Formulas that Tonify (补益剂)

The Tonifying category is one of the largest and most-used in modern clinical practice. Tonifying formulas address insufficiency of Qi, Blood, Yin or Yang, individually or in combination.

Sub-categories

1. Tonify Qi — Si Jun Zi Tang, Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang, Shen Ling Bai Zhu San
2. Tonify Blood — Si Wu Tang, Dang Gui Bu Xue Tang
3. Tonify Qi and Blood — Ba Zhen Tang, Shi Quan Da Bu Tang, Gui Pi Tang
4. Tonify Yin — Liu Wei Di Huang Wan, Zuo Gui Wan
5. Tonify Yang — Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan, You Gui Wan

Representative formulas in this category

1. Si Jun Zi Tang — Spleen Qi deficiency
2. Si Wu Tang — Blood deficiency
3. Ba Zhen Tang — Qi-Blood dual deficiency
4. Liu Wei Di Huang Wan — Kidney Yin deficiency
5. Jin Gui Shen Qi Wan — Kidney Yang deficiency
6. Gui Pi Tang — Heart-Spleen deficiency
7. Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang — Spleen Qi sinking

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When this category is used

Formulas that Tonify are typically prescribed for: chronic fatigue, anaemia, post-illness recovery, menopause, infertility, postpartum, ageing, chronic depletion. The choice of specific formula within the category is determined by precise Eight Principles pattern differentiation in clinical consultation.

About prescribing

Chinese herbal formulas are dispensed by qualified practitioners following individual TCM diagnosis. The herbs I prescribe are pharmaceutical-grade granules from Sun Ten in Taiwan, tested to the highest international quality and safety standards. Online consultations are available throughout the UK and worldwide.

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