CHINA MED QI & BLOOD TONIC FORMULA REN SHEN YANG RONG TANG

CHINAMED QI & BLOOD TOIC FORMULA REN SHEN YANG RONG TANG

This formula, also known as Ren Shen Yang Ying Tang (Ginseng Formula to Nourish the Nutritive Qi), was first recorded in the Imperial Benevolence Formulary of the Tai Ping Era (tai ping sheng hui fang) 1078 -85. It is indicated for General Debility (xu lao) type disorders (also referred to as consumption), due to deficiency of the Qi and Blood.

The formula is based on a combination of Si Jun Zi Tang (Four Major Herbs Formula) and Si Wu Tang (Dang-gui Four Combination); the former being the representative Qi tonic formula and the latter is the representative Blood tonic formula. The additional herbs reinforce these functions:

– Astragalus membranaceus (huang qi) and Ziziphus jujuba, fruit (hong zao) tonify the Qi
– Cinnamomum cassia (rou gui) together with Citrus reticulata (chen pi) and Zingiber officinale (sheng jiang) act to promote the Qi transforming function of the Spleen so as to reinforce both Qi and Blood production. In addition, Schisandra chinensis (wu wei zi) and Polygala sibirica (yuan zhi) calm the Spirit to alleviate anxiety and promote sound sleep. This is an important aspect of treatment in patients who feel overwhelmed due to their lack of sufficient energy to adequately deal with the responsibilities of daily life.

This formula is a rapidly acting tonic that promotes energy and endurance as well as improved sleep. Generally, clinical results are apparent with the first two weeks of treatment. Compare with QI & BLOOD TONIC 2 Formula (CM165).

Ingredients:
– Astragalus membranaceus, root 黄芪 225.0 mg
– Paeonia lactiflora, root 白芍 180.0 mg
– Rehmannia glutinosa, root 地黃 180.0 mg
– Codonopsis pilosula, root 黨參 180.0 mg
– Atractylodes macrocephala, rhizome 白術 180.0 mg
– Angelica polymorpha, root 當歸 135.0 mg
– Wolfiporia cocos, hyphae 茯苓 135.0 mg
– Ziziphus jujuba, fruit 大棗 135.0 mg
– Citrus reticulata, fruit peel 陳皮 90.0 mg
– Schisandra chinensis, fruit 五味子 90.0 mg
– Polygala sibirica, root 遠志 75.1 mg
– Zingiber officinale, rhizome (fresh) 生薑 75.1 mg
– Glycyrrhiza uralensis, root 甘草 93.6 mg
– Cinnamomum cassia, stem bark 肉桂 45.0 mg

Signs & Symptoms
– Anaemia
– Debility post surgery
– General debility due to severe or chronic illness
– Palpitations
– Insomnia
– Skin, dry
– Hair, dry
– Fatigue
– Lactation, insufficient
– Memory and concentration, poor
– Lesions, slow healing
– Anxiety

Dosage & Course of Treatment
– 6 – 10 capsules, twice daily.
– In severe cases or in the early stages of treatment, the dosage may be increased by 50%.
– Course of treatment: 3 – 6 months

Cautions & Contraindications
– Caution for those on anti-coagulant medications (i.e. Heparin, warfarin or aspirin).
– Contains Glycyrrhiza, which potentiates prednisone and corticosteroids by prolonging steroid biological half-life; caution in patients with hypertension.
– Discontinue during an episode of the common cold or influenza.