【Source】

Qixiao Fang (Effective Formulas)

 【Ingredients】

Ginseng, Schisandra Fruit, Astragalus Root, Ophiopogon Tuber, White Peony Root, Tang-kuei Body, Licorice Root
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 【Category】

<Blood Tonifying>：Tang-kuei Body, White Peony Root

<Yin Tonifying>：Ophiopogon Tuber

<Spleen and Middle Qi Tonifying>：Licorice Root

<Qi Tonifying>：Ginseng, Astragalus Root

<Astringing>：Schisandra Fruit

【Function】

Tonifies the Spleen and benefits Qi.

 【Indication】

Spleen and Stomach weakness, Qi deficiency, mental fatigue, epistaxis, hematemesis.

 【Mnemonic】

Sheng Mai San + Qiwang Saozi Hui Jia Chao Cai (Astragalus, Peony, Tang-kuei, Licorice).

 【Modifications】

(1) For women’s diseases, add Achyranthes Root 1 liang. (2) For phlegm and cough, add Aster Root and Licorice Root. (3) For heat, add Scutellaria Root. (4) For severe fatigue, add prepared Aconite Accessory Root 0.4 fen.