Formulas
Bā Zhēn Tāng (Eight Treasure Decoction)
by KPC Herbs
Tonifies both Qi and Blood simultaneously. Indicated for fatigue, pallor, dizziness, palpitations, and scanty menstruation arising from dual Qi and Blood deficiency. A foundational formula for post-illness or postpartum recovery.
Formula Class
Qi and Blood Tonifying Formula
TCM Pattern
Qi and Blood Deficiency
Formula Composition
Chief Herbs
Powerfully tonifies Yuan Qi (Source Qi), strengthens the Spleen and Lungs, and generates Body Fluids. The primary Qi tonic in Chinese medicine.
Nourishes Blood and Yin, tonifies the Liver and Kidney. The principal Blood tonic — enriches the foundation from which Blood is generated.
Deputy Herbs
Strengthens the Spleen and dries Dampness. Supports Spleen function to transform and transport nutrients into Blood and Qi.
Nourishes and invigorates Blood, regulates menstruation, relieves pain. The most important Blood tonic and regulator in Chinese gynecology.
Assistant Herbs
Strengthens the Spleen, resolves Dampness, calms the Shen (spirit). Supports digestive function and prevents the formula from being too cloying.
Invigorates Blood and moves Qi, preventing stagnation from the tonifying herbs. Key herb to prevent the stagnating side effect of Blood tonics.
Nourishes Blood, softens the Liver, and relieves pain. Harmonizes Ying (Nutritive Qi) and Blood, moderating the dispersing action of Chuan Xiong.
Envoy Herb
Tonifies Qi, harmonizes all the herbs, moderates the formula, and supports the Spleen. Classic harmonizing herb of Chinese medicine.
TCM Actions
- Tonifies Qi
- Nourishes and invigorates Blood
- Strengthens the Spleen to generate Qi and Blood
- Harmonizes the digestive system
Clinical Indications
- Chronic fatigue and general debility
- Pallor, dizziness, and blurred vision
- Palpitations and heart racing
- Shortness of breath on exertion
- Scanty or irregular menstruation
- Post-illness, postpartum, or post-surgical recovery
- Pale tongue, thin or weak pulse