Ginseng, Cinnamon (coarse bark-removed, indirect heat), Chuanxiong, Rehmannia (washed, steamed with wine, baked), Poria (baked), Atractylodes (baked), Licorice (roasted), Astragalus (de-reeded), Sichuan Angelica (washed, de-reeded), White Peony Root, all in equal parts.

bubble_chart Preparation and Dosage

The above ten ingredients are ground into a fine powder. Take 6 grams each time, add 150 ml of water, 3 slices of ginger, and 2 dates, and decoct until reduced to 100 ml. Administer while warm at any time.

bubble_chart Efficacy

Warming and tonifying qi and blood.

bubble_chart Indications

All types of deficiencies and weaknesses, including five strains and seven injuries, leading to loss of appetite; chronic illness and physical depletion, occasional tidal fever, qi attacking the spine, stiffness and pain, nocturnal emission, pale yellow complexion, weakness in legs and knees; all conditions where the qi is not as strong as before, emotional distress and overthinking harming the blood and qi, coughing and fullness in the chest, weak spleen and kidney qi, restlessness in the five centers; as well as sores and ulcers that do not heal, and women suffering from menorrhagia and metrostaxis.

bubble_chart Formula Principles

This formula is composed of the Four Gentlemen Decoction combined with the Four Ingredients Decoction, along with Astragalus Root and Cassia Bark. In the formula, the Four Gentlemen tonify qi, the Four Ingredients tonify blood, and when combined with Astragalus Root, which tonifies qi, and a small amount of warming Cassia Bark, the effect of tonifying and replenishing qi and blood is enhanced. However, the medicinal properties are slightly warm, making it suitable for those with dual deficiency of qi and blood, especially those leaning towards deficiency-cold.