Tai Zi Shen太子参

Dosis

9–30 g

Tincture

2–5 ml

Use with caution in Excess conditions.

Do not combine with Rx. et Rz. Veratri Li Lu.

• ·Its actions resemble those of Rx. Ginseng Ren Shen and Rx. Codonopsis Dang Shen, but more weakly.
• ·It is more effective at generating Fluids.
• ·It tonifies Spleen and Lung Qi, nourishes Yin and generates Fluids, treating Spleen Deficiency accompanied by Stomach Yin Deficiency, a combination often seen after a febrile illness.
• ·One source credits it with tonifying the primal Qi of the Spleen and Lungs, stopping sweating, generating Yang Fluids and settling palpitations from Deficiency.
• ·Tai Zi Shen, Rx. Ginseng Ren Shen, Rx. Codonopsis Dang Shen and Rx. Panacis Quinquifolii Xi Yang Shen all tonify the primal Qi and generate Fluids. Tai Zi Shen is much weaker, needing a larger dose, and its tonifying action is confined to the Lungs and Spleen. Dang Shen tonifies the Spleen Qi but not the primal Qi the way Ren Shen does, nor does it generate Fluids as Ren Shen and Tai Zi Shen do. Xi Yang Shen matches Ren Shen in strength but is cooler and generates Fluids more effectively, making it less suited to cases needing warm tonification. In mild Qi and Yin Deficiency, Tai Zi Shen can be used in its place.