He Ren Yin (Polygonum Multiflorum Root and Ginseng Decoction)
Formula 12 of 30 in Formulas that Tonify
Buy This Formula
Get free shipping from
our partners at CHD
our partners at CHD
Sub-Category:
- Formulas that Tonify the Qi
Pattern:
- Chronic malaria with Qi and Blood Deficiency
Possible Tongue Appearance:
- Pale tongue
Possible Pulse Patterns:
- Large deficient pulse
Cautions, Contraindications, Herb Drug Interactions:
- Do not use when the malarial disorder is in the early stages, or when the patient is not deficient.
Preparation Notes:
- Decoction. Can be prepared in a combination of water and wine
- 2-3 times the quantity of Dang Shen is often substituted for Ren Shen
- Consume 2-3 hours before onset of symptoms
Originally Appeared In:
- Collected Treatises of Jing Yue (Jing Yue Quan Shu)
Combined Channels of all herbs in this formula:
- Kidneys, Liver, Lungs, Spleen, Heart, Stomach
There are 5 Substances in this Chinese Medicne
He Shou Wu (Fleeceflower Root, Ho Shou Wu, Polygonum)Quantity = 9-30 grams
Channels:
LIV, KI
Properties:
Bitter, Sweet, Astringent, Slightly Warm
Latin:
Radix Polygoni Multiflori
Chinese:
何首乌
Tone Marks:
hé shŏu wū
Translation:
Black Haired Mr. He
Quantity = 9-15 grams
Channels:
LU, SP
Properties:
Sweet, Slightly Bitter, Slightly Warm
Latin:
Radix Ginseng
Chinese:
人参
Tone Marks:
rén shēn
Translation:
Man root
Quantity = 6-9 grams
Channels:
HT, LIV, SP
Properties:
Sweet, Spicy, Bitter, Warm
Latin:
Radix Angelicae Sinensis
Chinese:
当归
Tone Marks:
dāng guī
Translation:
State of Return
Quantity = 6-9 grams
Channels:
LU, SP, ST
Properties:
Spicy, Bitter, Warm, Aromatic
Latin:
Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae
Chinese:
陈皮
Tone Marks:
chén pí
Alt Names:
Ju Pi, Guang Chen Pi, Xin Hui Pi
Translation:
Aged Peel
Quantity = 6-15 grams (roasted)
Channels:
LU, SP, ST
Properties:
Spicy, Warm
Latin:
uncooked Rhizoma Zingiberis
Chinese:
生姜
Tone Marks:
shēng jiāng
Find Similar Chinese Formulas
Sacred Lotus can compare the Chinese herbs in this formula to all other formulas on the website. Formula archetypes will list of formulas that have similar herbs, ranked by the number of herbs that match:
Get Formula Archetypes
