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Yi Zhi Tang益智汤

Decoction for Boosting Intelligence

Medicinals
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Composition

  • Chen PiPer. Citri Reticulatae6 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 a thick white tongue coat with no desire to drink.
  • Fu LingPoria6 g

    Promotes urination, leaches out Dampness, strengthens the Spleen and harmonizes the Middle *Jiao*.

    • Bai Zhu
    strengthens the Spleen and resolves Dampness.
  • Bai ZhuRz. Atractylodis Macrocephalae6 g

    Tonifies the Spleen, augments *Qi, dries Dampness and promotes water metabolism.*

    for Spleen and Stomach Deficiency with Dampness.
    • Zhi Cang Zhu
    for vaginal discharge.
  • Zhi Gan CaoRx. Glycyrrhizae Preparata6 g

    Tonifies the Spleen, augments *Qi, moderates and harmonizes the harsh properties of other herbs and guides the herbs to all twelve channels.*

  • Zhi Cang ZhuRz. Atractylodis Preparata6 g

    Strongly dries Dampness, tonifies the Spleen, and clears Dampness from the Lower *Jiao*.

  • Yi Yi RenSm. Coicis3 g

    Strengthens the Spleen and resolves Dampness.

    for Spleen Deficient diarrhea. .
  • Chai HuRx. Bupleuri3 g

    Raises *Yang Qi*.

  • Sheng MaRz. Cimicifugae1.5 g

    Raises Yang and lifts sunken *Qi.*

    • Bai Zhu
    for Dai channel spasms manifested as dragging sensations in the lower body, usually accompanied by vaginal discharge.

Actions

  • Strengthens Spleen Qi
  • Eliminates Dampness
  • Lifts Yang

Patterns treated

Spleen Qi Deficiency accompanied by Dampness

Manifestations

  • The discharge is abundant and continuous
  • A mild or absent odor
  • White in color
  • Sticky in texture
  • A shiny white or sallow-toned complexion
  • Limbs that feel cold
  • Limbs lacking strength
  • A weary feeling
  • Excessive drowsiness
  • A lack of energy
  • A sensation of dizziness
  • Diminished appetite
  • A bloated, distended abdomen
  • Stools that are loose
  • Swelling in the feet
  • Urination that is clear and copious
Tongue body
Pale in tone
Coating
A white coating, or one that is white and greasy
Pulse
Moderate and Weak

Indications

A white-colored vaginal discharge