Ba Zhen Tang
Classical TCM Formula Profile
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八珍汤 · Bā Zhēn Tāng
The classic dual Qi-Blood tonic formed by combining Si Jun Zi Tang and Si Wu Tang. It addresses concurrent Qi and Blood deficiency presenting with fatigue, pale or sallow complexion, poor appetite, palpitations and irregular menstruation.
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- Formula Category
- Qi-Tonifying Formulas
- Primary Pattern
- Qi Deficiency
- Primary Function
- Tonify Qi and Blood
- Primary Therapeutic Principle
- Tonify Qi and nourish Blood
- Classical Source
- Zheng Ti Lei Yao (Xue Ji, Ming dynasty) / derived from Si Jun Zi Tang + Si Wu Tang
- Available as Granules
- Yes
Formula Overview
The classic dual Qi-Blood tonic formed by combining Si Jun Zi Tang and Si Wu Tang. It addresses concurrent Qi and Blood deficiency presenting with fatigue, pale or sallow complexion, poor appetite, palpitations and irregular menstruation.
Therapeutic Principle
Traditionally selected for concurrent Qi and Blood deficiency without marked cold or sinking — the balanced base from which Shi Quan Da Bu Tang departs by adding warming tonification, while remaining broader than the pure Qi focus of Si Jun Zi Tang or the pure Blood focus of Si Wu Tang.
Composition
(Sovereign / Minister / Assistant / Envoy)
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How does this formula compare?
| Compare | Ba Zhen Tang | Si Jun Zi Tang | Si Wu Tang | Shi Quan Da Bu Tang | Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Function | Tonify Qi and Blood | Tonify Spleen Qi | Tonify Blood, nourish Liver | Tonify Qi and Blood, warm Yang | Tonify Middle Qi, raise Yang, lift the sunken |
| Formula Category | Qi-Tonifying Formulas | Qi-Tonifying Formulas | Blood-Tonifying Formulas | Qi-Tonifying Formulas | Qi-Tonifying Formulas |
| Typical TCM Pattern | Qi Deficiency | Spleen Qi Deficiency | Blood Deficiency | Qi Deficiency | Spleen Qi Deficiency |
| Main Conditions | Fatigue & Low Energy ·Poor Appetite ·Irregular Menstruation ·Dull Complexion | Poor Appetite ·Diarrhea ·Spleen Qi Deficiency | Irregular Menstruation ·Dizziness & Vertigo ·Fatigue & Low Energy ·Eye Dryness | Fatigue & Low Energy ·Poor Appetite ·Spontaneous Sweating ·Cold Limbs | Fatigue & Low Energy ·Spontaneous Sweating ·Poor Appetite ·Diarrhea |
| Main Herbs | Ginseng Root ·White Atractylodes Rhizome ·Poria / Hoelen ·Honey-fried Licorice ·Prepared Rehmannia Root | Ginseng Root ·White Atractylodes Rhizome ·Poria / Hoelen ·Honey-fried Licorice | Prepared Rehmannia Root ·Chinese Angelica Root ·White Peony Root ·Chuanxiong Rhizome | Ginseng Root ·White Atractylodes Rhizome ·Poria / Hoelen ·Honey-fried Licorice ·Prepared Rehmannia Root | Astragalus Root ·Ginseng Root ·White Atractylodes Rhizome ·Chinese Angelica Root ·Tangerine Peel |
| Classical Source | Zheng Ti Lei Yao (Xue Ji, Ming dynasty) / derived from Si Jun Zi Tang + Si Wu Tang | Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang (Formulary of the Pharmacy Service for Benefiting the People, Song dynasty, 1107) | Xian Shou Li Shang Xu Duan Mi Fang / Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang | Tai Ping Hui Min He Ji Ju Fang (Song dynasty) | Pi Wei Lun / Nei Wai Shang Bian Huo Lun (Li Dongyuan, Jin dynasty, ~1247–1249) |
Clinical Perspective
Ba Zhen Tang is the foundational dual Qi-Blood tonic. Si Jun Zi Tang addresses pure Qi deficiency; Si Wu Tang addresses pure Blood deficiency. Shi Quan Da Bu Tang adds Huang Qi and Rou Gui for stronger warming and Qi tonification. Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang focuses on raising sunken Middle Qi rather than simultaneous Blood nourishment.
For educational reference only, based on traditional pattern differentiation — not a substitute for professional advice.
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Medical Disclaimer
For general TCM education only — not medical advice. Consult a qualified TCM practitioner or licensed healthcare provider before use, especially if pregnant, nursing, on medication, or managing a chronic condition.