Shi Quan Da Bu Tang
Overview
Shi Quan Da Bu Tang appears in Volume 5 of the Song dynasty work Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang and is a classic formula for supplementing both Qi and Blood. It warms and supplements Qi and Blood. The original text used it for patterns of deficiency in various aspects, the five strains and seven injuries, deficiency and damage from prolonged illness, poor appetite, a sallow complexion, weak legs and knees, and other patterns of Qi and Blood deficiency.
Formula Composition
Common ingredients include ginseng, Atractylodes, Poria, honey-fried licorice root, Angelica sinensis, Sichuan lovage rhizome, white peony root, prepared Rehmannia root, Astragalus, and cinnamon bark.
Note: Different manufacturers may vary in processing methods, excipients, and proportions. Please follow the actual product package insert.
Traditional Actions and Indications
Traditionally used for manifestations of Qi and Blood deficiency with a tendency toward Cold, such as a pale complexion, fatigue, shortness of breath, palpitations, aversion to cold, and poor appetite.
Precautions
- People with acute infection and fever, pronounced Excess Heat, or Damp-Heat manifestations should not self-administer warming and supplementing formulas.
- The cause of persistent anemia-like symptoms, fatigue, or weight loss should first be established.
- Pregnant individuals, people currently using anticoagulant medications, or those with chronic diseases are advised to consult a qualified professional before use.
- Different preparations should be used according to their specific package inserts.