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Herbs that Tonify Qi
ren shen - Radix Panacis Ginsengis
Sweet, ~bitter, ~warm
SP, LU, HT
Strongly tonifies the yuan Qi, rescue collapse
Tonifies SP, LU, augments Qi
Generates fluids (yin), relieves thirstÂ
Calms the mind and strengthens the intellect (tonify HT Qi)
(stabilizes exterior and stop sweating)
(positive affect on wasting-thirsting disorder)
3-9g, 15-30g for collapse
dang shen - Radix Codonopsis
sweet, neutral
SP, LU
Tonifies SP, augments Qi
Tonifies LU Qi
Generates fluids, nourishes blood
(Def. combined with excess, combine with expelling herbs)
6-9g, if substituding or ren shen x2-3
bai zhu - Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae
sweet, bitter, warm
SP, ST
Strengthens SP, augments Qi
Dries damp, drains water, promote urination
Braces exterior, stop sweating
Calm fetus
6-15g
shan yao - Radix Dioscoreae oppositae
sweet, neutral
SP, LU, KI
Tonifies SP, augments Qi
Tonifies LU Qi and Yin
Braces KI, secures sperm, stops discharge
Nourishes Yin, relieves thirst
10-30g, up to 250g for wasting-thirst
gan cao - Radix Glycyrrhizae
sweet, neutral (warm if Zhi Gan Cao)
12 Channels
Tonifies SP, augments Qi
Moistens LU, stops cough
Clears heat, dispels toxin
Calms spams, relieves pain
Moderates and harmonize herbs
2-10g
Herbs that Drain Dampness
fu ling - Scletorium Poriae
sweet, bland neutral
SP, LU, HT
Promotes urination and drains damp
Strengthens SP, transforms phlegm, harmonizes middle jiao
Clams the mind and pacifies heart
10-15g
yi yi ren - Semen Coicis
sweet, bland, ~cold
SP, LU, KI
Promotes urination and drains dap
Strengthens the SP
Clears damp-heat and drains pus
Dispels wind-damp
10-30g
Herbs that Regulate Qi
chen pi - Pericarpium Citri reticulatae
pungent, bitter warm, aromatic
SP, ST, LU
Regulates Qi, harmonizes the middle warmer and descends ST Qi
Dries damp and transforms phlegm
3-10g
mu xiang - Radix Saussureae
pungent, bitter, warm, aromatic
SP, ST, GB, LI
Activates Qi and harmonized middle jiao
Regulates intestine Qi and relives pain
Strengthens SP
Invigorate LR/GB
2-10g
Herbs to Transform Phlegm and Stop Cough
ban xia - Rhizoma Pinelliae praeparataÂ
pungent, warm, toxic
LU, SP, ST
Dries damp and transforms phlegm
Descends rebellious Qi, harmonizes ST and stops Vomiting (nausea)
Dissolves masses and nodules
5-10g
Herbs to Transform Turbid - Damp
sha ren - Fructus Amomi villosaeÂ
pungent, warm, aromatic
SP, ST
Aromatically transforms damp, activates Qi, harmonizes ST and stops vomiting
Awakens the SP and warms the middle jiao
Calms the Fetus
Warms the SP and stops diarrhea
3-6g
Herbs to Stabilize and Astringe
lian zi - Semen Nelumbinis
sweet, astringent, neutral
SP, KI, HT
Strengthens SP to stop diarrhea
Braces KI to secure sperm
Stops uterine bleeding
Nourishes HT
8-15g
wu mei - Fructus Pruni Mumis
Sour, Warm
LU, LI, SP, LR
Astringes LU to stop coughing
Astringes Intestines to stop Diarrhea
Generates fluids and relives thirst
Expels roundworms and relives abdominal pain
Stops bleeding
3-10g
Herbs to Transform Phlegm and Stop Cough
jie geng - Radix Platycodi
bitter, pungent, neutral
LU
Opens and diffuses Lu Qi, expels phlegm and stops cough
Eases and benefits the throat
Promotes pus drainage
Guides to upper burner
6-10g
Herbs to Clear Heat
bai bian dou - Semen DolichisÂ
sweet, neutral
SP, ST
