Eight Treasure Decoction // Ba Zhen Tang
A tonic formula to strengthen and harmonize Qi and Blood.
Used in clinic many times this last month for people who are feeling energetically and physically drained and vulnerable. We modified this one in clinic for someone with one week of dizziness, fatigue and a heavy downward bearing sensation:
- Dang Shen // Codenopsis
- Bai Zhu // Atractylodis
- Fu Ling // Poria
- Zhi Gan Cao // Glycyrrhizae Radix prep.
- Shu Di // Rehmanniae Radix preparata
- Bai Shao // Paeonia Radix alba
- Dang Gui // Angelicae sinensis Radix
- Chuan Xiong // Chuanxiong Rhizoma
- Sha Ren // Fructus Amomi
Indications: Fatigue, anxiety/sensitivity, reduced appetite, lightheadedness, dizziness, body feels heavy, weak voice or breath.
Tongue: Pale with white coat
Pulse: thin and frail or large and deficient. Without strength.
This information is for educational purposes only. If this formula resonates with you, come see us or go to your local Eastern herbalist to learn more. Schedule a one-on-one consultation at our low cost community clinics online at herbfolk.org.
Source: Herb folk clinical case studies; Formulas and Strategies, 2nd Ed. Bensky et al.
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