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Ren Shen Yang Rong Tang

人参养荣汤

Also known as:

Ginseng Decoction to Nourish Luxuriance , Ginseng Nourishing and Flourishing Decoction

Formula Composition

Ren Shen
Ren Shen
Bai Shao
Bai Shao
Bai Zhu
Bai Zhu
Huang Qi
Huang Qi
Dang Gui
Dang Gui
Shu Di huang
Shu Di huang
Fu Ling
Fu Ling
Gan Cao
Gan Cao
Rou Gui
Rou Gui
Wu Wei Zi
Wu Wei Zi
Yuan Zhi
Yuan Zhi
Chen Pi
Chen Pi
Sheng Jiang
Sheng Jiang
Da Zao
Da Zao
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Main ingredient
Deputies
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Formula Properties

Main Actions

  1. Tonifies Qi and Blood
  2. Nourishes the Heart
  3. Calms the Mind
  4. Warms Yang
  5. Strengthens the Spleen and Lungs

Patterns Treated

Blood Deficiency, Qi and Blood Deficiency, Heart and Spleen Qi and Blood Deficiency, Spleen and Stomach Qi Deficiency

Historical Origin

Discussion of Illnesses, Patterns, and Formulas Related to the Unification of the Three Etiologies (1174 AD )

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TCM Actions & Uses

Traditional Chinese Medicine properties and applications of Ren Shen Yang Rong Tang

Main Actions

Tonifies Qi and Blood
Nourishes the Heart
Calms the Mind
Warms Yang
Strengthens the Spleen and Lungs

Key TCM Concepts

Ren Shen Yang Rong Tang is a 14-ingredient Chinese Medicine formula with Ginseng (Ren Shen) and White Peony Roots (Bai Shao) as principal ingredients.

 

Invented in 1174 AD, it belongs to the category of formulas that tonify. Its main actions are: 1) tonifies Qi and Blood and 2) nourishes the Heart.

 

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 Ren Shen Yang Rong Tang is used by TCM practitioners to fight patterns like Blood Deficiency, Qi and Blood Deficiency or Heart and Spleen Qi and Blood Deficiency. From a Western Medicine standpoint, such patterns can give rise to a range of conditions such as late menstruation, absence of menstruation or spontaneous flow of breast milk for instance.

TCM Patterns Addressed

  • Blood Deficiency
  • Qi and Blood Deficiency
  • Heart and Spleen Qi and Blood Deficiency
  • Spleen and Stomach Qi Deficiency

Common Applications

Late menstruation Absence of menstruation Spontaneous flow of breast milk Anemia Nonhealing ulcers Debility Nervous exhaustion

Ingredients in Ren Shen Yang Rong Tang

Detailed information about each herb in Ren Shen Yang Rong Tang and their roles

Kings
Deputies
Assistants
Ren Shen
Ren Shen

Ginseng

Temperature Warm
Taste Bitter, Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Lungs, Spleen
Parts Used Dried root
Role in Ren Shen Yang Rong Tang
Ren Shen strongly augments Qi, generates Body Fluids and tonifies the Spleen, Lungs, and Heart. Together with Bai Shao, these two herbs address the pathodynamic treated by this formula and harmonize all of the organs that are directly affected by it.
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Bai Shao
Bai Shao

White peony roots

Temperature Neutral
Taste Bitter, Sour
Organ Affinity Liver, Spleen
Parts Used Dried root
Role in Ren Shen Yang Rong Tang
In general Bai Shao's main actions are as follows: "Tonifies the Blood and preserves the Yin. Nourishes the Liver and assists in the smooth flow of Qi. Regulates the meridians and eases the pain."

