Medicinal Herbs Online
HomeHerbsDis-EasesResourcesBookstoreLinksSearchBlog

Herbal Glossary | Medicinal Glossary | Herbal Preparations | Ayervedic Formulas | Chinese Formulas
Folk Remedies | Native American Formulas | Herbal Remedies | Nutritional Guidelines

Chinese Formula #28



    Tai Chi - (to tonify chi, especially of the spleen-pancreas and stomach)
    Panax ginseng (chief herb)
    American ginseng (chief)
    Siberian ginseng (chief)
    Codonopsis (chief)
    Tienchi ginseng (chief)
    Astragalus (chief)
    Atractylodes (assisting)
    Poria mushroom (assisting)
    Fo-ti (supporting)
    Dong quai (supporting)
    Licorice (supporting)
    This formula tonifies spleen chi, yang and blood. Has war strengthening energy. Useful for low energy, fatigue, hypoglycemia, forgetfulness and lowered immune system. It builds stamina gradually over long periods of time.

    Dosage: for extreme deficient conditions, simmer 4 tablets in 3 cups of water and add some meat, grains or root vegetables to make a soup. This may be taken 2 or 3 times per day by those with deficiency or coldness. Taken in the morning, it is an herbal energy pill to help maintain energy and youthful vitality.

Gaiam.com, Inc

Copyright © 1996-2010 Lynn DeVries, all rights reserved.