Aidus & E-Fong Herbal Solution
Herbal Formula for Strengthening Qi & Blood-Ba Zhen Tang
                                     
                               Ba Zhen Tang
                                 ( 6BZT )
               Eight Treasures Decoction

SOURCE: Key to Classification of Traumatism
INGREDIENTS:
Dang Gui (Chinese angelica root,mixed with rice wine) 10g
Chuang Xiong (Chuanxiong rhizome) 5g
Bai Shao (White peony) 10g
Shu Di Huang (Prepared rhizome of rehmannia,mixed with rice wine) l2g
Hong Shen (Ginseng) 6g
Bai Zhu (Bighead atractylodes rhizome)10g
Fu Ling (Poria) 10g
Zhi Gan Cao (Licorice root, prepared with honey)5g

DIRECTIONS: All the above herbs added fresh ginger 6g and 2 Da Zao (Chinese date) are decocted in water for oral
administration.

EFFECTS: Replenishing qi and the blood.

INDICATIONS: Deficiency of both qi and the blood marked by pallor, or sallow complexion, dizziness, lassitude, shortness of
breath, tired to talk, palpitation, poor appetite, pale tongue with thin white coating, thready and feeble pulse.

ANALYSIS OF FORMULA: This is a common formula for deficiency syndrome of both qi and the blood. It is composed of
Si Jun Zi Tang (Four Gentlemen Decoction) and Si Wu Tang (Four Herbs Decoction) plus fresh ginger and Da Zao (Chinese
date). Ginseng and Shu Di Huang (prepared rhizome of rehmannia) are the principal herbs with the effects of replenishing qi
and nourishing the blood. Bai Zhu (Bighead atractylodes rhizome) and Fu Ling (poria) strengthen the spleen and dry dampness,
Dang Gui (Chinese angelica root) and Bai Shao (white peony replenish) the blood and harmonize nutrient-qi, all of them are
assistant herbs. Chaun Xiong (Chuanxiong rhizome) activates blood circulation and regulates qi, fresh ginger and Chinese date
harmonize the spleen and stomach, and they are the adjuvant herbs. Zhi Gan Cao (Licorice root) is the dispatcher herb for
replenishing qi, harmonizing the middle and regulating all herbs.

ASSOCIATED FORMULAE:

(1) Shi Quan Da Bu Tang
(Ten Strong Tonic Herbs Decoction)
SOURCE: Formulae of Peaceful Benevolent Dispensary
It is composed of Eight Treasures Decoction plus Huang Qi (astragalus root) and Rou Gui (cinnamon bark). All herbs are
decocted in water for oral administration. Its effects are to replenish qi and tonify the blood. It is indicated for deficiency
syndromes of men and women caused by five kinds of consumption and seven kinds of impairment due to chronic diseases
manifested by loss of appetite, hot sensation in the chest, palms and soles or sometimes tidal fever, cramping pain, sallow
complexion, insomnia, seminal emission, weakness of legs.

(2) Ren Shen Yang Rong Tang  
(Ginseng Nutrition Decoction)
SOURCE: Formulae of Peaceful Benevolent Dispensary.
This formula is Ten Strong Tonic Herbs Decoction minus Chuang Xiong (Chuanxiong rhizome) but plus Wu Wei Zi
(schisandra fruit), Chen Pi (tangerine peel), Yuan Zhi (polygala root), Shen Jiang (fresh ginger) and Da Zao (Chinese date), and
is decocted in water for oral administration. Its effects are to replenish qi and tonify the blood, nourish the heart and tranquilize
the mind. It is used for consumptive syndrome marked by heaviness of extremities, ache and weakness in muscles, shortness
of breath, panting on exertion, tense in the lower abdomen, tense and pain in the back and waist, palpitation, dryness in the lips
and throat, poor appetite, emaciation. It is also used for deficiency of both the lung and large intestine marked by cough,
diarrhea, panting, shortness of breath, vomiting with sputum.

Note: Both Ten strong Tonic Herbs Decoction and Ginseng Nutrition Decoction are derived from Eight Treasures Decoction. The former
possesses the effects of replenishing qi and blood with warm herbs, while the latter, stresses on replenishing qi, tonifying the blood, nourishing the
heart and tranquilizing the mind.

           八珍汤

(<<正体类要>>)

【组成】当归酒拌 (l0g) ) 川芎 (5g) 白芍药 (l0g) 熟地黄 酒拌 (l2g) 人参 (6g)白术 (l0g) 白茯苓 (l0g) 甘草
炙 (5g) 。

【用法】上药加生姜 6 克 , 大枣 3 枚 , 水煎服。

【功效】补益气血。

【主治】气血两虚。面色苍白或萎黄 , 头晕眼花 , 四肢倦怠 , 气短懒言 , 心悸怔忡 , 食欲减退 , 舌质谈 , 苔薄
白 , 脉细虚。

【方解】本方为治疗气血两虚的常用方。本方由四君子汤合四物汤加姜枣而成。方中人参、熟地益气养血为主药。辅
以白术、茯苓健脾燥湿 , 当归、白芍养血和营。川芎活血行     气 , 生姜、大枣调合脾胃 , 共为佐药 , 甘草益气
和中 , 调和诸药 , 为使药。

【附方】

1. 十全大补汤 (<<和剂局方>>) 即八珍汤加黄黄芪、肉桂而成。水煎服。功效 : 益气补血。主治 : 男子、妇人诸虚
不足 , 五劳七伤 , 不进饮食 , 久病虚损 , 五心烦热或时发潮热 z 拘急疼痛 , 夜梦遗精 , 面色萎黄 , 脚膝无
力。

2. 人参养荣汤 (<<和剂局方>>) 即由十全大补汤中去川芎, 加人五味子、陈皮、远志,姜、枣而成。水煎服。功效 :
益气补血 , 养心安神。主治 : 积劳虚损 , 四肢沉滞 , 骨肉酸疼 , 呼吸少气 , 行动喘啜, 小腹拘急 , 腰背强痛
, 心虚惊悸 .咽干唇燥 , 饮食无味 , 削瘦。 又治肺与大肠俱虚 , 咳嗽下痢 , 喘乏少气 , 呕吐痰诞。
按 : 十全大补汤和人参养荣汤均由八珍汤加减而来。十全大补汤偏于温补气血 ; 而人参 养荣汤重在益气补血, 养心
安神。