Gui Pi Tang
Overview
Gui Pi Tang is a classic traditional Chinese medicine formula for supplementing Qi and nourishing Blood, strengthening the Spleen, and nourishing the Heart. It has been widely used throughout history for manifestations associated with Heart-Spleen deficiency.
Formula Composition
Common ingredients include ginseng, Astragalus root, Atractylodes rhizome, Poria with hostwood, jujube seeds, longan pulp, dong quai root, Polygala root, Aucklandia root, and honey-fried licorice root, among others.
Note: The specific formula proportions may vary among different sources and dosage forms. Refer to the instructions for the actual product.
Traditional Actions and Indications
Traditionally used for fatigue, lack of appetite, palpitations, forgetfulness, restless sleep, and certain chronic bleeding tendencies associated with insufficient Spleen Qi. Modern applications also commonly focus on pattern differentiation of Qi and Blood deficiency and Heart-Spleen deficiency.
Precautions
- The causes of palpitations, insomnia, anemia-like symptoms, or abnormal bleeding should first be determined; these conditions should not be managed solely with the formula without professional guidance.
- People receiving anticoagulant therapy or with bleeding disorders should consult a physician before use.
- Pregnant or breastfeeding women, children, older adults, and people with chronic diseases are advised to consult a qualified professional before use.
- Seek medical attention promptly for persistent bleeding, chest pain, fainting, or a marked worsening of fatigue.