Ren Shen (Ginseng)

(Fried Licorice) | Geng Mi (nonglutinous Rice) | Ren Shen (Ginseng) | Shi Gao (Gypsum) | Zhi Gan Cao | Zhi Mu (Anemarrhena)

Bai Hu Jia Ren Shen Tang
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Bai Hu Jia Ren Shen Tang 白虎加人参汤White Tiger plus Ginseng Decoction Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Discussion of Cold Induced Disorders (Shang Han Lun) C.220 Preparation: The Gypsum is crushed and decocted for 30–45 minutes before adding the herbs. The Ginseng can be cooked separately in a double boiler then added to the strained decoction….

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Gou Qi Zi (Lycium) | Gui Ban (Turtle shell) | Lu Jiao (Deer horn) | Ren Shen (Ginseng)

Gui Lu Er Xian Jiao
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Gui Lu Er Xian Jiao 龟鹿二仙胶 Turtle Shell and Deer Horn Syrup Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Investigations of Medical Formulas (Yi Fang Kao) Preparation: Prepare a Syrup. The Horns are cut into slices, the Turtle shell is crushed, and both are boiled slowly down until well extracted. The horn and shell can be strained…

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Ban Xia (Pinellia) | Chai Hu (Bupleurum) | Da Huang (Rhubarb) | Da Zao (Jujube) | Fu Ling (Poria) | Gui Zhi (Cinnamon twig) | Huang Qin (Scutellaria) | Long Gu (Fossil Bone) | Mu Li (Oyster shell) | Qian Dan (Minium) | Ren Shen (Ginseng) | Sheng Jiang (fresh Ginger)

Chai Hu Jia Long Gu Mu Li Tang (Bupleurum, Dragon Bone and Oyster Shell Decoction)
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Chai Hu Jia Long Gu Mu Li Tang 柴胡加龙骨牡蛎汤Bupleurum, Dragon Bone and Oyster Shell Decoction Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Source: Discussion of Cold-induced Disorders (Shang Han Lun) * Hematite is usually substituted for Minium in modern times. Preparation: Decoction. The Rhubarb is added in the last few minutes of decocting. Function: Clears Heat, Calms…

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(fresh Ginger) | (Gambir) | (Pinellia root) | Chen Pi (Tangerine peel) | Fang Feng (Saposhnikovia) | Fu Ling (Poria) | Fu Shen (Poria with root) | Gan Cao | Gou Teng | Gypsum | Ju Hua (Chrysanthemum) | Licorice | Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogon) | Ren Shen (Ginseng) | Sheng Jiang | Shi Gao | Zhi Ban Xia

Gou Teng San
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Gou Teng San 鉤藤散Uncaria Powder Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Preparation: Powder Function: Clears Liver Heat, Resolves Phlegm, Settles Wind Use: A. Liver Wind with Heat and Excess: Irritability, red eyes, headache, red tongue with greasy coat, rapid and wiry pulse.B. Wind-Phlegm with Qi and Yin deficiency: Tinnitus, Dizziness, Vertigo, Palpitations, feeling of Qi rushing…

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Ban Xia (Pinellia) | Da Zao (Jujube) | Geng Mi (nonglutinous Rice) | Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogon) | Ren Shen (Ginseng) | Zhi Gan Cao (Licorice) fried

Mai Men Dong Tang
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Mai Men Dong Tang 麦门冬汤Ophiopogon Decoction Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Essential from the Golden Cabinet (C. 220 CE) * Ginseng was originally ordered. Today, practitioners often use American Ginseng (Xi Yang Shen) as it is stronger to nourish Yin. Preparation: Prepare a standard decoction Function: Nourishes Yin of the Lungs and Stomach Use: Thirst,…

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Hu Tao (Walnut) | Ren Shen (Ginseng) | Sheng Jiang (fresh Ginger)

Ren Shen Hu Tao Tang
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Ren Shen Hu Tao Tang 人参胡桃汤Ginseng and Walnut Decoction Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Formula to Aid the Living (Ji Sheng Fang) Preparation: Prepare a standard decoction. Function: Strengthens Lungs and Kidneys, Stops Cough and Wheezing Use: Chronic Cough or Wheezing with weak voice, low energy, inability to lie down, weak pulse, pale tongue1. Chronic…

