I. Qi-Tonifying Category
Four Gentlemen Decoction: Codonopsis pilosula, Atractylodes macrocephala, Poria cocos, Honey-fried licorice
Classic Qi Tonifying Foundation FormulaSpecializing in spleen and stomach qi deficiencyImprove spleen and stomach weakness, fatigue and lethargy, reduced appetite and loose stools.
2. Six Gentlemen Decoction: Codonopsis pilosula, Poria cocos, Atractylodes macrocephala, Glycyrrhiza uralensis, Pinellia ternata (processed), Citrus reticulata
On the basis of Four Gentlemen Decoction, add phlegm-resolving medicinal materials to address both aspectsReplenish Spleen and Stomach Qi and Dry Dampness to Resolve PhlegmSuitable for cases of spleen deficiency accompanied by phlegm-dampness, abdominal distension, and excessive phlegm.
II. Blood-Tonifying Category
1. Four-Substance Decoction: Chinese Angelica Root, Szechuan Lovage Rhizome, White Peony Root, Prepared Rehmannia Root
Traditional Blood Tonic FormulaFocus on nourishing yin and bloodImprove sallow complexion, irregular menstruation, dizziness, and palpitations caused by blood deficiency.
2. Five Red Soup (Dietary Therapy Recipe): Red Dates, Red Peanuts, Red Beans, Goji Berries, Brown Sugar
Gently nourishing blood through ingredientsSuitable for mild to moderate blood deficiencyPale complexion, deficiency of qi and blood, daily conditioning.
III. Qi and Blood Tonifying Category
1. Eight-Treasure Decoction: Four Gentlemen Decoction + Four Substances Decoction Combination
simultaneouslyReplenish spleen and stomach qi, nourish qi and bloodSuitable for poor complexion and physical weakness and fatigue caused by deficiency of both qi and blood.
2. Shi Quan Da Bu Tang: Codonopsis pilosula, Poria cocos, Atractylodes macrocephala, honey-fried licorice, Angelica sinensis, Ligusticum chuanxiong, white peony root, prepared rehmannia root, honey-fried astragalus root, cinnamon bark
On the basis of the Eight-Treasure Decoction, add roasted astragalus and cinnamon to enhance the effect of tonifying qi and warming yang, suitable forQi and Blood Deficiency with a Tendency to Cold Deficiencythe crowd.
Four, Dampness-removing and Phlegm-resolving Category
1. Erchen Decoction: Pinellia Rhizoma, Tangerine Peel, Poria, Licorice
The basic formula for drying dampness and resolving phlegm, capable ofResolve Phlegm-DampnessImprove the condition of excessive phlegm, chest tightness, and internal obstruction of phlegm-dampness in the spleen and stomach.
2. Four Spirits Soup: Poria, Lotus Seed, Euryale Seed, Chinese Yam
Strengthen Spleen and Remove Dampness + Stop DiarrheaTargetingSpleen Deficiency with Dampness Abundanceresulting in chronic loose stools, indigestion, and loss of appetite.
V. Tonifying Liver and Kidney
1. Liuwei Dihuang Decoction: Prepared Rehmannia Root, Cornus Fruit, Chinese Yam, Tree Peony Bark, Oriental Water Plantain Rhizome, Poria
Classic formula for nourishing kidney yin, improvingLiver and Kidney Yin Deficiencydizziness and tinnitus, soreness and weakness of the waist and knees, tidal fever and night sweats.
Six, Tranquilizing Category
1. Suanzaoren Decoction: Suanzaoren, Zhimu, Gancao, Fuling, Chuanxiong
Focus on calming the mind and relievingInsufficiency of Liver BloodInsomnia, restlessness, and palpitations caused by internal disturbance of deficiency heat
