HERB FORMULAS

PI YIN XU TANG - 脾阴虚汤 - SPLEEN YIN DEFICIENCY DECOCTION

English: Spleen Yin Deficiency Decoction
Also Known As:

HERBS AND ACTIONS

Pharmaceutical Latin
Pin Yin
Dosage
Actions
Rz. Polygonati

 Huang Jing 6-30g Tonifies Spleen Qi, nurtures Stomach Yin, tonifies the Kidneys, strengthens Jing and relieves wasting and thirsting.
With Shan Yao and Tai Zi Shen, for Qi and Yin Deficiency.
Rx. Pseudostellariae Tai Zi Shen 9-30g Strengthens the Spleen, tonifies Qi, generates Body Fluids and treats chronic febrile disorders.
With Shan Yao and Bai Bian Dou, for Spleen Deficiency with lethargy and reduced appetite.
Rx. Dioscoreae Shan Yao 9-30g Tonifies the Spleen, nourishes Stomach Yin, tonifies Kidney Yin and astringes Jing.
Sm. Lablab Album Bai Bian Dou 8-30g Strengthens the Spleen.
With Tai Zi Shen and Shan Yao, for slight Deficiency of the Spleen and Stomach.
Rx. Paeoniae Alba Bai Shao 5-30g Nourishes the Blood, regulates menstruation, astringes Yin and adjusts the Ying and Wei.
Fr. Crataegi Shan Zha 8-16g Reduces and guides out Food Stagnation, transforms accumulations, transforms Blood Stasis, invigorates Blood circulation and dissipates clumps.
Fr. Mume Wu Mei 3-30g Astringes leakage of Lung Qi, stops leakage of sweat, generates fluids, alleviates thirst and stops bleeding.
Rx. Puerariae  Ge Gen 4-21g Relieves Heat, generates fluids and raises Spleen Yang.
Sm. Nelumbinis Nuciferae  Lian Zi 6-18g Tonifies the Spleen and Kidneys and astringes Jing.
Fr. Jujube Da Zao 10-30g Tonifies the Spleen and Stomach, augments Qi, nourishes the Blood and moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs.
Rx. Glycyrrhizae Gan Cao 3-6g Tonifies the Spleen, augments Qi, clears Heat, relieves Fire toxicity, moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs and guides the herbs to all twelve channels.
With Bai Shao, moderates spasms and alleviates pain, for painful spasms of the leg or abdomen.

FORMULA ACTIONS

  • Strengthens the Spleen
  • Nourishes Yin

SYNDROMES

  • Spleen Yin Deficiency

CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS

  • Poor appetite
  • Distension after eating
  • Dry stools
  • Dry mouth and throat
  • Dry lips
  • Thin body
  • Dull complexion without luster
  • Night sweating
  • Five Sole Heat (only if there is Empty Heat)
  • Bleeding (in small quantity)
  • T: Normal or Red if there is Empty Heat
  • C: Little or None
  • P: Thready

TREATS

  • Spleen Yin Deficiency

CONTRAINDICATIONS AND HERB/DRUG INTERACTIONS

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