Clears summerheat and transfomrs damp
Strengthens SP to stop diarrhea
10-20g
Herbs to Release Exterior
sheng jiang - Rhizoma Zingiberis Recens
pungent, warm, aromatic
LU, SP, ST
Releases the exterior and dispels wind-cold
Warms the middle jiao and stops vomiting
Wamrs the LU and stops coughing
Reduces the toxicity of other herbs
Adjust the nutritive and protective Qi
Treats seafood poisoning
3-10g
Qi Tonic Formulas
Si Jun Zi Tang - Four Gentlemen Decoction
Chief: (3-9) Ren Shen - Strongly tonifies Yuan Qi, SP & LU Qi, relive fatigue
Deputy: (6-9) Bai Zhu - Tonify Qi, strengthens SP & ST, dries damp
Assitant: (6-9) Fu Ling - Strengthens SP, expels damp
Envoy: (3-6) Zhi Gan Cao - Tonifies Qi, warms middle jiao, harmonizes formula
Strengthens SP & ST
Tonifies Qi, relives fatigue
Liu Jun Zi Tang - Six Gentlemen Decoction
=Â Si Jun Zi Tang + Chen Pi + Ban Xia
Chief: (3) Ren Shen - Strongly tonifies Yuan Qi, SP & LU Qi, relive fatigue
Deputy: (4.5) Bai Zhu - Tonify Qi, strengthens SP & ST, dries damp
Assitant: (3) Fu Ling - Strengthens SP, expels damp
Envoy: (3) Zhi Gan Cao - Tonifies Qi, warms middle jiao, harmonizes formula
(3) Chen Pi - Dries damp and transforms phlegm
(4.5) Ban Xia - Dries damp, transforms phlegm
(Si Jun Zi Tang + Stops Vomiting)
Strengthens deficient SP
Transforms Dampness, resolves Phlegm
Stops Vomiting
Xiang Sha Liu Jun Zi Tang - Six Gentlemen Decoction with Saussureae and Amomum
=Â Liu Jun Zi Tang(Si Jun Zi Tang + Chen Pi + Ban Xia) + Sha Ren + Mu Xiang
Chief: (3) Ren Shen - Strongly tonifies Yuan Qi, SP & LU Qi, relive fatigue
Deputy: (6) Bai Zhu - Tonify Qi, strengthens SP & ST, dries damp
Assitant: (6) Fu Ling - Strengthens SP, expels damp
Envoy: (2.1) Zhi Gan Cao - Tonifies Qi, warms middle jiao, harmonizes formula
(3.4) Chen Pi - Dries damp and transforms phlegm
(3) Ban Xia - Dries damp, transforms phlegm
(2.4) Sha Ren - Awakens the SP and warms the middle jiao
(2.1) Mu Xiang - Activates Qi and harmonized middle jiao
(Liu Jun Zi Tang + Warms middle jiao)
Strengthens deficient SP
Harmonize ST
Regulates Qi
Alleviates middle jiao pain and warms it
Shen Ling Bai Zhu - Ginseg, Poria and Atractylodes Macrocephala Powder
= Si Jun Zi Tang + Shan Yao + Bai Bian Dou + Yi Yi Ren + Lian Zi + Sha Ren + Jie Geng
Chief: Si Jun Zi Tang (formula)
Deputy: Shan Yao - Tonify SP
Deputy: Yi Yi Ren - Strengthen SP, dries damp
Deputy: Bai Bian Dou - Strengthen SP, stop diarrhea
Deputy: Lian Zi - Strengthen SP, stop diarrhea
Assistant: Sha Ren - Transforms damp and moves qi
Envoy: Jie Geng - Unblock LU Qi (prevent LU Qi def)
(Si Jun Zi Tang + Stop Diarrhea and eliminate dampness)
SP Qi Def with Dampness
Stop diarrhea
Cultivating the Earth to Generate the Metal
Dry Damp & Transform Phlegm
Er Chen Tang - Two Aged Decoction
Chief: Ban Xia - dries damp, transform phlegm, harmonize ST Qi, lowers rebellious ST Qi for nausea/vomiting
Deputy: Chen Pi/Ju Hong - activates Qi, transforms Phlegm
Assistant: Fu Ling - Strengthens SP, expels damp
Assistant: Sheng Jiang - Transforms phlegm, descends rebellious Qi to relieve nausea/vomiting, detoxify Ban Xia
Envoy: Wu Mei - astringes Lung Qi balance Ban Xia's dispersing
Envoy: Zhi Gan Cao - tonifies middle jiao, harmonize
Dries damp and transforms phlegm
Regulates Qi, harmonize middle jiao
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