Category: Digestion, respiration, gynaecology, sexuality, fertility, senses, fatigue, skin, metabolism, heart and vessels, oncology, spleen system, lung system, heart system, immunity.

Use of the formula according to Traditional Chinese Medicine:

• powerfully tonifies Qi and blood
• moves blood and unblocks the liver
• benefits the spleen and kidneys, connects pre- and post-heavenly sources
• warms kidney yang
• benefits the eyes

Description:

An excellent tonic with a wide range of uses. The basic Ba Zhen Tang formula from the 16th century is extremely popular in China – it tonifies blood and Qi for problems with the menstrual cycle or fertility, and is used after childbirth, surgical operations, radiation, or as a basic tonic for people exhausted by demanding work or long-term illness. This manifests as fatigue and exhaustion, dry skin and hair, pale complexion, and brittle nails. Dizziness often occurs, and concentration and memory weaken. Women suffer from absent, weak or irregular menstruation, which may alternate with heavier cycles, and they may have fertility problems. Anaemia, heart palpitations, and poor healing are common. After childbirth, a lack of blood leads to low breast milk production and hair loss.

 The mixture combines two basic formulas for tonifying blood (Si Wu Tang) and Qi (Si Jun Zi Tang – each has four herbs, hence Ba Zhen – eight pearls), and its author was inspired by an even older mixture – the 12th-century Shi Quan Da Bu Tang, which additionally contained astragalus and cinnamon. Our modification of Ba Zhen Tang is also inspired by this: it tonifies Qi even more through the influence of dynamic astragalus (additionally, thanks to its ability to direct energy upwards, it is extremely important in supporting our defensive energy – i.e., immunity). And that is not all – bupleurum unblocks the liver, so all vital substances can flow better. This is also aided by herbs that warm kidney yang. Further movement of blood is supported by sage, which, together with polygala, also calms the Shen spirit. Polygonatum connects pre- and post-heavenly sources, the spleen and kidneys, and is therefore said to prolong life.

Indications:

• fatigue and exhaustion
• paleness
• dizziness with weakness
• weakness of the limbs
• anaemia
• loss of appetite
• shortness of breath and/or heart palpitations
• reluctance to speak
• yellowish or pale complexion
• dry skin and hair, brittle nails
• skin itching
• absent, weak or irregular menstruation, spotting
• heavy menstruation
• recurrent spontaneous abortions
• lack of breast milk
• postpartum hair loss
• non-healing skin ulcers

Modern effects:

• convalescence after surgery
• after illness and exhaustion from chronic disease
• fatigue states
• support for all blood components (anaemia, thrombocytopenic purpura)
• blood loss from injury or surgery
• atrophic gastritis
• prevention of miscarriage
• postpartum
• support during breastfeeding
• cycle disorders due to exhaustion
• weakness of the cardiovascular or respiratory system
• stimulation of the immune system

Tongue:

• pale
• swollen
• with teeth marks

Pulse:

• Xi
• Ruo
• Xu
• Chen

Contraindications:

• contraindicated in patients with symptoms of heat or excess (Qi stagnation, blood stasis, food stagnation, dampness, phlegm)

Note:

Discontinue treatment during a cold, viral infection or acute inflammation – the tonifying herbs could "add fuel to the fire" and draw the pathogen from the surface deeper into the organism.

During treatment, do not physically overexert yourself, avoid exposure to cold and excessive sexual activity. Exclude heavy and spicy foods from your diet.

Composition of the formula:

Category: Digestion, respiration, gynaecology, sexuality, fertility, senses, fatigue, skin, metabolism, heart and blood vessels, oncology, spleen system, lung system, heart system, immunity.

Use of the formula according to Traditional Chinese Medicine:

• powerfully replenishes Qi and blood
• moves blood and unblocks the liver
• benefits the spleen and kidneys, connects pre- and post-heavenly sources
• warms kidney Yang
• benefits the eyes

Description:

A great tonic with a wide range of uses. The basic Ba Zhen Tang formula from the 16th century is extremely popular in China – it replenishes blood and Qi for problems with the menstrual cycle or fertility, and is used after childbirth, surgical operations, radiation, or as a basic tonic for people exhausted by demanding work or long-term illness. This manifests as fatigue and exhaustion, dry skin and hair, pale complexion, and brittle nails. There may be dizziness, and concentration and memory may weaken. Women suffer from absent, weak or irregular menstruation, which may alternate with heavier cycles, and they may have fertility problems. Anaemia, heart palpitations, and poor healing are common. After childbirth, there is a lack of breast milk and hair loss due to blood deficiency.

The mixture combines two basic formulas for replenishing blood (Si Wu Tang) and Qi (Si Jun Zi Tang – each has four herbs, hence Ba Zhen – eight pearls) and its author was inspired by an even older mixture – Shi Quan Da Bu Tang from the 12th century, which additionally contained astragalus and cinnamon. Our modification of Ba Zhen Tang is also inspired by this: it replenishes Qi even more through the influence of dynamic astragalus (additionally, thanks to its ability to direct upwards, it is extremely important in supporting our defensive energy – i.e., immunity). And that is not all – bupleurum unblocks the liver, so all vital substances can flow better. This is also aided by herbs that warm kidney Yang. Further movement of blood is aided by sage, which, together with polygal, also calms the Shen spirit. Polygonatum connects pre- and post-heavenly sources, the spleen and kidneys, and is therefore said to prolong life.

Indications:

• fatigue and exhaustion
• paleness
• dizziness with weakness
• weakness of the limbs
• anaemia
• loss of appetite
• shortness of breath and/or heart palpitations
• reluctance to speak
• yellowish or pale complexion
• dry skin and hair, brittle nails
• skin itching
• absent, weak or irregular menstruation, spotting
• heavy menstruation
• recurrent spontaneous abortions
• lack of breast milk
• postpartum hair loss
• non-healing skin ulcers

Modern effects:

• convalescence after surgery
• after illness and exhaustion from chronic disease
• fatigue states
• support for all blood components (anaemia, thrombocytopenic purpura)
• blood loss from injury or surgery
• atrophic gastritis
• prevention of miscarriage
• postpartum
• support during breastfeeding
• cycle disorders due to exhaustion
• weakness of the cardiovascular or respiratory system
• stimulation of the immune system

Tongue:

• pale
• swollen
• with teeth marks

Pulse:

• Xi
• Ruo
• Xu
• Chen

Contraindications:

• contraindicated in patients with symptoms of heat or excess (Qi stagnation, blood stasis, food stagnation, dampness, phlegm)

Note:

Interrupt treatment during a cold, viral infection or acute inflammation – the replenishing herbs could "add fuel to the fire" and pull the pathogen from the surface deeper into the organism.

During treatment, do not physically overexert yourself, avoid exposure to cold and excessive sexual activity. Exclude heavy and spicy foods from your diet.

Formula composition: