Du Shen Tang

独参汤

Also known as:

Unaccompanied Ginseng Decoction

Formula Properties

Main Actions

Tonifies the Original Qi
Stabilizes from collapse

Patterns Treated

Qi Collapsing or Qi Sinking

Historical Origin

Miraculous Book of Ten Remedies (1348 AD)

TCM Actions & Uses

Traditional Chinese Medicine properties and applications of Du Shen Tang

Main Actions

Tonifies the Original Qi

Stabilizes from collapse

Key TCM Concepts

Du Shen Tang is a 1-ingredient Chinese Medicine formula with Ginseng (Ren Shen) as a principal ingredient.

Invented in 1348 AD, it belongs to the category of formulas that rescue devastated Yang. Its main actions are: 1) tonifies the Original Qi and 2) stabilizes from collapse.

On this page, after a detailed description of each of the one ingredients in Du Shen Tang, we review the patterns and conditions that Du Shen Tang helps treat.

Ren Shen is a king ingredient in Du Shen Tang. Like the name indicates, it means it has more power than other ingredients in the formula.

TCM Patterns Addressed

Qi Collapsing or Qi Sinking

Ingredients in Du Shen Tang

Detailed information about each herb in Du Shen Tang and their roles

Kings

Ren Shen

Ginseng

Temperature Warm

Taste Bitter, Sweet

Organ Affinity Heart, Lungs, Spleen

Parts Used Dried root

Role in Du Shen Tang

Ren Shen is for acute, severe blood loss or heart failure characterized by an extremely pale complexion, lethargicstate, cold extremities, excessive sweating, weak breathing, and a faint or thin pulse that is almost imperceptible. This is called Qi Collapse following the loss of blood.

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Safety & Contraindications

Important safety information and precautions for Du Shen Tang

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

Contraindications

This formula is to strengthens the exhausted Qi associated with acute, severe blood loss. It is not fore chronic use.

Herb-Drug Interactions

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