Many people are aware that Rehmannia glutinosa and Cuscuta chinensis can tonify the kidneys and replenish essence, while Astragalus membranaceus and jujube can tonify qi and blood. However, the effects of these herbs are often too singular and difficult to cover comprehensively. Today, I would like to introduce a classic formula that simultaneously addresses qi and blood, yin and yang, as well as the liver and kidneys. It can be described as a multi-purpose formula, and it isMajor Supplementation Decoction for Revitalization。
In terms of warming yang, Eucommia ulmoides in the formula can warm and tonify the fire of the life gate without damaging yin, Cornus officinalis consolidates and secures the original qi of the lower jiao, and Lycium barbarum seeks yang from within yin. Unlike the pungent and hot nature of Aconitum carmichaelii and Zingiber officinale, these three herbs generate and promote original qi by gently warming kidney yang.
In terms of tonifying qi and blood, ginseng rescues the dying qi, angelica sinensis tonifies the qi of the spleen and lungs, guides blood back to the meridians and promotes blood circulation, licorice guards the qi of the middle jiao, and prepared rehmannia root fills the marrow and generates essence and blood. When combined, they can tonify both essence and blood, and nourish the qi of the spleen, lungs, and kidneys.
In addition, cooked Rehmannia can nourish kidney yin, wolfberry nourishes liver blood, and Cornus officinalis astringes deficient fire to secure the essence gate. The entire formula combination can achieve the effects of supplementing both yin and yang, regulating both qi and blood, and nourishing the internal organs.
It is important to remind everyone that each individual's situation is different, and adjustments should not be applied uniformly. If you experience any physical discomfort, it is essential to seek guidance from a professional traditional Chinese medicine practitioner for personalized diagnosis and treatment.
