Description
Gui Pi Tang (Restore the Spleen Decoction) is a classical formula from Yan Hong-he's Song dynasty Ji Sheng Fang (Formulas to Aid the Living) published in 1253 CE. This 10:1 powdered extract supports the harmonious function of the heart and spleen while addressing patterns of qi and blood insufficiency.
TCM Actions
- Boosts the qi and supplements the blood, fortifies the spleen and nourishes the heart
Clinical Applications
- Supports healthy cardiovascular function in patterns of heart-spleen dual vacuity
- Traditionally used to address patterns associated with qi and blood insufficiency
- Supports healthy blood containment function of the spleen
- Supports healthy sleep patterns and mental clarity
- Supports healthy memory function
- Traditionally used for patterns presenting with heart palpitations, fatigue, and digestive weakness
Ingredients
- Huang Qi (Radix Astragali)
- Long Yan Rou (Arillus Longanae)
- Fu Ling (Poria)
- Suan Zao Ren (Semen Zizyphi Spinosae)
- Ren Shen (Radix Ginseng)
- Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis)
- Bai Zhu (Rhizoma Atractylodis Macrocephalae)
- Yuan Zhi (Radix Polygalae)
- Da Zao (Fructus Jujubae)
- Mu Xiang (Radix Auklandiae)
- Sheng Jiang (uncooked Rhizoma Zingiberis)
- mix-fried Gan Cao (Radix Glycyrrhizae)
Recommended Dosage
According to Him-che Yeung in Handbook of Chinese Herbs and Formulas, Vol. 2, the standard daily dose in decoction for this formula is 108 grams. Because of the 10:1 concentration ratio and the efficiency of our manufacturing process it would take only 15 capsules per day of Blue Poppy's version of this formula to equal the standard daily dose. The actual prescribed dose should be determined by the practitioner on a case by case basis.
Clinical Classification
Clinical Classification
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