] | ||
| Chai Hu • Thorowax • 柴胡 ♦ | Release Exterior Wind Heat 9g |
Harmonize interior and exterior • Reduce fevers • Reduce chills • Soothe liver Qi • Clear muscle layer heat • Tonify stomach Qi • Guide herbs to Shao Yang Jing | Antibiotic • Antipyretic • Anti-inflammatory • Antibaterial • Antiviral • Analgesic • Hepatoprotective • Immunemodulatory • Chemoprotective • Anti-tumor • Cholagogic • Sedative • Immunostimulate | ||
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| Directions: 2-3 times the amount of Dang Shen can be substituted for Ren Shen.14 | |||||
| Modifications | For | |||
| + Ze Xie + Mu Tong | Urination difficulty (older adults) from sunken yang qi14 | |||
| + Sang Piao Xiao + Yi Zhi Ren | Night bed wetting (children)14 | |||
| + Honey + Sesame Oil | Constipation from spleen deficiency14 | |||
| + Pao Jiang + Huang Lian | Premenstrual diarrhea14 | |||
| + Cang Er Zi + Xin Yi Hua | Rhinitis14 | |||
| + Gu Jing Cao + Jue Ming Zi + Shan Yao | Corneal Ulcers14 | |||
| + Zhi Shi +Hou Po + Mu Xiang + Sha Ren | Abdominal fullness and distention 14 | |||
| + Ju He + Xiao Hui Xiang + Li Zhi He | Hernia14 | |||
| + amount of Zhi Gan Cao + Bai Shao | Abdominal pain14 | |||
| + Xi Xin | Severe pain14 | |||
| + Chuan Xiong + Ban Xia | Headache and dizziness14 | |||
| +Shan Zhu Yu + Yi Zhi Ren | Ringing in ear (low pitch)14 | |||
| + Rou Gui | Aversion to cold14 | |||
| + Man Jing Zi +Chuan Xiong | Migraines14 | |||
| + Wu Ling San – Gui Zhi | General discomfort and the body feels heavy14 | |||
| + Gou Qi Zi + Chuan Xiong | Double vision 14 | |||
| + Gao Ben | Headache at the vertex14 | |||
| Caution |
| ALERT: Contraindications of each herb - use with caution under these conditions: Huang Qi: Autoimmune diseases • Exterior excess • Qi stagnation • Damp obstruction • Food stagnation • Yin deficiency Ren Shen: Blood thinner medication • Diabetes medication • Blood pressure medication • Caffeine • Yin deficiency • Stagnant fire • Hypertension • Bleeding disorders • Pain in chest • Excess heat • food: onion, garlic, radishes, tea, turnips Bai Zhu: Autoimmune disorder • Yin deficiency with heat • Dehydration • Foods: black carp, Chinese cabbage, peach, plum and coriander Gan Cao: High blood pressure • Low potassium • Seaweed • Medications: Gan Cao can interact with various medication. See Pharma Interaction section. Dang Gui: Autoimmune disorder • Pregnancy • Blood thinner drugs (Wafarin) • Diarrhea • Yin deficiency with heat • Dampness abdominal distention Chen Pi: Excess internal heat • Dry cough from heat, yin deficiency or qi deficiency • Cough with blood • Red tongue • Fluid deficiency Chai Hu: Dries Yin and can exacerbate the Yin deficiency • Do not use as intramuscular injections • Liver fire • Hyperactive liver yang • Cytochrome P450, 2C9, 2E1, 2D6, and 3A4 • Greater than 19g may lead to liver injury |
| Notes |
Bibliography: [3], [8], [9], [14]
Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience. While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts, variations may result from the numerous English translations. Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs. The information here is strictly for educational purposes.
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