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Wen Bu Pi Shen Tang Jia Jian温補脾金汤加減

Modified Warm and Tonify the Spleen and Kidneys Decoction

Medicinals
12

Composition

  • Tu Si ZiSm. Cuscutae30 g

    Strengthens Yang, nourishes Yin, astringes Jing and urine, benefits the Kidneys and Spleen and astringes diarrhea.

  • Bu Gu ZhiFr. Psoraliae10 g

    Tonifies the Kidneys, strengthens Yang, stabilizes *Jing, tonifies and warms Spleen Yang and stops diarrhea.*

  • Fu LingPoria15 g

    Strengthens the Spleen, resolves Dampness and harmonizes the Middle *Jiao*.

    • Bai Zhu
    strengthens the Spleen and resolves Dampness.
  • Gua LouFr. Trichosanthis15 g

    Clears Lung Heat, transforms Hot Phlegm, regulates *Qi, reduces abscesses, dissipates nodules and eliminates pus.*

  • Chen PiPer. Citri Reticulatae10 g

    Regulates and descends Qi, adjusts the Middle, relieves the diaphragm, dries Dampness and transforms Phlegm.

    • Bai Zhu
    for anorexia and other symptoms of Damp Obstruction due to Spleen Deficiency.
    for Dampness obstructing the Spleen's transforming and transporting functions with reduced intake of food and diarrhea.
  • Yu JinRx. Curcumae15 g

    Invigorates the Blood, dispels Blood Stasis, regulates Qi flow, speeds healing of chronic sores and alleviates pain.

  • Bai Jie ZiSm. Sinapis15 g

    Promotes Qi movement, dissipates nodules, unblocks the collaterals and alleviates pain.

  • Bai ZhuRz. Atractylodis Macrocephalae10 g

    Tonifies the Spleen, augments *Qi and dries Dampness.*

    for Spleen and Stomach Qi Deficiency.
  • Xiang FuRz. Cyperi10 g

    Spreads and regulates Liver *Qi, regulates menstruation and alleviates pain.*

  • Shan YaoRx. Dioscoreae20 g

    Tonifies the Spleen, nourishes Stomach *Yin, stops diarrhea, tonifies Kidney Yin and astringes Jing.***

    for Spleen Deficiency with loose watery stools.
    for a weak Spleen and Stomach with Qi Stagnation.
  • Sha RenFr. Amomi5 g

    Promotes the movement of Qi, aromatically transforms Dampness, strengthens the Spleen, stops vomiting, warms the Middle and stops diarrhea.

  • Gan CaoRx. Glycyrrhizae5 g

    Resolves Phlegm, moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs and guides the herbs to all twelve channels.

Actions

  • Warms and Strengthens the Spleen and Kidneys
  • Breaks up lumps and clears swelling

Patterns treated

Deficiency of Yang in the Spleen and Kidneys

Manifestations

  • Breast lumps that are somewhat firm and move freely
  • The body feels cold
  • Ice-cold limbs
  • Feeling averse to cold conditions
  • Frothy, white phlegm
  • Poor appetite
  • A White, glossy complexion
  • A feeble voice
  • Breathlessness
  • Cold, aching sensations in the low back, knees, and abdomen
  • The lower abdomen feels cold and sore
  • Loose bowel movements with undigested food particles
  • Diarrhea at daybreak, known as 'cock-crow' diarrhea, occurring near 5 am
  • Swelling of the face and limbs
  • Difficult urination
  • Irregular menstrual cycles
  • A clear, white discharge from the vagina
  • An inability to conceive
  • Diminished libido
  • In severe cases: fluid accumulation in the abdomen (ascites)
Tongue body
Pale in color, moist, and swollen in body
Coating
A coating that is Thin and white, or alternatively White and greasy
Pulse
Deep, thready and weak, at times also slow

Indications

Fibrocystic changes of the breast