In the context of Ren Shen Yang Rong Tang, it is used because it is sour and cooling. It enters the Spleen to nourish the Blood and restrain the Yang.
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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 Ren Shen Yang Rong 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 Ren Shen Yang Rong Tang, it is used because it helps Ginseng tonify the Qi.
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Huang Qi
Huang Qi

Milkvetch roots

Temperature Warm
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Lungs, Spleen
Parts Used Dried root
Role in Ren Shen Yang Rong 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 Ren Shen Yang Rong Tang, it is used because it helps Ginseng tonify the Qi.
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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 Ren Shen Yang Rong Tang
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 Ren Shen Yang Rong Tang, it is used because it supports White peony root in nourishing the Blood.
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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 Ren Shen Yang Rong Tang
In general Shu Di huang's main actions are as follows: "Tonifies the Blood. Tonifies the Yin of the Kidneys."

In the context of Ren Shen Yang Rong Tang, it is used because it supports White peony root in nourishing the Blood.
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Fu Ling
Fu Ling

Poria-cocos mushrooms

Temperature Neutral
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Kidneys, Lungs, Spleen
Parts Used Dried sclerotium
Role in Ren Shen Yang Rong Tang
In general Fu Ling's main actions are as follows: "Encourages urination and drains Dampness. Tonic to the Spleen/Stomach. Assists the Heart and calms the Spirit."

In the context of Ren Shen Yang Rong Tang, it is used because it helps Ginseng tonify the Qi and resolve Dampness.
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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 Ren Shen Yang Rong Tang
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 Ren Shen Yang Rong Tang, it is used because it helps Ginseng tonify the Qi and harmonize all ingredients.
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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 Ren Shen Yang Rong Tang
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 Ren Shen Yang Rong Tang, it is used because it warms the Yang Qi to stimulate all physiological activity.
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Wu Wei Zi
Wu Wei Zi

Schisandra berries

Temperature Warm
Taste Sour, Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Kidneys, Lungs
Parts Used Dried ripe fruits
Role in Ren Shen Yang Rong Tang
Wu Wei Zi is sweet, sour, and warm. It restrains the Qi and prevents excessive sweating, ensuring that augmented Qi is not dispersed to the outside but turned toward the inside and the Blood.
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Yuan Zhi
Yuan Zhi

Chinese senega roots

Temperature Warm
Taste Bitter, Sweet
Organ Affinity Heart, Kidneys, Lungs
Parts Used The dried root
Role in Ren Shen Yang Rong Tang
Yuan Zhi is bitter, acrid, and warm. It regulates the Heart Qi and establishes harmonious communication between the Heart and Kidneys to settle the spirit and calm palpitations.
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Chen Pi
Chen Pi

Tangerine peel

Temperature Warm
Taste Bitter, Pungent
Organ Affinity Lungs, Spleen
Parts Used Dried pericarp of the ripe fruit
Role in Ren Shen Yang Rong Tang
Chen Pi is acrid and warming. It enters the Lungs and Spleen to move the Qi and harmonize the Stomach, preventing the cloying characteristics of the tonifying herbs from obstructing the Qi movement.
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Sheng Jiang
Sheng Jiang

Fresh ginger

Temperature Warm
Taste Pungent
Organ Affinity Lungs, Spleen, Stomach
Parts Used Fresh root
Role in Ren Shen Yang Rong Tang
Sheng Jiang regulates the nutritive and protective Qi and harmonizes the Spleen and Stomach. It ensures that this complex formula is properly assimilated, and blend its many ingredients into a harmonious whole.
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Da Zao
Da Zao

Jujube dates

Temperature Warm
Taste Sweet
Organ Affinity Spleen, Stomach
Parts Used Dried ripe fruit
Role in Ren Shen Yang Rong Tang
Da Zao regulates the nutritive and protective Qi and harmonizes the Spleen and Stomach. It ensures that this complex formula is properly assimilated, and blend its many ingredients into a harmonious whole.
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Safety & Contraindications

Important safety information and precautions for Ren Shen Yang Rong Tang

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

Contraindications

Contraindicated for Qi and Blood Deficiency patterns with significant Cold.

Herb-Drug Interactions

Like many TCM formulas, Ren Shen Yang Rong 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.