Tonifying Qi and Blood Formulas

Question 1

Si Jun Zi Tang ***

Four gentlemen Decoction

Answer 1

Ren Shen; Bai Zhu; Fu Ling; Zhi Gan Cao.
For SP Qi deficiency pattern. Tonifies Qi and strengthens the SP.
NOT for overuse leading to dry mouth, thirst, irritability.

Question 2

Yi Gong San

Extraordinary Merit Powder, aka 5 gentlemen decoction

Answer 2

Si Jun Zi Tang (Ren Shen; Bai Zhu; Fu Ling; Zhi Gan Cao) +Sheng Jiang, Da Zao, Chen Pi.
For stagnation in the middle (and upper) jiao from deficient SP/ST Qi. Tonifies SP and ST, harmonizes, and regulates Qi.

Question 3

Liu Jun Zi Tang

6 Gentlemen decoction

Answer 3

Si Jun Zi Tang (Ren Shen; Bai Zhu; Fu Ling; Zhi Gan Cao) + Chen Pi, Ban Xia.
For phlegm dampness in middle jiao (obstructing descent of LU Qi) due to deficient SP/ST Qi. Tonifies SP, transforms phlegm, stops vomiting.

Question 4

Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi Tang

8 gentlemen decoction

Answer 4

Liu Jun Zi Tang (Ren Shen; Bai Zhu; Fu Ling; Zhi Gan Cao, Chen Pi, Ban Xia) + Mu Xiang, Sha Ren.
For SP and ST Qi xu with damp-cold stagnating in the middle jiao. Tonifies SP, regulate Qi, harmonize, and stop pain.

Question 5

Shen Ling Bai Zhu San ***

Ginseng, Poria and Atractylodes Macrocephala Powder, aka 10 gentlemen decoction

Answer 5

Ren Shen, Fu Ling, Bai Zhu, Zhi Gan Cao; Shan Yao, Yi Yi Ren, Bai Bian Dou, Lian Zi; Sha Ren; Jie Geng.
For SP Qi xu with dampness accumulation pattern. Augments Qi, strengthens SP, leaches out dampness, and stops diarrhea.
NOT w/heat Sx

Question 6

Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang ***

Tonify the Middle and Augment the Qi Decoction

Answer 6

Huang Qi; Ren Shen, Bai Zhu, Zhi Gan Cao; Dang Gui, Chen Pi; Sheng Ma, Chai Hu.
For SP and ST Qi xu, or sinking of yang Qi due to SP Qi xu. Tonifies middle jiao, augments Qi, raises yang, and lifts sunken yang and prolapsed organs.
NOT w/yin xu fever, prolapse not from Qi xu.

Question 7

Yu Ping Feng San ***

Jade Windscreen powder

Answer 7

Huang Qi; Bai Zhu; Fang Feng.
For spontaneous sweating or recurrent colds due to LU Qi and Wei Qi xu. Augements the Qi, stabilizes the exterior, and stops sweating.
NOT with external pathogen.

Question 8

Sheng Mai San ***

Generate the Pulse powder

Answer 8

Ren Shen; Mai Men Dong; Wu Wei Zi.
For LU Qi and yin xu. Augments the Qi, generates fluids, preserves yin, and stops excessive sweating.
NOT w/ high fever, EPF, or without injury to fluids.

Question 9

Si Wu Tang ***

Four-substance Decoction aka 4 Ladies

Answer 9

Shu Di Huang; Dang Gui; Bai Shao, Chuan Xiong.
For blood xu or deficiency and injury of the Chong and Ren Mai’s disorders. Tonifies blood and regulates the LV and blood circulation.
NOT for severe blood or SP xu, fever from yin xu or heavy bleeding d/t Qi collapse.

Question 10

Dang Gui Bu Xue Tang ***

Tangkuei Decoction to Tonify the Blood

Answer 10

Huang Qi; Dang Gui.
For consumptive fatigue due to over-exertion and overwork that damage the blood and Qi. Tonifies Qi and generates blood.
NOT w/yin xu tidal fever.

Question 11

Shao Yao Gan Cao Tang ***

Peony and Licorice Decoction

Answer 11

Bai Shao; Zhi Gan Cao.
For pain, spasms, and cramps due to blood, yin, and fluids xu. Nourishes the blood, augments the yin, moderates painful spasms, and alleviates pain.

Question 12

Ba Zhen Tang ***

8-Treasure Decoction

Answer 12

Ren Shen, Shu Di Huang; Fu Ling, Bai Zhu, Bai Shao, Dang Gui; Chuan Xiong, Zhi Gan Cao; Sheng Jiang, Da Zao.
For concurrent deficiency of Qi and blood. Tonifies and augments the Qi and blood.
NOT w/EPF.

Question 13

Shi Quan Da Bu Tang

All-inclusive Great Tonifiying Decoction

Answer 13

Ren Shen, Bai Zhu, Fu Ling, Zhi Gan Cao; Shu Di Huang, Dang Gui, Chuan Xiong, Bai Shao; Huang Qi, Rou Gui.
For Qi and blood xu with tendency to cold (similar to Ba Zhen Tang).

Question 14

Gui Pi Tang***

Restores the Spleen Decoction

Answer 14

Ren Shen, Huang Qi, Bai Zhu, Zhi Gan Cao; Long Yan Rou, Dang Gui; Yuan Zhi, Fu Shen, Suan Zao Ren; Mu Xiang; Sheng Jiang, Da Zao.
For SP Qi xu and HT blood xu. Augments Qi, tonifies blood, strengthens SP, and nourishes HT.
NOT w/damp heat.

Question 15

Zhi Gan Cao Tang/Fu Mai Tang ***

Honey-fried Licorice Decoction

Answer 15

Zhi Gan Cao; Sheng Di Huang; Ren Shen, Da Zao, E Jiao, Mai Men Dong, Huo Ma Ren, Gui Zhi, Sheng Jiang; Rice Wine.
For consumptive disorder w/Qi, blood, and yin xu, or LU atrophy due to LU Qi and yin xu. Augments Qi, nourishes blood, enriches yin, and restores pulse.
NOT w/yin Xu heat or severe diarrhea.

Question 16

Taishan Pan Shi San ***

Taishan Bedrock Powder

Answer 16

Ren Shen, Shu Di Huang; Xu Duan, Huang Qin, Bai Zhu; Huang Qi, Dang Gui, Bai Shao, Chuan Xiong, Sha Ren; Nuo Mi, Zhi Gan Cao.
For threatened miscarriage, or habitual miscarriage due to qi and blood xu. Augments Qi, strengthens SP, nourish blood, and quiet the fetus.

Question 17

Tao Hong Si Wu Tang

4 Substance Decoction with Safflower and Peach pit

Answer 17

Shu Di Huang; Dang Gui; Chuan Xiong + Chi Shao, Tao Ren, and Hong Hua.
For concurrent blood xu and blood stasis leading to shortened menstrual cycle with copious dark-purple, sticky blood, with or without clots. Tonifies and invigorates blood and regulates menstruation.
NOTE for greater blood stasis than Si Wu Tang alone.