TCM: Tonifying Formulas Flashcards
Buzhong Yiqi Tang
Tonify the Center, Benefit the Qi Decoction
–Spleen/ Stomach Qi Deficiency; Weakness; Lack of Shen
–Low Breath, prolapse, weakness, fatigue
Huangqi 18
Renshen 6
Zhigancao 9
Baizhu 9
Chenpi 6
Chaihu 6
Shengma 6
Danggui 3
Wandai Tang
Exhaustion of the Daimai Decoction
–Spleen Deficiency with Internal Dampness
–Spleen failing to transform and transport due to Liver Wind
–Abundant white mucus-like vaginal discharge
Chao Baizhu 30
Chao Shanyao 30
Jiu Baishao 15
Cangzhu 9
Cheqianzi 9
Chaihu 1.5
Heijiesui 1.5
Chenpi 1.5 Renshen 6
Gancao 3
Dingxiang Shidi Tang
Clove and Persimmon Calyx Decoction
Spleen and Stomach Qi and Yang Deficiency --Hiccups --Bloating and Vomiting Dingxiang 9 Shidi 9 Renshen 9 Shengjiang 6
Shenling Baizhu San
Ginseng, Poria and Atractylodes Powder
–Spleen Qi Deficiency
–Weakness, poor appetite, diarrhea
Renshen 10
Fuling 10
Baizhu 10
Shanyao 10
Lianzirou 5
Biandou 7.5
Yiyiren 5 Sharen 5
Jiegeng 5
Gancao 10
Shengmai San
Engender the Pulse (Beat) Powder
–Lung Qi Xu; Qi and Yin Deficiency of Upper Jiao
–Spontaneous sweating, weak pulse, absent pulse
Renshen 9
Maidong 9
Wuweizi 6
Si Junzi Tang
Four Gentlemen Decoction
–Middle Jiao Qi Deficiency
–Pale face, weak limbs, low voice, low appetite
Renshen 9
Baizhu 9
Fuling 9
Zhigancao 6
Si Wu Tang
Four Materials Decoction
–General Blood Deficiency
–Dizziness, blurred vision, pale nails
Shu Dihuang 12
Danggui 6
Baishao 9
Chuanxiong 6
Ba Zhen Tang
Eight Treasures Decoction
--Qi and Blood Deficiency Renshen 9 Baizhu 9 Fuling 9 Zhigancao 6 Shu Dihuang 12 Danggui 6 Baishao 9 Chuanxiong 6 -- Si Junzi Tang + Siwu Tang
Danggui Buxue Tang
Angelica Tonify the Blood Decoction
–Blood Deficiency with signs of Qi Deficiency
–Low grade fever, hot skin, flushed face, thirst, pale tongue
Huangqi 30
Danggui 6
Guipi Tang
Return Home the Spleen Decoction
–Spleen Qi and Heart Blood Deficiency; Shen disturbance
–Pale face, weak extremities, poor appetite, loose stool
Insomnia, palpitations, poor memory, worry, night sweats
Renshen 6
Huangqi 3
Baizhu 3
Danggui 3
Longyanrou 3
Fushen 3
Suanzaoren 3
Yuanzhi 3
Muxiang 1.5
Shengjiang 1.5
Dazao 1.5
Zhigancao 1
– Si Junzi Tang + Danggui Huangqi Buxue Tang + Aromatic Qi Tonics
–Over-work, over-worry, lack of sleep
Taishan Panshi San
Stone Base of Mount Tai Powder
–Spleen Qi Deficiency
–Spleen Failing to Contain
–Threatened Miscarriage; restless fetus; pallor, fatigue
Huangqin 3
Sharen 1.5
Chuanxiong 2.5
Renshen 12
Huangqi 12
Baizhu 6
Shu Dihuang 2.5
Baishao 2.5
Xuduan 3
Zhigancao 1.5
Nuomi (rice) 5
Shoutai Wan
Fetus Longevity Pill
–Kidney Deficiency failing to Secure the Uterus; Ren and Chong Weakness
–Threatened miscarriage, fetal distress and restlessness; low back pain, dizziness, weak legs
Tusizu 12
Sangjisheng 6
Ejiao 6
Xuduan 6
Jinsuo Gujing Wan
Golden Lock to Consolidate the Essence Pill
–Kidney Failing to Secure the Essence
–Spermatorrhea; Low Back pain; Tinnitus
Shawan Jili 12
Qianshi 12
Lianzirou 12
Lianxu 12
Longgu 6
Muli 6
–Taken with Salt Water
Gujing Wan
Stabilize the Menses (Essence) Pill
– Blood heat; heat in the chong and renmai
–Yinxu heat
– Continuous menstruation, or delayed menstruation
–Heat and irritability in chest, dry mouth
Zhi Guiban 9
Chao Baishao 15
Chishao 6
Chao Huangqin 6
Chunpi 3
Chao Huangbai 6
Xiangfu 6
– Chunpi (Ailanthi) is anti-parasitic, clears heat, and stops bleeding, diarrhea by astringing
Biexie Feqing Yin
Dioscorea Root Divide the Clear Drink
–Kidney Qi Deficiency with Cold Damp
–Frequent, cloudy or painful urination
Biexie 12
Wuyao 9
Shichangpu 9
Yizhiren 9
–Yizhiren specifically counters disinhibition of urination
Sang Piaoxiao San
Mantis Egg Case Powder
–Heart and Kidney Qi Deficiency
–Loss of Communication
Frequent urination, milky urination, mental confusion; spermatorrhea; Enuresis
Sang Piaoxiao 9
Longgu 9
Guiban 9
