Ba Zhen Tang
八珍汤 (Ba Zhen Tang)
Source: Rui Zhu Tang Jing Yan Fang (Ming, 1548)
Qi and Blood deficiencyPost-illness recoveryPost-partum weaknessChronic fatiguePale complexionDizziness and palpitationsIrregular menstruation with deficiency
Description
Ba Zhen Tang (Eight Treasure Decoction) combines Si Jun Zi Tang with Si Wu Tang to simultaneously tonify Qi and Blood. It is the primary formula for dual Qi and Blood deficiency, widely used after illness, surgery, significant blood loss, or childbirth. The balanced composition nourishes without stagnating and moves without depleting.
Composition
| Herb | Amount | % | Role | Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bai Zhu | 9g | 10.34% | Chen (Deputy) | Tonifies Spleen, dries dampness. |
| Dang Gui | 9g | 10.34% | Chen (Deputy) | Tonifies and invigorates Blood, regulates menstruation. |
| Fu Ling | 9g | 10.34% | Zuo (Assistant) | Drains dampness, supports Spleen. |
| Bai Shao | 9g | 10.34% | Zuo (Assistant) | Nourishes Blood, softens Liver. |
| Chuan Xiong | 6g | 6.9% | Zuo (Assistant) | Invigorates Blood, moves Qi. |
| Gan Cao | 6g | 6.9% | Shi (Envoy) | Tonifies Qi, harmonizes the formula. |
| Sheng Jiang | 9g | 10.34% | Shi (Envoy) | Warms middle, prevents cloying stasis. |
| Da Zao | 6g | 6.9% | Shi (Envoy) | Tonifies Spleen Qi and Blood, harmonizes. |
| Ren Shen | 9g | 10.34% | Jun (Chief) | Powerfully tonifies Yuan Qi and Spleen Qi. |
| Shu Di Huang | 15g | 17.24% | Jun (Chief) | Nourishes Blood and Essence. |
Total weight: 87g
Preparation
Decoct in water with a few slices of Sheng Jiang. Simmer 30 minutes, take warm in 2 doses.
Dosage
Decoction: 1 dose/day. Pills: 6–9g twice daily. Often taken long-term.
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Match score combines dosage-weighted composition (cosine, 70%) with shared-herb overlap (Jaccard, 30%).