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(fresh Ginger) | (Jujube fruit) | Da Zao | Ren Shen (Ginseng) | Sheng Jiang | Wu Zhu Yu (Evodia)

Wu Zhu Yu Tang
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Wu Zhu Yu Tang 吴茱萸汤Evodia Decoction Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Discussion of Cold Induced Disorders (Shang Han Lun) C.220 Preparation: Decoction Function: Warms the Stomach, Clears Cold, Stops rising Stomach Qi (stops Vomiting) Use: In the 3 following symptoms-pictures for which this formula can be used, there is coldness, pale tongue with a white…

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Bo He (Peppermint) | Chai Hu (Bupleurum) | Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum) | Du Huo (Angelica) | Fu Ling (Poria) | Gan Cao (Licorice) | Jie Geng (Platycodon) | Qian Hu (Peucedanum) | Qiang Huo | Ren Shen (Ginseng) | Zhi Ke (Bitter Orange)

Ren Shen Bai Du San
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Ren Shen Bai Du San 人参败毒散Ginseng Powder to Overcome Pathogens Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Craft of Medicinal Treatment for Childhood Disease Patterm (Xiao Er Yao Zheng Zhi Jue) * The first column is to make as a powder; the second column is for decoction. Preparation: Powder (using the proportions of the first column)It can…

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Ban Xia (Pinellia) | Da Zao (Jujube) | Gan Jiang (Ginger) | Huang Lian (Coptis) | Huang Qin (Scutellaria) | Ren Shen (Ginseng) | Zhi Gan Cao (Licorice) fried

Gan Cao Xie Xin Tang
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Gan Cao Xie Xin Tang 甘草瀉心湯Licorice Drain the Epigastrium Decoction Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Discusion of Cold-induced Disorders (Shang Han Lun) Preparation: Decoction. Traditionally, it was cooked from 10 cups down to 6 cups, then strained, and again boiled to reduce to 3 cups.Jujube was originally used in a dose of 12 pieces, which…

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Bai Bian Dou (Hyacinth bean) | Bai Zhu (Atractylodes) | Fu Ling (Poria) | Jie Geng (Platycodon) | Lian Zi (Lotus seed) | Ren Shen (Ginseng) | Sha Ren (Greater Cardamon) | Shan Yao (Chinese Yam) | Yi Yi Ren (Job's Tears) | Zhi Gan Cao (Fried Licorice)

Shen Ling Bai Zhu San (Ginseng, Poria and Atractylodes Decoction)
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Shen Ling Bai Zhu San 參苓白術散Ginseng, Poria and Atractylodes Powder Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Imperial Grace Formulary of the Tai Ping Era (Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang) Preparation: PowderIt is also prepare a standard decoction, using approximately 9 grams for each of the herbs listed as 100 grams, and 6 grams…

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Gan Jiang (Ginger) | Huang Qi (Astragalus) | Ren Shen (Ginseng) | Rou Gui (Cinnamon) | Zhi Gan Cao (Fried Licorice)

Bao Yuan Tang
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Bao Yuan Tang 保元汤Preserve the Basal Decoction Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Preparation: Decoction Function: Strengthens Spleen, Increases Qi, Warms the Yang Use: Fatigue, weakness, poor digestion, shortness of Breath, aversion to Cold. Weak pulse, pale tongue with white coat.1. Palpitations2. Congestive Heart Failure3. Arrhythmia4. Hypotension5. Diarrhea6. Asthma7. Emphysema8. Hypothyroidism9. Kidney failure Dose: The above…

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Bai Zi Ren (Biota seed) | Chen Xiang (Aloeswood) | Dang Gui (Chinese Angelica) | Fu Shen (Poria core) | Ren Shen (Ginseng) | Shu Di Huang (Rehmannia) | Suan Zao Ren (Zizyphus) | Xi Jiao (Rhino horn) | Zhen Zhu (Pearl)

Zhen Zhu Mu Wan (Mother of Pearl Pill)
ByAdam Tate December 22, 2024January 25, 2026

Zhen Zhu Wan 珍珠丸Pearl PillZhen Zhu Mu Wan 珍珠母丸Mother of Pearl Pill Tradition: TCM Source / Author: Formulas of Universal Benefit from My Practice (Pu Ji Ben Shi Fang) * Mother of Pearl typically substituted for Pearl in a dose of 20–30 grams** Water Buffalo horn is used today in place of Rhinoceros horn in…

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