Formula Formulas that tonify Blood

Da Ying Jian

大营煎

Also known as:

Big Nutritive Qi Decoction

Formula Composition

Shu Di huang
Shu Di huang
Dang Gui
Dang Gui
Gou Qi Zi
Gou Qi Zi
Gan Cao
Gan Cao
Du Zhong
Du Zhong
Niu Xi
Niu Xi
Rou Gui
Rou Gui
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King
Main ingredient

Formula Properties

Main Actions

  1. Tonifies Qi and Blood
  2. Expels Cold

Patterns Treated

Cold in the Uterus

Historical Origin

Collected Treatises of [Zhang] Jing Yue (1624 AD )

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TCM Actions & Uses

Traditional Chinese Medicine properties and applications of Da Ying Jian

Main Actions

Tonifies Qi and Blood
Expels Cold

Key TCM Concepts

Da Ying Jian is a 7-ingredient Chinese Medicine formula with Prepared Rehmannia (Shu Di huang) as a principal ingredient.

 

Invented in 1624 AD, it belongs to the category of formulas that tonify Blood. Its main actions are: 1) tonifies Qi and Blood and 2) expels Cold.

 

In Chinese Medicine health conditions are thought to arise due to "disharmonies" in the body as a system. These disharmonies are called "patterns" and the very purpose of herbal formulas is to fight them in order to restore the body's harmony.

 

In this case Da Ying Jian is used by TCM practitioners to fight patterns like Cold in the Uterus. From a Western Medicine standpoint, such patterns can give rise to a range of conditions such as late menstruation for instance.

TCM Patterns Addressed

  • Cold in the Uterus

Ingredients in Da Ying Jian

Detailed information about each herb in Da Ying Jian and their roles

Kings
Shu Di huang
Shu Di huang

Prepared rehmannia

Temperature Warm
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Kidneys, Liver
Parts Used Prepared dried root tuber
Role in Da Ying Jian
In general Shu Di huang's main actions are as follows: "Tonifies the Blood. Tonifies the Yin of the Kidneys."

In the context of Da Ying Jian, it is used because it nourishes Blood.
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Dang Gui
Dang Gui

Dong quai

Temperature Warm
Taste Pungent, Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Liver, Spleen
Parts Used Dried root
Role in Da Ying Jian
In general Dang Gui's main actions are as follows: "Tonifies the Blood. Lubricates the Intestines. Relieve constipation. Promotes circulation and dispels Bi Pain. Reduce Dysmenorrhea and help with irregular menstruation."

In the context of Da Ying Jian, it is used because it nourishes Blood.
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Gou Qi Zi
Gou Qi Zi

Goji berries

Temperature Neutral
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Kidneys, Liver
Parts Used Dried ripe fruit
Role in Da Ying Jian
In general Gou Qi Zi's main actions are as follows: "Tonifies the Yin of the Liver and Yin of the Kidneys. Brightens the eyes. Moistens the Lungs."

In the context of Da Ying Jian, it is used because it nourishes Blood.
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Gan Cao
Gan Cao

Liquorice

Temperature Neutral
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Lungs, Spleen, Stomach
Parts Used Dried root and rhizome
Role in Da Ying Jian
In general Gan Cao's main actions are as follows: "Tonifies the Basal Qi and nourishes the Spleen Qi. Clears Heat and dispels toxicity. Moistens the Lungsexpel phlegm and stop coughing. Relieves spasms and alleviates pain. Harmonizes and moderates the effects of other herbs."

In the context of Da Ying Jian, it is used because it tonifies Qi to nourishes Blood.
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Du Zhong
Du Zhong

Eucommia bark

Temperature Warm
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Kidneys, Liver
Parts Used Dried stem bark
Role in Da Ying Jian
In general Du Zhong's main actions are as follows: "Tonifies the Liver and Kidneys. Calms ascendant Liver Yang (hypertension/high blood pressure). Calms a restless fetus."

In the context of Da Ying Jian, it is used because it tonifies Kidney Yang.
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Niu Xi
Niu Xi

Achyranthes roots

Temperature Neutral
Taste Bitter, Sour
Organ Affinity Kidneys, Liver
Parts Used Dried root
Role in Da Ying Jian
In general Niu Xi's main actions are as follows: "Moves Blood and relieves pain in the raw state. Tonic to the Liver and Kidneys and strengthens the bones and sinews. Reduces Damp-Heat in the Lower Burner. Regulates the flow of reckless Blood caused by either ascendant Liver Yang or Yin Deficient Fire."

In the context of Da Ying Jian, it is used because it nourishes the Liver and invigorates Blood.
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Rou Gui
Rou Gui

Cinnamon bark

Temperature Hot
Taste Pungent, Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Kidneys, Liver, Spleen
Parts Used Dried stem bark
Role in Da Ying Jian
In general Rou Gui's main actions are as follows: "Warms the Spleen and Kidneys and tonifies the Yang. Expels Cold, Warms the meridians, promotes circulation of Qi and Blood and relieves pain. Used with tonics to assist in the generation of Qi and Blood."

In the context of Da Ying Jian, it is used because it expels Cold and tonifies the Fire of the Gate of Life.
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Safety & Contraindications

Important safety information and precautions for Da Ying Jian

This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before using any TCM herbal formula.

Herb-Drug Interactions

Like many TCM formulas, Da Ying Jian may interact with certain medications. If you are taking any prescription medications, we recommend consulting with a healthcare provider knowledgeable in herb-drug interactions.