Formula Formulas that tonify Qi and Blood

Gu Ben Zhi Beng Tang

固本止崩汤

Also known as:

Consolidating the Root and Stopping Flooding Decoction , Stabilize the Root and Stop Excessive Uterine Bleeding Decoction

Formula Composition

Huang Qi
Huang Qi
Ren Shen
Ren Shen
Bai Zhu
Bai Zhu
Shu Di huang
Shu Di huang
Dang Gui
Dang Gui
Gan Jiang
Gan Jiang
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Kings
Main ingredient

Formula Properties

Main Actions

  1. Tonifies Qi and Yang

Patterns Treated

Qi Deficiency, Spleen or Kidney Yang Deficiency

Historical Origin

Fu Qing Zhu's Gynecology (1826 AD )

TCM Actions & Uses

Traditional Chinese Medicine properties and applications of Gu Ben Zhi Beng Tang

Main Actions

Tonifies Qi and Yang

Key TCM Concepts

Gu Ben Zhi Beng Tang is a 6-ingredient Chinese Medicine formula with Milkvetch Roots (Huang Qi), Ginseng (Ren Shen) and Atractylodes Rhizomes (Bai Zhu) as principal ingredients.

 

Invented in 1826 AD, it belongs to the category of formulas that tonify Qi and Blood. Its main action is that it tonifies Qi and Yang.

 

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 Gu Ben Zhi Beng Tang is used by TCM practitioners to fight patterns like Qi Deficiency or Spleen or Kidney Yang Deficiency. From a Western Medicine standpoint, such patterns can give rise to a range of conditions such as abnormal uterine bleeding or intermenstrual bleeding for instance.

TCM Patterns Addressed

  • Qi Deficiency
  • Spleen or Kidney Yang Deficiency

Common Applications

Abnormal uterine bleeding Intermenstrual bleeding

Ingredients in Gu Ben Zhi Beng Tang

Detailed information about each herb in Gu Ben Zhi Beng Tang and their roles

Kings
Huang Qi
Huang Qi

Milkvetch roots

Temperature Warm
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Lungs, Spleen
Parts Used Dried root
Role in Gu Ben Zhi Beng Tang
In general Huang Qi's main actions are as follows: "Tonifies the Wei Qi and stops perspiration. Tonifies the Spleen Qi and the Yang Qi of the Earth Element. Tonifies the Qi and Blood. Expels pus and assists in the healing of wounds. Helps to regulate water metabolism in the body and reduce edema."

In the context of Gu Ben Zhi Beng Tang, it is used because it tonifies and raise Qi.
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Ren Shen
Ren Shen

Ginseng

Temperature Warm
Taste Bitter, Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Lungs, Spleen
Parts Used Dried root
Role in Gu Ben Zhi Beng Tang
In general Ren Shen's main actions are as follows: "Very strongly tonifies the Qi. Tonifies the Lungs and Spleen. Assists the body in the secretion of Fluids and stops thirst. Strengthens the Heart and calms the Shen (mind/spirit)."

In the context of Gu Ben Zhi Beng Tang, it is used because it tonifies and raise Qi.
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Bai Zhu
Bai Zhu

Atractylodes rhizomes

Temperature Warm
Taste Bitter, Sweet
Organ Affinity Spleen, Stomach
Parts Used Dried rhizome
Role in Gu Ben Zhi Beng Tang
In general Bai Zhu's main actions are as follows: "Tonifies the Spleen Qi. Fortifies the Spleen Yang and dispels Damp through urination. Tonifies Qi and stops sweating. Calms restless fetus when due to Deficiency of Spleen Qi."

In the context of Gu Ben Zhi Beng Tang, it is used because it tonifies and raise Qi.
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Shu Di huang
Shu Di huang

Prepared rehmannia

Temperature Warm
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Kidneys, Liver
Parts Used Prepared dried root tuber
Role in Gu Ben Zhi Beng Tang
Shu Di huang nourishes Blood and strengthen Qi. Shu Di huang and Dang Gui together make sure that all ingredients enter the Blood to stop bleeding.
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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 Gu Ben Zhi Beng Tang
Dang Gui nourishes Blood and strengthen Qi. It also calms Blood. Together with Shu Di huang it helps all ingredients enter the Blood to stop bleeding.
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Gan Jiang
Gan Jiang

Dried ginger

Temperature Hot
Taste Pungent
Organ Affinity Heart, Kidneys, Lungs, Stomach
Parts Used Dried rhizome
Role in Gu Ben Zhi Beng Tang
In general Gan Jiang's main actions are as follows: "Warms the Spleen and expels Cold. Restores collapse of Yang and expels Interior Cold. Warms the Lungs and assists expectoration of Cold Phlegm. Stops chronic bleeding caused by Cold."

In the context of Gu Ben Zhi Beng Tang, it is used because it warms the Channels and stops bleeding.
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Safety & Contraindications

Important safety information and precautions for Gu Ben Zhi Beng Tang

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, Gu Ben Zhi Beng 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.