Renshen 9
Fushen 9
Danggu 9
Yuanzhi 9
Shichangpu 9
Baihe Gujin Tang
Lily Bulb Preserve Metal Decoction
–Lung and Kidney Yin Deficiency
–Bleeding in Upper Jiao
–False Heat
–Chronic Dry Cough; cough with blood-tinged sputum; cough with yin deficiency signs
Baihe 12
Maidong 12
Sheng Dihuang 12
Shu Dihuang 12
Beimu 6
Xuanshen 9
Danggui 9
Baishao 9
Jiegeng 6
Gancao 6
–Siwu Tang + Baihe Dihuang Tang + Jiegeng Tang + Yin Tonics
Da Buyin Wan
Great Tonify Yin Pill
–Yin Deficiency with Heat
–Purpura (bleeding under skin); Tidal Fever, Night Sweats
Shu Dihuang 12
Guiban 12
Huangbai 9
Zhimu 9
Danggui Liuhuang Tang
Angelica Six Yellow Decoction
–Yin Deficiency with Heat
–High Fever, Profuse Sweating, Thirst, Scanty Urine
Danggui 9
Shu Dihuang 9
Sheng Dihuang 12
Huangqi 15
Huangqin 12
Huanglian 6
Huangbai 12
Er Zhi Wan
Two Solstices Pill (Two Orgasms Pill)
–Liver and Kidney Yin Deficiency with Mild Heat
–Dry mouth, throat
Insomnia, weak knees or back, premature graying
Nuzhenzi 9
Hanliancao 9
Powder Nuzhenzi, boil Hanliancao twice into a paste + honey
Yi Guan Jian
Single Link Simmer
–General Yin and Blood Deficiency with Qi Stagnation
–Dry Symptoms and Pain; mental symptoms, acid regurgitation
Danggui
Sheng Dihuang
Gouqizi
Maidong
Beishashen
Chuanlianzi
–open dosages
– For long term Liver diseases linked together under one design
Tianwang Buxin Dan
Heavenly Emperor Tonify the Heart Pellet
–Heart Yin Deficiency
–Mental Exhaustion due to Restlessness, dry throat, mouth ulcers, night sweats, nocturnal emissions, constipation, loss of memory, palpitations
– Neurasthenia (fatigue, weakness, loss of memory)
Shengdi 40
Tiandong 10
Maidong 10
Wuweizi 10
Baiziren 10
Suanzaoren 10
Danggui 10
Longyanrou 10
Danshen 5
Xuanshen 5
Renshen 5
Fuling 5
Yuanzhi 5
Jiegeng 5
Zhusha 1
–Shengmai San + Liver Yin and Kidney Yin Tonics + Blood Tonics to nourish the Heart
Liuwei Dihuang Wan
Six Flavor Rhemannia Pill
–Kidney and Liver Yin Deficiency
–Impaired Urination
–Especially designed for Children; also for failure to thrive, poor development
Shu Dihuang 24
Shanzhuyu 12
Shanyao 12
Zexie 9
Fuling 9
Mudanpi 9
+ Wuweizi (Du Qi Wan) for Kidney failing to grasp the Qi with coughing or panting
+ Gouqizi and Juhua (Qi Ju Dihuang Tang) for dry or painful eyes
+ Zhimu and Huangbai (Zhi Bai Dihuang Tang) for night sweats or obsessive thoughts and images
Zuogui Wan
Turn to the Left Pill
–Kidney Yin Deficiency; Yuan Yin Weakness
–Dryness, dizziness, night sweating, sore back, knees
Shu Dihuang 24
Shanzhuyu 12
Shanyao 12
Gouqizi 12
Guiban jiao 12
Lu Jiaojiao 12
Tusizi 12
Chuan Niuxi 9
Yougui Wan
Turn to the Right Pill
–Kidney Yang Deficiency; Kidney Jing Xu; Weak Fire, Weak Spirits
–Fatigue, Cold Extremities, Sore Back
Shu Dihuang 24
Shanyao 12
Shanzhuyu 9
Gouqizi 9
Lu Jiaojiao 12
Tusuzi 9
Duzhong 12
Danggui 9
Rougui 6
Fuzi 6
Si Shen Wan
Four Spirits (Miracles) Pill
–Spleen and Kidney Yang Deficiency with Internal Cold
–Daybreak Diarrhea; chronic diarrhea; poor appetite
–Weak spirit, low strength; aversion to cold; low back pain
Buguzhi 12
Roudoukou 6
Wuweizi 6
Wuzhuyu 3
Shengjiang 3
Dazao 3
Jichuan Jian
Benefit Passage Simmer
–Kidney Yang Deficiency with Dryness and Failure to Open Passages
--Constipation; cold; frequent clear urination; low back pain Huai Niuxi 9 Danggui 15 Roucongrong 6 Zexie 3 Zhike 3 Shengma 4.5
Er Xian Tang
Two Immortals Decoction
–Kidney Yang Deficiency with floating fire
–Hypertenstion; menstrual disturbance; headache
–Hot flashes, irritability; insomnia
Yinyanghuo 15
Xianmao 15
Bajitian 9
Zhimu 9
Huangbai 9
Danggui 9
Zhenren Yangzang Tang
Immortal Sages Raising the Viscera Decoction
–Deficiency Cold in the Zang
–Longstanding diarrhea or dysentery; anal prolapsed, pain in navel or abdomen; fatigue, low appetite
Yingsuke 36
Hezi 12
Roudoukou 5
Baishao 16
Zhigancao 8
Rougui 8
Baizhu 6
Renshen 6
Danggui 6
Muxiang 14
