Black Gui Pi Pill
【Source】"Chinese Medical Encyclopedia".
【Composition】Ginseng 60 grams, Atractylodes 60 grams, Poria 60 grams, Licorice 15 grams, Astragalus 60 grams, Angelica 60 grams, Prepared Rehmannia 120 grams, Polygala 30 grams, Jujube Seed 60 grams, Sandalwood 15 grams, Longan Meat 60 grams, Jujube 60 grams, Ginger 60 grams
【Usage】First, mash Prepared Rehmannia, Longan meat, and jujubes together (remove skin and pits after mashing). Then mix with other herbs, dry under sun, grind into powder. Make pills using ginger decoction, size of green bean. Take 6 grams each time, twice daily, swallowed with warm water.
【Function】Tonify spleen and kidney, nourish heart and calm spirit.
【Indications】Deficiency of heart and spleen, dual deficiency of qi and blood, palpitations, forgetfulness, poor appetite, fatigue, weakness in limbs, bloody stools, menorrhagia.
【Discussion】Ginseng, Astragalus, Atractylodes, and Licorice strengthen spleen and boost qi—stronger spleen ensures adequate production of blood and proper control of blood. Poria, Polygala, Jujube Seed, Longan meat, and Angelica nourish blood, calm heart, and soothe spirit—stronger heart qi brings mental peace. Sandalwood regulates qi and invigorates spleen, preventing stagnation from tonics. Ginger and jujube harmonize nutritive and defensive qi. Adding Prepared Rehmannia enhances kidney blood nourishment and supports Angelica in nourishing heart blood. Together, these herbs achieve tonifying spleen and kidney, nourishing heart and calming spirit.
Note: Dosage, usage, and indications supplemented based on "Zhong Yao Cheng Fang Pei Ben". |
